112th Johns Hopkins Student Government AssociationSenate Meeting #25April 8, 2024 / 07:00 PM / Scott-Bates Commons Salon BAGENDA
- Call to Order and Attendance (1 min)
a. Excused Absentees: Prisha Agrawal, Zachary Bahar, JordynCraig-Schwartz, Sean Kao, Arihant Singh, Omotara Tiamiyu,
Karen Velazquez Luna
b. Unexcused Absentees:
- Convening Business (40 min)
a. Closed Session
- Amendment and Approval of the Agenda (1 min)
- Public Input (3 min)
- Reports (5 min)
a. Cabinet Reports (4 min)
b. Advisor Report (2 min)
- Non-Legislative Business (15 min)
a. Transition Videos- President Nasreen Naqvi
b. Academic Affairs Study Event- Senator Amy Xu
- First Reading
- Second Reading
a. Resolution: Senior Send Off
- Prospective Legislation & Announcements (5 min)
- Adjournment (Estimated 9:00 PM)
Time-length and adjournment estimates are provided for the benefit ofguests at Senate meetings. However, SGA meetings are always slated toextend until 9:00 PM and SGA members are expected to remain in theSenate chamber until official adjournment by motion, whether before orafter the adjournment estimate.112th Johns Hopkins Student Government Association
Senate Meeting #25April 8, 2024 / 07:00 PM / Scott-Bates Commons Salon BMINUTES
- Call to Order and Attendance (1 min)
a. Excused Absentees: Prisha Agrawal, Zachary Bahar, JordynCraig-Schwartz, Sean Kao, Arihant Singh, Omotara Tiamiyu,
Karen Velazquez Luna
b. Unexcused Absentees:
- Convening Business (40 min)
a. Closed Sessioni. The Senate moved into a closed session.
- Amendment and Approval of the Agenda (1 min)
a. After the closed session, the agenda has been approved.
- Public Input (3 min)
- Reports (5 min)
a. Cabinet Reports (4 min)i. Chair of Programming Tim Huang said that six alumniand 20 SGA members showed up to the SGA AlumniEvent. The Freshman Formal is this Saturday. Huangasked the freshmen to help him find volunteers. Anyonewho can volunteer should message Huang. Senior Weekinformation will be sent out in the next week.ii. President of Senate Nasreen Naqvi said that she’s excitedthat this is her last day at SGA. She reflected on her SGAcareer and wished everyone who is running in theelections luck. She wishes that those who are running willkeep finding meaning in their work while those who arenot had a good time at SGA.iii. Executive Vice President Amy Li said that initiatives havebeen shared on the SGA Instagram to reflect the hardwork of the members.iv. Executive President Stone Meng said that he doesn’t thinkthe email will be sent to the student body as it keepsgetting postponed.v. Naqvi said that the dinner with administration will beheld on April 23rd. It is a great place to talk to theuniversity leadership and other students. When Huangasked when the invites will be sent, Naqvi informed thatshe’ll ask how exactly the process will work out. When Liasked if this is only for SGA, Naqvi said that it will consistof the old and new SGA members along with some otherstudent leaders. Senior Class Senator Jacquelyn Sladeasked the time, which was clarified by Naqvi as 6-8 PM.
b. Advisor Report (2 min)
- Non-Legislative Business (15 min)
c. Transition Videos- President Nasreen Naqvii. Even if you are rerunning for your position or graduating,you are required to record a transition video. Especiallycommittee chairs are required to record a transition videoshowing “a day in their life,” maybe even a mock meeting.The videos must be submitted by Monday, 11:59 PM.When these are submitted, they will be sent to the newlyelected members.
d. Academic Affairs Study Event- Senator Amy Xui. WSE Senator Amy Xu said that they got the supplies. Xuasked for help with the distribution of snack packs. Shewants to add an informational card within these packs.ii. Huang asked if he can come as a member of the public, towhich Xu referred to an HSS event that will take placeafter inauguration. She believes that Huang should beable to sign up although he won’t technically be in SGA.
- First Reading
- Second Reading
a. Resolution: Senior Send Offi. Meng, Li and Huang prepared the traditional Senior SendOff resolution. Huang and Li read the resolution.ii. Meng gave a speech and stated that being in SGA has beena pleasure for him. He talked about the efforts of theexecutive board in making SGA amicable and hospitable.Although he recognizes SGA has its ups and downs, hehopes to move forward and make progress. He wished thebest of luck to those who are running in the upcomingelections.iii. Naqvi said that she is open to anyone reaching out to hervia email or text if anyone needs advice.
- Prospective Legislation & Announcements (5 min)
- Adjournment (Estimated 9:00 PM)
a. The meeting has been adjourned.Time-length and adjournment estimates are provided for the benefit ofguests at Senate meetings. However, SGA meetings are always slated toextend until 9:00 PM and SGA members are expected to remain in theSenate chamber until official adjournment by motion, whether before orafter the adjournment estimate.