Deans present StuCo with vision for Homewood '07-'08 - Topics for discussion include campus diversity, study abroad, free speech, student health care services, community outreach
Reporting about the SGA, not a record of it: The Johns Hopkins News-Letter published this and the SGA did not write it, file it, or approve it. The archive holds it because the article itself uses the phrase “student council”.
Summary
- This Johns Hopkins News-Letter article covers a StuCo retreat where two deans discussed University priorities and planned changes.
- The News-Letter reported that Deans Susan Boswell and Paula Burger discussed community outreach, study abroad and policy changes at the retreat.
- The paper reported that the University was developing diversity training for staff, faculty and students, while Burger said free-speech concerns should be heard alongside expectations of respect.
- The article says students raised concerns about Health and Wellness Center services; Burger called the situation embarrassing, and Boswell said moving nursing services would affect 600 people.
- The reporter writes that study-abroad officials planned to review safety, cultural guidance and program quality through a new committee.
- According to the article, Burger said a $70 million gift could fund a student union, while StuCo president Scott Bierbryer said committees would address the issues raised.