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Johnson & Wales University Student Government Association
Annual Report 2015-2016
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Annual Report
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Annual Report 2015-2016
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INDEX
About the Student Government Association
Association Leadership
Senators
2015-2016 Highlights
Presidents Report
Annual Goals
University Relations Committee
Student Organization Review Committee
Communications & Development Committee
Appropriations Committee
Judicial Court
Senate
Workgroups/Taskforces
Liaisons
oneJWU
Notable Events

ABOUT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The Providence Campus Student Government Association, referred to as SGA, preserves an atmosphere of
open communication and relationship between students and administrators, expresses and responds to
student concerns and issues, encourages community involvement, and ensures the personal freedom and
general welfare of the student body.

ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Senator Linette Monegro, Co-Chair Fall
Senator Eliza Brill, Co- Chair, Winter & Spring
Senator Ed Ford
Senator Edyan Zapata
Senator Harsha Ramchand
Senator Heather Yong
Senator Irving Martinez
Senator Katie Parrinello
Senator Mikaela Strope
COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Senator Devone Pommills (Co-Chair)
Senator Katie Parrinello (Co-Chair)
Senator Erica Brant
Senator Brittany Gaskill
Senator Jerhamy Pow
STUDENT ORGANIZATION & REVIEW COMMITTEE
Senator Daniel Graubard (Co-Chair)
Senator Xavier Jeffries
Senator Christian Mercurio
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Senator Irving Martinez (Co-Chair)
Senator Cara Cutaia
Senator Jania Gilstrap
Senator Dmytri Johnson
Senator Zachary Krase
Senator Mellan Mugayo
Senator Stefania Adjei
Senator Brandon Puckett
Senator Jordan Lacey

2015-2016 PROUD MOMENTS
ü 300% Increase in New Organization Interest
ü First Full Senate EVER
ü 1,300 Votes in The Competitive Spring Election
ü Diverse Senate
ü oneJWU Campaign
ü New Liaison Program
ü Move Out Campaign
ü New Brand

INTERNAL GOAL
Strengthen the perception of a transparent relationship between our students, administration, and our
association through effective and innovate communication strategies and strong web presence.
EXTERNAL GOALS
Increase student participation in student governance initiatives and voting.
Developing a strategic plan for senator empowerment, active legislation and role accountability for all
members (senator & executive officer).
Fiscal responsibility and vision development for enhanced resources for campus engagement and student
development outside the classroom at JWU.

COMMUNITY RESPONSE COALITION
A Resolution Supporting Development of a Community Response Coalition
Johnson & Wales University - Providence Campus
Student Government Association
Senate Resolution 1516.1 January 12th, 2016
Purpose
The Community Response Coalition is a group of students, faculty, staff and administrators that assess the
climate/attitude related to specific issues (global or local) and organize appropriate response in a prompt
manner.
Core Members
Student Government Association President
Student Government Association Vice President
Director of Student Involvement & Leadership
Director of the BRIDGE Center
Director of the International Center
Campus Experts and Consultants
• Communications
• Student Communications
• Public Relations/University Communications
• Social Media
• Emergency Response
• Safety & Security
• International Student Services
• International & Intercultural Engagement
• Health & Wellness
• Gender Equity
• Residential Life
• Off-Campus Student Services
• Liaison for Diversity and Inclusiveness
• Liaison for Safety and Security
• Liaison for Student Life

STUDENT CENTER TASKFORCE
Context
In the Spring of 2015, the Student Government Association requested a DEE class to conduct research
regarding a potential Student Center at the University and the logistics behind it. In the Fall of 2015,
Professor Elizabeth Covino’s DEE class performed a study regarding a potential student center at Johnson
& Wales University. These findings were shared with senior administration and with student affairs. The
team of presenters consisted of President Nuñez, Secretary Lind and Senator Cutaia.
Presented to:
President Mim Runey
Marie Bernardo Sousa’s Student Services Operations Council
Student Affairs Town Hall
Senate
DEE Class Findings
Research Team
• Alycia Kasperitis, Sports/Entertainment/Event Management, 2017
• Stephanie Lafond, Sports/Entertainment/Event Management, 2016
• Brittany Longo, Culinary Arts & FSM, 2016
• Emily Menard, Sports/Entertainment/Event Management, 2018
• Kyle Oliverio, Culinary Arts & FSM, 2016
• Gabriella Pulley, Sports/Entertainment/Event Management, 2015, MBA, 2016
• Lori Silva, Sports/Entertainment/Event Management, 2016
• Megan Stromberg, Sports/Entertainment/Event Management, 2016
• Kelsey Swanger, Baking and Pastry & FSM, 2016
• Professor Covino, Faculty Advisor
Purpose
This research project was conducted for the Student Government Association of Johnson & Wales
University and the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership.
The objective of this DEE project is to execute an extensive needs assessment within the Johnson & Wales
University Providence Community to examine the need for a student center on the Downcity Campus.
Goals and Expectations
Throughout the course, we expected to reach the following goals of:
➔ At least 4 student focus groups
➔ At least 400 student survey responses
➔ Establish if there is a need for a student center
➔ Allow students to give an opinion on the subject

WHO WAS SURVEYED?
Graduation Year
2016: 37.8%, 175 Responses
2017: 20.6%, 95 Responses
2018: 15.4%, 71 Responses
2019: 26.4%, 122 Responses
463 out of 464
Residence
On Campus 52.2% 242 Responses
Off Campus 47.8% 222 Responses
464 our of 464
On Campus Residence
Off Campus: 25.3%, 81 Responses
Centennial House: 0.9%, 3 Responses
East Hall: 0.3%, 1 Response
Harborside Village: 11.6%, 37 Responses
Harbor View: 2.2%, 7 Responses
Imperial: 1.6%, 5 Responses
McNulty: 18.1%, 58 Responses
Renaissance: 4.1%, 13 Responses
Snowden: 14.1%, 45 Responses
South Hall: 2.5%, 8 Responses
The Cove: 13.4%, 43 Responses
Washington Apartments: 0%, 0 Responses
West Hall: 0.6%, 2 Responses
Xavier: 5.3%, 17 Responses
320 out of 464
144 Skipped Question
Club, Organization or Athletic Involvement
Yes: 56.5%, 261 Responses
No: 43.5%, 201 Responses
Answered: 463 out of 464
Skipped: 1 out of 464
Days A Week On Campus
1 to 2: 4.3%. 20 Responses
3 to 4: 31.2%, 145 Responses
5 to 7: 64.4%, 297 Responses

Hours A Week Spend On Campus Outside of Academic Classes
0 to 5: 32.8%, 151 Responses
5 to 10: 21.7%, 100 Responses
10 to 15: 14.1%, 65 Responses
15 or more: 31.3%, 144 Responses
Outside Of Academics Involvement On Campus
Campus Events: 44.6%, 202 Responses
Academic Meeting: 24.3%, 110 Responses
Clubs & Organizations: 46.8%, 212 Responses
Dining: 52.3%, 237 Responses
Studying: 76.8%, 349 Responses
Socializing: 68.2%, 309 Responses
Other: 14.1%, 65 Responses
“I Believe The Student Experience Would Be Greatly
Improved By The Addition Of A Student Center Building”
Strongly Agree: 42.11%, 192 Responses
Agree: 38.385, 175 Responses
Slightly Agree: 15.79%, 72 Responses
Slightly Disagree: 1.54% 7 Responses
Disagree: 0.66%, 3 Responses
Strongly Disagree: 1.54% 7 Responses
What Do Students Want in The Student Center?
Late Night Food Services (73.1%)
24-hour Study Lounge (67.25%)
Lounge/Hangout (55.31%)
Printing and Copying Room (48.37%)
Meeting Rooms (31.24%)
Student Organizations Offices (18.87%)
Steps Moving Forward
• Harness student support
• Develop financial plan

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Members:
Executive Vice President Peter Reney, Chair
Senator Linette Monegro, Co-Chair Fall tri
Senator Eliza Brill, Co- Chair, Winter & Spring Tri’s
Senator Ed Ford
Senator Edyan Zapata
Senator Heather Yong
Senator Irving Martinez
Senator Mikaela Strope
What We Do:
• An additional means of gathering student feedback on university issues
• Communicating issues and feedback to administration and respected departments based on the
nature of the issues reported by the student body
• The committee shall oversee the solicitation of student feedback through various collection methods
i.e. focus groups, surveys, and round tables
• The committee shall generate reports and/or prepare presentations of their finding to the Senate,
administration or departments to initiate additional action steps to enhance the student experience
based on feedback the committee has gather
• The committee shall also engage in other special projects as determined by the Executive Vice
President or the Executive Board
• Shall oversee the Liaison Program.
The Liaison Program
Since Executive Vice President Reney and the Executive board moved the Liaison Program out of the
constitution and into it’s own Guidelines overseen by URC and Executive Vice President(EVP). When it
came time to selecting Liaisons URC met and went over appellations and choose the positions based on
experience and other roles on campus.
In April URC hosted a Liaison Roundtable, where all members of URC, and Liaison got together to talk
about more improvements on the program for next year. Some of these improvements are crating a
Liaison Report, where Liaisons report back to URC and the EVP on what they have been doing in their
position. Also making it mandatory to go to at lest 2 URC meetings a Trimesters, and to go to mandatory
Liaison meetings, when URC and the EVP feels it’s needed. These new policy’s are being put into place to
better communication in all parties of this program, witch was decided to be the biggest flaw with the
Liaison Program.

The Safe Drinking Event
At the start of the year URC discussed that JWU just goes over about safe drinking practices but never
really shows it. URC discussed how we can do this. They talked about have a DUI crash. Senator Eliza Brill,
also the Liaison for campus safety, talked to Officer Knott from Safety & Security to set up an event. They
worked together and had the Cranston Police Dept. come to campus with SINDE, Simulated, Intoxicated
Driving Experience, witch is a go-kart that drives like your drunk driving. This is to help students be more
aware of how it is to drink and drive.
Sexual Violence on Campus Awareness
Senator Mikaela Stope has been in contact with Gender Equity Center about getting signs up in
bathrooms about who to contact if you’re a victim of Sexual Violence. This is something she saw at
another school when visiting and something she plains on working with URC with next school year.
The Psychology Info Session
Senator Harsha Ramchand, along with the Psychology Club put together an Info session about all the
different tracks you can take as a Psychology major at JWU, and how to do so. A lot of Students found it
super helpful, and next years URC will be looking into doing similar info sessions for other majors next
year.
Kitchens in Snowden
Senator Harsha Ramchand has been looking into ways of getting a kitchen in Snowden res hall, then
hopefully using that model to get more in other halls as well. She has been in contact with the RD of
Snowden, and is moving forward with a proposal to get this to happen.
It’s the Small Things
A lot smaller student issues came up though out the year that URC was able to address. One small big
issue this year was students not feeling comfortable walking on campus at night, mostly walking from
Geabe to Xavier. We were able to give these concerns to Senator Eliza Brill, Senator for Campus Safety,
who brought those concerns up with Campus Safety & Security. Then they where able to increase foot
portal on campus, and make lights brighter in campus controlled areas. We used this same model for
other departments and areas like Transportation, Dinning, and other department across campus.
The Networking Reception
In January SGA host the Networking Reception. This was facilitated by the EVP. We invited school
administrators, and SGA members to network together. This has been something that SGA has done in the
past, however it was done a little different this year. With help from the SGA secretory and Social Media
Coordinator, we had a strong social media focus, with a hash tag, and the SGA tweeting out networking
advise on how to network. We also worked with the EX. Ed on a networking training session before the
event, so our SGA members were more prepared for the event.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Members:
Speaker of the Senate, Alexandra Parsons, Chair
Senator Daniel Graubard (Co-Chair)
Senator Xavier Jeffries
Senator Christian Mercurio
Senator Edyn Zapata
What We Do
The Student Government Association’s Student Organization Review Committee (SORC), is responsible for
listening to presentations as to why potentials clubs and organizations should be approved as student
organizations on campus. The Student Organization Review Committee is in charge of preparing updated
application guidelines to possible student organizations. SORC assists Student Involvement and
Leadership to confirm that all student organizations have accurate governing documents on file. The
Student Organization Review Committee also helps to unify all existing clubs and organizations on
campus. SORC serves as a resource to all potential clubs and organizations as well as existing clubs and
organizations.
Program of Work
In the fall the members of SORC collaborated to figure out what our goals were for the year and how to
accomplish these goals. The goals were focused on student and student organization involvement on
campus and how to improve involvement as a whole. The goals SORC set for the year are, to have a
unifying club event or competition, to provide resources and workshops to clubs and organizations to
help with different parts of running an organization, and to create a monthly tri update form for clubs and
organizations to fill out.
Goal 1: A Unifying Club Event Or Competition:
The first event SORC came up with to get clubs more involved with each other was a TV advertisement
completion. This would be a one minute school spirit video and the theme would be what oneJWU
means to your club/organization. SORC also talked about ways to improve promotion of all club events
on campus. Some ways of doing this could be through Student Government Association social media
accounts, Johnson & Wales Providence social media accounts, announcement on JWUlink and
involvement network for events calendar, use of residence hall Facebook pages. SORC is also in the
process of creating a Google form to send out to clubs and organizations for them to fill out whenever
they want assistance advertising their events. The committee also talked about ways to get all senators
and executive board members more involved on campus. The committee came up with an idea for an
incentive program to get all of senate to go to more events, whoever goes to the most events wins a small
prize.

Goal 2: To Provide Resources And Workshops To Clubs And Organizations:
As a committee we came up with a few different workshops that would help clubs and organizations
represent themselves and their members in the best ways possible. Some of these workshops include, a
constitutional editing workshop, a common issues break up group session, professional/presentation
workshop which would show the organization and its members how being a part of that club will help
them in the future, and a workshop to help with elevator speeches which we can collaborate with other
offices and organizations to organize.
Goal 3: Create a monthly tri update form for clubs and organizations to fill out:
SORC wants to create a monthly update form that would be mandatory for all active clubs and
organizations to fill out. The idea behind this is to be able to oversee that all clubs and organizations are
running smoothly and efficiently. The form will also allow SORC to see what clubs are in need of more
assistance then other clubs. This will allow us to focus on helping the clubs that need help in order to get
back on their feet. The committee talked about how we want all student organizations to know that SORC
is a resource that they should utilize as much as they feel needed. To do this the committee set a goal to
go to at least one of every on campus organizations’ meetings by the end of the year.
NEWLY APPROVED ORGANIZATIONS ON CAMPUS:
JWU Gear- The purpose of this club shall be to provide a leisure environment for automotive aficionados
to come together on-campus and participate in automotive related events, gatherings, and information
sessions; primarily being tied to applying the knowledge of engineering and the sciences to the
automotive industry. Additionally we seek to educate our members about automotive systems and road
safety. Our club will provide support to campus students looking to maintain their vehicles by providing
direct support, informational reference, and/or lending common tools free of charge to club members.
Spoon University- The aims of this association are to give students the chance to run their own online
publication, to enhance student’s writing ability and communication skills, and to share information with
college students pertaining to food, health and wellness.
Modernist Cuisine- The “Modernist Cuisine Club” at Johnson and Wales sets out to practice Modernist
cooking techniques simultaneously integrating the juxtaposition against older techniques and concepts.
Modernist cuisine will benefit its members by providing new techniques as well as challenging old
techniques to provide for a better understanding of ingredients and preparations of food, dedicating our
time to further our education and express our passion for the culinary arts in a light and creative
atmosphere.

League of Legends- The JWU League of legends Team, will be established to make a competitive E-sports
teams for the university. We will create 7 person teams of university students. They will compete against
other university s across the country and in our own back yard in this energetic E-sport played across the
world. The JWU league of Legends team will build skills used in everyday life like team work cooperation
and friendly competition.
Style & Design Association- The purpose of The Style and Design Association (SDA) is to highlight the
ways in which culture, fashion and design intersect. The SDA club will help educate students about the
impact that art, visual design and lifestyles have on the fashion industry. This will allow students to gain a
broader knowledge of how the fashion industry is influenced by a variety of factors. Students will engage
in activities that will allow them to obtain cultural experiences and creative practices that they can relate
to their majors. The SDA club’s purpose is also to provide a safe environment for students to develop their
creative design practices through participation in various workshops. In addition, members will participate
in volunteer work that will help them gain experience in the fashion industry and contribute to the larger
community. The SDA club will educate students about contemporary ideology present in the fashion and
design industry.
Best Buddies- The mission of Best Buddies is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates
opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We do this by matching student volunteers in
mutually enriching friendships with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The purpose of Best Buddies at Johnson & Wales University is to teach social inclusion and respect for all
people throughout campus, and promote IDD awareness throughout the community. Johnson & Wales
strives to be a diverse university, and Best Buddies will contribute to this initiative by including those with
IDD into our Wildcat community as well.
WISE- The purpose of WISE is to create and support programs that enhance the success and growth of
female students in the business of sports. The organization strives to be the definitive source for young
businesswomen seeking information about issues, challenges and opportunities impacting all stages of
their career — from entry level to senior management and those in transition.
She Lifts- The purpose of She Lifts is to provide support, tips and workshops to women and supporters of
women interested in weightlifting and general fitness. She Lifts plans to provide an environment where
individuals can express concerns, ask for assistance and gain confidence when it comes to weight lifting
and navigating a gym.
Keep’n it Reel-Our purpose is to bring together anglers of JWU to provide an environment in that
everyone learns from each other. We will teach and learn about different kinds of fish, Both fresh &
saltwater, what kinds of tackle to use, fishing patterns, and much more, as well as take organized fishing
trips.

Super Smash Brothers Club-The purpose of this club is to give players of the Super Smash Bros video
game a competitive and casual to compete, socialize and relax in a judgment free environment.
Saudi Club- A new community aiming to enrich the campus cultural and international life!
Her Campus- An online magazine targeting college female demographics. Her Campus JWU will focus on
event planning, blogging and community services.
Adventure Photography Club- The purpose of this club is to provide students with a network of fellow
photographers, and the teachings of our advisor and professional photographer Steven Spencer.
Adventure Photo Club will meet twice a month. One meeting will be an informational classroom style
meeting, where photographers will learn a new skill. The other meeting will be a destination shoot of the
clubs choosing.
The National Society of Leadership and Success- The Society is an organization that helps people
discover and achieve their goals. The Society offers life-changing lectures from the nation's leading
presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help
one another succeed. The Society also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by
encouraging and organizing action to better the world. Students accept nominations and invites to
become recognized as members of the Society. However, to achieve induction members must attend
Orientation, Leadership Training Day, 3 Speaker Broadcasts and 3 Success Networking Team meetings.
Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals- We are a campus animal rights organization at Johnson
& Wales University. We advocate for the end to animal abuse by whatever legal means we find at our
disposal. This includes documentary showings, lobbying campus departments for positive change on
campus, volunteering at animal shelters in the neighborhood, tabling at campus events, hosting
fundraisers for a selected organization and many other things.
Magic The Gathering Club- This organization is for students interested in playing Magic The Gathering to
come together to play! Magic The Gathering is trading card game produced and it continues to thrive,
with approximately twenty million players as of 2015.Magic can be played by two or more players in
various formats, the most common of which uses a deck of 60+ cards, either in person with printed cards
or using a deck of virtual cards through an internet based program.
Future Food Entrepreneurs- We are a club that focuses on bringing a purpose to those who want to start
up their own culinary business. We are here to establish a platform for both students and local business
owners to communicate, and to nurture and foster potential culinary business ideas.

Taiwanese Student Association- The Taiwanese Student Association (TSA) aims to bring Taiwanese
students together by providing resources to help members acclimate to American culture, as well by
fostering connections with our Taiwanese alumni. The organization strives to spread awareness of
Taiwanese culture.
Science Club- The science club will help bring like minded students together have an interest in science
and that want to apply concepts they learn in the classroom in another setting where they have more time
to spend on learning!
Bee The Change- Educate students about the issues involved with the bees dying off today and learn
more about sustainability in general!
Step Team- To create a comfortable, open environment where students come have a family away from
home, learn the importance of stepping, how to step, and grow together as a team.
Food Photography Club- The Food Photography Club is open to any student interested in learning more
about photography. Meetings consist mainly of lessons and workshops that teach the basics of
photography, as well as more advanced food photography techniques and food styling.
Outing Club- The outing club is to bring together like minded students who have an interest in outdoor
activities including camping, backpacking, whitewater rafting, and other activities.
CLUB SPORTS
Johnson & Wales University Women's Rugby Football Club- The Women's Rugby Football Club is
focused on teaching/Improving rugby skills for all members, playing at a competitive level, and promoting
a positive team spirit on campus.
Intercollegiate Western Horse Show Association - The purpose of this organization is to allow students
the opportunity to ride and compete in the discipline of western riding. Students will be allowed to have
instructed western riding, training and will be able to compete against other colleges on multiple different
horses.

COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Members:
Secretary, TJ Lind, Chair
Senator Devone Pommills, Co-Chair (Fall/Winter)
Senator Katie Parrinello, Co-Chair (Spring)
Senator Erica Brant
Senator Brittany Gaskill
Senator Jerhamy Pow
What We Do
The Communications and Development Committee oversees the Association’s public relations, marketing,
and internal and external communications; works with internal and external development of the
Association; oversees the marketing of elections; and manages the media coordinator(s).
Social Media Coordinator
Annie Jones, sophomore advertising major, was selected as the social media coordinator for the 2015-
2016 academic year. The coordinator maintained SGA’s social media presence, brought the Secretary’s
attention to pressing student communications, and worked with CDC to develop communications plans.
SOCIAL GROWTH
Facebook
Our Facebook saw a 65% growth in page likes!
Twitter
Twitter saw a 70% growth in followers
SGA tweets reached 82.8k people May ‘15-April ‘16
Instagram
Posting schedule:
Motivational Monday
Tip Tuesday (a JWU tip from SGA’s “Little Things to Know Guide”)
Wildcat Wednesday
Throwback Thursday (Either an SGA or University throwback)
Follow Friday (Shout out to student leaders and university accounts worth following

Elections Ads for Facebook & Snapchat
Facebook ads. Spent $50 for fall elections and $100 for Spring elections
Spring facbook ads had 17,284 impressions, which netted 140 votes (website clicks)
Fall facebook ads had 10,123 impressions and netted 84 votes (website clicks)
Instagram engagement has increased 90% in a 10 month period
IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW BRAND
The 2014-2015 CDC approved new branding guidelines for the Association; the new brand came to life in
the 2015-2016 academic year.
Fall Elections
The Executive Board served as the board of elections for the fall 2015 elections. In order to ensure ample
productive time during the academic year, the board accelerated the timeline of the Fall elections to
ensure the SGA retreat could take place in October.
The Board of Election’s decision to move up fall elections was ratified later in the year by the University
Senate
oneJWU Campaign
The CDC was the point of contact for the oneJWU campaign. More information about the campaign can be
found in the oneJWU section
Advertising Workshop with Ad Club/Resource Room/SGA
The CDC hosted an Advertising Workshop for clubs/organizations in the spring term of 2016. With so
many active student groups, clubs/orgs struggle to stand out to gain attendance at events. The Ad Club,
Resource Room, and SGA co-hosted an advertising workshop to help organizations learn how to brand
themselves and better promote events.
Constitution Review/Updates
The CDC, in collaboration with the Judicial Court, made significant changes to the SGA constitution to
better align the document with SGA’s vision and role on campus.
Campus Herald Regular Updates
The Campus Herald allowed SGA a bi-weekly column in the newspaper for SGA updates. A different
member of the Senate wrote a recap of the week’s Senate meeting every other week.
Harborside Blvd/Wildcat Way legislation
The CDC introduced legislation to the Senate to propose renaming Harborside Boulevard as Wildcat Way
as a way to increase Wildcat pride. After hearing testimony from the student body and other Senators, the
CDC withdrew the bill from consideration.
Minutes
Prepared more than 200 pages of minutes from Senate meetings

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Members:
Treasurer, Joseph Esposito, Chair
Senator Irving Martinez (Co-Chair)
Senator Cara Cutaia
Senator Jania Gilstrap
Senator Dmytri Johnson
Senator Zachary Krase
Senator Mellan Mugayo
Senator Stefania Adjei
Senator Brandon Puckett
What We Do:
This academic year the Appropriations committee has seen a significant amount of growth in Clubs and
Organizations appropriating for supplemental funds. Throughout the course of these past three
trimesters, the committee has allocated a total of $91,421.20 to over 55 clubs and organizations on
campus. We allocated more than our budget of $85,000 due to clubs and organizations not picking up the
full amount of fund approved.
In the Fall Trimester, we proposed improvements to the guidelines that have benefited Clubs and
Organizations, which have brought along new sections to the guidelines-- the New Club Initiative and
Fundraisers. The New Club Initiative’s sole purpose is to give newly approved clubs or organizations on
campus start-up funds that could be used as they seem necessary. As a result of a growing need, the
fundraising guidelines (10% of the total cost) were introduced to encourage clubs and organizations to
raise funds either for their club or external philanthropies. Both mentioned guidelines have been utilized
by ten clubs and organizations on campus.
The committee held their last meeting on May 3rd, 2016 on the Harborside campus. Under of the
leadership of SGA Treasurer, the committee revised the guidelines once more for the 2016-2017 SGA
Treasure and Appropriations Committee. These recommendations included more descriptive sub-
sections, as well as new sections that were catered to the type of clubs and organizations on our campus.

Fall Trimester
The Appropriations Committee Allotted $30,000.00 of supplemental funds for the Fall Trimester. The
committee allocated a total of $20,006.29.
Winter Trimester
The Appropriations Committee Allotted $25,000.00 of supplemental funds for the Winter Trimester. The
committee allocated a total of $41,568.00. We saw a large amount of academic and special interest clubs
and organizations appropriate.
Spring Trimester
The Appropriations Committee Allotted $30,000.00 of supplemental funds for the Spring Trimester. The
committee allocated a total of $28,261.42. Due to clubs and organizations being in the 30-day window of
collecting approved funds, there is not a definite number in the budget.

JUDICIAL COURT
Judicial Court is made up of the Speaker of the Senate, Speaker Pro Temp, and chosen co-chairs of the
SGA’s committees. This group of individuals upholds the SGA’s constitution and By Laws, ensuring that all
members of SGA, as well as SGA as a whole are following the guidelines set forth in the written
documents. Whenever an issue arises within SGA, Judicial Court is what will seek to resolve it.
Throughout the year, Judicial Court had four meetings. The first was to discuss with a SGA member their
behavior in regards to missing multiple senate and committee meetings. The Judicial Court remedied with
having the member be required to attend every meeting for the remainder of the term, and in the
following term be restricted to only missing one meeting before further remedy.
The second meeting was in regards to two SGA members falling below their required GPA set forth by the
SGA constitution. The meeting allowed for the SGA member brought in and the Judicial Court to discuss
ways for the members to bring up their grades, studying habits, and how to use SGA as a resource. The
two members were also remedied to send a mandated bi-weekly grade report each Sunday before senate
meetings for the remainder of the term.
The third meeting we discussed a senator who had exceeded the allotted number of senate meetings
missed and decided that they may continue on senate but not miss any more meetings. This senator then
missed the next senate meeting and was automatically dismissed from senate.
Our finally meeting, we discussed constitutional edits for this next academic year and suggestions we’d
like added in!

SENATE
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Ron Martel- VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students
Erin Donnellan and Matt Fannon- Energy Conservation Office
Michelle A. Marro- Inter-Residence Hall Association
James Amaral- JWU Live
Erica Snarski- FSLT President
Callie Bass- Campus Dining/Auxiliary Services Marketing & Program Coordinator
Jonathan Reid- Ass. Director of Transportation
Christopher Zacharda, Ed.D.- Associate Dean for Student Life
Kelly Dunn- New Student | Orientation Team
Senator Accomplishments:
Jordan Lacey- Move out Campaign
Zach Krase- Printers in Johnson Hazen White & App Collaboration
Cara Cutaia- DEE course presentation about need for Student Center
Daniel Graubard- Pending organization presentations
Eliza Brill- Safe drinking awareness event with safety and security
Legislation Passed
Senate Resolution 1516.3 A Resolution Improving the Locations of Bus Stops Between Downcity and
Harborside
Senate Resolution 1516.1 A Resolution Supporting Development of a Community Response Coalition
Senate Resolution 1516.2 A Resolution Pertaining to the Fall 2015 Elections
Senate Bill 1516.1 Amending the Constitution to Reflect Updated Liaison Guidelines
Senate Bill 1516.2 Approving the New Appropriations Guidelines for the 2015-2016 Academic year
Senate Bill 1516.3 Approval of the Association Budget for the 2015-2016 Academic Year

LIAISON PROGRAM
The Executive Vice President along with the University Relations Committee (URC) oversees the Liaison
Program. Each liaison position is responsible for:
• Establishing a connection between SGA and the directors/staff or deans/faculty of the listed
departments
• Identify concerns from the student body in the respective areas and report to Senate
• Maintaining regular Check-ins with department staff and identifying areas where SGA can
provide support for issues/initiatives
• Reporting on dealings with department/staff or deans/faculty at all senate meetings and on all
senator report forms.
Additional Duties:
• Liaisons shall sit on standing university committees related to their affiliated department/area and
will be responsible for offering the student perspective/feedback to committees and reporting on
the dealings of the committees
o Liaisons will be assigned to the committees at the discretion of the Executive Vice
President and URC (with input/assistance from Executive Cabinet and advisors) and based
on preference
• Liaisons will come to at lest two URC meetings a Trimester.
• Liaisons will come to any mandatory liaison meetings, when URC and the Executive Vice President
calls them.
• Liaisons will be required to fill out weekly or Bi-weekly reports to URC on what they have been
doing in the position.
• Suggested two senators in this position
Liaisons positions are not just limited to one person, if URC and The Executive Vice President, feels the
need to have more people in one position, they may do so. The Senator Liaison positions are as followed:
1. Senator for Campus Facilities
• Will oversee facilities walkthroughs (academic buildings) and report on any issues or
discrepancies that may negatively affect students
• Shall maintain regular check-ups on SGA charging stations (and any other SGA contributions
of SGA to campus facilities) and report on any damages/misuse
• Shall serve on other university committees affiliated with liaison area as assigned and work
with the Campus Facilities and grounds departments.
2. Senator for Diversity & Inclusiveness
• Shall oversee regular communication/relations to the BRIDGE Center, Gender Equity Center,
and International Center to identify areas for possible collaborations, focus groups, or joint
ventures/events
• Shall oversee student/SGA representation on the Global Learning Committee
• Shall serve on other university committees affiliated with liaison area as assigned
3. Senator for Commuting Students
• Shall oversee communication (on an as needed basis) with the Dept. of Off Campus Student
Services.
• Shall serve on other university committees/special task forces affiliated with liaison area as
assigned

4. Senator for Student Life
• Shall oversee regular communication/relations with Dept.’s of Student Involvement and
Leadership, and New Student Orientation to identify areas for possible collaborations, focus
groups, or joint ventures/initiatives
• Shall engage in meetings with staff from listed departments to identify areas where SGA can
target different populations of students to increase student engagement and involvement
• Shall serve on university committees/special task forces affiliated with liaison area as assigned
5. Senator for University Technology
• Shall oversee the evaluation of student resources provided by IT Services, and the University
Help Desk
• Shall serve on university committees/special task forces affiliated with liaison area as assigned
6. Senator for Student Careers
• Shall oversee the evaluation of services/resources provided by, Student Employment, and
Experiential Education & Career Services.
assigned
7. Senators for Student Wellness
• Shall oversee communications/relations (as needed) with Dept.’s of, Health Services, Health
Education, and the Counseling Center
assigned
8. Senator for Athletics
• Shall assist with the coordination of SGA-related initiatives and contributions to promote
school spirit and campus traditions
• Shall serve as a member of the SGA Traditions Committee overseen by the Student Body
President
• Shall serve as a liaison to Student Athletic Advisor Council, The Athletic Department to identify
areas for possible collaboration with SGA
• Shall oversee the evaluation of student resources provided by The Athletic Department
(including the gyms)
9. Senator for Campus Safety
• Shall oversee regular communication/relations with, Campus Safety & Security, and Student
Conduct.
assigned
10. Senator for Transportation
• Shall oversee communication (on an as needed basis) with the Dept. of Transportation
Services.
assigned
11. Senator for On Campus Students
• Shall oversee regular communication/relations with Dept.’s of Residence Life
assigned

12. Senator for Student Academic & Financial Services
• Shall oversee the evaluation of services/resources provided by Dept.’s of Student Academic &
Financial Services
assigned
• Shall assist in coordination of SGA-related campus initiatives to increase financial literacy,
awareness, professional development, and other areas affiliated with the listed departments
13. Senator for Academic Studies
• Shall oversee the evaluation of services/resources provided by Dept.’s of Academic Support,
the Learning Center, and University Libraries
assigned
14. Senator for Campus Dinning
• Shall oversee the evaluation of services/resources provided by Dept.’s of Campus Dinning
assigned
15. Senator For The School Of Business
• Will work with deans/faculty of the school
• Will also help the Executive Vice President in running Academic Roundtables in their
school.
assigned
16. Senator for the school of Hospitality
• Will also help the Executive Vice President in running Academic Roundtables in their school.
assigned
17. Senator for the school of Engineering & Design
assigned
18. Senator for the school of Culinary Arts
assigned
19. Senator for the school of Arts & Sciences
assigned

oneJWU
2015 is the year we break down barriers, challenge the status quo, and unite as oneJWU. We herald two
seperated halves of a single campus. Not only is there a physical divide between Downcity and
Harborside; but organizations and departments operate within individual silos.
oneJWU Marks The End Of Separation
No longer will students say “I’m Downcity, you’re Harborside.”
No longer will students say “I’m Athletics, you’re not.”
No longer will students say “I’m Fraternity & Sorority Life, you’re not.”
No longer will students say “I’m SGA, you’re not.”
No longer will we be divided;
We are oneJWU.
Join us.
The concept of oneJWU was born in the campaign process in the spring of 2015. All of the candidates for
executive board expected to field student concerns dealing with the “typical” student issues--
transportation, parking, dining, etc. Rather than focusing on these issues, the student body said loud and
clear that our campus was in need of unity.
oneJWU is the idea of actively seeking collaborative opportunities outside of the silos organizations and
departments typically work within. SGA presented the idea to the student body, and students manifested
the campaign in many ways. The 2015-2016 academic year saw a surge in collaborative events, a spike in
event attendance from students who wouldn’t normally have attended, and a feeling of unity online. To
date, #oneJWU has more than 1,000 posts on Instagram, thousands more on Twitter and Facebook.
Overall, the #oneJWU campaign is estimated to have reached more than 300,000 people online with more
than a million impressions.
The campaign’s soft reveal was at Family Weekend in 2015, where SGA marched to the beat of an original
oneJWU mix sporting the now-famous oneJWU shirts in the parade. SGA released an official oneJWU
anthem video shortly after, which went viral in campus communities. oneJWU continued well into the
academic year, with a new video being featured at the Wildcat Hockey game at the Dunkin’ Donuts
Center.
oneJWU continues--in the 2016 spring general election, we asked voters if they felt a stronger sense of
unity on campus in the 2015-2016 academic year. More than 75% of students were aware of the oneJWU
campaign and felt a stronger sense of campus unity.

NOTABLE EVENTS
PROCRASTINATION EVENT
Center for Academic Support | Health Education | Order of Omega || The DEN | Counseling Services
PAWS TO DE-STRESS
25 Different Clubs and Orgs | Health Education | Gender Equity Center
MOVE OUT CAMPAIGN
JWU ECO, Student Involvement, Student Athletics, and Facilities
BETTER TOGETHER DAY
10 Different Clubs and Orgs | BRIDGE Center
NUESTRO SABOR
Omega Phi Beta | Sigma Lambda Upsilon | Lamba Upsilon Lambda | BRIDGE Center
SAFE DRINKING EVENT
Cranston Police Dept | Providence Police | B.A.T. mobile |RI State Police |AAA | Health Education |
Athletics
BATTLE OF THE CAMPUS
Phi Beta Sigma
SGA INFORMATIONAL
NETWORKING RECEPTION
STATE HOUSE TOUR
FAMILY WEEKEND

THANK YOU!
None of this work would have been accomplished without the support of our
fellow students, our staff, faculty and administrator. The 2015-2016 Administration
would like to wish the best of luck to the 2016-2017 Senate and Administration!

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