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This week in ASCSU: Facilities Management, BSOF constitution

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter

March 8, 2024

(Graphic Illustration by Christine Moore-Bonbright | The Collegian)

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened March 6 for the 22nd session of the 53rd senate.

Senate first heard a guest presentation from Environmental Graphic Designer Jessica Kramer, who provided updates on CSU Facilities Management’s expansion projects as part of the CSU Master Plan, a comprehensive decadeslong growth and development plan for the university.

During executive reports, Vice President Alex Silverhart reported on Student Fee Review Board processes; Director of Traditions Meron Siyoum reminded senate about upcoming ASCSU-sponsored events; Deputy Director of Environmental Affairs Sofia Hiller provided an update on Arbor Day events; Director of Finance Ashton Duffield mentioned upcoming Board for Student Organization Funding-funded campus events; and Director of Health and Wellness Jorja Whyte commented on Rams Against Hunger projects.

Numerous members of the executive cabinet also fielded questions regarding the upcoming ASCSU-sponsored RailJam Revival event March 21. Several senators expressed concern with the event’s planning, funding and timing as election season approaches. Such concerns were reflected in a drafted senate resolution, which was not officially introduced.

During judicial reports, Chief Justice Alayna Truxal updated senate on the supreme court’s decision to hear a new case. A decision will likely be issued after spring break.

Moving into confidence business, Lex #53xx, “Reconciling The Constitution and BSOF Bylaws” was discussed.

The legislation intends to edit the existing BSOF constitution to more closely reflect the ASCSU constitution and further clarify the relationship between the ASCSU executive branch and BSOF.

The legislation would also eliminate the clause of the BSOF constitution that reserves several board positions for ASCSU members.

The lex will be sent to the legislative committees for further review.

ASCSU senate, as well as the annual election cycle, will resume after spring break.

Reach Sam Hutton at news@collegian.com or on Twitter @Sam_Hut14.

About the Contributor

Sam Hutton, News Editor

Entering his third year at The Collegian, Sam Hutton is currently a news editor, a role he couldn't be more proud to step into. Hutton has over two years of news reporting experience under his belt, largely comprised of student government coverage. Opinionated to no end, Hutton is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a concentration in U.S. politics, and he plans to work as a public administrator after his time at Colorado State University. He's honored to be acting in his position as news editor and hopes to continue improving as a writer, colleague and student every day. Hutton is from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is thrilled to be a part of the Fort Collins and CSU communities, although a part of him will always miss the backdrop of Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. Mindful of The Collegian's long-established tradition of high-quality and fact-based news reporting, Hutton is especially excited to be acting as news editor during a national presidential election. He plans to apply what he's learned during his time at CSU and The Collegian to ensure readers are properly and fairly informed. He's reassured by the incredible team of journalists around him and is eager to see what The Collegian can accomplish next.

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