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The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Sept. 24 for the sixth session of the 55th Senate.
Items on the week’s agenda included ratifying election managers, funding additional student resources and leveraging community feedback.
Following the swearing-in of several new senators and associates, Chief of Operations Andrew White gave a presentation explaining the executive branch and its respective work.
During the presentation, White emphasized the importance of cross-branch collaboration and communication.
“I really think interbranch collaboration hasn’t been done the way it could be done and the way it should be done,” White said. “You should really try to treat us as a stepping stone, a point of collaboration (and) a touch point for things that you’re passionate about — come bring your ideas to us.”
Following the presentation, the legislative, judicial and executive branches provided updates on their respective work and initiatives.
Next, Emily Arnow was announced as this year’s election manager. Following introductions and Q&A, Arnow was approved with unanimous consent and subsequently ratified.
Celina Mora was then announced as the election’s engagement officer, a new position ASCSU created following last year’s record-low student voter turnout. Following Q&A, Mora was approved with unanimous consent and subsequently ratified.
Moving into new business, Bill #5513, “Funding Human Anatomy Student Success — The Bone Bill,” was introduced. The legislation aims to improve the accessibility of resources, including human skeletal models, to students. If passed, $1,100 will be allocated to the CSU Morgan Library to purchase two disarticulated human skeleton sets.
Following Q&A, the bill was sent to the University Affairs; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Affairs; and Budgetary Affairs committees for review.
Bill #5514 “Supporting an American Association of University Professors — Fort Collins Initiative,” was then introduced.
The Fort Collins chapter of the American Association of University Professors is creating cards that members of the CSU community can fill out to gather feedback that will be used to encourage CSU administration to act in support of community feedback. If passed, the ASCSU logo and marketing would be added to the postcards to support outreach efforts.
The legislation was expedited, and senate entered committee of the whole to discuss and make edits to the bill on the senate floor. After exiting committee of the whole, senate passed the bill 23-0-0 via placard vote.
ASCSU Senate will resume Oct. 1.
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