Student Government was set to speak Tuesday night in the Student Union’s Barataria room about the addition of a LGBTA — lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally — caucus, but the legislation was set aside in order to include and represent other student groups.
With the excitement of a possible LGBTA caucus forming, many other student organizations approached the Senate about possibly forming an inclusive minority representation, and the legislation for the caucus was pulled Tuesday night as more minority groups came to the forefront looking to get involved.
“As a result, this meant leaving the current legislation behind and starting over to create something more inclusive,” said Rachel O’Pry, Graduate School senator. “The hope is that more minority groups will come voice.”
However, Taylor said the details of the committee are still in the process of being worked out.
“As of right now, we’re not sure what avenue we will take,” she said. “We are going back to the drawing board and seeing what needs to be done to be more
Student Government ponders possibility of minority committee
September 6, 2011