Student Government discussed Student Union seating, improvements with parking lots and possible initiatives for this semester at its Senate meeting Wednesday.
The Senate passed a resolution urging Auxiliary Services to increase Union seating by adding tables or opening the Cotillion Ballroom and second floor lobby.
“I want to be able to have a place to eat between classes without worrying if seating will be available,” said Senator Andrew Mullet.
SG passed another resolution urging the Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation to improve the parking lot behind West Hall. SG discussed possibly adding more concrete barriers and additional signage to the lot.
A new career service prep shop for students called Tailored Tigers will be available for students in the future for renting formal wear. This program will give students the opportunity to rent free formal wear if they can’t afford it. Career Services, SG President John Woodard and SG Vice President Taylor Parks will be contacting businesses to donate formal wear to Tailored Tigers. Parks said she would also accept any donations made by students.
An Academic Major Fair for students will take place sometime this semester on Feb. 24, March 24 or March 31. Parks said the fair will have senior advisors of colleges discussing different academic programs, majors and minors offered within their college.
SG also discussed a possible weeklong break for Thanksgiving instead of a fall break for next year. Woodard said if students aren’t happy about the idea, he would make sure fall break would be spaced far enough from Thanksgiving.
“I think it could be a good opportunity for our out-of-state students or international students to spend some time at home for the holidays,” Parks said.
SG will decide on the possible schedule change after they send out a survey seeking student input, Woodard said.
Another initiative discussed was the possibility of having a syllabus database that teachers would post online. Parks said this would allow students to see if the class is suitable for their personal preference. The University attempted to have this database before, but teachers refused, saying syllabi are their personal property.