SGA discusses preventing students from holding multiple executive positions

   SGA made a motion Thursday to change the constitution by saying that an executive may not hold two stipend positions, which was tabled for the fall.

President Jeremiah Rosser vetoed his motion from last week's meeting, which stated that Kim Sloan, the current North Hall senator, would be a member of the executive board for next year. 

Sloan, who already holds an executive position with the Association of Residence Hall Students (ARHS), would be accepting her second stipend position at Slippery Rock University as a member of the executive board for SGA.

"It limits opportunities for other students," Rosser said. "I know how overwhelming taking on two positions can be, and it limits the full potential of the person holding the position."

Sloan said that she worked over 20 hours during her freshman and sophomore years at Rocky's while still maintaining a 3.5 GPA.

"I think that I would still be able to fulfill my duties," Sloan said. "I've given up other positions to make these two my priority." 

Dr. Constance Foley, administrative advisor for SGA, said that she doesn't like to see students run for multiple positions unopposed, and Sloan ran unopposed for vice president of administrative affairs for 2011-12.

"I like to see as many students involved as possible," she said. 

"Students who hold more than one position usually end up having suffering grades."

Matt Ligman, commuter senator, said that holding more than one position could be a positive thing when it comes to looking for a job.

"Students should be able to show employers their ability to hold multiple positions of leadership roles," he said.

After a vote of 13-9, Rosser's veto failed to be overturned because a two-thirds majority is necessary to overturn a veto.

 Sloan will now have to give up one of her executive positions. 

"These positions are here to enhance students' academic experiences," Rosser said. "And holding more than one position could take an opportunity away from other students. We're doing this for the best interests of the students."

SGA also approved the new design of bus wraps for next year. 

Lindsey MacNabb, vice president of public relations, revealed the designs to the senators.

The off-campus bus will have a black and green design, and the on-campus bus will display a white and green design.