SRSGA met formally last Monday at 5.p.m. in the Smith Student Center Theater for finance approvals, student organization recognition and the approval of new Senators.
Police Chief Sharkey discusses ICE on campus
At the beginning of the meeting, Slippery Rock University Chief of Police Kevin Sharkey dismissed rumors that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was on Slippery Rock University’s campus as false.
“If law enforcement agencies are on campus, they usually check in with us, and we go with them because we know the campus and where to send them to.” Sharkey said.
Several Senators asked Sharkey questions about ICE, including if the possibility of undercover agents being on campus. Police Chief Starkey affirmed that even if agents were out of uniform, they would still need to check in with police.
When asked about the potential of hosting an event to inform students of their rights, Police Chief Starkey said he was open to the idea.
“When they have warrants and stuff, you have the right to have that copied, read it, look over it, if its signed by a judge and everything to make sure its legit.” Sharkey said.
Funding requests approved
The SRSGA Senate unanimously approved three motions that granted funding to two student organizations on campus.
New initiative requests are as follows: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, $315; Slippery Rock Flute Ensemble, $2,200, $2931.04.
New student organizations on campus
Several new student organizations were approved as official student organizations on campus, including one fraternity.
The following organizations were approved as recognized student organizations: Alpha Chi Sigma, Supply Chain Talents Club (SCTSRU), Friends of the Library Club, Line Dancing Club (SRULDC), YMAA Club.
Fresh faces in SRSGA
During the meeting, two motions were made to approve several individuals as Senators and non-student representatives.
Natalie Banks and Anthony Libby were both unanimously approved as College of Liberal Arts Senators. Laura Ordaz was approved as a non-student representative to the SRSGA Inc. Board of Directors.
