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Feb 14th, 2006- President Barden has approved a wage increase on campus. As recommended by Senate, the new minimum wage has been raised from $6.75 to $7.00, effective July 1, 2006. All offices and departments are still allowed the discretion to set wages at or above this minimum.
Jan 26th, 2006- Previous Arts and Humanities senator Chris Braddock was newly appointed to the Vice president seat. He states, As Vice President I think I would do an excellent job and I look forward to serving all of you. Also previous senator Jake Ellefson join senate once again and was appointed to the Business and Industry seat along with Erin Hepola to the Education and Human services.
Jan 12, 2006- Senate has appointed a new Senator. Niles Short, a Moorhead native, was appointed to the Education and Human services seat. He says that he does not know what is always right or wrong, but that he is willing to listen.
Jan 1, 2006- With the new year, new terms start. This means there are new senators.
Half of Senate is elected every semester. This semester, there are a few new residential senators. They represent students who live on or off campus.
Don't hesitate to contact your Senators!
Dec 20, 2005- Billy Holmes resigns as Senate President. Here is his resignation letter:
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December 20, 2005 Student Senate Members and Fellow Students: I am honored to have served as your student body president. Elected by a majority of the voters during the presidential election last spring, I immediately took it upon myself to ensure your higher educational needs by incessantly advocating to make differences that positively impacted MSUM students, no matter the degree of difficulty. However, this dutiful privilege requires much time, diligence, support, and strength. It is a great experience that comes at an expense to one's personal duties and goals and, frankly, one that I can no longer afford. Though bittersweet, I will resign the role of student body president and all MSUM student representation at midnight of January 1, 2006 to pursue personal interests and education at Bemidji State University. Vice President James Cailao will become president and lead Student Senate through the next semester. I have great confidence in Vice President Cailao and believe he and Student Senate will smoothly transition, diligently continue to build upon Student Senate's foundation, and successfully execute programs and campaigns that empower the MSUM student experience. I will continue to consult Vice President Cailao in his new position and Student Senate as deemed necessary by the organization and offer any knowledge or advice that may be helpful. This change in leadership will open the vice presidency to any interested MSUM student. I leave Student Senate and MSUM with one final observation and some advice for the future. Apathy is a degenerative disease that plagues the student community. The idea that students are powerless within our world is ludicrous! All things in this world began as a dream. Someone dreamt up every invention and discovery. Be hopeful in your dreams and discover changes that better humanity wherever you roam. Practice implementation of your convictions today by rising up on this campus, getting involved, and being the changes you wish to see! We are either solutions or problems; only our attitudes and actions define which we are. Furthermore, do not be defeatists nor be you cynics. Trust in yourselves and others, despite small-scale differences. We are the future leaders of this country. Create systems together that accept differences and scrutinize those things that attempt to oppress students as a collective group by standing united with one another though the same acceptance and compassion you dream to receive. Thank you for the invaluable experiences. I will execute the lessons I've learned throughout my life with eternal gratitude for my time spent with each of you at MSUM. Sincerely, William H. HolmesMSUM Student Senate, President |
Nov 5, 2005- Senate approved a rate increase for the Drive-A-Dragon taxi program. Starting next semester, the cost will be $4 per rider. The program needed a change because it was going through its budget at an unprecedented rate. This change will keep the same days of the week (every day of the week) and the same times (9pm to 6:30am) as the previous program. The original proposal, which was voted down by senate, would have limited the program to Fridays and Saturdays only. The new proposal also eliminated bar to bar rides.
Sept 21, 2005- We hosted an MSUSA conference this past weekend. Students from all over the state came to Moorhead to discuss issues relevant to students. Part of the fees that students at Moorhead pays goes to MSUSA. This non-profit organization, directed by students, strives to improve student life all across the state of Minnesota.
Sept 16, 2005- We have had two more senators added at the last two meetings. Welcome, Vanessa Deutz to the Ed/Human seat and Syed Hussain to the Business/Ind. seat. Congratulations to the new senators!
Sept 1, 2005- One new senator was appointed to Senate. Welcome, Kendall Bliss, to Senate! Bliss is serving on one of the two NGH seats.
Aug 28, 2005- Pictures from the Fall 2005 Senate Retreat are online.
Aug 25, 2005- Many new senators were appointed to Senate. These new members are:
| New appointees and their seats | |
| Jesse Harder | Snarr |
| Britta Trenbeath | Off Campus |
| David Bard | Off Campus |
| Justin Lien | Ed/Human Services |
| Daniel Schmit | MSUSA Campus Rep |
| Leigh Wilson-Mattson | Natural/Social Sciences |
| Emilie Mihal | Election Chair (not a voting member) |
Congratulations to all the appointees.