Student Government elections results announced
Alexis Calatayud and Tiffany Roman were elected SGA-MMC president and vice president for the 2014-2015 year. More results to come.
Campus Life
Panthers to take to Student Government polls this week
Voters at Modesto Maidique Campus have two presidential duos to pick from: Coalition’s Alexis Calatayud and Tiffany Roman and FIUNite’s Philip Koenig and Adriana McLamb. Jazmin Felix and Camille Williams are running unopposed at Biscayne Bay Campus.
SGC-MMC Elections Candidates 2014
Campaigning runs through April 2 and elections start April 1. For the full list of candidates, visit FIUSM.com. SGC-BBC’s list of candidates will not be available until March 27.
Senators to hold office hours starting fall 2014
SGC-MMC Senate passed a bill this week that will create three weekly office hours for senators to meet with students starting fall 2014.
SGA Senate debates office hours to increase production and accessibility
The Student Government Council Senate discussed internal changes at its meeting on February 24th, including a controversial proposal to create office hours for senators.
Student Government begins budget hearings
The Student Government Association will have budget hearings Feb. 6 and 7 with organizations seeking money from the activity and services fee — a $12.37 per credit hour charge that every student pays to the University. This year’s pot has not been determined yet, but last year’s reached $16.1 million.
Student Government on legislation: Quality over quantity
The senate speaker said he is looking to pass more resolutions and bills that will benefit the student body compared to past legislation.
President sets New Year’s goals for Student Government
SGC-MMC President Liane Sippin has cut Students With A Goal and says the Senate has not lived up to expectations. She wants SGA to focus on mentoring its interns and says she is preparing for budgeting and elections.
BBC-SGA petitions for second road access
The Student Government Association is in communication with the City of Miami to open a second road to access Biscayne Bay Campus.
Panthers lobby for more financial aid to help students in financial limbo
SGA is working with House of Representatives, including Jose Felix Diaz, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Gwen Margolis, Jose Oliva and Cynthia Stafford to “bridge the gap between Bright Futures recipients and FAFSA recipients.”