SA Meeting Minutes
The following were noted at the meeting of the Student Association on Nov. 11.
- Brown College Senator Larisa LaMere and Transfer Student Association President Ryan Kim reintroduced Senate Resolution No. 5, which supports guaranteeing on-campus housing for first-year transfer students. The Senate amended the resolution to support including First Year Programs in discussions regarding implementation of the proposal. The Senate passed the resolution.
- McMurtry College Senator Gabriel Teo introduced a resolution in support of creating an Orientation Week international student liaison position at each college. The resolution states the Office of International Student Services should provide funding and guidance for this program. The Senate plans to vote on the resolution Dec. 2. Send questions or comments to gabriel.teo@rice.edu.
The SA will next meet Monday, Nov. 18 in Farnsworth Pavilion at 9 p.m.
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