The state of student government
C. J Kummer
It has been an exciting semester. Now in our second year of existence RUSGA is continuing to define what student government at Regis is all about. Everyday we confront new challenges and work to come up with creative and effective solutions.
We have worked closely with physical plant and the fitness center in the creation of our new bouldering wall. We also to put in several new bike racks around campus. Working with RTD and several facets of the university the Senate approved a $30 a semester increase in the student activity fee that will provide bus passes for all students in the college. We are currently looking to make changes in the structure of our government that will require an all-student vote, and also looking to create a better student space and more outdoor recreational areas. We have closely monitored the improvements around campus, including the destruction of the K-Mart, the building of the new chapel and the new web-site. Our objective is to make sure that the students are a part of the conversation. A major focus of RUSGA this year is developing stronger relationships between the administration, faculty, staff, and students.
We consider it of the utmost importance to address issues of student concern. We are helping in the development and implementation of a university wide Discriminatory Harassment Policy to curb bias-based incidents on campus. RUSGA aided in the creation of the Regis Waste Reduction Committee which aims to address recycling issues on campus. We have hosted a dialogue on social justice to learn how we, as as student body, can best promote and live out the mission of our university, and we need your help.
We are committed to the idea that any good government ought to serve the diversity of its constituents, and it ought to reflect the Regis population in its entireity. RUSGA elections are coming up. Applications for elected positions will be coming out Friday Feb. 10th and elections will be the week of Feb. 27th. Please take care in considering next year's leadership, and take an active role in shaping your Regis experience.
Remember that next Senate meeting on Monday Feb 13th at 4:30 in the Newland Conference Center located in the Field House is open to the public, as are all the others. Please contact me at x5394 or rusgaprs@regis.edu with any suggestions, comments, or critiques, and thanks for all you do.
RUSGA President
Frank Haug