[In these minutes: Student Release Questions]

[These minutes reflect discussion and debate at a committee of the University of Minnesota Senate; none of the comments, conclusions, or actions reported in these minutes represent the views of, nor are they binding on, the Senate the Administration, or the Board of Regents.]

PRESENT: Ronald Miller (chair), Neal Brown, James Faghmous, Kris Schwebler, Alicia Smith.

ABSENT: Jeni Kiewatt.

James Faghmous reported that he is attending late-night safety meetings tomorrow and December 12 to discuss campus concerns. Any student can forward issues to him so that options can be considered. A member noted that the walkway behind Ferguson Hall is dark and many students note that they will not walk in this area at night.

GAPSA is also holding a primary workshop on January 29.

Neal Brown said that CSA sponsored a forum yesterday on the campus smoking ban. 20 students attended. A survey has also been sent with 290 responses received.

Alicia Smith said that MSA was going to hold presidential primary parties, but these have been cancelled.

Kris Schwebler said that MSA is also planning a student concern forum in March to give all students a chance to dialogue with administrators.

Members voted to hold a closed session to discuss the response from the Educational Policy Committee regarding last week's Student Senate action, and any further response from SSCC.

With no further business, Ronald Miller thanked all members for attending and adjourned the meeting.

Becky Hippert
University Senate