2008 Woodie Awards
SHU Senate Report
Erin Maurer, Contributing Writer
Issue date: 3/19/06 Section: Perspectives
Senate called to order the last meeting before Spring Break on Feb. 28, 2006. Although several Senators were absent due to the Leadership Speaker, quorum remained present to pass the Judicial Board amendment for the third time. This amendment, now going back to Executive Board for final review will be placed into effect for the 2006-2007 academic year.
The Academics Committee also had very important news to announce in this meeting. The Freshman Honor Society has officially been brought to the Sacred Heart University campus. All students working toward a baccalaureate degree that achieved a 3.6 GPA or higher during either their first or second semester are eligible. Invitations to apply are being sent out by email to students after the conclusion of Spring Break, and by mail during the break. Information within the letter about Phi Eta Sigma reads as follows:
"The goal of this honor society is to encourage and reward academic excellence among first-year students in institutions of higher learning. The oldest and largest freshman honor society, Phi Eta Sigma was founded at the University of Illinois on March 22, 1923. It now has more than 300 chapters throughout the United States and more than 800,000 inducted members.
Phi Eta Sigma is an outward recognition of personal accomplishment and serves as an incentive for continued high scholarship. Membership in Phi Eta Sigma identifies you to employers, professionals and graduate schools as a person of superior academic ability, and a commitment to campus and community service."
All students who are chosen for Phi Eta Sigma will be inducted into the organization on April 24, 2006 by a representative of the national office, and by University President, Dr. Cernera. Senate would like to congratulate the Academics Committee for making this achievement a possibility on campus. Senators Justin Gage (06), Aaron Poach (08), Mike Tarantino (08), and Courtney Weaver (09), with the help of Valerie Wherley PhD, Chapter Advisor have made this possible.
Other committee information at the meeting included the status of Beautification Day. This project, which has been a constant struggle for the Buildings and Grounds Committee, is now on hold. The project, previously scheduled for April is now up in the air again. Miscommunication between the members of Buildings and Grounds resulted in the unknown origin of funds to support this project. Senators are now working to figure out another solution so this event can still take place.
The meeting concluded with a hearty "see you after Spring Break" and a nice trip to Coldstone Creamery to relieve some midterm exam stress. The Senate would like to thank Kurt McLoud for his exciting outing idea.
The Academics Committee also had very important news to announce in this meeting. The Freshman Honor Society has officially been brought to the Sacred Heart University campus. All students working toward a baccalaureate degree that achieved a 3.6 GPA or higher during either their first or second semester are eligible. Invitations to apply are being sent out by email to students after the conclusion of Spring Break, and by mail during the break. Information within the letter about Phi Eta Sigma reads as follows:
"The goal of this honor society is to encourage and reward academic excellence among first-year students in institutions of higher learning. The oldest and largest freshman honor society, Phi Eta Sigma was founded at the University of Illinois on March 22, 1923. It now has more than 300 chapters throughout the United States and more than 800,000 inducted members.
Phi Eta Sigma is an outward recognition of personal accomplishment and serves as an incentive for continued high scholarship. Membership in Phi Eta Sigma identifies you to employers, professionals and graduate schools as a person of superior academic ability, and a commitment to campus and community service."
All students who are chosen for Phi Eta Sigma will be inducted into the organization on April 24, 2006 by a representative of the national office, and by University President, Dr. Cernera. Senate would like to congratulate the Academics Committee for making this achievement a possibility on campus. Senators Justin Gage (06), Aaron Poach (08), Mike Tarantino (08), and Courtney Weaver (09), with the help of Valerie Wherley PhD, Chapter Advisor have made this possible.
Other committee information at the meeting included the status of Beautification Day. This project, which has been a constant struggle for the Buildings and Grounds Committee, is now on hold. The project, previously scheduled for April is now up in the air again. Miscommunication between the members of Buildings and Grounds resulted in the unknown origin of funds to support this project. Senators are now working to figure out another solution so this event can still take place.
The meeting concluded with a hearty "see you after Spring Break" and a nice trip to Coldstone Creamery to relieve some midterm exam stress. The Senate would like to thank Kurt McLoud for his exciting outing idea.