On Jan. 26, the Student Government Association passed a bill concerning the treatment of students in the School of Allied Health.

Lauren Gretz, one of the SGA Arts & Sciences student senators, created the document along with an amendment proposed by Marguerite senator Nick Fagan. The intent of the bill was to “request a re-evaluation of the School of Allied Health’s treatment of [its] students.”

The bill requires the Dean of Allied Health, Frances Horvath, M.D., to report to the senate and address the situation concerning the students. A formal complaint may be issued to University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J. if the reassessment does not take place in a timely fashion.

“We’ve basically subpoenaed the dean,” Fagan said. “As a student, I’m outraged that others can’t express their thoughts.”

The bill has not yet been presented to Horvah. Gretz is in the process of setting up an appointment.

“I have no idea of what the issues are, so I can’t comment without all the details nor has any student brought any of these concerns to my attention,” Horvath said.

Gretz is acquainted with students in the School of Allied Health, and, as a result, is familiar with their objections.

A number of reasons were listed as cause for discontent. The document stated that students “do not have a voice of their own because any complaints result in a Professional Write-Up, which is placed on one’s permanent record and may penalize one when field- work assignments are made.”

Gretz served as the “go-between.” Allied Health students asked to comment on the situation refused, for fear of reprimand.

The bill also said, “Allied Health Professors request smaller programs in order to serve each student’s individual needs, yet these needs are denied as some teachers are not even aware of their student’s names.”

A total of six formal complaints were presented in the bill.

The vote was not unanimous. According to Gretz, “A few members rejected the bill saying it was a bit presumptuous for the SGA to expect the Dean to come in person and address the student government body.”