In what may have been the shortest meeting of the year, the Student Government Association commenced and concluded discussions regarding CLASSIC living, charters for student organizations and chartered student organization funding.

During the open forum, ex-senator Matt Durbin presented SGA with the book Robert’s Rules of Order, 10th Edition, alluding to the current proceeding of SGA. In discussing guidelines of rules, generally, he said, “We follow it when we want to, when it’s convenient, when it serves the advantage of the body.”

Senator Joel Samuels introduced three students from CLASSIC living, which occupied most of the debate of the night. “They came with the proposal for CLASSIC living apartments, an environment more cohesive to their goals and ideals.” Samuels said CLASSIC living residents would have two-bedroom, three-occupant apartments in Grand Forest.

Calling this “a beneficial program in general for the University community,” Samuels said, “We won’t be kicking anybody out.” It would be implemented next fall, with vacant spots being given to eight CLASSIC students. In this two-year trial, the following year would include reserving some space for CLASSIC living, but educating those students who have squatter’s rights in Grand Forest that they have priority for any other housing on campus.

Business school Senator Ann Moglia asked, “What about other groups who want apartments?”

Samuels replied, “It would be considered. These are the first students to come up with this.” He said that a maximum of 12 students would live there, with only eight in fall 2003. The bill passed after some debate.

Phase of Motion, an on-campus dance group currently on probationary status, sought a charter for a student organization, which currently is on probationary status. SGA approved the charter.

Announcements were made about nominations for the Student of the Year Mary Bruemmer Award while Academic Vice President Lubna Alam reminded everyone that “this is the last week for faculty excellence awards.” Financial Vice President Chad Kreikemeier talked about the allocation of funds, noting that 52 student organizations have asked for a collective sum of $790,000. Last year, the amount given out was $336,000. As Kreikemeier remarked, “You’re not going to get what you want.”

The meeting closed as SGA President Mike Rozier announced an opening for the position of Chief Justice.