Associated Students Senate’s second meeting of the 2018-19 has officially started at 6:34 PM.
Watch @tblucsb live stream the meeting here:https://t.co/PPh1vq2WVY
Link to the meeting’s agenda:https://t.co/tbKps5jkEh
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Dallin Mello has just been appointed Off-Campus Senator after a 19-1-2 hand vote and is being sworn in by Internal Vice President Steven Ho. pic.twitter.com/85L3wcArYd
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Dallin Mello is replacing Mordi Shadpour as Off-Campus Senator after Shadpour resigned due to personal reasons.
Read about his resignation here: https://t.co/cr2VcvrIoV
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Graduate Student Association (GSA) Vice President of Student Affairs reports policy changes to Title IX at UCSB and encourages interested parties to apply for the vacant position of Title IX undergraduate representative. pic.twitter.com/JmGmju9COx
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EDIT: The name of the GSA Vice President of Student Affairs is Jennifer Selvidge.
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“Graduate students don’t like the changes because there is significant potential for retaliation against students who report on university staff,” said Selvidge.
Mandated reporting is one of the important Title IX policies mentioned in this report,. pic.twitter.com/mhU62uuYrD
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A.S. Senate is discussing a resolution to create a new senate confirmation process granting senate the right to question all judicial council nominees before ratifying their appointment.
Here’s a link to the resolution: https://t.co/SF7vVEFeUj pic.twitter.com/Pen0RzP8Ys
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“I’m just wondering if this resolution will affect the appointment of Justin Nielsen. We are delaying the appointment of these important positions,” said Proxy Rose Ettleson, in reference to the delay of Nilsen’s appointment as chair of Judicial Council.
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“This resolution will in no way lengthen Nilsen’s appointment. This resolution just gives us a right to ask nominees question,” said L&S Senator Ricardo Uribe.
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John Paul Renteria and Davis Quan of A.S. Elections Board encourage students to vote for an EVPSA on GOLD on Monday, October 15. Voting ends on Thursday, October 18. If a 16% voter threshold isn’t met, the EVPSA office will remain vacant until the Spring elections. pic.twitter.com/rN45aRfun5
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Justin Nilsen, the nominee for Judicial Council chair, arrives at public forum to answer questions from Senate. pic.twitter.com/2I3dxhu45K
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Among his experience for the position includes being Solicitor General, a non-partisan A.S. Office last year.
“When I say non-partisan, I have never participated in anyone’s political campaign at UCSB. I don’t have close friends in elected positions,” said Nilsen. pic.twitter.com/z9Dpn5jCVL
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When asked by first pro temp Jalia Carlton-Carew how he, as Judicial Chair, would empathize with communities he is not a part of, Nilsen answered, “Judicial Council would ask groups that represent that individual for clarification on how they should approach the case.”
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After 30 minutes, Senate concludes their questioning of Nilsen as the appointee for Judicial Council Chair.
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During Public Forum, Mayela Morales encourages Senate to thoroughly discuss Nilsen’s appointment.
“Please take a second and pretend you are not part of any political party on campus. Remember, you have the right to a fair trial…”
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“The campus is committed to increase awareness, outreach, and educate our community.” https://t.co/J4RUSupUJA pic.twitter.com/Qgo4iBLtzK
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“The campus is committed to increase awareness, outreach, and educate our community.” https://t.co/J4RUSupUJA pic.twitter.com/Qgo4iBLtzK
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“We should work towards improving our alumni network because having an alumni network that connects alumni to students can help students get jobs when they graduate,” said Sophia Dycaico during the President’s Cabinet report. pic.twitter.com/QpHPkPOJ9J
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“I met Justin during his first year on mock trial. I got to know him very well and how fascinated he is with the law. Although I know Justin, our relationship never evolved beyond a professional one,” answered A.S. President Brooke Kopel to a question during her report. pic.twitter.com/Mb3kLFn0iS
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Jeff and Judy Henley Hall, a new engineering building being built on campus, is projected to seat 2,200 students and will complete construction in 2 years, according to A.S. President Brooke Kopel.
Link to the project:https://t.co/8Hnnjumy98 pic.twitter.com/xpap438Oka
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Internal Vice President Steven Ho gives his IVP report, particularly reminding senators to attend Senate meeting because Senate is 2 members away from failing to meet quorum. pic.twitter.com/SDDB8spKaM
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Off-Campus Senator Rafael Cornejo kicks off the round of Senate Representative Report, which is a chance for Senators to report to Senate the current status and projects of their respective BCUs and committees. pic.twitter.com/eCmmfdLRfF
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The appointment of Justin Nilsen as Chair of Judicial Council fails with a 12-11-1 hand vote, causing proxy Sophia Dycaico to motion to further discuss Nilsen’s appointment. Senate is currently discussing Nilsen’s appointment. pic.twitter.com/1JarpDgx40
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Off-Campus Senator Christian Ornelas states his reasons for reconsidering Justin Nilsen as Chair of Judicial Council, citing “internal bias”, Nawar Nemeh’s petition, and the “35 other applications that could be equally as qualified, if not more qualified.”
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“It’s basically just partisan politics that’s taking place right now,” said College of Engineering senator Alex Funk in relation to the discussion around Justin Nilsen’s appointment as Judicial Council Chair. pic.twitter.com/oZ6WsuwQ10
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“I could be doing a lot more for my community and constituents right now rather than discussing this,” said University-Owned senator Anthony Hernandez, citing Senate’s lack of internal communication resulting in the deadlock of Justin Nilsen’s appointment. pic.twitter.com/XdGgBpDtR4
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The appointment of Justin Nilsen as chair of Judicial Council fails once again with a 12-11-1 hand vote. pic.twitter.com/yWbDcXyAov
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“I want a Senate Committee to review the other applicants for Judicial Council chair to see if there are more qualified applicants,” suggested Off-Campus Senator Christian Ornelas.
“Going over the other applicants is the right thing to do,” said L&S Senator Xochitl Briseno. pic.twitter.com/Deud98eSmj
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The appointment of Justin Nilsen as Judicial Council chair fails yet again with a 12-11-1 vote. pic.twitter.com/ZPIbHBxsY8
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A.S. Senate passes Proxy Rose Ettleson’s motion to table Justin Nilsen’s appointment for a week until Senate can consider alternative solutions to their inability to compromise on Nilsen’s appointment. pic.twitter.com/iSa38lZ2vO
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A.S. Senate passes Luvia Solis’ resignation as Chief of Staff of OSA and appoints Mayela Morales as Chief of Staff of OSA and Parliamentarian.
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At 12:37am, @AS_UCSB Senate has adjourned it’s meeting
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