San Antonio Higher Education Representative Assembly April 4 th 2017 Texas A&M University San Antonio AGENDA I. Call to Order: 7:29pm II. III. Approval of the Minutes a. Andrew entertained a motion b. North West Vista so moved c. All in favor d. Minutes approved Chairman s Report a. Alamo College District Bond i. $450 Million 1. Broke it into 3 2. $150 million ii. Bond was announced in 2005 iii. Citizens Advisory Committee- 2 Reps iv. WETC 1. Westside 2. Southside 3. Northside 4. Not connected to any of the colleges 5. Designed to offer students: a. 2-year institution b. GED c. Moving them to higher education v. $23 Million dollars dedicated to each center vi. Palo Alto- HAS vii. NVC- Student Success Center viii. St Phillips 1. Bringing in a new building 2. No official timeline 3. 2-year timeline 4. Most projects should be done by 6 years ix. Give the older institutions help with the bond to get their buildings restructured b. SA Bond and Election Info
IV. Representative Reports a. Northwest Vista College i. On Elections ii. Getting students connected with the Alamo Colleges Bond iii. Concealed carry campaign on campus iv. Hosting the Transgender Summit b. Our Lady of the Lake University i. Absent c. Palo Alto College i. Election season is underway ii. First election committee meeting iii. Getting ready for PAC fest- April 27 th 1. Way to celebrate fiesta and Hispanic heritage 2. Always lovely 3. Free for Alamo College Students iv. Handing out information on the bond and the concealed carry d. San Antonio College i. Donations went back to the students ii. Participated with MOVE San Antonio iii. Part of the Reveal Process iv. Participated in TSGA v. Create a student veteran affairs vi. Create a Memorial Bench to commemorate those who passed away e. St. Mary s University i. Election Season ii. Dinner with the Dean 1. SGA sit down with students to talk to different deans 2. April 4 th and 5 th iii. Senators are working on a scholarship workshop iv. Focus on international students to find them scholarships v. Under constructions for new dorms 1. Juniors/Seniors Apartment style vi. Oyster Bake 1. April 21 st and 22 nd f. St. Phillip s College i. Restructure of the SGA constitution g. Texas A&M San Antonio i. Election Season ii. Dorms are almost finished 1. Open in fall
iii. Jaguar Memorial 1. Honor students who have passed 2. April 21 st 3. 7pm 4. Day that Aggieland had mustur 5. Have President speak 6. Read off the names 7. Passing out coins iv. Fiesta de Cascarones 1. April 30 th v. Meet the Mayoral Candidates 1. April 13 th? vi. Amended the constitution h. Trinity University i. New president ii. Restroom project iii. Bring open educational resources 1. Open textbook iv. Starting an organizational liaison program v. Expanding housing vi. Working with the Texas Student Government Coalition vii. Hosting Town Hall on Sexual Assault viii. Capital Campaign Proposal i. University of Texas at San Antonio i. University President Transition ii. First Generation Fest 1. 47% are first gen 2. Kick off campaign 3. Tables from different services on campus 4. Give them support iii. Sexual Assault Forum 1. Small group discussion 2. Recommending solutions a. Safety App b. Hosting a wellness center event i. During Roadrunner Days ii. Give them support and resources iv. The University Life Awards (ULA) 1. The Oscars of UTSA 4 th Assembly
2. Give awards to outstanding students, faculty, and staff, and organizations 3. Thursday, April 6 th 4. Doors open at 5:30pm 5. Starts art 6:00pm 6. Formal Wear j. University of the Incarnate Word i. Absent V. Old Business 4 th Assembly VI. Open Discussion a. What is the Future of SAHERA? i. Realistic Goals 1. Complete initiatives on behalf of SAHERA 2. Get more involved with the government a. State legislators 3. Get SAHERA more connected 4. Have guest speakers 5. T-shirt 6. More structure 7. More transparency 8. Consistent communication 9. SAHERA Representatives on campus 10. Meeting planning a. Location 11. Exchange program a. Switch some members to get an idea of the structure of other SGA s 12. SAHERA Retreat 13. Going to each other s events 14. Social Networking for SAHERA 15. SAHERA Capitol Day 16. Logo 17. More structure on city committee/non-profit? 18. Interacting with the city ii. Broad Goals 1. City Committee? 2. 501 C3 Status?
VII. VIII. IX. New Business a. Elections of New Officers i. Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary ii. Nominations 1. Chair a. SAC Harley Williams b. Trinity Nick Santuloi c. UTSA Marcus Thomas 2. Vice-Chair a. Trinity Nick Santuloi b. Northwest Vista Oliver c. UTSA Marcus Thomas 3. Secretary a. Northwest Vista Carlo Garcia b. Trinity Mary Walker iii. Elected 1. Chair a. SAC Harley Williams 2. Vice-Chair a. UTSA Marcus Thomas 3. Secretary a. Trinity Mary Walker Announcements a. Emails; Chairperson.SAHERA@gmail.com, Secretary.SAHERA@gmail.com Adjournment