Accessibility

Accessibility Senator Suprina Kabadkar presented on accessibility considerations. 

Kabadkar urged SG members to be aware of accessibility when designing SG materials. Text should contrast against its background for legibility; photos should have alternative text and videos with “purposeful sound” should have closed captioning. 

When planning an event, Kabadkar encouraged SG members to consider the space. A first-floor location with space for mobility aids is preferred. Flashing lights should be avoided. Food should be labelled and ordered with dietary restrictions in mind. 

Kabadkar showed SG members how to request an interpreter through myAccess. 

Bylaws

Yasmine Ibrahim, SG President, outlined proposed bylaw changes.

Many of the changes center around the addition of Greek Leadership Committee (GLC) as a Representative Student Organization (RSO). As an RSO, GLC would have their own internal finances. GLC would also have a sitting delegate on SG’s Finance Committee. 

Proposed bylaw revisions also focus on the Director of Elections position. Many of these proposed edits aim to clarify language. One proposed bylaw would require all future Directors of Elections to have at least two hours available every day during the election season.

PawPrints

Director of Student Relations, Jameson Baker, presented PawPrints.

“Cancel Classes on Career Fair Day” was charged to the Academics & Co-ops Committee. 

“Remove and replace the Bradford pear trees on campus,” “Bring back the second swing” and “Leave the Leaves” were charged to Parking, Transportation, and Outdoor Spaces.

“Compensate students living in Ellingson” was charged to Facilities.

The meeting adjourned after two hours.