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Steps, not strides

Rocheleau, Rose manage student government operation, lay groundwork but lack innovative vision

Lacking an innovative vision of his own, Rocheleau has depended on the work of his predecessor to drive his term as president of a reactionary, not revolutionary, administration. To their credit, Rocheleau and Rose have adequately met the requirements of their positions in overseeing solid work and collaboration by student government as a whole. Without getting any signature initiatives off the ground, they have not gone beyond the minimum expectation of their work to leave a unique legacy on Notre Dame. Full story

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'We're in full support'

Rocheleau, student government mark establishment of GLBTQ student organization

While “Beloved Friends and Allies,” the plan for expanding services to Gay, Bisexual, Trangender and Questioning (GLBTQ) students and establishing an official student organization, is a collaborative effort by the Office of the President, Student Affairs and a number of consulted groups, student body president Brett Rocheleau said he considers the resolution to be his administration’s most important project thus far.

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Senate increases efficiency since merge with COR

This year’s Student Senate has been more productive than past groups due to the dedication of the senators and the new format of meetings, student body president Kate Rose said.

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Student Senate: Department grades

Individual grades for the departments of Student Senate.

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SUB broadens appeal, prepares for spring events

Representatives seek to gather more student input, adjust plans to meet student needs next semester

The Student Union Board (SUB) has focused the first semester of its term on gauging student interest in different types of events the board could host on campus.
 

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Campus Life Council: Collaborative effort

Campus Life Council (CLC) hit the ground running this semester at its first meeting in September, and the drive has not let up since. While the group has experimented with different meeting styles in recent years, including a committee-based approach, CLC operated as a whole this semester to work today improving the student experience at Notre Dame.

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Faculty Senate discusses graduate program issues

Senate chair focuses on standardizing faculty expectations, graduate student healthcare coverage

The Faculty Senate did not pass any resolutions this semester, but the group addressed the implications of controversial resolutions passed last semester and thoroughly discussed the consequences of future resolutions.

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Leading the transition

Senior duo ushers in new government structure, looks to collect more feedback around the College

As the restructuring of the Saint Mary’s Student Government Association (SGA) settled in, student body president Maureen Parsons and vice president Meghan Casey found the transition smooth as they took office last spring.

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SGA adjusts to new structure, promotes programming

The revamped Student Government Association (SGA) spent this year adapting to its new structure while incorporating new initiatives into its traditional programming. The new SGA layout, approved by last year’s leadership, took effect at the start of this semester.

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SAB engages students, builds on traditions

Board pleased with success of events in fall semester, begins planning spring schedule

As the “premiere programming board at Saint Mary’s College,” Student Activities Board (SAB) has combined tradition with creativity and looked for outside inspiration, SAB president Liz Kraig said.

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Government In Brief: Saint Mary's

Brief review of this semester's activities from the Student Diversity Board, the Residence Hall Association, the Council of Student Activities and the class boards.

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Government In Brief: Notre Dame

Review of this semester's activities for the Graduate Student Union, Financial Management Board, Hall Presidents Council, Club Coordination Council and class councils.

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