Our Voice
On Sept. 28, the Student Government Association met for a session that addressed a variety of issues, including a proposed fee to fund a planned new wellness center on West Campus. The meeting was held in Magnolia Ballroom to help accommodate the number of students that showed up to voice their opinions. Our staff was pleased with the student turnout.
The debate over the wellness center began even before SGA held its meeting. Facebook groups were created by those in support and opposed to the proposal. Students aligned with each other and discussed the pros and cons of the plan electronically.
Students also sent letters via e-mail to their SGA senators sharing their point of view so that they could contribute to the conversation. Other students met directly with their SGA senator to share their stance and ask questions regarding the issue. University Communications posted a letter from SGA President Zach Mullins online, as well as a frequently asked questions section regarding the wellness center.
All over campus, students talked with each other about the issue. We’re excited to see the student body so engaged in a controversial issue. Perhaps, too often students are accused of being apathetic or oblivious to issues surrounding their lives. The meeting proved that students do turn out for issues they care about. The legislative process is at its best when a large number of individuals provide their input and feedback on a topic.
The meeting ended Wednesday before all opinions could be heard, but to ensure that the voices of the campus community are taken into account, SGA will be holding a Student Wellness and Recreation Center Open Forum on Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. in Magnolia Ballroom. Our staff encourages everyone to attend and share their opinions on the wellness center plan.
We also recommend you keep discussing the wellness center proposal and contact your SGA senator to share your voice on the issue.
Please send responses to ColonnadeLetters@gcsu.edu.
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on Oct 2 2009. Filed under Our Voice.
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