SGA proposes resolution for GCSU campus ethos

In the Student Government Associations’s seventh session of the semester, Sen. Paul Danaj proposed a resolution pertaining to campus ethos, which was tabled later on in the meeting.

Danaj aspires to formulate an exploratory committee toward improving campus spirit and ultimately to create a stronger sense of tradition at GCSU.

The goals of the committee include “surveying and enhancing the development of campus ethos at Georgia College.”

Along with SGA, Danaj also hopes to get the support of other organizations around campus. He envisions Campus Life, the Resident Student Association and the Campus Activities Board working with SGA to improve events throughout the school year and carve them into timely traditions. The hope is that a stronger sense of tradition will advance the overall atmosphere of school spirit at GCSU.

Director of Campus Life Tom Miles supported the motion at Wednesday’s meeting.

“Campus ethos is really about building the sense of tradition,” Miles said.

Other senators were not as enthusiastic about the proposed resolution, and they brought plenty of opinions and questions to the floor. Sen. Joel Graham was skeptical of the proposal and said it does not have a place in SGA.

“I think it’s a waste of time. I think it’s a waste of space,” Graham said. “(School spirit) cannot originate from SGA.”

The consensus was that the resolution was a bit vague and had room for improvement before being legitimately considered. The proposal was tabled at the meeting and left to be further discussed at next week’s session.

Aside from Danaj’s resolution, matters such as homecoming and campus improvements were addressed. As for this year’s homecoming celebration, the theme and headlining band have been analyzed and will be released by next week.

Some campus improvements were discussed, such as the location and efficiency of the emergency call boxes around campus. Sen. Evan Karanovich wants to explore certain places on campus that are have poor lighting and perhaps install more call boxes in those areas.

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