PSGA Blog Number 12: President Collymore Appraises the Senate's Performance

The PSGA met on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and discussed topics involving the "state of the union," as well as new Council of Clubs, Organizations, and Services bylaws. President Kevin Collymore also addressed several minor changes the PSGA has seen since the start of the year as well as what he hopes to see in the future.

A revision was made to a present CoCOaS bylaw, which includes a set time at the beginning of the academic school year for clubs and organizations to submit their notices to Coordinator of Clubs and Services Kristen Benedict. The new deadline was set to 5 p.m. on Fridays.

Collymore said he plans to make changes involving the Purchase shuttle loop. He said that the bus will be making an additional stop at The Westchester mall and the schedule will be updated to coincide with the new train schedule of the Metro North. He also said that handrails would be added to the buses as a safety precaution.

Collymore proposed adding a Human Resources department to the PSGA to help deal with conflicts or complaints between members of the Senate or executives. He said that if it were to be created, impeachment would no longer be a first action taken when members become dissatisfied with another’s performance.

He also said that new performers’ contracts were implemented over the summer. These contracts, which Collymore said were more descriptive than the previous ones, ensured that outside performers are aware that they are responsible for any damages they may cause while working with the college.

Since September, Collymore said he has seen productive work from committees such as Public Art, Public Relations, Civic Actions, and the Student Activities Board. Senators in Civic Actions said they have spent much of their time revising the security policy and transportation issues.

Roger Drew, a representative from NYPIRG, addressed the Senate with concerns involving the New York State budget cuts. “We’re organizing a state-wide week of action to unify our voices,” he said. According to Drew, these actions enabled an upcoming event in which legislative representatives meet with students to discuss what these cuts mean to SUNY schools.