The Student Government Association meets every Wednesday at 3:05 p.m. in Bellin A and B of the Student Center. The meetings are open to all of the Central Connecticut State University community. These briefs are from the SGA’s Senate meeting on Nov. 30.
Public Hearing:
- Lily Mercado spoke on behalf of the Intersectional Justice Coalition.
- Stated they are disappointed in President Toro and the Central administration as they have created a space where students feel silenced and underrepresented.
- Asked Toro to address some of the questions and concerns that students have.
- President Zulma Toro said she enjoys coming to speak to SGA at least once a semester.
- Reminded students that her office has an open-door policy.
- Stated that her goal is to create a welcoming and safe environment for students no matter race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or political views.
- Zoe Pless spoke on behalf of the Black Student Union.
- She stated that the administration often does not acknowledge when something happens or requests behind-closed-door meetings.
- She stated that recently the black community was attacked on campus with the hate crime that took place in the dorm. She stated that BSU had to put out their own statement and offer support to their community because there was nothing from the school.
- She stated that this is a call for action, and she is looking to transform the culture of the school.
The following items passed in a consent agenda:
