Activities Director Heidi Spier reported on the Pool Tournament the previous week, stating that there were eight participants involved.  She reminded the senate that the poker tournament still needs volunteers.

Spier continued to announce that “Green Photos” with take place on February 19^th and senate workers are still needed for this as well.  This event features a green-screen photo, where the green is replaced by a picture or effect of the photographed party’s choosing.

Wellness Director Ryan Krueger announced his events next.  “This Monday (February 6^th) is the Blood drive,” he announced.  “Heart day, which is next Tuesday (February 7^th)…will go from ten to two.”

The senate Vice President Candy Hemmer announced three visiting members as well.  When asked, one stated that “Candy (Hemmer) showed up and talked to one of my classes…it seemed like a good way to get involved.”

Though the senate has added six new verified members in the past month, President Nate Smith agreed that more people should come to the Student Senate meetings, and encouraged his senate to step up recruiting efforts.  Hemmer reminded the Senate that there are incentives to be earned for participation in activities.

Spier voiced concern of some SCC students, that there has been significant speeding in the SCC parking area.  While she suggested that the Lincoln Police Department was going to step up patrol when they could, she asked for other means of preventing it.

Spier announced that “when the weather stays nice,” the school had approved the stenciling of the word “STOP” at stop sign intersections.  Another proposition taken under consideration was the potential for more speed bumps.

Smith announced that he had spoken with Lincoln Campus Director Jeanette Volker again about the potential for a smoking tent.  It had again been revoked, stating that it was on school grounds.  Smith quotes Volker as SCC subscribing to the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act, but “she doesn’t see a need for (moving smoking areas) further distance (from the building’s entrances).”

Students had voiced complaint about the T-105 Lab closing early.  It was announced that the School of Business would make special accommodations for students that need the time, but it was also agreed upon by the senate that if more complaints were heard, that change would be more likely.

For the good of the order, Ms. Tiffani Scotter, Business Administration student and Senate member brought to light some of the seemingly erratic climate controls.  “Regulate the heating in the building.  It’s mostly in the T and U sections,” Scotter commented.

Meetings take place every Monday SCC is open in the Student Center from 3:30 to 4:30.  Visitors are welcome to watch the proceedings.  Visitors interested in representing their program in the senate must become verified by their departments, bearing a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average.