Student Activities: SGA Goals for 2009-2010

New Goals

1. Establish a Late-Night Smart-Ride system to and from other establishments throughout the Scranton Area back to Marywood.
2. Improve enforcement of the "Clean Air" Policy throughout the University and allocate cigarette bins in designated locations.
3. Improve the line of communication with the Technology Advisory Committee with any student suggestions or concerns. Specifically work with the Technology Advisory Committee (Nelnet) to create a universal card, increase wireless Internet, and establish a print quota on the existing print cards.
4. Establish a 24hr study area for students or extend hours for the library during finals.

Ongoing Goals

1. Continue voicing student concerns on behalf of the undergraduate student body.
2. Encourage greater student body participation by publicizing dates for meetings, promoting elections and emphasizing the fundamental role of General Delegates.
3. Perpetuate signature programs run by the Student Government Association. (Midnight Madness, New York City Bus Trip, Holiday Dinner, etc.)
4. Research options for an expansion of diverse television channels in campus residence halls.
5. Maintain student representation on the Library Re-Design Committee and other University Committees.
6. Sustain open lines of communication with the Security and Maintenance Departments with student suggestions and concerns regarding increased safety measures around campus including updated lighting and general repairs. Establish time for construction work to take place during morning hours; Light timer in Loughran Hall; Pavement from Woodland Townhouse Apartments to the Mellow Center; more bleachers at the Athletic Fields; more waste receptacles on campus.
7. Further the university effort to "Go Green" by working towards the realization of a university-wide recycling program.
8. Maintain open lines of communication between students, faculty and staff.
9. Improve on the time that students receive campus mail. Information to be distributed when facilities will be in use so that students can plan ahead.
10. Enrich the College Representative position to augment communication between colleges in order to foster a unified University environment including collaboration between various academic departments and student organizations.