2008 Woodie Awards
SGA plans 'An Evening with the Administration'
R. Evan Jarrold
Issue date: 3/28/08 Section: News
Students and administrators will meet face-to-face this week with members of the administration to hash out key issues and concerns.
"We want to give students a chance to get direct answers from administrators, as well as build better communication and understanding," Student Government Association President Andrew Clifton said.
At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, students are invited to pose questions to key administrators in the St. Louis Room of the Busch Student Center. Titled "An Evening with the Administration," the event will be similar to last semester's Town Hall meeting.
Clifton said he expects discussion to include academics, University values and the future of St. Louis University.
"I booked [the room] for 120 people-I'd love if that many came," he said.
All students are welcome to attend the event and meet with the executive staff members, including Provost Joe Weixlmann, Ph.D., President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., and deans from several University colleges.
Unlike last semester's meeting, the event will consist of three, 15-minute round-table discussions rather than four 10-minute discussions.
"People last year said they felt cut short, with 10 minutes," SGA Financial Vice President John Curry said.
Despite this sentiment, Clifton said that student approval of last semester's meeting was high based upon surveys given after the event.
In this semester's meeting, each discussion will be cued by a general question.
"If [students or administrators] want, they can deviate from them," Clifton said.
Between the 15-minute talks, everyone will be encouraged to move around, in order to meet with different people. At least one senator is scheduled to be at each table, taking notes to be posted later on the SGA's website. Following the three roundtables, there will be a 30-minute social where attendees will be provided with appetizers and drinks and may discuss any last-minute issues.
"For big issues, there are, a lot of times, very simple explanations," Clifton said. "We're hoping everyone walks away with a greater understanding of why things are the way they are at SLU."
"We want to give students a chance to get direct answers from administrators, as well as build better communication and understanding," Student Government Association President Andrew Clifton said.
At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, students are invited to pose questions to key administrators in the St. Louis Room of the Busch Student Center. Titled "An Evening with the Administration," the event will be similar to last semester's Town Hall meeting.
Clifton said he expects discussion to include academics, University values and the future of St. Louis University.
"I booked [the room] for 120 people-I'd love if that many came," he said.
All students are welcome to attend the event and meet with the executive staff members, including Provost Joe Weixlmann, Ph.D., President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., and deans from several University colleges.
Unlike last semester's meeting, the event will consist of three, 15-minute round-table discussions rather than four 10-minute discussions.
"People last year said they felt cut short, with 10 minutes," SGA Financial Vice President John Curry said.
Despite this sentiment, Clifton said that student approval of last semester's meeting was high based upon surveys given after the event.
In this semester's meeting, each discussion will be cued by a general question.
"If [students or administrators] want, they can deviate from them," Clifton said.
Between the 15-minute talks, everyone will be encouraged to move around, in order to meet with different people. At least one senator is scheduled to be at each table, taking notes to be posted later on the SGA's website. Following the three roundtables, there will be a 30-minute social where attendees will be provided with appetizers and drinks and may discuss any last-minute issues.
"For big issues, there are, a lot of times, very simple explanations," Clifton said. "We're hoping everyone walks away with a greater understanding of why things are the way they are at SLU."
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