Elections were held for the University of Colorado Student Government Association (SGA) during Friday's meeting, and up for election were positions for a new vice president-a position that has until now remained conspicuously unfilled since last year's elections-and a new chair for the finance board in preparation for the approaching school year.
Tabitha Cave, former publication senator, was appointed the new vice president after three different votes were taken. Her goals included impacting the council by getting more students involved and being more involved with organizations.
"I want to fill the council up, get more diverse groups of people on the council," Cave said of her goals during her speech to the members of the council. "Get student fees where they should be and get our name out there."
Cave considers herself to be approachable for students and wants to get more motivated about the student council.
President Xavier Villasenor declared Melissa Kwan as the new chair to the finance board, who previously was on the finance board. She is a finance major who wants to focus more on fixing the problems of budgeting for students in the past year.
"Last year there was a huge problem with finances," Kwan said to the council. "I want to fix damages done in the past."
The council also discussed their views on the current welcome week for incoming Freshmen. They wanted to get more involved and get more students involved in the government, and it looks like they were successful.
Jean Thomas, a freshman who attended freshman orientation, heard some of the members speaking and decided that she wanted to get involved with the government, so she attended the meeting.
"They were good speeches," Thomas said about the members of the student government talking during freshman orientation. "I like how you guys are open and say what you think about everything."
A topic discussed in frustration dealt with the new outdoor portable classes that are going on the campus.
"I'm so against the portable classes anywhere on campus," President Xavier Villasenor said. "They are sloppy and were never brought up to students."
The portable classrooms were approved by the three schools and the positions are decided and approved by the three schools on campus. Another issue SACAB has with the classrooms is that music played outside cannot be as loud because classes are nearby.
President Villasenor discussed his goal for summaries to be sent to the UCD Advocate as a newsletter and summary for students to see what was discussed at previous meetings.
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