On Sept. 12, 2023, the John Carroll student government convened in the Jardine room to pass multiple pieces of legislation that was on the docket. This included three appointments spanning multiple generations of students from sophomores to alumni.
The caucus recognized former student body president Grace Kilfoye ‘23 and former senator Emma Kosicek ‘23 for their embodiment of the John Carroll Student Government mission and vision and their efforts “to better student experiences and strengthen our community.” Kosicek ‘23 was stated to be “an independent voice representing the students of John Carroll University.” Meanwhile, Kilfoye ‘23 “served the students of John Carroll University with distinct dedication and focus.”
For the 2023 remaining term, Emma Perdziak ‘26 was appointed to the vacant senator position for the Class of 2026.
Aside from the senate resolution, the student government senate also passed legislation pertaining to:
Illustrating support to continue to display banners in the DJ Lombardo Student Center Atrium post remodel.
Following the atrium’s renovations, student organizations have been denied permission to hang banners from the second level of D.J. Lombardo Student Center Atrium. Petitions to support this legislation have circulated and were received in the hands of the student government. The consensus acknowledges that banners are a free and effective method to advertise events relating to student organizations. This resolution is sponsored by Director of Business Affairs Jahiem Peake ‘24 and senators Abigail Birch ‘24, Tyler Capron ‘25, Jeffrey Sinclair ‘26, Samuel Herr ‘26, Ryan Moore ‘26 and Magdalena Rumelfanger ‘26.
Authorizing $3,000 towards expenditures of the John Carroll Student Government free period products services in non-residential campus restrooms for the remainder of fiscal year 2024.
The meeting discussed expanding the John Carroll Student Government’s funding to maximize free period products and services in non-residential campus restrooms for the remainder of fiscal year 2024. This was proposed on Sept. 12 and sponsored by senator Madalena Rumelfanger ‘26.
Supporting the recent commitment made by the Office of Residence Life regarding CPR requirements for resident assistants and JCU Recreation’s commitment to consistent basic first aid and CPR training.
Senators Ryan Moore ‘26, Tyler Capron ‘25 and Lauren Hoffman ‘25 sponsored the proposition to revise the Office of Residence Life’s requirements for resident assistants (RAs) to gain certifications in basic first aid and CPR. This would affect incoming and returning resident assistants (RAs). Furthermore, the student government also upholds JCU Recreation’s dedication to both maintaining and increasing consistent basic first aid and CPR training.
Student government holds weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in the basement of the Lombardo Student Center. These meetings are open to all students. If you have any questions or concerns, contact [email protected].
