Ryan’s idea for the Council has been in the works “for some time,” according to Bowen, mirroring many of the student-outreach initiatives which Ryan has undertaken during his time at the University.
Later in the meeting, Rep. Kevin Lin, third-year graduate Engineering student, discussed the need for more representation on the Committee from the School of Engineering.
The meeting began with updates on the Honor Constitutional Convention where Gabrielle Bray, chair of the Committee and fourth-year College student, outlined plans for the convention's upcoming kick-off.
The convention was originally scheduled for October 17th, but was delayed due to timing and representation concerns.
Dorm Talks is a series of discussions about Honor and the Honor processes held between members of the committee and students.
The official campaign season began on Oct. 5th and results were announced Wednesday Oct. 12 at 5 pm.
Students found guilty can appeal based upon new evidence or procedural errors, while students punished with sanctions may do the same or argue that the sanctions are unduly harsh for their offense.
The meeting was attended by 11 out of 23 members, meaning that quorum was not met and the Committee could not vote on constitutional matters.
Cain sees the budget as returning funds back to students and ensuring they benefit directly from the fees they pay.
Evans identified two central justifications for this increase — the impact of inflation on the real value of the fee and the gap between the amount of CIO funding needed and the amount of funds Student Council is able to provide.
The resolution also stipulates that the body should amend Student Council’s fall budget to allocate $5,000 to the Black Alumni Association.
The resolution specifically calls for a space with windows, indoor plants, easy access to an outside area with greenery, Indigenous art and other decor from a diverse array of cultures and an Eastern-facing door — which is of cultural significance to the Navajo Nation.
Honor offenses involving CHIs are processed by the Vice President of Student Affairs office, and require an initial psychological assessment by a therapist or psychiatrist.
Lamberson volunteered for the role of chair upon receiving news of the opening and was appointed by the UBE board Aug 20.
Bray stated that by the end of convention, she hopes to have a draft of a multi-sanction system to bring before the Committee for approval and then be voted on by the student body in March.
This legislation addressed the recent vandalism of the Office of African American Affairs Aug. 19, which was later communicated in a University-wide “general communication from Timothy Longo, vice president for security and safety and chief of police.
The meeting began with a visit from the Society of the Purple Shadows, who entered the Trial Room silently, adorned in purple cloaks.
The goal of this legislation is to make it easier for members of Student Council to understand the nature of funding requests and to process them more efficiently.
At the final meeting of the spring semester, the Honor Committee expressed interest in the development of a multi-sanction system but plans for this were not discussed at the meeting on Sunday.
Ryan Cieslukowski, director of funding reform and support updates and fourth-year Batten student, shared several updates related to the Student Activities Fee funding process.
