Reps Comp meeting info

Computer Information so far.

TGA and OIT have a computer policy that states: Nothing is to be downloaded onto the government laptops provided to you by the Tennessee Governor’s Academy.

This is not a rule that was made to be enforced only towards TGA. It is a general policy that OIT has for its laptops. If we wish to continue to be allowed to use these laptops, we must respect their wishes and refrain from downloading anything other than the original applications onto University of Tennessee property.

However, despite this Mr. Matthews is currently working with OIT to gain the TGA student body (us students) some leniency in allowing us to download a few minor programs. As of Thursday September 18, 2008 we are not allowed to download anything regardless of the efforts of Mr. Matthews on our behalf.

It has been requested that all downloads be removed from the computers before the next OIT computer check which will be random (you will not be informed of when it shall be until the morning of). If you have any problems removing anything from your computer, please approach your Cottage Representative with your concerns. Mr. Matthews has asked that students do not send him e-mails regarding computers. That is what the Cottage Reps are for.

At a time that is to be determined on a later date, the Cottage Reps will be meeting again with Mr. Matthews about the computers, so please inform your Representative as soon as possible. Also, the Reps and Mr. Matthews are trying to arrange a meeting between the Reps and OIT to discuss potentially allowing TGA to download yahoo messenger and add-ons for Firefox (themes, toolbars, etc.). Be sure to give a SMALL (Meaning 4 at the most. This may be changed later.) list of add-ons you might want to have to your Reps.

Thank you for your time and understanding.

TGA SGA©

09-16-08 SGA Minutes

I. Piggybacking on a prom?

a. It could be optional

b. Hard to organize, logistics issue

c. Could just make sure people can get to home schools

i. Give that option first, talk about piggybacking only if people don’t like it

ii. Possibly include in survey

II. We need to find out if people can stay here during breaks

a. Some of the hall directors live here all the time, just not on duty

b. Only for due reason (abusive home life, missed school for illness and have to catch up on hw)

III. Impeachment

a. For cottage reps:

i. Signed petition (with stated reason) approved by hall directors and all but two of student residents

IV. No voting by SGA on any issue unless Reps are present

V. Specific powers

a. President: calls, presides over, arbitrates among dissenters, and adjourns meetings

b. Secretary: keeps meeting minutes

c. Representatives: informs juniors of open meetings (and everything else)

i. Possibly we should include the idea of open meetings in our survey

ii. Should have rep-only meetings to make sure cottages are equally informed

VI. TRecs on Saturdays

a. Can we arrange someone to take us?

b. Sign-up sheet (must be signed up by Wednesday) so we know whether or not to schedule a bus

VII. $5 monthly dues from all SGA members for food every other Friday meeting

VIII. Shuvam (as president) should be the only Admin on the blog

a. Ms. Suddath and all SGA members will all be authors

b. Other students will be members, who can view the blog and post comments

IX. Clubs

a. SGA must approve club requests

i. Suggested so far:

1. Art

2. Environmental

3. Intramural

4. Tech Team

a. Will hold open auditions

b. All clubs must have sponsors

c. Margaret will make up club submission-forms

i. To be reviewed by Gina and Shuvam

ii. We’ll set a due date for the latest day club forms can be submitted

X. Housing people (Blackboard)

a. At least some hall directors have links

b. We need to check to make sure everyone does