• Alcohol: An alcohol awareness committee will be investigating alcohol use within four different subcommittees: fraternities, IFC, pre-gaming and Winter Term – prevention, intervention and programming – enforcement and sanctioning – policies, procedures and party management. The committee will aim to positively change the mindset of students on campus about the consumption of alcohol.
• Environmental Fellows: The Committee on Academic Policies and Planning will likely implement a new Program of Distinction for students looking into careers in conservation and environmental issues.
• DSG Elections: Applications are due to Room 210 in the Union Building by Thursday at 4 p.m. Applications are available on the student government website and any questions may be directed to Christine Walker, student government president.
• Allocations: Leaders from each student group or organization should have their budgets in by April 14 at 5 p.m.
• Scheduling for fall semester: Working to simplify class blocking, as well as to allow a 90-minute lunch period.
Scheduling continued:
Management of Academic Operations (MAO) has currently put off working on the proposal to alter class blocking to allow for a 90 minute lunch period in order to work on other, more pressing issues. As a member of MAO, DePauw Student Government Vice President David Dietz wanted the assembly to know that their concerns are being addressed. Following further consideration and planning, Dietz said the lunch extension will likely go into effect, allowing all students at least 90 minutes of lunch between morning and afternoon classes.
White papers in the works:
• International student support
• Student evaluations of professors
• Improving career services