Members of Associated Student Government plan to meet with Northwestern administrators Monday to discuss potential revisions to the University’s demonstration policy. NU’s policy on response to student protests has sparked concerns among activists. Some worry about the vague outlining of potential consequences for violating the policy, while others believe the policy fails to protect protestors. .
After an on-field student protest at the Nov. 6 Iowa-Northwestern football game, administrators sent a campuswide email reminding students of the University’s demonstration policy and possible ramifications of their actions. The policy outlines parameters for students, faculty and staff to follow “when engaging in free speech and peaceful demonstration.” Found in the student handbook, the.
Associated Student Government held elections for Senate Whips and Wellness Board members at its Wednesday meeting. Executive Officer of Accountability Margot Bartol explained the Senate has two Whips: one for the senators representing student groups and one for the senators representing undergraduate schools. Whips help students in committees work through writing legislation, bond with each.
Associated Student Government passed a resolution calling for the recusal of Board of Trustees Chair J. Landis Martin from Northwestern’s presidential search committee during Wednesday’s session. The bill passed with 17 votes in favor and one nay vote from the NU College Republicans senator. The legislation cites Martin’s past political donations and decision-making as reasons.
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