September 24, 2014 - Government of the Student Body

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
GOVERNMENT OF THE STUDENT BODY
Office of the President
1580G Memorial Union
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-1585
[email protected]
www.gsb.iastate.edu
Executive Update
Wednesday, September 24
Financial Services for Students
Finance Director Patwa and I met with Dr. Tahira Hira, Dr. Tom Hill, Martino Harmon, and Roberta Johnson to
discuss financial services to be available to students through the Division of Student Affairs. We are still finalizing
how all services will be provided through the Division of Student Affairs and what those services will look like. Dr.
Hill will be at Senate hopefully next week to discuss details.
Ames 2040
The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Ames Area MPO) is kicking off the update to the metropolitan
area’s Long Range Transportation Plan, Ames Mobility 2040. Ames Mobility 2040 is a collaborative effort among
public, state and local transportation officials with the goal of understanding the Ames area transportation
priorities, current and future transportation needs, and how to best address those needs with available
transportation funding. The plan covers areas in and around Ames that are expected to be urbanized within the
next 25 years. The first public meeting to kick off the Ames regional transportation plan will be held on September
30, from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Scheman Building, Room 220. http://www.amesmobility2040.com/
Supreme Court Recruitment
Final Interviews will be held for the Supreme Court Next Week.
Enrollment Feedback
I met with Eaton Hall Council on Tuesday to discuss general student concerns. I am meeting with President Leath,
Board of Regents President, and Board of Regents Presidents Pro Tem on the morning of October 2 nd to discuss
university enrollment and Performance Based Funding. I will be mentioning several aspects of the student
experience outside of academics, including transportation and space for student activities.
City Council Agreement
On Tuesday, September 23rd the Ames City Council moved to have the Ames City Staff draft an agreement
between GSB and the city to allow for a task force structure to work on projects to exist between the student body
and city. They also agreed to keep the student affairs commission in the code and asked city staff to explore ways
to improve the current structure of the student affairs commission. We got what we wanted and more! Special
recognition to Lissa Villa on all of her hard work.
Ambassadors Recruitment
Ambassador applications are due next Wednesday, October 1st.
MU Board of Directors
The MU Board of Directors had their first meeting on Friday at 1:00 pm in the Gallery Room of the Memorial
Union. We discussed new solutions for the space in the Memorial Union as well as what the MU could look like if
expanded. We also had reports from SUB, GPSS, GSB, and the Director of the MU.
Leadership Tip of Week
Determine what your values are as a leader and strive to live through them every day. If you live by your values,
you will feel more involved and motivated by the tasks at hand.
Thank you.
Hillary Kletscher
President
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Cabinet Member Updates
Lissa Villa - Ex-officio Ames City Council Liaison
Continually going to the City Council Meetings. Setting up meeting times with Hillary, herself, and the Ames Mayor to ensure
continuity. Achieved new way of approaching student affairs commission.
Jamie Rix - Director of ISU Ambassadors
Collecting applications for Ambassadors. Working to develop plan for lobbying efforts by meeting with Joe Murphy.
Presha Kardile - Director of Student Diversity
Meeting with the Diversity Committee, and hoping to confirm Assistant Directors soon. Trying to fill vacancies within the committee.
Dinesh Poddaturi - Webmaster
Striving to keep the website up-to-date. Let him know if you have updates. He is also working on updating our website template.
Michael Belding - Treasurer
Conducting inventory of capitol items GSB has purchased. Meeting with Finance Committee.
Blake Lanser - Director of Visual Media
Developed a template for designs. Working on GSB pull-up banner and hanging banner. On Traffic Appeals Board.
Amanda Loomis - Director of Special Events
Working on and developing plans and events for the Big XII Conference.
Aly Staube - Director of Sustainability
Working on volunteers for the library recycling as well as other buildings on campus.
Nick Terhall - Director of Student Affairs
Chairing Bike Share Program committee. Lead on new Ventfull software
Carter Collins - Director of New Student Outreach
Establishing plans to enhance the new student experience. Working closely with Freshman Council. Project Lead on It’s On Us.
Tony Behnke - Student Organization Financial Advocate
Developing plans and ideas for a Student Union on campus. Working on the idea of having Clubfest outdoors.
Melissa Gofforth - Director of Academic Affairs
Putting together a committee to enhance 300 level courses. Looking to update the tutoring program. Working on GSB Blog idea.
Justin Bahr - Director of Government relations
Managed voter registration on campus. Gathering information for Big XII on the Hill.
Marshall Dolch - Director of Communication
Continually using social media to enhance GSB. Send ideas to Marshall for a better social media presence. Assisting Dinesh with
website needs.
Parker Neid - Assistant Director of Sustainability
Working on volunteers for the library recycling as well as other buildings on campus.
Carlton Stripe - Director of University Affairs
Achieved additional parking options to students. Going over Student Organization Planning. Working with Iowa State Police and
Dean of Students to develop possible safety app.
Josh Earll - Chief of Staff
Assisting with any Cabinet projects as well as assisting Hillary and Mike with any tasks needed.
Our mission
“To serve students and improve the student experience through advocacy and empowerment.”
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