Category: Meeting Minutes (Fall 2023-)

AGENDA DISCUSSION:   Eisa: We have a lot packed for tonight’s meeting. We have the Constitution, which Elliott has worked hard on. Also, at last week’s meeting the majority voted in favor of issuing a statement; something has been drafted to collectively look at later.   COMMITTEE UPDATES:   Jonathan [Academic Affairs]: We sent out…

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Feeling disappointed in BSG because heard that BSG voted to not make a statement regarding the encampment. Why were you not making a statement or seeking to hear the perspective of the students? An important role of BSG to combat misinformation or mischaracterization of the situation by administration As one of the…

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Eisa: In the last week, white supremacist group has been more active. Based in New Hampshire and have been putting flyers around Maine. Have representatives from CML and BSU here tonight. Looking for ways to respond that supports the community but doesn’t fuel this group; many of them operate on fear.  …

Guest Speaker: Benje Douglas, Senior Vice President for Inclusion and Diversity.    Benje: This is my 10th time being in front of BSG. I have had a variety of roles that relate to my current role, and that had to do with improving things that are perhaps not as we would like them to be.…

COMMITTEE UPDATES Ainsley [Facilities and Sustainability]: Met with sustainability to talk about initiatives they want to keep pushing forward, such as increased composting in more places (i.e. Ladd). Along with Andy have been working on a water map for campus and looking for volunteers to help. Please reach out to Ainsley if you would like…