Initiatives
What's New With SGC?
The SGC Elections Committee concluded the Spring Elections on April 30th, confirming the Executive Board and various members of the Senate for the 2025/26 academic year.
Establishment of a student-led committee to gather the qualified, representative, and organized opinion of the student body on the use of AI at Ithaca College.
SGC Members involved-: Abe Marron, Ari Medvinsky, Margaret Gem Martinez, Ty Sayahi, Luis Antonio Toriche, Amelia Grimshaw, Ash Beall, Aditya Valecha
Photo credit-: Beatrice Mantel from the Ithacan
Legislation was created to clarify the establishment of RHA as a SGC committee, as well as the roles and responsibilities of RHA
SGC members involved-: Amelia Grimshaw, Ty Sayahi
We have a recommendation drafted and ready to present next week. We met with Eileen last week who helped us set up a meeting with legal this Thursday to discuss the proposal we have written. We also set up a time later this month to do a walkthrough of the first floor of Eastman.
SGC members involved-: Ash Beall, Ty Sayahi
Photo credit-: Beatrice Mantel from the Ithacan
This initiative expanded the Ithaca Student Governance Council to include a Student Accessibility Senator, ensuring that students with disabilities have dedicated representation. It aimed to strengthen advocacy, address accessibility concerns, and promote a more inclusive campus environment.
SGC members involved-: Aditya Valecha
This bill recommends increasing accessibility signage across the Ithaca College campus to better support navigation for students with disabilities. It aims to improve visibility of accessible routes, entrances, and resources, fostering a more inclusive and user-friendly environment.
SGC members involved-: Ash Beall, Eva Horst, Ty Sayahi, Jacqueline Thompson
This initiative revives a Public and Community Health Association at Ithaca College, creating a space for students from all majors to collaborate on public health efforts. It aims to foster interdisciplinary engagement, promote community well-being, and provide opportunities for students to contribute to meaningful health initiatives.
SGC members involved-: Frankie Weisse
Historical Initiatives
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2425-0001: Solicitation Policy Bill
2425-0002: Land Acknowledgment Bill
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2324-0001: VP of Residential Affairs Executive Board Establishment
2324-0002: Senator Involvement Designation
2324-0003: Bill Time Extension
2324-0004: Fostering an Alliance between SGC and NSTP to Assist First-Year and Transfer Students
2324-0005: Students of Color Coalition Senator Bill
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2223-0001: Code of Conduct Amendment
2223-0002: Addition of Representative Seats Amendment
2223-0003: Executive Board Restructure
2223-0004: RHA/SGC Merger Proposal
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2122-0001: Employee Vaccination Recommendation
2122-0002: Varsity Athlete Senator Position Clarification
2122-0003: Hybrid Model [Tabled]
2122-0004: Improving Campus Lighting
2122-0005: Allocations Handbook Amendment
2122-0006: Gender Neutral Bathrooms in All Academic Buildings
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2021-0001: Rent College Pads Recommendation
2021-0002: Fall 2020 Tuition Transparency Request
2021-0003: 60 Calendar Day Title IX Recommendation
2021-0004: Constitutional Resignation Policy Amendment
2021-0005: SGC Elections GPA Requirement Modification
2021-0006: Excused Absence for Poll Workers Recommendation
2021-0007: The 2020 Ithaca College Voting Act
2021-0008: Appropriations Travel Registration Fees Resolution
2021-0009: Mental Health Days Recommendation [Resolved]
2021-0010: Appropriations Prize and Merchandise Funding Resolution
2021-0011: Dean’s Student Council Recommendation
2021-0012: Academic Policy Committee Requirement Amendment
2021-0013: Appropriations Two Week Rule Resolution
2021-0014: Health & Safety Officer Requirement and Compliance to Health/Community Guidelines Amendment
2021-0015: Social Justice and Sustainability Committee Amendment
2021-0016: Addition of Community Agreement Reporting Form to all Academic Syllabi Recommendation
2021-0017: 2020 Ithaca College Meeting Procedures Act
2021-0018: Reasons for Vacancies Amendment [Tabled]
2021-0019: Organizational Review Timing Amendment
2021-0020: Club and Organizations Amendment [Tabled]
2021-0021: Holiday Accommodation Policy Recommendation
2021-0022: Senate Chair Qualifications and Selection Process Updates Amendment
2021-0023: Documents Procedure Update Amendment
2021-0024: Executive Board Bill Sponsorship Amendment
2021-0025: Constitution Meeting Procedures Clarification Amendment
2021-0026: SGC Meeting Community Session Amendment
2021-0027: Meeting Procedure Adjournment Clarification Amendment
2021-0028: Basic Needs Statement Recommendation
2021-0029: 2021 Ithaca College Financial Transparency Recommendation
2021-0030: No Confidence in Shape of the College Recommendation
2021-0031: Election Day Holiday Act
2021-0032: SGC Website Manual
2021-0033: SGC Website Upkeep Amendment
2021-0034: Appropriations Prize Amendment
2021-0035: Executive Session Amendment
2021-0036: SGC Elections Act
2021-0037: Student Organization Bill Sponsorship Amendment
2021-0038: Executive Board Attendance Policy Amendment
2021-0039: Student Organization Elections Endorsements Amendment [Tabled]
2021-0040: Allocation Handbook Amendment
2021-0041: Ithaca College Green New Deal
2021-0042: Meeting Vote Eligibility Amendment
2021-0043: Bill Follow-Up Timeline Amendment
2021-0044: Confirmations Calendar Amendment
2021-0045: Allocation Handbook Amendment
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1920-xxxx: Reinstitution of Late Night Dining
*More In Progress*
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*In Progress*
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1718-0003: Article XIII Reform
1718-0003: Carbon Monoxide
1718-xxxx: Removal and Review of Article VIII
1718-xxxx: Humanities and Sciences Committee
1718-xxxx: The Health Professional Connection Shadowing Program
1718-xxxx: Amendments to Appropriations Handbook
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1617-0001: Change SGA Name to SGC
1617-0002: Alternative Coffee Bill
1617-0004: Sanctuary Bill
1617-0006: Bill Structure Reform
1617-0007: Allocations Committee Reform
1617-0008: International Student Support
1617-0009: Allocations Committee Reform II
1617-0011: Menstrual Products Bill
1617-0012: ICC Theme Consolidation Bill
1617-0014: CAPS Initiative
1617-0015: Plastic Bag Replacement
1617-0016: Turf Yavits Field
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*In Progress*
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1415-0001: HSHP Campaign Against Microagressions
1415-0002: Sport Studies Major Reinstatement and Relocation
1415-0003: Affiliated Study Abroad Options
1415-0004: Pro-Semester Dining Hall Options
1415-0005: Room/Apartment Condition Report
1415-0006: Quorum Amendment
1415-0007: Sabbatical Leave Policy
1415-0008: Satisfactory/D/Fail Policy
1415-0009: Circles Community Center ATM
1415-0010: Student Evaluations Transcribing
1415-0011: Amendment Time Limit
1415-0012: Responsibly Clean Campus
1415-0013: Single-Use Plastic Reduction and Environmental Bill
1415-0014: Environmental and Animal Protection from Plastic Bill
1415-0015: Outdoor Lighting- - Safety and Environmentalism Bill
1415-0016: Ithaca College Printing Policy
1415-0017: Park School of Communications Campaign Against Microaggressions
1415-0018: Club Sports Advisory Committee Proposal
1415-0019: School of Business Campaign Against Microaggressions
1415-0020: School of Music Campaign Against Microaggressions
1415-0021: School of Humanities and Sciences Campaign Against Microaggressions
1415-0022: Hallal Food Station
1415-0023: Friend's Hall Urinal Divider
1415-0024: Gender Neutral Housing Option
1415-0025: LGBTQ Studies Minor
1415-0026: Cars on Terrace Walkways
1415-0027: Public Safety Dashboard Cameras & Body Cameras
1415-0028: Review of Campus Climate Survey Process
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*In Progress*
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1213-0001: New Media Policy Repeal
1213-0002: Pro-Rated First Year Student Parking
1213-0003: H.O.M.E Program Resolution
1213-0004: Know Your Rights
1213-0005: Student Outreach Recommendation
1213-0006: Logo Redesign Bill
1213-0007: Parking Restructuring Bill
1213-0008: Community Service Requirement
1213-0009: Student Activities Fund Relief Recommendation
1213-0010: Trashcan Additions
1213-0011: Staircase Replacement
1213-0012: Friend's Hall Urinal Divider
1213-0013: Diversity and Social Justice Recommendation
1213-0014: Smoking Policy
1213-0015: Transfer Housing Program Extension
1213-0016: Study Abroad Policy Recommendation
1213-0018: SGA Staff Member of the Year Award
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1112-0001: SGA IC 20/20 Task Forces
1112-0002: Off-Campus NYS Good Samaritan Law Funding
1112-0008: Org Event Attendance Policy
1112-0009: Conscience And Awareness
1112-0012: Appropriations Committee