I ask for the approval of the following changes to section of Election Law in the Code of Laws.

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1 Jack Fruin, COSAM Election Law Campaign Preparation PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following changes to section of Election Law in the Code of Campaign preparation shall be limited to major candidates only and consist of: Reserving contracts for billboard locations, coupons, price match, and fair market value; Scheduling escorts and organizations to visit; Holding staff meetings; Constructing billboards; Sharing platform ideas with members of the candidate s campaign staff; Creating and distributing volunteer and pre-order t-shirt forms. These sheets shall contain no logos or slogans; only the candidate s name and position sought; Campaign preparation will begin on a date and time specified by the Director of Elections that can be found in the official campaign packet Campaign preparation shall be limited to major candidates only and consist of: Reserving contracts for billboard locations, coupons, price match, and fair market value; Scheduling escorts and organizations to visit; Holding staff meetings; Constructing billboards; Sharing platform ideas with members of the candidate s campaign staff; The purchasing of campaign materials; Creating and distributing volunteer and pre-order t-shirt forms. These sheets shall contain no logos or slogans; only the candidate s name and position sought; Campaign preparation will begin on a date and time specified by the Director of Elections that can be found in the official campaign packet.

2 Olivia Karam, School of Nursing Election Law Campaign Language PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following changes to section of Election Law in the Code of There shall be no campaigning that will mar the dignity of Auburn University or its campus There shall be no campaigning that will mar the dignity of Auburn University or its campus. This includes but will not be limited to negative remarks regarding any candidate or campaign.

3 Ken Ward, College of Liberal Arts Election Law Concourse PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following changes to section of Election Law in the Code of Formal Campaigning Shall not begin until the approved date and time and will conclude at 7:00 PM Central Time on Voting Day Shall be limited to the Auburn University campus, the City of Auburn, and designated websites Shall not occur at places of worship or campus ministries With the exception of campaign billboards, and posters, campaign material, as specified in 709.1, may only be utilized during the formal campaigning period of spring elections Major candidates may hold campaign kickoffs along with other major candidates at the beginning of formal campaigning. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited at all campaign kick-offs. No amplified sound may be used at any time during the formal campaigning period with the exception of approved use at campaign kickoffs Campaigning may not interfere with academic programs, classes, laboratories, or other University activities even if an instructor consents. This includes announcements made before, during, and after class There shall be no campaigning that will mar the dignity of Auburn University or its campus Campaigning may include benefit nights, which shall be for the purpose of raising funds for the candidate s platform and must be approved by Elections Council Formal Campaigning Shall not begin until the approved date and time and will conclude at 7:00 PM Central Time on Voting Day.

4 Shall be limited to the Auburn University campus, the City of Auburn, and designated websites Shall not occur at places of worship or campus ministries With the exception of campaign billboards, and posters, campaign material, as specified in 709.1, may only be utilized during the formal campaigning period of spring elections Major candidates may hold campaign kickoffs along with other major candidates at the beginning of formal campaigning. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited at all campaign kick-offs. No amplified sound may be used at any time during the formal campaigning period with the exception of approved use at campaign kickoffs Campaigning may not interfere with academic programs, classes, laboratories, or other University activities even if an instructor consents. This includes announcements made before, during, and after class There shall be no campaigning that will mar the dignity of Auburn University or its campus Campaigning may include benefit nights, which shall be for the purpose of raising funds for the candidate s platform and must be approved by Elections Council At no time shall more than ten campaign supporters, actively campaigning for their candidate, gather in one on-campus location with the exception of campaign kickoff and official campaign staff meetings. Such a location is defined as one building or concourse on campus. Actively campaigning includes but is not limited to wearing a campaign shirt and passing out campaign materials.

5 Jack Fruin, COSAM Election Law Formal Campaigning PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following changes to section of Election Law in the Code of Formal Campaigning Shall not begin until the approved date and time and will conclude at 7:00 PM Central Time on Voting Day Shall be limited to the Auburn University campus, the City of Auburn, and designated websites Shall not occur at places of worship or campus ministries With the exception of campaign billboards, and posters, campaign material, as specified in 709.1, may only be utilized during the formal campaigning period of spring elections Major candidates may hold campaign kickoffs along with other major candidates at the beginning of formal campaigning. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited at all campaign kick-offs. No amplified sound may be used at any time during the formal campaigning period with the exception of approved use at campaign kickoffs Campaigning may not interfere with academic programs, classes, laboratories, or other University activities even if an instructor consents. This includes announcements made before, during, and after class There shall be no campaigning that will mar the dignity of Auburn University or its campus Campaigning may include benefit nights, which shall be for the purpose of raising funds for the candidate s platform and must be approved by Elections Council Formal Campaigning Shall not begin until the approved date and time and will conclude at 7:00 PM Central Time on Voting Day Shall be limited to the Auburn University campus, the City of Auburn, and designated websites.

6 Shall not occur at places of worship or campus ministries With the exception of campaign billboards, and posters, campaign material, as specified in 709.1, may only be utilized during the formal campaigning period of spring elections Major candidates may hold campaign kickoffs along with other major candidates at the beginning of formal campaigning. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited at all campaign kick-offs. No amplified sound may be used at any time during the formal campaigning period with the exception of approved use at campaign kickoffs Campaigning may not interfere with academic programs, classes, laboratories, or other University activities even if an instructor consents. This includes announcements made before, during, and after class There shall be no campaigning that will mar the dignity of Auburn University or its campus Campaigning may include benefit nights, which shall be for the purpose of raising funds for the candidate s platform and must be approved by Elections Council At no time shall more than ten campaign supporters, actively campaigning for their candidate, gather in one on-campus location with the exception of campaign kickoff and official campaign staff meetings. Such a location is defined as one building or concourse on campus. Actively campaigning includes but is not limited to wearing a campaign shirt and passing out campaign materials No organization shall be permitted to force its members into participating in campaigning. All students have the right to support the candidate of their choosing.

7 Ken Ward, College of Liberal Arts Election Law Off Campus Campaigning PSSB: I ask for the following changes to Section of the Election Law portion of the Code of Students are not permitted to use computers, cell phones, or any other electronic device as a means of directly garnering votes from other students on voting day within the area outlined on the campus map in the campaign packet Students are not permitted to use computers, cell phones, or any other electronic device as a means of directly garnering votes from other students on voting day within the area outlined on the campus map in the campaign packet. Students are also not allowed to campaign or solicit votes off campus.

8 Jack Fruin, COSAM Election Law Campaign Videos PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following changes to section of Election Law in the Code of Mass Media Campaigning by mass media shall not disturb classrooms, businesses, and/or the privacy of others. No form of mass media shall be utilized to solicit votes or for other campaign paraphernalia, except that which is defined in the campaign packet by the Executive Director of Elections No campaign material shall be placed in mailboxes; it must be received only via the United States Postal Service. Auburn University mail services shall not be used for campaign purposes No candidate or political party shall have paid or donated advertisements in any mass media, except that which is defined in the campaign packet by the Director of Elections Electronic Mail ( ) A campaign may contact only members of his or her staff via Electronic Mail ( ) for any purpose Campaigns may use Electronic Mail ( ) to contact non-staff members for administrative purposes only but not to campaign in any way All candidates are responsible for any Electronic Mail (e- mail) sent by a second party that campaigns for that candidate All campaigning shall adhere to the Mass Media Policy, which may be found in the official campaign packet as defined in Chapter Mass Media Campaigning by mass media shall not disturb classrooms, businesses, and/or the privacy of others. No form of mass media shall be utilized to solicit votes or for other campaign paraphernalia, except that which is defined in the campaign packet by the Executive Director of Elections No campaign material shall be placed in mailboxes; it must be

9 received only via the United States Postal Service. Auburn University mail services shall not be used for campaign purposes No candidate or political party shall have paid or donated advertisements in any mass media, except that which is defined in the campaign packet by the Director of Elections Electronic Mail ( ) A campaign may contact only members of his or her staff via Electronic Mail ( ) for any purpose Campaigns may use Electronic Mail ( ) to contact non-staff members for administrative purposes only but not to campaign in any way All candidates are responsible for any Electronic Mail (e- mail) sent by a second party that campaigns for that candidate All campaigning shall adhere to the Mass Media Policy, which may be found in the official campaign packet as defined in Chapter 715. The use of videos shall be limited to three not exceeding three-minutes long during the week of campaigning.

10 Olivia Karam, School of Nursing Election Law Campaign Violations PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following changes to section of Election Law in the Code of Alleged violations must be submitted in writing on a Violation Form in a timely manner Alleged violations must be submitted in writing on a Violation Form in a timely manner within 24 hours of the grievance occurring.

11 RESOLUTION TO: Bailey Sullivan, At-Large Sally Moultrie, Education PSSR: Recommendation for the Addition of Student Counseling Services Information to Course Syllabi Recommendation for the Addition of Student Counseling Services Information to All Course Syllabi WHEREAS, Auburn University Student Counseling Services is the primary counseling center for the University, however information on its services are not included on undergraduate and graduate course syllabi; and, WHEREAS, an increasing number of campus initiatives are focused on mental health awareness, students would benefit from learning about the availability of these counseling services through the information on their syllabi; and, WHEREAS, this information would be listed under the required information on disability accommodations on course syllabi; and, WHEREAS, the inclusion of this information in course syllabi would further inform Auburn students regarding the mental health resources and services available to them. THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, we, the Auburn University, support the required addition of the following information on undergraduate and graduate course syllabi: Students are encouraged to take advantage of counseling services through the Student Counseling Services Center (SCS). Students can access these services by calling or by coming directly to the center located in the Auburn University Medical Clinic (400 Lem Morrison Drive, Suite 2086).

12 RESOLUTION TO: Hudson Holmes, COSAM Jessie Floyd, Education PSSR: Recommendation for the Student Right to Representation during Academic Grievance Hearings Recommendation for the Addition of Student Representation in Academic Grievance Hearings to the Student Academic Grievance Policy WHEREAS, Auburn University Faculty Handbook Article 6: Faculty Grievance Procedure in section 6 states that every faculty member has the right to representation meaning he or she has the right to be accompanied by another person of his or her choosing in his or her grievance hearing; and, WHEREAS, Auburn University s Student Academic Grievance Policy states in that no other persons can be present other than committee members, the complainant and the respondent(s), and material witnesses actually testifying before the Committee; and, WHEREAS, Representation may help the aggrieved student in many ways including but not limited to: escorting the student to the hearing site, helping in organization of relevant documents, taking notes for the student, pointing out the key points for the student to cover in their argument, and helping the student maintain the sense of decorum that is expected in a formal hearing; and, WHEREAS, Auburn University students and faculty deserve the same right to representation within the process of Grievance hearings. THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, We, the Auburn University, recommend that the Student Academic Grievance Policy which reads: The following ( ) represents general guidelines regarding hearing procedures. However, additional guidelines will be made available to the parties at least one week prior to the hearing Upon receipt of the stated grievance, the chair shall forward a copy of the grievance to the faculty member, who is invited to submit a written response The only persons present at reviews of complainant and respondent academic grievance materials by this Committee shall be Committee members, either voting members or alternates The only persons present at full academic grievance hearings of this Committee shall be committee members, the complainant and the respondent(s), and material witnesses actually testifying before the Committee.

13 Be amended to: The following ( ) represents general guidelines regarding hearing procedures. However, additional guidelines will be made available to the parties at least one week prior to the hearing Upon receipt of the stated grievance, the chair shall forward a copy of the grievance to the faculty member, who is invited to submit a written response The only persons present at reviews of complainant and respondent academic grievance materials by this Committee shall be Committee members, either voting members or alternates The only persons present at full academic grievance hearings of this Committee shall be committee members, the complainant party and the respondent party, and material witnesses actually testifying before the Committee Both the complainant and respondent(s) have the right to representation. In this procedure, a party consists of the individual involved in the hearing as well as another person of his or her choosing if desired. Each party shall be given prior notification of each party s representation selection.