At the Vanderbilt Student Government Senate meeting this week, various items on the table were discussed, including the implementation of online course syllabi for spring course registration as well as improved card access for students.

In addition, upcoming programming events were discussed, including Election Gameday on Tuesday at the Commons and the Blair Witch Project Charity Dance to be held on Nov. 1.

New resolutions passed this week include:

VSG Resolution S: 08-09-13 Voting Hours Reform Act
I. The resolution states that in order to allow more opportunities for students to vote in future VSG elections, this resolution proposes the change of voting time from Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to Wednesday 8 a.m. through Thursday at noon. Election results will be announced at noon in Sarratt Student Center.

II. Senator Lori Murphy raised the point that extending election time will allow VSG to further examine voting peak times.

III. A&S Council President John Furlow reminded everyone that according to resolution 08-09-09, all future VSG elections will be better publicized by Director of Public Relation, so voter turnout should be enhanced.

VSG Resolution S: 08-09-14 Creation of the Strategic Action Plan Committee
I. The resolution states that in order to better assess the state of VSG, a clear and concise outline of VSG core purpose, core value and big goal is essential. Therefore, this resolution proposes to form an ad-hoc committee named the VSG Strategic Action Plan Committee in accordance to the proposal submitted to VSG Executive board. This committee will be chaired by Senator Tim Pennell.

II. Senator Murphy clarified that this committee will be composed of representatives from different VSG branches.

III. Senator Pennell emphasizes that it's important to gather inputs and hear voices on a broader scale.

Both motions were carried. Resolutions are compiled by General Secretary Melissa Zhu.