OSCCR meets with SGA to discuss Code
Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR) met Monday to discuss ways to make the information in the Code of Conduct more available to the student body, SGA president-elect Rob Ranley said in an e-mail. They discussed ways to combat violations, Ranley said, like making OSCCR Code of Conduct presentations to Introduction to College classes. The group also plans to reach out to Resident Assistants to make sure they present complete OSCCR information to their residents, including consequences for violations.
– Maggie Cassidy, News staff
RSA wins award for Husky Hunt
The Resident Student Association (RSA) won the National Program of the Year award for the “Amazing Husky Hunt” at the National Association of College and University Residence Halls Conference. The event was held at Oklahoma State University during the weekend of May 15-19, according to a release from the group. RSA sent 13 students to the annual conference. To win the award, members of RSA wrote a 30-page bid describing the program and made a 30-minute presentation before more than 450 representatives from schools across the nation.
– Anne Baker, News Staff
Company files new plans for YMCA dormitory
Phoenix Property Company filed revised plans May 29 for its proposed residence hall on Huntington Avenue, the property now occupied by the YMCA, according to local media reports. The project was originally slated to be 35 stories tall, and house more than 1,100 students. The revised plans reduce the size by about 30 percent, according to reports, and it will house less than 800 students and only reach 24 stories. If approved, the project will be the first privately owned dormitory in Boston.
– Anne Baker, News Staff
Academic advisor resigns
Journalism academic advisor Matthew Lawrence has resigned from his position effective Friday after only eight weeks in the position. Lawrence is leaving his position to pursue a new job offer. Lawrence is the second journalism advisor in two months, replacing Kate Flanagan, who resigned in early April. Lawrence’s announcement to his students did not name a new or interim advisor.
– Anne Baker, News staff
