Vol. 82, Issue #21
The Anchor Rhode Island College
March 9, 2010
Anchor Photo/Bethany L’Etoile
Parliament prepares
to debate a vote of no confidence against
Parliament votes no confidence in SCG treasurer SCG Treasurer Christopher Kelly removed from office as a result of vote following lengthy debate. By Katherine Gaul Managing Editor
At last Wednesday’s Parliament meeting, Student Community Government, Inc. Treasurer Christopher Kelly was removed from office following a 14-10 vote of no confidence. Kelly chose to not be present or address the body during discussion on the motion and the vote was taken
after over an hour and a half of debate. Once roll was called and amendments were made to the agenda, the Open Forum portion of the meeting began. Finance Commission Non-Parliament Member Matthew BoydenWilson appeared to speak against Kelly, and expressed his lack of confidence in the two-term treasurer’s ability to properly and effectively execute his duties. While occasionally pointing directly at Kelly, BoydenWilson said, “…what I have seen as a student is an officer who picks and chooses policy
as it suits his purpose. What I have seen is an officer who abuses his authority. What I have seen is an officer more concerned with profits and his resume than serving the student interest. “…I could talk about his lack of transparency or his negligence as a treasurer… Does this man really have your confidence? He does not have mine,” he said. The meeting continued with SCG President Joshua Laguerre’s announcements, which included that he will be See CONFIDENCE Page 5
SCG Treasurer Christopher Kelly last Wednesday.
College Capital Planning Team says STEM to enter Phase II By Rita Nerney Anchor Staff Writer
Last Friday, the Capital Planning Team spent four hours discussing Phase II of the STEM Project. The project, which plans to put updated technology into 10 classrooms throughout the campus, was originally scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2009. “During our marathon meeting Friday, we proposed a budget for Phase II that will be sent to President Nancy
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Carriuolo for approval,” said Ivy Locke, vice president for administration and finance. “Now, the new projected date for the completion of the project is fall 2010.” The contractor cannot begin working on the classrooms until the purchase order is processed by State Purchasing at the R.I. Department of Administration. “Because the department supports all state agencies, See STEM Page 4