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Issue 67, Volume 77
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
SGA to discuss grade replacement Will also look at student teacher stipends, GENDA bill, senatorial appointments Joshua Mann
THE DAILY COUGAR In tonight’s meeting, the Student Government Association will mostly follow the agenda for last week’s meeting, which was postponed due to weather concerns. The only change, Speaker for the Senate Reyes Ramirez said, will be the inclusion of a
talk by Faculty Director Simon Bott. The senators will discuss — and possibly vote on — a grade replacement bill which will, under specific circumstances, allow students who have failed a class to have their grade replaced upon retaking the class, rather than have both grades factored into their GPA. The senators will also be taking a look at a resolution that would officially set the stance of the SGA in support of providing stipends for students who must teach at elementary or secondary schools as part of their education. Students who work as student teachers usually find it difficult to find employment
elsewhere, according to the resolution’s text. If the resolution is passed, SGA would work with other organizations to provide the students with stipends, the text said. Michael McHugh will also introduce the new version of the GENDA bill, which would add gender identity to the non-discrimination section of the student handbook. A resolution asking the Board of Regents to make the change was passed last semester. However, the Board returned it to the SGA, saying the senate was better suited to make minor changes in the student handbook.
CAPS
CAPS therapists talk to students, faculty, staff
On the ballot: J
Proposed increase of student fees from $190 to $240. The fee would affect both undergraduate and graduate students
Fifteen minute counseling sessions held on campus
What it will do: J
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$45 of the $50 will fund the construction, renovation and operation of athletics facilities The proposed fee, if passed, would pay for approximately one-third of the cost of the construction of the new football stadium
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THE DAILY COUGAR
When to vote: J
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where to vote: J J
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Athletics/Alumni Center Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Cougar Village Engineering Complex M.D. Anderson Library Melcher Hall Moody Towers Moores School of Music Philip Guthrie Hoffman Hall Science and Engineering Research Center University Center UC Satellite
Who can vote: J
Undergraduate and graduate students only
What you need: J J
PeopleSoft ID number Date of birth
Results: J
The results of the referendum will be announced at noon Thursday in the World Affairs Lounge in the University Center Underground Source: Division of Student Affairs
What: SGA senate meeting When: 7:30 p.m. Where: University Center Cougar Den On the Agenda: J Grade replacement bill J Student-teacher stipend resolution J University Testing Services fair pricing resolution J Presidential appointments of various senators
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tudents lined up to vote for or against the athletics fee referendum Tuesday in the University Center Satellite. Voting will continue from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. The results of will be announced at noon Thursday in the World Affairs Lounge of the University Center Underground. | Emily Chambers/The Daily Cougar
Counseling and Psychological Services are providing students with informal walk-in consultations with therapists in various locations across campus. The program “Let’s Talk” is open to all UH students, faculty and staff and is recommended for students who aren’t sure about counseling, students who have a specific problem, students who want guidance to help a friend with an issue and faculty or staff members who are concerned about a particular student or individual, said Kay Brumbaugh, outreach coordinator and psychologist. “We understand that meeting with a therapist can be anxietyprovoking. What’s great about ‘Let’s Talk’ is that it’s a drop-in service where students can have informal consultations without committing to therapy,” Brumbaugh said. “What we have discovered is that some students feel more comfortable after ‘Let’s Talk’ and decide to make a follow up appointment at CAPS for continued services.” After the 15 minute session, a therapist will make recommendations as to what the best option for help would be, which may be
“LET’S TALK”
Sessions are offered for two hours a week at several locations Athletics/Alumni Center J 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays in the athletics academics office Cougar Village J 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays in the area coordinator office Moody Towers J 8 to 10 a.m. Mondays in the south office J 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays in the south office Quadrangle J 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays 2nd floor conference room Calhoun Lofts J 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays in the multipurpose room Cambridge Oaks J 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays in the multipurpose room Bayou Oaks J 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays behind the computer lab College of Engineering J Coming soon Source: Counseling and Psychological Services
a referral to CAPS, another UH department or an outside agency, Brumbaugh said. “I believe this program will absolutely help students with their problems,” Brumbaugh said. “It’s a great opportunity to casually speak with a therapist, hear what recommendations TALK continues on page 3