SGA | SGA Wright State University
The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed Resolution 21-02, the mask policy and the new NPHC plots at the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5.
Resolution 21-02
Sabrina D’Alesandro, SGA vice president, proposed resolution 21-02 which condemns Ohio House Bill 327.
“Ohio House Bill 327 prohibits the training or teaching of critical race theory or diverse and controversial topics in community schools, higher education, state agencies, political institutions and more,” D’Alesandro said.
According to D’Alesandro, the bill gives a vague definition of critical race theory and diverse and controversial topics. Teaching these topics would result in a loss of funding if the bill passes.
According to SGA President Jonathan Ciero, the bill has a hearing set for the near future, and although resolutions like Resolution 21-02 make the voice of the public known to lawmakers, it can still pass with resolutions against it.
“This is our way of trying to tell the lawmakers that us representing the student body here on campus condemn the bill,” Ciero said.
According to SGA Faculty Advisor Brian Boyd, the Faculty Council, which represents faculty across 14 public institutions around the state, also passed a written testimony against House Bill 327.
COVID-19 Task Force Academic Subcommittee
Director of Academic Affairs Krista Long gave an update on the COVID Task Force Academic Subcommittee, which raised concerns about the effectiveness of the mask policy on campus.
According to Long, the biggest issue concerning the mask policy right now is that students, staff and faculty have become more relaxed and do not always follow the policy of wearing a mask indoors. One cause of this, according to Long, is indoor events where food and drink are present.
“The problem is that at a lot of events that have food and drink it is really hard to enforce the mask policy. Everybody starts out really well, everyone has their mask on, but as soon as the food and drink come out, it’s really hard to then enforce it once the food has gone away,” Long said.
NPHC plots
Ciero encourages students to visit the new NPHC plots on campus located outside the Student Union by University Hall and to read the plaques on the entrance to understand the importance and significance of the plots.
“Please do give it the respect it deserves. The best analogy is that it’s as if you were going to a memorial in D.C.,” Ciero said.
SGA meetings are held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and are open to the public.
