SGA hosted the State of the School Address and an executive cabinet meet-and-greet Thursday in the Student Center, highlighting the 114th administration’s key initiatives, how they have been implemented and the next steps for student advocacy. Administrators also provided updates on campus initiatives and programs.
Lucy Bonhaus, president of SGA, highlighted her administration’s focus on community connection, campus experience, student opportunity, academic achievement and internal transparency.
“These five focuses have been the cornerstone of my administration, spearheading each idea, decision and program that have come into fruition,” she said.
Bonhaus spoke on the first UA System Student Leaders summit in November, which hosted students from the University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama in Huntsville to collaborate and discuss ideas and concerns.
“This initiative has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my presidency,” Bonhaus said. “We are excited about the new friendships and the impactful campus partnerships born out of this summit, and we believe this unity will serve as a powerful voice for students across Alabama for years to come.”
Additionally, Bonhaus spoke about new programs, including the airport shuttle service, the Legends Punch Card and SGA’s partnership with Bama Dining and the International Student Association to provide traditional foods associated with religious and cultural observances.
Bonhaus said she plans to initiate a Ramadan support plan in the spring, providing boxed to-go breakfasts to students observing the fast, “ensuring they have sustenance before the sun rises.”
“A major part of feeling at home is seeing your culture and traditions reflected in the spaces you inhabit, especially in the dining halls,” she said.
Bonhaus said she has confronted ongoing parking issues at the University by advocating for more short-term parking spots in high-traffic areas and promoting the new Crimson Park app showing real-time parking availability.
She also addressed an unfulfilled campaign promise to The Crimson White, involving a holiday market with local vendors from Tuscaloosa and the University. She said SGA faced issues with vendor registration.
“It just was a little bit of chaos, but we decided that we didn’t have the time to put into it that we wanted to,” she said “I really am hoping to go ahead and get that started for next year.”
According to the SGA initiative tracker, which Bonhaus’s administration implemented, 10 of the posted 25 initiatives are marked “in progress,” while the other 15 are marked “complete.” The tracker is updated at the beginning of each month, and it does not contain a full accounting of campaign promises made by Executive Council candidates.
The incomplete initiatives include improved lighting and Blue Light emergency stations in high-traffic areas, academic accommodations for students experiencing a death in the family and more student seating in Coleman Coliseum.
SGA Chief of Staff Charlie Beth Pruett told The Crimson White she wishes SGA could reach more students, since it is difficult to meet all students on a campus of the University’s size.
“I really think SGA is doing a great job of reaching out to those different corners of campus and getting to know more people, and I hope that they continue to do so in the future,” she said.
Following Bonhaus’ address, Chad Tindol, Chief Administrative Officer for the University announced the beginning of renovations at Farrah Hall for the new School of Leadership and Policy and the ongoing search for its dean.
“You’re going to see a lot of focus on internships, service, impact and the educational and economic development of the state,” he said.
Tindol also announced an upcoming $81 million expansion of the Capstone College of Nursing to provide more opportunities to students.
“We cannot develop the economy of this state without healthcare resources, educational resources and transportation resources to make that possible,” he said.
He said the administration is considering options to implement artificial intelligence in students’ education to encourage fluency and teach students how to use it ethically.
“We want to focus our education and our preparation view on ways where you can leave here with skills where you’re ready for whatever a job changes into or whatever the world brings next,” Tindol said.
Rosalind Moore-Miller, assistant vice president for student engagement for the Division of Student Life, spoke about updates on initiatives such as the current construction of the Student Well-Being Hub near the Randall Welcome Center. The center will hold the Health Promotion and Wellness Office, the Dean of Students office, the Counseling Center, Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services, and the Camellia Center.
Moore-Miller said the center is “designed to reflect the holistic understanding of what it means to be well, not just from a physical standpoint, but emotionally, socially and mentally.”
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