AN AMENDMENT
Regarding: The Establishment of the Subcommittee Chair on Philanthropy
An Amendment to Article 12, Section 12 of the Constitution of Student Congress

Introduced By:

• Kayla Fordyce, Executive President of the 75th Student Congress
• Bridget Dockett, Chair of the Outreach Committee
• Richard Scott, Chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee

Point Person: Lexi Delano, Member of the Outreach Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Sixteen, Section 1, of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “Any active or semi-active member may propose amendments to this Constitution.”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that the Constitution of Student Congress be amended to include the Subcommittee Chair on Philanthropy under Section 12, Article 12, Subsection E.

The Amendment will read as follows:

Article 12, Section 12, Subsection E:

“The Committee on Outreach will maintain a Subcommittee on Philanthropy which will seek to facilitate participation and awareness in fundraising events for nonprofit organizations. The chair of the Subcommittee on Philanthropy will be chosen in the same manner as other chairpersons.”

A BILL
Regarding: The Elections Calendar for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

Introduced By:

• Richard Scott, Chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee

Point Person: Carl Picerno, Subcommittee Chair on Elections

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that the elections forthe 2024-2025 academic year occur as follows:

Fall Elections:

Freshman General Elections and Special Election:
Ethics Review: Monday, September 9th
Nomination Period: Thursday, September 12th to Friday, September 13th
Elections: Wednesday, September 18th to Thursday, September 19th

Freshman Special Elections:
Ethics Review: Tuesday, September 24th
Nomination Period: Thursday, September 26th to Friday, September 27th
Elections: Thursday, October 3rd to Friday, October 4th

Spring Elections:

Executive Elections:
Ethics Review: Wednesday, March 5th
Nomination Period: Tuesday, March 18th to Wednesday, March 19th
Debate: Monday, March 24th
Elections: Tuesday, March 25th to Wednesday, March 26th

Class Elections:
Ethics Review: Tuesday, April 1st
Nomination Period: Thursday, April 3rd to Friday, April 4th
Elections: Thursday, April 10th to Friday, April 11th

A RESOLUTION
Regarding: The Allocation of Funds via the Student Activity Fee 2024-2025 Academic Year

Introduced By:

• Jayson Onanian, Executive Treasurer of the 75th Student Congress

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph B of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College, “The object of the Student Congress shall be to regulate the extracurricular activities of student organizations and the student body falling under the jurisdiction of Student Congress as defined by the Student Handbook;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 2, Paragraph K of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College, “The Congress shall have the power to appropriate funds of the Student Congress for such purposes and objectives as are in accordance with its Constitution and regulations;”

Be it hereby resolved that the 75th Student Congress of Providence College allocates the
following student activity funds to their corresponding organizations for the academic year 2024-2025.

A RECOMMENDATION
Regarding: The Installation of a D.I.D. Wall in Slavin

Introduced By:

• Lexi Delano, Subcommittee Chair on Philanthropy

Point Person: Kylie Fordyce, Chair of the Student Life Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph A of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of the Student Congress shall be to act as the official representative of the student body in order to promote meaningful student participation in the goals of Providence College consistent with the mission statement of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 2, Paragraph B of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The Congress shall present all justified requests, opinions, complaints, and grievances to the appropriate official, board, or committee;”

Be it hereby recommended by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that a DID (Dialogue, Inclusion, and Democracy) wall be placed in Slavin to increase student engagement and civil discourse.

AN AMENDMENT
Regarding: The Formalization of the Subcommittee on Service
An Amendment to Article 12, Section 12 of the Constitution of Student Congress

Introduced By:

• Bridget Dockett, Chair of the Outreach Committee
• Christian Luca, Chair of the Subcommittee on Service

Point Person: Avery Paquin, Member of the Legislative Affairs Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Sixteen, Section 1, of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “Any active or semi-active member or subcommittee chair may propose amendments to this Constitution.”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that Article 12, Section 12 of the Constitution of Student Congress be amended to include the Subcommittee on Service under Paragraph E. The Subcommittee on Service has previously been established as a standing Subcommittee of Congress; however, it is not formally placed in the Constitution.

Article 12, Section 12 Currently Reads:
There shall exist a Committee on Outreach that will facilitate interaction
between the Providence College campus and members of the Providence
community through events and service opportunities.
A. The Chair of the Committee on Outreach will act as an advisor for all other Student Congress committee or class events that involve service to the community.
B. The Chair of the Committee on Outreach can recommend to the Executive Board of Student Congress that events that the Committee on Outreach organizes be considered mandatory for the entire Congress to attend, with the Executive Board having the final ruling.
C. The Committee on Outreach will coordinate community wide events such as Pumpkinfest, Junior Leadership Conference (JLC), and Fusion.
D. The Chair of the Committee on Outreach will be responsible for monitoring the community service requirement of each individual Student Congress member.
E. The Committee on Outreach will maintain a Subcommittee on Philanthropy which will seek to facilitate participation and awareness in fundraising events for nonprofit organizations. The chair of the Subcommittee on Philanthropy will be chosen in the same manner as other chairpersons.

Article 12, Section 12 Amendment Proposal:
There shall exist a Committee on Outreach that will facilitate interaction
between the Providence College campus and members of the Providence
community through events and service opportunities.
A. The Chair of the Committee on Outreach will act as an advisor for all other Student Congress committee or class events that involve service to the community.
B. The Chair of the Committee on Outreach can recommend to the Executive Board of Student Congress that events that the Committee on Outreach organizes be considered mandatory for the entire Congress to attend, with the Executive Board having the final ruling.
C. The Committee on Outreach will coordinate community wide events such as Pumpkinfest, Junior Leadership Conference (JLC), and Fusion.
D. The Chair of the Committee on Outreach will be responsible for monitoring the community
service requirement of each individual Student Congress member.
E. The Committee on Outreach will maintain a Subcommittee on Service, which will seek to facilitate participation in community service events both on and off campus. The chair of the Subcommittee on Service will be chosen in the same manner as other chairpersons.
F. The Committee on Outreach will maintain a Subcommittee on Philanthropy which will seek to facilitate participation and awareness in fundraising events for nonprofit organizations. The chair of the Subcommittee on Philanthropy will be chosen in the same manner as other chairpersons.

A BILL
Regarding: The Proposal of the Athletic Leadership and Management Society

Introduced By:

• Ryan Brown, Chair of the Clubs and Organizations Committee

Point Persons: Olyvia Bendza, Member of the Legislative Affairs Committee Brady Nugent, Class of 2027 Representative

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 2, Paragraph C of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The Congress shall give due consideration to any proposal that any student or group of students may lay before it in writing…”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that the Athletic Leadership and Management Society be approved as a proposed club of Providence College.

A BILL
Regarding: The Proposal of Friartown’s Closet

Introduced By:

• Ryan Brown, Chair of the Clubs and Organizations Committee

Point Persons: Samuel Boucher, Member of the Legislative Affairs Committee Madaleine Le, Member of the Clubs and Organizations Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 2, Paragraph C of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The Congress shall give due consideration to any proposal that any student or group of students may lay before it in writing…”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that Frairtown’s Closet be approved as a proposed club of Providence College.

A BILL
Regarding: The Proposal of Cape Verdean Student Association
Introduced By:

• Ryan Brown, Chair of the Clubs and Organizations Committee

Point Persons: Vincent Salerno, Member of the Legislative Affairs Committee
David Raftery, Class of 2025 Representative

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 2, Paragraph C of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The Congress shall give due consideration to any proposal that any student or group of students may lay before it in writing…”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that Cape Verdean Student Association be approved as a proposed club of Providence College.

A BILL
Regarding: The Elections Calendar for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Additional Dates for Class of 2028 Special Election

Introduced By:

• Carl Picerno, Elections Chair

Point Persons: Richard Scott, Chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee
Sean Hannan, Member of the Legislative Affairs Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Four, Section 5, Paragraph C of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “Whenever the offices of Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, or any of the five Representatives in a class delegation become vacant a special election will be held under the conditions detailed below.
A. Notification will be given to the entire class via email or any communication network deemed appropriate by the Committee on Elections;
B. The same nomination procedure outlined by Chapter One, Section One of the Standing Legislation of the Student Congress of Providence College shall be instituted;
C. The candidates will be obliged by the restrictions, procedures, and enforcements
illustrated in Chapter One, Sections Two and Four of the Standing Legislation of the
Student Congress of Providence College;
D. A date designated at the discretion of the Committee on Elections will be set to conduct the new election in accordance to the procedures established in Chapter One, Section Three of the Standing Legislation of the Student Congress of Providence College;
E. The date of said special elections will be outlined in the “Elections Calendar” created by the Chair of the Subcommittee on Elections within the first two weeks of the academic year. This calendar is outlined it Chapter Six, Section 5, Paragraph F of the Standing Legislation;
F. Any appeal to this process is limited to the Vice President for Student Affairs.”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that the Special Election for the Class of 2028 occur as follows:

Class of 2028 Special Election:
Ethics Review: Monday, November 11th at 7:00pm
Nomination Period: Thursday, November 14th at 8:30am – Friday, November 15th at 4:30pm
Campaigning Period: Friday, November 15th at 4:30pm – Tuesday, November 19th at 11:59pm
Elections: Wednesday, November 20th at 8:30am – Thursday, November 21st at 4:30pm

A RECOMMENDATION
Regarding: Single-Occupancy Bathrooms on Campus

Introduced By:

• Bella Chinea, Chair of the Advocacy Committee

Point Person: Grace Pierson, Member of the Advocacy Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph A of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of the Student Congress shall be to act as the official representative of the student body in order to promote meaningful student participation in the goals of Providence College consistent with the mission statement of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 2, Paragraph B of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The Congress shall present all justified requests, opinions, complaints, and grievances to the appropriate official, board, or committee;”

Be it hereby recommended by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that all existing and future single-occupancy bathrooms on campus be labeled as gender neutral. Any existing signs on single-stall bathrooms indicating a particular gender should be removed.

A RECOMMENDATION
Regarding: Administering Out-of-Class Assessments at Fixed Times

Introduced By:

• Angelika Kartsagoulis, Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee

Point Persons: Kathryn Ditrano, Class of 2026 Representative Grace Pierson, Member of the Advocacy Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph A of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of the Student Congress shall be to act as the official representative of the student body in order to promote meaningful student participation in the goals of Providence College consistent with the mission statement of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 2, Paragraph B of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The Congress shall present all justified requests, opinions, complaints, and grievances to the appropriate official, board, or committee;”

Be it hereby recommended by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that the college implement a policy for administering fixed out-of-class assessments per the suggested proposal:

Recommended Policy on Fixed Out-of-Class Assessments:

• Dates, times, and places for the assessments must be clearly stated in the course syllabus distributed at the start of the semester;
• For each out-of-class assessment administered, one (1) regularly scheduled class period must be canceled, unless an optional review period is held during that time. Professors may utilize asynchronous recordings to supplement material normally covered during the canceled class period.
• The responsibility falls to the student to provide the instructor with notice of their conflicts at least two (2) weeks before the assessment date;
• If there is a conflict with the scheduled assessment time, the student must work with the instructor to find a mutually acceptable time;
• If a student identifies a conflict that arises after this deadline, it is their responsibility to confer with the instructor as soon as possible about a possible makeup assessment or adjusted time;
• Student conflicts include college-related activities (e.g., clubs & organizations, athletics, rehearsals, community service, internships) and student employment;
• This policy must be readily accessible to students and faculty.

This policy applies to graded assessments including but not limited to examinations, essays, or mandatory event attendance (not including those counting for extra credit) that are administered or take place outside of the regular class time at a fixed time.

The proposed policy should be presented to the Faculty Senate following approval of Student Congress.

A RECOMMENDATION
Regarding: Course Syllabus Availability on a Centralized Site

Introduced By:

• Angelika Kartsagoulis, Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee

Point Persons: Grace Pierson, Member of the Advocacy Committee
Kathryn Ditrano, Class of 2026 Representative

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph A of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of the Student Congress shall be to act as the official representative of the student body in order to promote meaningful student participation in the goals of Providence College consistent with the mission statement of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 2, Paragraph B of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The Congress shall present all justified requests, opinions, complaints, and grievances to the appropriate official, board, or committee;”

Be it hereby recommended by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that syllabi from within the past three (3) academic years be published and viewable by students through a centralized site accessible to students, when a relevant syllabus is available.

AN AMENDMENT
Regarding: The Service Requirement of Student Congress

Introduced By:

• Bridget Dockett, Chair of the Outreach Committee
• Christian Luca, Subcommittee Chair on Service

Point Persons: Olyvia Bendza, Class of 2028 Representative
Vincent Salerno, Member of the Legislative Affairs Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Sixteen, Section 1, of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “Any active or semi-active member or subcommittee chair may propose amendments to this Constitution.”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph A, of the Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of the Student Congress shall be to: act as the official representative of the student body in order to promote meaningful student participation in the goals of Providence College consistent with the mission statement of Providence College.”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that an additional service requirement for Student Congress be implemented under Article 5, Section 5, Paragraph
D. The amendment will read as follows:

Article 5, Section 5
D. One service event, per semester, that benefits the surrounding Providence community including, but not limited to events hosted by the Committee on Outreach (excluding Pumpkin Fest) or any campus organization that sponsors and facilitates service engagement. Events that fulfill this requirement will be at the discretion of the Chairperson of the Committee on Outreach and the Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Service. Attendance will be monitored by the Executive Secretary and the Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Service.

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that the service requirement for Student Congress be monitored and overseen by the Chair of the Subcommittee on Service under Article 12, Section 12, Paragraph E. The amendment will read as follows:

Section 12, Article 12
E. The Committee on Outreach will maintain a Subcommittee on Service, which will seek to facilitate participation in community service events both on and off campus. The chair of the Subcommittee on Service will be chosen in the same manner as other chairpersons. The role of the Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Service is outlined as follows:

1. Inform members of potential service events which will fulfill the service requirement of
   Student Congress.
2. Monitor member participation in service events and serve as the authority over all concerns regarding Article 5, Section 5, subsection D.

AN AMENDMENT
Regarding: The Process for Adding Special Election Dates Subsequent to the Elections Calendar
An Amendment to Article 4, Section 5 of the Constitution of Student Congress

Introduced By:

• Richard Scott, Chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee

Point Persons: Carl Picerno, Subcommittee Chair on Elections
Sean Hannan, Member of the Legislative Affairs Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Sixteen, Section 1, of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “Any active or semi-active member or subcommittee chair may propose amendments to this Constitution.”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that Article 4, Section 5 of the Constitution of Student Congress be amended to include the procedure for Special Elections subsequent to the dates outlined in the elections calendar. The amendment will read as follows:

Article 4, Section 5
f. If a special election is necessary subsequent to the dates specified in the “Elections Calendar”, the Chair of the Subcommittee on Elections should present legislation, in the form of a bill, informing Congress of the additional dates for said special election. Upon receiving approval from congress, the special election will occur following the procedures outlined in the aforementioned paragraphs;

A BILL
Regarding: The Proposal of Friars Consulting Group

Introduced By:

• Ryan Brown, Chair of the Clubs and Organizations Committee

Point Persons: Charles Hergott, Member of the Legislative Affairs Committee
Isabella Berrocal, Member of the Clubs and Organizations Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 2, Paragraph C of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The Congress shall give due consideration to any proposal that any student or group of students may lay before it in writing…”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that Friars Consulting Group be approved as a proposed club of Providence College.

A BILL
Regarding: The Proposal of Providence College Quantitative Finance Club

Introduced By:

• Ryan Brown, Chair of the Clubs and Organizations Committee

Point Persons: Isabella Berrocal, Member of the Clubs and Organizations Committee
Ryan Peduto, Member of the Legislative Affairs Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 2, Paragraph C of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The Congress shall give due consideration to any proposal that any student or group of students may lay before it in writing…”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that Providence College Quantitative Finance Club be approved as a proposed club of Providence College.

A BILL
Regarding: The Proposal of Sports Analytics Club

Introduced By:

• Ryan Brown, Chair of the Clubs and Organizations Committee

Point Persons:

Madaleine Le, Member of the Clubs and Organizations Committee
Daniel Smithwick, Member of the Legislative Affairs Committee

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 1, Paragraph D of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The object of Congress shall be to promote, consistent with the Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty, the best interests of the students of Providence College;”

Whereas pursuant to Article Three, Section 2, Paragraph C of The Constitution of the Student Congress of Providence College: “The Congress shall give due consideration to any proposal that any student or group of students may lay before it in writing…”

Be it hereby enacted by the 75th Student Congress of Providence College that Sports Analytics Club be approved as a proposed club of Providence College.