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March 5, 2013, Miami, FL., —The Student Government Senate of the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (SGC-MMC) led by Arts and Sciences Senator Stephanie Ortega, advanced a new resolution titled “In Support of the Establishment of a Disability Affairs Coordinator in the Student Government Association Executive Branch.”

The resolution was advocated for by Executive Assistant to the President Caroline Lorenzo and authored by Senator Stephanie Ortega; it was co-sponsored by Honors College Senator Raul Alvarez. It permanently establishes the position of Disability Affairs Coordinator within the Student Government Association’s Cabinet in this administration and all others to follow. “The impetus to create this position came directly from having met Danielle Winter, a special needs student who took the time to raise this issue during one of our cabinet meetings. I was not only impressed by her ability to overcome obstacles, but by her determination to truly impact students in meaningful ways. Creating this new position was the most pragmatic way to address the challenges faced by our disabled student community for years to come,” said Lorenzo.

This would make the new position one of only five permanent positions in the Executive branch that is required to be filled by statute, along with the Chief of Staff, Comptroller, President and Vice President.

Within the language of the bill it is noted that three percent of the student body at Florida international University, which equates to nearly 2000 students, identify themselves as disabled in one form or another. The Disability Affairs Coordinator would act as the primary advocate and liaison between this constituency and the Student Government Association. This official would program events with those students in mind, keep in close contact with the Disability Resource Center and collaborate with all necessary university entities to ensure seamless consistency of service and access for these students.

Senator Ortega was compelled to author this legislation by the personal story of one of FIU’s special needs students. When asked why she wrote the bill she stated, “After having met Danielle Winters and hearing her story as a student facing challenges with special needs, I felt I had the responsibility to ensure that the Student Government, as the legitimate representative of all of our school’s students, take serious and permanent measures to ensure that those needs are met. She inspired me to take the initiative and draft legislation that would guarantee effective action being taken on their behalf in this administration and all administrations to come.”

The Senate passed the bill unanimously on Monday, March 4^th. For any questions, comments, concerns or other inquires please contact Stephanie Ortega at sorte008@fiu.edu or (305) 348-2121.

Sincerely,

Laura Farinas

Student body President

lfari001@fiu.edu

305-348-2121

February 20, 2013, Miami, FL., —Student Government Council of the Modesto A. Maidique Campus (SGC-MMC) are coordinating with state and local government officials including Florida State Senator Anitere Flores to discuss and present practical solutions and reforms for our modern day Education woes.

On February 25, 2013, SGA will be sponsoring the K-16 Education Reform Lecture from 3:00pm-4:30pm in the Graham Center room 140 of Florida International University. The event will be an interactive seminar, which aims to explore various Education Reform initiatives and present workable solutions to better educate our communities

Florida International University students, as well as the general public, will have the opportunity to hear from various speakers including Florida State Senator Anitere Flores, Education Legislator; Dr. Maria Lovett, Education Effect Representative; Charles Perretti, Alternative Higher Education; and Alexis Calatayud, SGA Aim Higher representative; to discuss this longstanding and complex issue and its consequences from various reformative perspectives.

“Florida International University’s Student Government understands that we must shed light on valuable reforms and work towards the betterment of our local education system to make our community ‘Worlds Ahead.’ Our work, as a university and as student leaders, is to continually reform and improve the institutions that produce successful, fruitful lives in our peers and upcoming generations.” says Student Government Lectures Coordinator, who put together the event.

For any questions, comments, concerns or other inquires please contact:

Alexis Calatayud via e-mail at acala010@fiu.edu (305) 348- 2121

In Panther Spirit,

Alexis Calatayud

Lectures Coordinator- Student Government Association

Students With A Goal or known by many as S.W.A.G., is a brand new program sponsored and funded by your Student Government Association that allows students who aspire to get involved and make a difference on campus develop their leadership and professional development skills while having a blast doing it.

Joining the SWAG team is an opportunity to take your college experience in your own hands. Meet the right people, learn how be a campus leader, and make a name for yourself. Stop thinking about making a difference and start making the right moves.

By working directly with members of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches as well as other student leaders, the program is designed to serve as a personal development opportunity for students and allow them to familiarize themselves with the operations and functions of student government.