GSG Minutes
June 13, 2001

I.  Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:07. 

II.  Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the May meeting were approved.  

III.  Officer Reports
A.  Treasurer
Lior Silberman brought a request from the GC House Committee for funding
for summer pizza parties.  The Assembly designated $650 for the events.
The Assembly also approved a motion to fund ice cream socials for $70 -
$100.  

B.  Chair
	Matt Fouse thanked all those who gave input on the Provost search.
Dean Wilson has written a letter to the GSG in response to the
post-enrollment issue.  Jason Brownlee requested that the letter be posted
online.  Lauren agreed to ask Dean Wilson for a formal copy to post.  

IV.  Business
A.  CPUC Resources Committee Election
The Assembly voted to nominate Elliott Ratzman to the Resources Committee
of the CPUC.

B.  Committee Reports
1.  Parking and Transportation
Matt Moore and Lior reported that approximately 40% of those who responded
to the parking survey were opposed to the proposed plan.  A meeting with
Chuck Nouvell was scheduled for the following day.  
	2.  Long-term Housing
The long-term housing committee will email Mary Haas for an update.

C.  Furniture Drive
Kerry Bystrom reported that $2300 was generated at this year's furniture
drive, and 4-5 truckloads of items were donated.  The Assembly expressed
gratitude to both Kerry and Rob Osada for their efforts in making the
furniture drive successful.

D.  Departmental Survey
There were approximately 500 responses to the departmental survey.  The
most responses came from the department of Electrical Engineering,
followed by the Politics department.  One fourth of enrolled students have
responded.  More responses from post-enrolled students are still needed.  

V.  New Business
Elliott Ratzman raised the issue of carrels in Firestone Library.  At a
recent CPUC meeting, Karen Tramer had agreed to look into the issue, but
the GSG has not been contacted since then.  Three problems were
identified: the lack of a response after requesting carrels, confusion
over how to proceed, and the ad hoc nature of the carrel assignments.
Lauren suggested that Elliott write a letter to publicize these
complaints, to be approved by GSG Exec.  

Lior asked whether the Passport to the Arts tickets for graduate students
have been confirmed.  Matt Hindman responded that they have.

The Assembly discussed a shuttle service that would accommodate the
students whose departments are located at the Forrestal campus.  In
addition, regarding the new parking guidelines, the shuttle service should
be intensified during times of bad weather.  

Bill Jordan announced that ice cream socials will be held on July 12 and
August 23.

Matt Fouse announced that the next meetings will be held on July 11 and
August 15 at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting was adjourned.



[Note -- The July 11 meeting was subsequently canceled.  EAA 7/6/02]