The discussion resulting from Lambert's speech was sometimes contentious. SA members voiced many opinions on the issue, but the majority supported the resolution. Carter, who supported the resolution, said he felt it was important to take a stand on the issue. Director of Student Affairs Dan Pasquarelli said he voted not only for the spirit of the resolution, but with a personal belief in what it called for. Tim Glassbrook, director of Business Affairs, was the sole Council member voting against the resolution.
Jails now are very old.
Under the current system, DSI awards are decided solely by department chairs, who are given a budget and then asked to submit their recommendations of who should receive how much. These are then reviewed by the College provost and president. Each chair has the right to determine merit-based salary increases in the best way he or she sees fit. Under the current system, Communication Chair Joseph Bulsys is responsible for deciding DSI awards for the faculty in his department. I think it helps improve the spirit of the faculty.