L. Silverstein requested Senate support for a resolution to include sexual orientation, disability, and gender in State of Ohio legislation and Ohio University policy prohibiting hate crimes. Members noted that similar resolutions are planned to be presented to the Student Senate and encouraged the presentation of a resolution at the next GSS meeting. B. Effey asked for progress on changes in Health Insurance enrollment requirements. Members noted that the Student Senate was investigating these policies and that students can request a waiver. T. Miller raised the problem of parking restrictions for students who are required to use cars in their assignments.
Members seeks an investigation of the areas supported by the general fees.
Miller volunteered to bring information to the Senate. Members question the requirement for attending sex education classes before receiving a gynecological examination. This requirement discourages preventative health practices. Provide members with information on committees considering transportation issues, insurance waivers. General announcements included the Minority Graduate Student Visitation program on 29-31 October.