University of Colorado Student Union
Legislative Council

 

April 21, 2005                         62LCR#15 Library 24 Hour Student/IT Center

 

Sponsored by:              Veronica Crespin                    Tri-Executive

                                    Joseph Neguse                         Tri-Executive

                                    Garrett Stanton             Tri-Executive

                                    Eugene Pearson                        2nd Vice-President

 

Authored by:                Kristin Queja                            UCSU Academic Affairs Liaison

                                    Joseph Neguse                         Tri-Executive

                                    Tate McMillan              UCSU Administration Liaison

 

A Resolution

Resolution History

Early this academic year (2004-04), the Dean of Libraries approached the UCSU Tri-Executives with the concept of renovating the University of Colorado at Boulder’s central library, Norlin library. Among several proposed renovations were plans to build a central “information commons” that would be open 24 hours a day. The new center would address a number of issues, including the alleviation of limited space problems that occur during midterms and finals. Students have consistently lobbied for more study room throughout the campus, as well as longer hours for Norlin Library, and it has been a platform of several UCSU Executives and Legislative Council members. Though this proposal would not alter the main hours of Norlin Library, the commons would allow part of the library to stay open for CU students. In addition, the information commons would centralize all the various equipment used by students throughout campus, such as specific computer software, AV equipment, etc., so that students could easily work in this designated area.  The Dean of the Library has secured funds from the administration, as well as donors, and is now moving forward to obtain approval from several decision making authorities. The 2004-05 ‘Wave’ UCSU Executives have allocated surplus funds from the IT Fee to assist in funding this project, and this resolution attempts to display our support for the projects approval and completion as it moves forward to CEC (Chancellors Executive Committee), BCPC (Boulder County Planning Commission) and other various procedural steps.

Resolution Summary

WHEREAS; UCSU has continually shown support for the University of Colorado at Boulder library system and the Dean of libraries in any endeavor they have pursued which would improve the library and its services, and;

WHEREAS: Norlin Library, UCB’s main library, has not undergone any significant updates or renovations in several years; and

WHEREAS: UCSU, in the interest of students, should support any improvements to the library, the most valuable resource on campus for students; and

WHEREAS: Students and members of UCSU, past and present, have continually showed interest in expanding the hours of Norlin Library and providing more study space for students, and;

WHEREAS: The information commons will serve as a valuable resource for CU students as it will encourage an atmosphere of continued learning and education.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislative Council of the University of Colorado Student Union, THAT,

 

SECTION 1:  The students of the University of Colorado at Boulder strongly support the construction of a 24-hour information commons located in the East Wing of Norlin Library, which the Dean of Libraries has outlined.

SECTION 2:  The students of the University of Colorado at Boulder request that the University administration, specifically the Chancellor and Provost, provide more financial support for this project to ensure it is constructed.

SECTION 3:  The students of the University of Colorado at Boulder request that those on the Boulder County Planning Commission, particularly university faculty, provide support for this project by approving it during their May 7th mtg.

 

SECTION 4: This resolution will be sent to the Council of Deans and Dean Williams, Provost Susan Avery, ITS Director Dennis Maloney, Chancellor Phil Distefano, Vice-Chancellor Bobby Schnapel, Chief Financial Officer Ric Porrecca, Vice Chancellor Ron Stump, all members of the Boulder County Planning Commission, Boulder Faculty Assembly Chairwoman Barbara Bintliff, and any other parties requesting the said resolution.

 

SECTION 5:  This resolution takes effect upon passage by the Legislative Council and upon obtaining the signatures of the Council President and the Tri-Executives.

4/21/05                                                            Passed                                                 13-0-1 

4/28/05                                                            Passed                                                 13-0-0                                                                         

 

                                                                                                                                   

Naomi Lopez                                                    Garrett Stanton

Legislative Council President                              Tri-Executive

 

                                                                                                                                   

Joseph Neguse                                                  Veronica Crespin

Tri-Executive                                                    Tri-Executive