Hi all, The Senate yesterday moved that the Dean of Students would address the Senate (on 5/14, I believe, but I'll confirm this) about the priority system in placing students at the dorms and any recent policy changes. This is specifically referring to the policy of a 2-year, retroactive limit on residency, with a major exception for CUNY Honors Scholars, and possibly others, who may stay for 4 years (for free, BTW). Anyway, we're working on obtaining documentation that can help us articulate any policy changes that have happened. If you or someone you love can help us with this, contact me or Runako Taylor ([log in to unmask]). Also, it's a good idea to have any affected students show up to this meeting. So spread the word. Have them get in contact with us, and we'll meet, at least virtually, to confirm what we need to discuss beforehand. The 14th will be a very difficult Senate meeting. There is already sentiment in the Senate that it's "not our business" to ask about the dorms. I would consider this meeting an utter failure if the address by the Dean took the same route as Tech Fee reports -- we sit there, try to ask the tough questions, and get the old "administrator shuffle" and question dodging. So we need to be prepared (1) for a major exposé, (2) for arguments about fairness and equal access, (3) for financial arguments, and (4) to make any necessary resolutions to *change things.* More soon, Jillian - - - - - - - - - - Jillian Murray Vice Chairperson Hunter College Senate http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/senate - - - - - - - - - -