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University System of Maryland Student Council

January 24, 2000

Minutes from "Annapolis 101"

Annapolis, Maryland

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In attendance were the following members: Kelly Newsome, Chair; Kristen Neville (TU); Marty Jenoff (TU); Andy Miller, Student Regent; Kevin Oxendine (UMCP); Charles Sydnor (UMB); Chester Wortham (UMES); Makia Hall (UMES); Tony Hayes (FSU); Michelle Jacobs (FSU); Elmus Mosby (UMUC) and Yvette Cashwell (UMUC).

Business Meeting (information only)

Two articles were distributed entitled "Maryland Budget Has More for Schools: Glendening Requests $3 Billion," and "New Programs Announced for First Full-Scale Daytime Use of USM's Shady Grove Center."

State Relations Officer Kristen Neville (TU) briefed Council members on "hot topics" in Annapolis and several important pieces of legislation. First, Ms. Neville discussed the budget surplus this year (one billion dollars) and Governor Glendening's requests for funding for education. She noted Glendening's interest in supplying adequate monies for teacher hiring and retention, textbook aid to private and parochial schools, and higher education (this information is found also in the article previously mentioned). Second, Ms. Neville talked about bills regarding requiring criminal forms to be completed by student teacher applicants before hiring (hearing held on 1/18/00), elimination of social security numbers printed on student ID cards (hearing on 1/25/00), and science and technology scholarships that will extend eligibility to currently enrolled students instead of limiting funding to students beginning their collegiate education (hearing on 2/3/00).

For more information on these bills, contact Kristen at knevil1@tiger.towson.edu.

Meeting with Frank Komenda, State Relations

Senator Komenda met with Council members, explaining intricacies of Annapolis business, discussing current bills, and answering questions. He spoke about the budget surplus, Governor Glendening's budget request, and the relationship between Glendening's request and the General Assembly (including such topics as the spending affordability cap).

After explaining the budget approval process, Senator Komenda went on to express his opinions about which areas were most vulnerable regarding allocation of necessary funds. Such areas included textbook aid for private and parochial schools, construction (cost of projects and builder's labor), and higher education.

Lastly, Senator Komenda reviewed the process of giving testimony to the legislature as a citizen of the State and/or as a representative of the USM Student Council. He noted several important things: (1) sign up at least one hour prior to giving testimony (preferably earlier); (2) always have written testimony; (3) always have copies of your testimony, at least 35 in number, double-sided, and complete with 3 hole punches; and (4) don't read your testimony, but instead, summarize it for those listening to you. (Please contact Kelly Newsome at kn_public@yahoo.com before testifying as a USM Student Council representative.)

Evening Reception and Legislative Session

Despite "competition" with numerous other receptions occurring simultaneously and requesting the attention of State officials, Regents, and university and college personnel, our reception was a success. We had many visitors, including Governor Parris Glendening, Chancellor Donald Langenberg, and numerous senators and delegates. The gathering provided an excellent climate for student representative to introduce themselves, express their opinions about current legislative events, and encourage senators and delegates to support significant funding for public higher education.

Following our reception, many Council members were able to attend Senate and/or House hearings. At each, members were presented to and recognized by the members of the legislature. Further, USMSC delegates were able to observe Senate and House procedures and meet with state officials.