12:12   Meeting called to order

            Present: Bri, Anjuli, Anne, Francisco, Emily, Ricky, Christine, Tekla, Alejandro, Jasney

12:15   Discussion of having a faculty or student award as suggested by Dr. Goldin. The present voted 9 to 1 in favor of having a faculty award; criteria will be decided at a later meeting.

12:28   Discussion of having a student journal, the floor moved unanimously to create it and create a staff to edit it and put it together. Volunteers will be searched. Submissions should be opened to grads and undergrads from sociology/anthropology as well as from other departments.

 12:39  Update on painting and room changes was discussed, Alejandro’s brother will take care of the painting instead of Connie’s mom. Desks and computers still to be followed up with.

12:42   To better fit individual schedules, meetings will be rotated between Tuesdays and Thursdays. Next meeting set for Feb. 16 at noon.

12:44   Discussion about graduate students meeting a new candidate for teaching at the department. Jasney will follow up on times of her presentation, and student meeting.

12:48   Regarding the colloquium on conference attending…Emily has recruited Trisha and Christine among the students and Dr. West and Dr. Matthews from the faculty. The event is scheduled for Tuesday the 21^st of February at 12:30. Jasney will collaborate on coordination of refreshments, and publicity.

12:53   Connie, will create a calendar with important deadlines and dates for the students and publish it at our website. Brianne will see if Cristina Finlay could manage it.

12:55   Regarding a copy card,  Jasney followed up on the procedure to get one from the school, but the floor decided to buy a pre-paid card from the copy center at GC. Alex will be in charge of administering the use of the card (unanimously decided).

1:00     Discussion regarding tee-shirts, Brianne will follow up on prices and sources of budgeting.

1:03     Tekla was approved to attend the faculty meetings and will begin doing so at the next meeting.

1:05     Discussion on summer classes, as of January 31, 2006 it is expected that Barry Levine will teach a theory class.

1:06     Discussion on GSA point system and funding criteria was brought up by members of the SAGSA. Francisco will look into the system and explain to members at a later meeting.

1:14      Meeting adjourned.