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UF VP for Student Affairs addresses Senate, talks university goals

<p>David Parrott address the Student Senate on Tuesday Night.</p>

David Parrott address the Student Senate on Tuesday Night.

UF’s Vice President for Student Affairs David Parrott addressed the Student Senate on Tuesday night.

During the Senate president’s report, Parrott, who began his term June 1, told senators he aims to put students “first on the agenda” during his time at the university.

Parrott introduced himself to the Senate and answered questions about his goals for UF.

He wants UF to have higher academics and still be accessible for all students, he said.

“Putting those two things together are very, very important for me,” Parrott said. “Everybody gets a chance to excel.”

Revisions to the 800 codes regarding Student Government finances were also passed at the meeting.

Charlie Brown Jr., the chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, said he was happy with the changes.

The revisions lower the number of SG Finance Office violations that student organizations can make while also lowering the number of days their accounts will be frozen after each violation.

Brown said the change should encourage organizations to follow the codes.

“We were just making sure that the codes were as fair to all students involved,” Brown said.

The revisions also raise the amount of money SG-funded organizations are allowed to spend on food at events from $3 per person to $3.50 per person, he said.

“It’s one of the main complaints that student organization leaders had,” he said.

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TUESDAY’S MEETING:

Funding for Pazeni Sauti Africa Choir approved; group received $100

Funding for Grandkids approved; group received $557.75

Revisions for 800 codes approved on first reading

David Parrott address the Student Senate on Tuesday Night.

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