Whereas it is the duty of Legislative Council to serve as advocates for the student body; and

Whereas campus climate is a critical component of student body well-being; and

Whereas the UCI Office of Student Affairs plays an important campus role in relation to the experiences of UCI students; and

Whereas all student leaders, including ASUCI, should proactively engage in improving campus climate; and

Whereas the Office of Student Affairs is hosting “Shaping New Narratives” Thursday November 7, 5-7pm, the first of many events to discuss campus climate; and

Whereas this event will include Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Thomas Parham and three UCI professors of ethnic studies; and

Whereas it is vital for ASUCI representatives to gain a stronger understanding of UCI intergroup relations as well as add their voices to the conversation; and

Let it be resolved that contingent on Legislative Council New Business on November 7th, 2013 is completed in a timely manner that the November 7th, 2013 Legislative Council meeting be amended from its regular agenda, and add the agenda item “UCI Shaping New Narratives”; and

Let it be further resolved that the Legislative Council meeting location be changed from Woods Cove to Pacific Ballroom D; and

Let it finally be resolved that in the presence of important campus figures, Legislative Council members and Executive Officers will commit to attend the event and participate in the learning process.