AccessAbility

Senate discusses AccessAbility, upcoming Binder drive, Jorge’s unusual lifespan

Senate discusses AccessAbility, upcoming Binder drive, Jorge’s unusual lifespan

The Feb. 22 senate meeting began with a land acknowledgment read by Shula Mathew ’22, chair of senate. The meeting included E-Board updates, open floor announcements, preparation for the next Town Hall and a role play activity.

Senate discusses booster clinic, injured duck and upcoming Town Hall with AccessAbility Services

Senate discusses booster clinic, injured duck and upcoming Town Hall with AccessAbility Services

After a land acknowledgment by Chair of Halls EJ Jankovic ’23, the Feb. 15 senate meeting began. The meeting agenda for the night included E-Board updates, open floor announcements and Town Hall etiquette.

SGA discusses First Gen Students, AccessAbility Services and more

BY ALLYSON HUNTOON '19

On the evening of Tuesday, Feb 28, MHC Senators could be found sitting in four separate working groups. Each of these groups aims to address specific topics of student interest: AccessAbility Services, first generation and low income students, Facilities Management and the Career Development Center. The goal of these groups is to connect students with the respective offices regarding their specific concerns in order to generate positive change. Tuesday’s meeting updated attendees on the progress and concerns of each working group and introduced the directors and officers from each of the college departments addressed.

Deborah Cohen leaves AccessAbility Services

Deborah Cohen leaves AccessAbility Services

BY NICOLE VILLACRES '18

In the aftermath of Director of AccessAbility Services Deborah Cohen’s resignation, Mount Holyoke plans to change the organizational structure of the department from having a singular director to two accommodation coordinators. Cohen, who spent four years at the College as AccessAbility director, will work her last day on Oct. 28.