Student senators opposed a new university policy Wednesday night and called for more parking access for dorm residents.
The Student Government Association (SGA) passed legislation calling for Wichita State to rethink a new policy restricting parking for residents of Shocker Hall, the university’s largest on-campus housing option.
After it was read for the first time in the Senate two weeks ago, the resolution went to SGA’s Student Services committee for consideration, where it was passed unanimously.
Sen. Andrew Bobbitt, who wrote the legislation, spoke about its purpose.
“I do think it is very vital that we take the time to consider the parking needs of our students, faculty and staff above the parking needs of visitors on campus,” Bobbitt said. “I have talked to administrators across this university, and I get a real sense of apathy when considering the plight that the students face.”
Bobbitt said he thinks this resolution is a change for SGA to show that “we are looking to have the needs of the students addressed even if it is something as small as parking.”
The legislature also calls for the university to waive parking fines during the “period of transition temporarily.”
“I think maybe retroactively canceling fines from the first month (of the semester) would be a great first step,” Bobbitt said.
SGA passed the legislation unanimously. It will be sent to university leaders, although the university isn’t required to adhere to SGA resolutions. People can view the meeting’s livestream here.
