Resolution 07-10 ''Dude! I am Trying to Study''

Authored by:

Amy Ward, Bess Alvarez

Sponsored by:

Daniel Gandara

Date Submitted:

2007-02-06

Date Considered:

2007-03-27

Committee:

Academic Affairs

Action:

Killed in Committee

Result:

0-8-0

Remarks:

FAILED - Author intends to rewrite to provide more clarity.

Whereas:

UTA does not offer a 24 hour quiet computer lab.

Whereas:

Many students use the computers in Ransom Hall and the Central Library for completing assignments with software that is not available in other labs on campus 24 hours a day and find it hard to concentrate with the noisy environment in Ransom Hall.

Whereas:

Often times there are at least two or more students talking on their cell phones, listening to music on blaring headphones, and/or talking very loudly.

Be It Therefore Resolved That:

The Central Library provide a quiet study computer lab or at least four rows of computers reserved in Ransom Hall on the first floor to provide a semi-quiet environment for students 24 hours a day who are trying to concentrate.

Be It Further Resolved That:

This quiet area is enforced by not allowing talking on cell phones, voice instant messaging, blaring headphones, or loud talking.

Be It Further Resolved That:

The quiet study computer lab have signs clearly posted stating such along with the location.