UNITED STUDENT FORUM

Minutes

2.15.13

SCAD Transportation and Security

Security Update

• Adding more new access control systems( like the one used at Arnold Hall)
• Brining in an outside consultant to see  what type of changes need to be made to security at SCAD
  • Outside will have a fresh prospective

Men’s and Women’s Rad Classes are offered at SCAD

Students should be vigilant around major holidays that bring in a lot of tourists

• St. Patrick’s Day
  • Savannah population: 130,000 during St. Patrick’s Day: over  one million
  • Be aware of your surroundings

Interactive Crime Map of city located on the Savannah Police Website

• http://www.spotcrime.com/ga/savannah
• Reports everything from petty theft to homicides

Savannah Hopper

• Shuttles that travel around the historic district for safe transportation
• Only $3!
• http://www.savannahhoppers.com/

Bike Safety

• Bikes must follow the rules of the road (that means bikers are equivalent to cars, buses, vans, semis, etc.).
• Helmets are not mandatory for people over 16, but highly recommended.
• Bike lanes are located on Price and Habersham
• Safest place for biking: squares

Parking

• Parking is difficult, mandated by the city
• Alternative methods: walking, biking, Vespa
• Rented parking lot at local church in walking distance from Arnold on 38^th & Bull s.t

Transportation

• Development of Montgomery bus route and shuttle service to that area once the dorm is completed
• New buses coming soon!

Open Forum

• Portfolio Review, March 1^st from 1 to 3 p.m.
  • Volunteers in place
  • Need students to sign-up
  • Professors are ready and excited to come!
  • Cultural event on Friday, February 22^nd from 2 to 4 p.m. – Rep. of ISA and International Students
  • Architectural Exhibit held at Fahm, March 9^th- Rep. of Graduate Students
  • Discussed speakers and events for spring quarter
    • Design Group
    • Ombudsman
    • Sidewalk Arts Festival
    • Sand Arts Festival
    • Group event
    • End of the Year Luncheon
    • Graduation