Marchese will no longer have the opportunity to return as executive vice president, with Connor Bourff set to continue in the position.
Marchese’s UGBC Return Going To Student Assembly Vote
Former UGBC executive vice president Chris Marchese, A&S ’15, could be reinstated to his position as early as next week.
Dean Of Students Office Clarifies Student Guide Updates With UGBC And OSI
Associate Dean of Students Richard DeCapua issued a letter dated Sept. 2 to students via email regarding changes made to four specific sections of the Student Guide: hazing policy, sexual misconduct policy, help seeking policy, copyright, and compliance policy.
UGBC Student Assembly Confirms Bourff As New Executive Vice President
Last night, the Student Assembly (SA) voted 32-0 with two abstentions to confirm Connor Bourff, vice president of Student Initiatives (VPSI) and A&S ’15, as the new executive vice president (EVP) of UGBC. He replaces Chris Marchese, A&S ’15, who stepped down from the position last week.
After Backlash, UGBC Leaders Reconsider Legitimacy Of Succession
UGBC President Nanci Fiore-Chettiar announced yesterday that the UGBC Executive Council has decided to seek confirmation from the Student Assembly for the appointment of Connor Bourff to the position of UGBC Executive Vice President.
Former UGBC VP Chris Marchese Compelled By Office Of Student Involvement To Resign
After initially stating that he voluntarily resigned from his position as Executive Vice President (EVP) of UGBC, Chris Marchese, A&S ’15, said yesterday that his decision was based on an ultimatum delivered by Director of the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) Gus Burkett to either resign or be forcefully removed from UGBC for conduct-related matters.
LTE: A Clear Breach Of Procedure
UGBC’s approach to finding a new EVP was in blatant violation of the Constitution. The entire episode was disheartening, and it reflected a serious lack of transparency.
LTE: An Open Letter To The Student Body From The UGBC Executive Council
The Executive Council of UGBC apologizes for the process by which it chose the replacement for Chris Marchese as Executive Vice President and for the lack of transparency in the process. The has been re-evaluated, and the appointment of Connor Bourff as Marchese’s replacement will be subject to Student Assembly approval, as per the Constitution
Process For Choosing New EVP Reveals Troubling Disregard For UGBC’s Constitution
The process by which UGBC selected its new Executive Vice President after the resignation of Chris Marchese was inconsistent with the protocol outlined in the Constitution. This reveals a disconcerting disregard for the contract between the student government and the student body.
UGBC Executive Vice President Chris Marchese Steps Down
UGBC Executive Vice President Chris Marchese, A&S ’15 confirmed tonight that he has stepped down from his role for “personal reasons.”