Resolution to Modify the Constitutions of CSL and SGA Pursuant to the Board of Trustees' Action on April 4, 2025

WHEREAS, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §59–125–1, et. seq., the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University was created and established as a body corporate for the purpose of effectuating the educational mission of Winthrop University; and

WHEREAS, on October 24, 2024, the Winthrop University Board of Trustees officially approved the transition of student government at Winthrop from the Council of Student Leaders (CSL) to the Student Government Association (SGA), effective July 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, on March 24, 2025, after discussion regarding the denial of a charter request in February 2025 and questions over the appropriate role of CSL/SGA in the approval aspect of the chartering process, student leaders requested an evaluation of the review and approval process with guidance by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and input from the Office of Student Engagement; and

WHEREAS, on April 1, 2025, the President requested that action be taken by the Board of Trustees to place authority for review and approval of new student organizations, including the annual registration of existing student clubs and organizations and related governance issues, and for oversight and determinations about applications regarding the distribution of student activity funds to eligible campus clubs and organizations based on guidelines established for that purpose, with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs; and

WHEREAS, on April 4, 2025, the Winthrop University Board of Trustees officially directed the above-referenced responsibilities from CSL and SGA to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs; and

WHEREAS, outside counsel for Winthrop University has presented, at the Board’s request, recommended changes and explanations therefor, to the Constitutions of CSL and SGA and has further indicated that neither CSL nor SGA have existing Bylaws such that any changes would be needed to them.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees approves the proposed changes by the University’s counsel to the CSL and SGA Constitutions and further authorizes the University’s counsel to effectuate other changes to internal Winthrop policies and procedures necessitated by the Board’s actions today and on April 4, 2025, such as the Student Organization Handbook and others.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that any Bylaws adopted by CSL and/or SGA must be consistent with the aforementioned actions (and any others as applicable) of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees, these revised Constitutions, and applicable Winthrop policies and procedures and applicable law.

BE FURTHER IT RESOLVED that the Acting Secretary to the Board of Trustees shall certify that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees approved this resolution on the 26th day of June, 2025, in a regularly scheduled meeting. Such resolution shall be maintained and publicly posted by the Acting Secretary of the Board in a time and manner as required by law.