The Undergraduate Council of Students passed a resolution at its general body meeting last night urging the Rhode Island General Assembly to approve the "Opportunity RI" legislation.
The bill, which has garnered bipartisan support in the General Assembly and at colleges and universities around the state, addresses the "brain drain" currently affecting Rhode Island, said Jeremy Feigenbaum '11, president of the College Democrats of Rhode Island and a former Herald opinions columnist, at last week's UCS meeting. If the bill passes, it will grant tax credits to graduates of Rhode Island universities and colleges who are employed in the state. The bill aims to create more skilled jobs and boost the economy by providing an incentive for students to remain in Rhode Island following graduation, Feigenbaum said.
The Admissions and Student Services Committee has been working with Matthew Tsimikas, assistant director of athletics and physical education, to evaluate satellite gyms. Abhinay Reddy '13, a committee member, said administrators have expressed support for the project, but funding remains a limiting factor in effecting change. Campus Life Chair David Rattner '13 said his committee is working with the Office of Residential Life to supply bathrooms with sanitary napkins for females. Rattner added that temporary tables will be set up at the Sciences Library patio by early May and that once permanent seating is introduced, the temporary tables will be moved to the Andrews Hall patio.
