I am a UW faculty member and want to go to the faculty senate meeting on Nov 10 to voice my opinion. The senate chair won't even consider doing a survey among all faculty members and she said she will ask the campus police about their opinion! English is not my first language so I need some help in wording.
Below is the proposed resolution:
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RESOLUTION on CONCEALED CARRY IN CAMPUS BUILDINGS
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A STATEMENT BY FACULTY AND STAFF AT UW-PLATTEVILL IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED CONCEALED CARRY OF FIREARMS BILL ON CAMPUS ____________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the current proposed legislation (LRB-2653/1) in the Wisconsin Legislature would 1) exempt any college or university in the UW System and any technical college from the law that allows a university or college to prohibit a person from carrying a firearm in any building on its grounds if the person holds a license to carry a concealed weapon; 2) Repeal the provision in the administrative code in which the UW System generally prohibits persons from carrying, possessing, or using any dangerous weapon on university property or in university buildings or facilities, and
WHEREAS, allowing concealed carry permit holders to bring firearms on university grounds, buildings, or into classrooms threatens the progress of education and the expression of ideas and makes the university less safe, and
WHEREAS, law enforcement professionals believe that prohibiting firearms on college campuses, except by campus police and trained security officers, is an essential element of those schools’ safety plans, and
WHEREAS, the Faculty Senate of UW-Platteville is responsible for being a voice for students, faculty, and staff on issues relating to campus safety and general well-being, and
WHEREAS, all students, faculty, and staff at the UW Colleges have the right to learn and work in a safe environment free from concealed firearms, and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Faculty Senate at UW-Platteville strongly opposes any bill put forth by the State of Wisconsin that could prohibit universities from banning the carrying of firearms by non-law enforcement officials in any building on our campus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate at UW-Platteville strongly encourages legislators to give high priority to campus safety, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Faculty Senate at UW-Platteville urges legislators to vote against any such legislation.
Adapted from a similar statement by the faculty and staff at the UW Colleges.
References
● Act to amend 943.13 (1m)(c) to allow for concealed carry of firearms in university buildings.
● "Joint Statement: UW System President Ray Cross and UW System Chancellors on Campus Concealed Carry Bill." UW System. 29 May 2015.
● Lovicott, Marc. "UWPD Statement Regarding Campus Carry Act Legislation." UW- Madison Police Department. 13 October 2015.
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Thank you.
Below is the proposed resolution:
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RESOLUTION on CONCEALED CARRY IN CAMPUS BUILDINGS
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A STATEMENT BY FACULTY AND STAFF AT UW-PLATTEVILL IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED CONCEALED CARRY OF FIREARMS BILL ON CAMPUS ____________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the current proposed legislation (LRB-2653/1) in the Wisconsin Legislature would 1) exempt any college or university in the UW System and any technical college from the law that allows a university or college to prohibit a person from carrying a firearm in any building on its grounds if the person holds a license to carry a concealed weapon; 2) Repeal the provision in the administrative code in which the UW System generally prohibits persons from carrying, possessing, or using any dangerous weapon on university property or in university buildings or facilities, and
WHEREAS, allowing concealed carry permit holders to bring firearms on university grounds, buildings, or into classrooms threatens the progress of education and the expression of ideas and makes the university less safe, and
WHEREAS, law enforcement professionals believe that prohibiting firearms on college campuses, except by campus police and trained security officers, is an essential element of those schools’ safety plans, and
WHEREAS, the Faculty Senate of UW-Platteville is responsible for being a voice for students, faculty, and staff on issues relating to campus safety and general well-being, and
WHEREAS, all students, faculty, and staff at the UW Colleges have the right to learn and work in a safe environment free from concealed firearms, and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Faculty Senate at UW-Platteville strongly opposes any bill put forth by the State of Wisconsin that could prohibit universities from banning the carrying of firearms by non-law enforcement officials in any building on our campus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate at UW-Platteville strongly encourages legislators to give high priority to campus safety, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Faculty Senate at UW-Platteville urges legislators to vote against any such legislation.
Adapted from a similar statement by the faculty and staff at the UW Colleges.
References
● Act to amend 943.13 (1m)(c) to allow for concealed carry of firearms in university buildings.
● "Joint Statement: UW System President Ray Cross and UW System Chancellors on Campus Concealed Carry Bill." UW System. 29 May 2015.
● Lovicott, Marc. "UWPD Statement Regarding Campus Carry Act Legislation." UW- Madison Police Department. 13 October 2015.
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Thank you.
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