The Heights

Updated: UGBC Withdraws Nomination For Marchese Reinstatement

Julie Orenstein • January 18, 2015

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

Julie Orenstein • January 13, 2015

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

Connor Farley • November 24, 2014

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

Andrew Skaras • November 24, 2014

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

Andrew Skaras • November 20, 2014

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

Connor Farley • November 20, 2014

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

The Heights • November 20, 2014

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 Heights • November 19, 2014

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 Heights Editorial Board • November 17, 2014

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

Connor Farley and Andrew Skaras • November 17, 2014

UGBC Executive Vice President Chris Marchese, A&S '15 confirmed tonight that he has stepped down from his role for "personal reasons."