SGA considers full week for Thanksgiving Break
Posted on February 7, 2008
Donna Harper, executive assistant to the president of James Madison University, spoke at Tuesday night’s SGA meeting on the possibility of adding two extra days to Thanksgiving break.
As starting school earlier would affect the sports schedules, resident advisors and orientation members, Fall Break would be eliminated to make up for lost time. Harper wanted student input to help decide what to do.
While a few Student Government Association members did not like the sound of losing the extra day to relax away from classes, many felt as though this decision would be more convenient for students. With extra time, out-of-state students who have to set up flights, ride a bus or take a train to get home would have more time to spend with their families.
This decision could also allow those who go on Alternative Spring Break trips more time to spend on service trips, potentially increasing the amount of work they could do within the areas.
Higher authorities supported extending Thanksgiving break and a decision is expected to be made within the next few days, Harper said. The change would take effect in the 2008-09 school year.
