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Democracy Project and Political Science Club held events for the election. There was a debriefing for students to express their feelings, which went over well. The Active Minds organization is working on mental health awareness events as they get closer to finals. They are checking in with student affairs to work on ways to improve the compliance rate concerning testing. She shared they continue to work on communication, social distancing, and following guidelines as well as staying mentally and physically healthy. They will be promoting a survey with the Chancellor about the supportive services available to students, such as the food pantry, health and wellness, and counseling. Chair Tomas -Morgan opened the floor for discussion. Chair Tomas -Morgan had the first (I") question, asking the campuses to share the percentage increase of students moving off campus this last semester. Holy Cross shared they didn't see much change. They were around ninety-five percent (95%) full. They didn't make many changes due to feeling their campus stayed safe and never ran out of isolation space. Saint Mary's shared they were at capacity. They had a few immune -compromised students who wanted to do remote learning, but otherwise, they were at capacity. Notre Dame stated they had a few more living off -campus and stopped the study abroad program. There was not a significant change in the number of students living on campus. Chair Tomas -Morgan proceeded to ask what the campuses' NAIA regulations are and will the games be open to the public. Holy Cross replied the games would have one (1) or two (2) guests per player for the home team. Then the game will be filled with Tri-Community members but not open to the public. Chair Tomas -Morgan asked if any other campus would like to speak to the winter athletic :set-up on their campuses. Saint Mary's said they are closed to the public; just students may attend the games. Also, they would only be playing teams within their conference, and the games will be live -streamed. Notre Dame stated they were working on some new seating arrangements and will not be open to the full public. They have Hockey games this weekend, and the athletic team is working closely with Dr. Fox concerning whom may attend. Notre Dame is a member of the Big Ten and needs to follow the conference rules. IUSB shared that none of their basketball games will be open to the public. Myron Laromer, with South Bend Realtors, 1357 Northside Blvd, South Bend, IN, asked, did the price of houses increasing and the shortage of homes impact student housing cost this year. Notre Dame shared they had not heard of pricing increases or any concerns with rental prices. Leah Kaczinski student at Notre Dame stated she hadn't heard any complaints concerning price increases for student living.