Parking technology underway according to Belville-Waller administration – MU The Parthenon

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Marshall University classes are officially in session for the Spring 2025 Semester, and students are welcomed back to campus.
As the semester heats up, Student Body President Brea Belville offers some insight into the Belville/Waller administration’s plans for the upcoming spring semester.
“We have a very, very big goal,” Belville said. “We know that one of the biggest pain points for students, whether they are commuters or are just traveling from one side of campus to the other, is parking.”
Belville said she and Student Body Vice President Conner Waller’s team have been working with Marshall President Brad Smith’s administration and Brandi Jacobs Jones to introduce a new technology that Marshall has invested in.
“We’re very excited about it, and this technology will allow students to see on their phones which parking spots are available and how many parking spots are available,” Belville said. “This eliminates the stress of having to drive in circles looking for one because now you can just see where they are, and you don’t have to search for them because it will be in real time.”
SGA is also focused on student wellness.
“I’m a part of the Advisory Council of Students for West Virginia, and we have put together the Higher Education, Health, and Aid grant,” Belville said.
The grant will be proposed to the West Virginia legislature this year. If passed, it would allow universities to receive money for food pantries and hygiene items.
The SGA wants to encourage student collaboration on campus, and Belville said Food Truck Friday would do just that.
The idea, she said, will encourage students to go outside, get snacks and be among each other during the class day.
To encourage student collaboration, Belville highlighted that up to $500 in funding is available for student-led clubs.
“That is a huge deal for clubs who are either just getting started or
have projects that they want to fulfill throughout this semester,” Belville said.
Belville said the best part of her
position is being a student who can voice other students’ concerns to a higher authority like Smith.
“It’s great that we have representation on so many different levels,” Belville said.
Holly Belmont can be contacted[email protected].
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