Student Senate took another small step in the persistent problem of campus parking last night. Mark Rhodes, director of Parking and ID Card Services, stepped up to the speaker’s podium in front of student representatives that were able to ask him questions and suggest ideas. Student Body President Ramon Trespalacios said the Senate is working to find a solution for parking.

“The [parking] problem is going to increase as we continue developing the campus,” Trespalacios said.

Senate is organizing a small group of representatives to work with Rhodes to create a list of recommendations, which Trespalacios said he will propose to President R. Gerald Turner. Trespalacios hopes the list of proposals will be viable solutions that will produce longterm benefits.

Students can participate in a discussion of campus issues at the Town Hall Meeting Senate is hosting on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Hughes-Trigg Commons. Administrators from different areas of campus will be available for the discussion and for students to ask them questions. Trespalacios said topics will include PerunaNet, campus safety, parking and diversity.

Trespalacios also encourages students to use the hashtag “#fixitsenate” to share their ideas for campus and student life improvements.

Trespalacios is currently working on a suggestion provided by recent graduate Brad Ray via the hashtag in a status on his Facebook. Ray suggested to move the student section in Ford Stadium to between the 40-yard lines, behind the opposing team where many other universities place their student sections.