Achieving closure on the Catt Hall controversy has been an issue in the Government of the Student Body senate for several weeks.

Bills have been passed, a selection committee has been formed and now it is time to make the ultimate decision concerning the naming of Catt Hall.

Applications for members of the Committee for Review of the Catt Controversy are available, starting today in both Ross Hall and outside the East and West Student Office Spaces in the Memorial Union.

Completed applications are due at 5 p.m. on April 17, and the selection process will begin by April 27.

“We want a lot of people to apply,” said Jamal White, engineering. “We’re really trying to get this out and starting.”

Students, faculty and staff at Iowa State are welcome to apply, he said.

The selection committee, which includes White, Kate Kjergaard, LAS, Matt McLaren, GSB vice president, Brian Johnson, member of The September 29th Movement, and Sarah Williams, junior in journalism and mass communication, will set out to find 14 members for the Committee for Review and one chair who will vote only in case of a tie.

Committee members are looking for five current ISU students, three faculty members, three members of the administration and staff and three ISU alumni. The chosen chairperson will be a current ISU student.

Selection will be based upon the applicant’s opinion of the Catt Hall controversy, degree of vocality on the issue, gender, ethnic background and identification with a recognized minority group, association with the different curriculums and colleges of ISU and geographic background and life experiences, according to the proposal for the creation of the committee.

Aside from these qualifications, at least two members of the committee must be affiliated with The Movement.

White said to make as many people aware of the applications as possible, the selection committee will be placing fliers in the mail boxes of house vice presidents in the residence halls, as well as throughout campus.

In addition, e-mails will be sent to the organizations listed in the proposal, encouraging members to send their non-voting representatives to the meetings and lists of suggested members for the committee.

Once all the applications have been collected, the selection committee will review each one and call applicants for interviews.

White said an interview process has not been determined.

“We haven’t established a set of questions; it will depend on what the circumstances warrant,” he said.

In reviewing the applications, the selection committee will pay particular attention to the applicants’ feelings about the Catt Hall issue.

The committee also will focus upon the applicants’ proposal for resolution and their commitment level.

White said a large number of applications is desired so the selection committee can choose members from a broad array of backgrounds.

“We want them to make informed decisions throughout the process,” he said.

The application itself will require general information such as name and address, as well as geographic background, college, major, status at the university.

The application also inquires whether students are willing to serve as the committee chair.

Applicants will answer short answer questions about their positions on the controversy, whether the applicant has done research on Carrie Chapman Catt and anything else they feel the committee should know.

“We’re hoping to get a large number of applications,” White said. “We really want to put together a committee that will work well together.”

White said they want a variety of backgrounds and opinions, including those who are not sure or don’t have an opinion.

“We need everybody’s input in order for this to work,” Williams said. “This is the best effort so far to put closure on this issue. It’s from GSB, and that’s how we make our voices heard.”