Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 14, 1991

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 22 - 02 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1991 4:00 P.M. WRI 211 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ANNOUNCEMENTS IV. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 2 2 - 0 1 V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Tabled Items The floor will be open to consider any tabled items. VIII.NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of $11,598.48 out of the 901 account for broadcast site expenses at Black Mountain Transmitter for KTJNV. BREAKDOWN: SITE RENTAL for 8 months (11/91-6/92) at $512.31/mo GENERATOR RENTAL for 8 months (11/91-6/92) at $150/mo ELECTRIC BILL, for 9 (10/91-6/92) at $700/mo (, r-vL GRAND TOTAL $T1,598.48 KUNV General Manager Rob Rosenthal requests the approval of operating costs for KUNV to air until June of 1992. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT ***** POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEVADA OPEN MEETING LAW IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEH 1st floor, FDH 1st floor, WRI 1st floor, TOH 2nd floor. * * * * * MK/bjs $4,098.48 1,200.00 6,300.00 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-20 09/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT TABLED ITEMS (TABLED AT SENATE MEETING 22 - 01) VII. NEW BUSINESS B. Nomination/Election of Senate Committee Chairs. RULES CHAIR CANDIDATES: Senator Mike Young BYLAWS CHAIR CANDIDATES: Senator Thelma Johannsson Senator Willie Romero •kit-kick G. Nominations to Vacant Senate Seats BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Scott Fisher Dario Herrera Brian C. Johnson HOTEL ADMINISTRATION: Todd Weber Doug Martin HEALTH, PHYSICAN EDUCATION AND RECREATION: No nominations. H. •kickkkj) # State of the Senate Address WAYS & MEANS CHAIR CANDIDATES: Senate President Pro Tem Benneman SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS: Steve Chu-Shiong Huang Deanne King Laura Meeks Steven Amend STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: No nominations. CDUCATlOhl — |vis Jk/oM'ftenOfiS, Approval of $800 out of the 904 account for the purchase of pencils, (my apologies for mis-sequencing, bjs) UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-20 09/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA SENATE MEETING 22-02 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1991 4:00 P.M. WRI 211 VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Brian Cox as the Appropriations Board Director. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VIII.NEW BUSINESS B. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. The Executive Board requests approval of item A of Executive Board Nominations. C. Approval of $2265 out of the 904 account for office renovations in the Department of Student Services. Student Services Director Mike Quick requests approval of item C. to build counter space in the CSUN typing room and store room. D. Approval of $2175 out of the 900 account for organizations mailboxes. Organizations Board Director Nick Whitstone requests approval of item C. for new mailboxes for CSUN organizations. E. Approval of $700 for hourly workers during the CSUN Special Elec-tion, November 19-20 from the 900 account. The Executive Board, with the consent of Elections Board Director Kim Kershaw, requests that hourly employees be hired to operate the polling booths during the Special Health Fee Elections next week. F. Approval of $3392 out of the 900 and 904 accounts for four (4) people to attend the National Conference on Student Services from November 23-26, 1991 in Florida. Student Services Director Mike Quick requests approval of item F. if this agenda. G. Approval of a $150 per month stipend with a 15 credit fee waiver for the position of Appropriations Board Director. The Executive Board recommends approval of the stipend and fee waiver in item F. of this agenda. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-20 09/(702) 739-3477 T Y P I N G T A B L E S T U D E N T S E R V I C E S O F F I C E E n t i r e l e n g t h of West wall, 3 feet h i g h , a p p r o x i m a t e ly 30 inches deep. (For 6 t y p e w r i t e r s ) C o n s t r u c t e d from I?" plywood, c o n v e r e d and f i n i s h ed in a w o o d g r a i n formica. C O S T $ 6 9 5 . 0 0 SHELVES STOREROOM Complete length of both walls and along back wall. 12" deep, completely a d j u s t a b l e . Will be f i n i s h e d with a clear v a r n i s h . Two long walls $685 each S h o r t back wall 200 COST $1570 M A I L B O X E S 5 complete u n i t s : 3 feet by 7 f e e t , each c o n t a i n i n g 21 mail boxes m e a s u r i n g 12" X 12" Will be p a i n t e d pale g r e y . None of these u n i t s will be s t a t i o n a r y so in the f u t u r e t h e y can be moved to a d i f f e r e n t location if n e c e s s a r y . C O S T $ 2 1 7 5 . 0 0 Total cost for the c o n s t r u c t i o n of the t y p i n g t a b l e , a d j u s t a b l e s h e l v i n g for the storeroom and 5 p o r t a b l e mailbox units $4440.00 T h i s total includes all m a t e r i a l s , c o n s t r u c t i o n (completely f i n i s h e d ) , i n s t a l l a t i o n , and labor ( w h i c h g e n e r a l l y runs $20-40 per h o u r ) . CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT COST BREAKDOWN PROPOSAL FOR NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON STUDENT SERVICES AIRFARE 3 PEOPLE @ $375.00= $1125.00 REGISTRATION 3 PEOPLE @ $277.50= $ 832.50 HOTEL 2 ROOMS @ $79.00= $ 158.00 2 ROOMS @ $79.00= $ 158.00 P2E RR ODOIMESM @ $79.00= $ 158.00 3 PEOPLE @ $77.00= $ 231.00 TOTAL COST FOR 3 PEOPLE $2662.50 - 269.00 (REGISTRATION PER DR. ACKERMAN) $2393.50 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-20 09/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT COST BREAKDOWN PROPOSAL FOR NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON STUDENT SERVICES AIRFARE 4 PEOPLE <a $375.00= $1500.00 REGISTRATION 4 PEOPLE @ $277.50= $1110.00 HOTEL 2 ROOMS @ $79.00= $158.00 2 ROOMS @ $79.00= $158.00 P2E RR ODOIMESM @ $79.00= $158.00 4 PEOPLE @ $77.00= $308.00 TOTAL COST FOR 4 PEOPLE $3392.00 - 269.00 $3123.00 (REGISTRATION PER DR.ACKERMAN) UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-20 09/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP LIST AD HOC WAYS AND MEANS Chair, Bud Benneman BYLAWS ( 9, 4 must be Senators) Chair, Willie Romero E & P (3 - 7) Director, Warren White Asst. Dir., Maxie Maultsby Joe Alemida Angela Desmond Jami Nalder Wavey Reed Ben Roth APPROPRIATIONS (3-7) Director, Bryan Cox Mike Bunin Chris Lee Crystal Ortega ELECTIONS (3 - 10) Director, Kim Kershaw Mike Bunin Joe DeMarco Christana Hunt Chris Jones Christopher Lee Jami Nalder Lee Whitney NEVADA STUDENT AFFAIRS (unlimited) Director, Paul Stuhff Crystal Ortega ORGANIZATIONS (1 Sen. required) Director, Nick Whitstone RULES (5 Senators) Chair, Scott Fisher OSI (unlimited) Director, Joel Kostman Shawn Adair STUDENT CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS COMMITTEE (3-9) Chair, Jorge Gonzalez STUDENT HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (unlimited) Chair, Robert Jensen UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-20 0 9 / ( 7 0 2 ) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT MINUTES SENATE MEETING 22 - 02 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1991 4:00 P.M. WRI 211 I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Mike Kennedy called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Senator Angell Senator Benneman Senator Booth Senator Barkhuff Senator Duran Senator Stuhff (late) Senator Dubowsky Senator Nalder Senator Fischer Senator Romero Senator Young Senator Huang (sworn in) Senator Fisher (sworn in) Senator Weber (sworn in) III. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice President Briggs invited the Senate to attend the Executive Board meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. in the President's Office on Monday, and stated that a Business Manager, Lori Snyder, has been hired. Vice President Pro Tempore Smith stated that she needs members for the shuttle service committee (Student Campus Safety Awareness Committee) and that she has ordered signs to be placed where the shuttle can pick students up, and is checking into advertising. President Colebrook welcomed the new Senators. He stated that he doesn't often have the chance to attend Senate Meetings due to a class, but that he thought that it was very important to attend, especially after last meeting. He stated that yes, he did not like the raise, but that it is behind us now. He stated that if you are not sure, or are uncomfortable voting on something, it might be worth waiting. He stated that it was said that in 18 months there was only one raise and stated that the raise was seven months ago. He stated that the comment "too bad" was an item that he needed to clarify. He stated that at the last meeting of the 21st session a Senator stated that he did not like that President Colebrook was asking questions concerning a Director's performance. He stated that it was too bad as it is his right, as an ex-officio member to speak up in defense of a Director, and that it is his duty to defend the people in Student Government, and that he will, if he feels that it is necessary. He stated that he is here for Student Government, and that we need to work together. He added that if there are any questions or comments to please see him. He encouraged the Senate to talk among themselves. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-20 09/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MEEITNG 22 - 02 PAGE THREE (2) III. AMOUCEMENTS, CONTINUED Seriate President Pro Tempore Bexmeman stated that he was elected to be Pro Tem at the last meeting, and that as parliamentarian for the Senate, he will keep order in the gallery. . He stated that if there is a disturbance, the first and second times will be a warning, and that third time the person will be asked to leave. He stated that if he can hear you, the Senate can. He stated that he is forming a committee for KUNV's independence, and that it is not a "divorce" in any sense of the word, as the Yellin' Rebel would suggest. He stated that the committee is a "no-strings" committee, and that he has been approached by certain people who want special deals before independence is granted. He stated that there will be no committee members with their own agendas, but that it will be set up solely on granting independence. CSIM Senate President Mike Kennedy requested that all Senators fill out Committee member Interest forms. He stated that Thelma Johannsson resigned her Health Sciences seat. He asked for input on purchasing nameplates for the new Senators. He requested that all Senators turn in their school/work schedules for next semester as soon as possible as the Senate meetings may change day and time. IV. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 22 - 01 Motion to approve by Senator Romero. Corrections: remove a "Senator Stuhff" from roll call, change "physican" to Physical in item VII, and add the Education Senate Seat to nominations in item VII. by Senator Barkhuff. Motion carried by voice vote. Corrections noted and made. V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS E&P — DIRECTOR WHITE stated that he will have a formal report on the NACA Convention next week. He answered questions concerning upcoming events, and responded to a question concerning billing from the Homecoming events that it was "not a good time" to attempt to be reimbursed by Atheletics and the President's office, but that IDRs have been sent to both departments. KIMV — GENERAL MANAGER ROSENTHAL invited anyone interested up to KUNV for a tour, and responded to questions about the conference he attended, stating that he paid for it himself, and thatit was rather hideous as he was "shark bait" as the only non-commercial radio manager there. NBA — DIRECTOR STUHFF stated that he has already received feedback concerning the resolution passed last week, and passed out a form to be filled out by Senators. Organizations — DIRECTOR WHITSTONE stated that the next meeting will be Wednesday, November 20th, and that ID's and rosters are due for basketball tickets. OSI — DIRECTOR KOSTMAN stated that flyers are made and will be placed around campus concerning the Student Health Fee ballot question, and asked that the Senate please pass them out in their classes when giving their speeches. He stated that Student Government is not using the OSI page to its full potential, and that it could be used more effectively to inform the student body of events and occurrences on campus. He stated that the Directors need to come to him with events, that he does not go hunting for items for the page. There was questions concerning the content of the page, and he responded that the page is not intended as propaganda nor as an opinion piece. SENATE MEEITNG 22 - 02 PAGE THREE (3) V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AMD DIRECTOR REPORTS, CONTINUED Elections — DIRECTOR KERSHAW stated that the elections are set for November 19th and 20th, and that the scantrons for the ballots are in. She stated that she has flyers ready to be posted as well, and listed the polling booths. She requested that the supplemental agenda item E be amended to $800 to cover all contingencies. CSUN Business Manager — LORI SNYDER introduced herself, and stated that she would like to have any interested people come see her to ask questions or let her know what is needed. She asked everyone to help her learn, and stated that she is glad to be here, thanking the Senate. Student Services — DIRECTOR QUICK reiterated Director Kostman's comments that speeches are very important. He stated that 5000 bud books have been donated. He thanked Dr. Ackerman for donating the money for Senator Nalder's registration to the Convention. He stated that everything is falling into place in Student Services, and that he needs 40-50 volunteers to host Career Days. He suggested that CSUN begin a recruitment program to bring in quality leadership. There was futher discussion concerning Career Days. VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Bryan Cox as the Appropriations Board Director. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Tabled Items Motion to bring Item D of New Business (tabled 22-01) from the table by Senator Barkhuff. Motion carried by voice vote. "D. Approval of $800 out of the 904 account for the purchase of pencils." Motion to approve item D. by Senator Barkhuff. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to bring Item G. of New Business (tabled 22-01) from the table by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. "G. Nominations to the Vacant Senate Seats." Motion to close the Business and Economics Nominations by Senator Romero. Motion carried by voice vote. Senate President Mike Kennedy informed the Senate that Brian Johnson withdrew, and that Dario Herrera is not eligible at this time, leaving one candidate, Scott Fisher. Motion to have the candidate, Scott Fisher, speak for five minutes and answer questions for an unlimited period of time, and then be appointed by unanimous acclamation by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Scott Fisher spoke, and was appointed by unanimous acclamation. Motion to close the Hotel Administration nominations by Senator Romero. Motion carried by voice vote. Senate President Mike Kennedy stated that Doug Martin is not eligible at this time, leaving one candidate, Todd Weber. Motion to have the candidate speak for five minutes and answer questions for an unlimited amount of time, and then by appointed by unanimous acclamation by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Todd Weber spoke, and was appointed by unanimous acclamation. SENATE MINUTES 22 - 02 PAGE SEVEN (4) VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS, CONTINUED Motion to move out of the order of the day into New Business, Item B. by Senator Barkhuff. Motion carried by voice vote. VIII.NEW BUSINESS B. Approval of Executive Board Nominations Motion to approve by Senator Nalder. Bryan Cox spoke and answered questions. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to move back into the order of the day into Unfinished Business by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to close the Science and Mathematics nominations by Senator Duran. Motion carried by voice vote. Senate President Mike Kennedy stated that Steve Chu-Shiong Huang, Deanne King, and Steven Amend are present, but that Laura Meeks is not at the meeting. Motion to have all candidates present speak for five minutes and answer questions for an unlimited period, having a run off election with the candidate receiving 50%+l of the votes being appointed, or failing that a candidate receive 50%+1 of the votes, having the two highest vote recipients in a run off with the highest vote recipient being appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. Steve Huang spoke and answered questions. Deanne King spoke and answered questions. Steven Amend spoke and answered questions. Motion for a Roll Call Vote by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. The vote was 4-4-2 with Deanne King and Steve Huang tied. The runoff vote for the Science and Mathematics Senate Seat was 6-4 for Steve Huang, who was appointed to the seat. Motion to swear in the newly appointed Senators by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Scott Fisher, Todd Wetoer, and Steve Huang were sworn in by NSA Director Paul Stuhff, Notary Republic. Senate President Mike Kennedy recessed the meeting at 5:20 p.m. SENATOR Mike Angell Bud Benneman Cathy Booth Paula Dubowsky Jerome Duran Mischa Stuhff Tracy Barkhuff Jami Nalder Hobreigh Fischer Mike Young 1ST VOTE(runoff) 2ND VOTE(if needed) Steve Huang Deanne King Deanne King Steve Huang Deanne King Deanne King Steven Amend Steven Amend Steve Huang Steve Huang Steve Huang Deanne King Deanne King Steve Huang Deanne King Deanne King Steve Huang Steve Huang Steve Huang Steve Huang Senate President Mike Kennedy called the meeting back to order at 5:29 p.m. SENATE MINUTES 22 - 02 PAGE SEVEN (5) VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS, CONTINUED Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman nominated Wendy Finmark for a Vacant Student Development Seat (3 available). No further action was taken. Motion to remove from the table New Business Item B (tabled 22-01) by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. "B. Nomination/Approval of Senate Committee Chairs." Motion to close nominations for the Rules Committee Chair by Senator Fischer. Objection by Senator Fisher. Objection carried 12-0-1. Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman nominated Scott Fisher as Rules Committee Chair. Motion to close nominations for Bylaws Committee Chair by Senator Fisher. Motion carried by voice vote. Senate President Mike Kennedy stated that due to the fact that Thelma Johannsson resigned, she is no longer a nominee for the Bylaws Chair, leaving one candidate, Willie Romero. Motion to appoint Willie Romero as Bylaws Chair by unanimous acclamation by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. There were no objections. Willie Romero was appointed the Bylaws Chair. Senators Barkhuff and Nalder left the meeting Motion to close the Rules Committee nominations by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to have the two candidates (Mike Young and Scott Fisher) speak for five minutes and answer questions for an unlimited period of time after which a roll call vote is to be held, and the Senate President to break a tie, if it occurs by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. Mike Young spoke and answered questions. Scott Fisher spoke and answered questions. Senators Barkhuff and Nalder returned to the meeting. The vote was a 4-4 tie, with three abstentions and two no votes. Senate President Mike Kennedy, after much consideration, voted for Scott Fisher. Scott Fisher was appointed as Rules Chair. Motion to close the Ways and Means nominations by Senator Fisher. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to appoint the candidate (Bud Benneman) by unanimous acclamation. Motion carried by voice vote. Bud Benneman was appointed the Ways and Means Chair. SENATOR Mike Angell Bud Benneman Cathy Booth Scott Fisher Tracy Barkhuff Jerome Duran Mischa Stuhff Paula Dubowsky Jami Nalder Todd Weber Hobreigh Fischer Mike Young Steve Huang VOTE Scott Fisher Scott Fisher Mike Young pass / abstain no vote by parlimentary procedure Mike Young Mike Young Scott Fisher no vote by parliamentary procedure abstain Mike Young abstain Scott Fisher SENATE MINUTES 22 - 02 PAGE SEVEN (6) VIII.NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of $11,598.48 out of the 901 account for broadcast site expenses at Black Mountain Transmitter for KUNV. Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. C. Approval of $2265 out of the 904 account for office renova-tions in the Department of Student Services. Motion to approve by Senator Barkhuff. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. D. Approval of $2175 out of the 900 account for organizations mailboxes. Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. E. Approval of $700 for hourly wages during the CSUN Special Election, November 19-20 from the 900 account. Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion to make a friendly amendment by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman to increase the amount to $800. Second concurred. There was discus-sion. Motion carried by voice vote. F. Approval of $3392 out of the 900 and 904 accounts for four (4) people to attend the National Conference on Student Ser-vices from November 23-26, 1991 in Florida. Motion to approve by Senator Barkhuff. There was extensive discussion. Call for the question by Senator Barkhuff. Motion carried by voice vote. G. Approval of a $150 per month stipend with a 15 credit fee waiver for the position of Appropriations Board Director. Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. There was no discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to bring item H. of New Business (tabled 22-01) from the table by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. Point of Personal Priviledge by Senator Barkhuff, who left the meeting. Senate President Mike Kennedy recessed the meeting at 6:09 p.m. Senate President Mike Kennedy called the meeting back to order at 6:16 p.m. Senate President Mike Kennedy passed the gavel to Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman. Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman introduced the State of the Senate Address, given per the Constitution by Senate President Mike Kennedy. Senate President Mike Kennedy: "I like speeches. Urn, well, I didn't really write a formal speech, so it's gonna be more of an informal presentation. Um, at one time, this is where I reach back into the good old days, over the last well, over the last, I'd say credible, realistic thing to believe SENATE MINUTES 22 - 02 PAGE SEVEN (7) VIII.NEW BUSINESS, CONTINUED in that one time I was kind of thin, and I wanted to play football in high school. And one of the things I did, I exercised, got into shape, I want to be in perfect shape—physical, weight room, running, I did it. I actually got to the point where I could run the 40 yard dash in 4.4 (seconds) and I lost 60 pounds, just a physical machine basically. And I never did play because of certain things beyond my control — I never could play because there were certain things at home I had to take care of first, and then without that single-minded purpose, or doing anything, I got fat again in high school. Um, and the reason why I talked about that is it's probably exactly what I'm going to talk about in similar terms about Student Govern-ment. And you've got a document in front of you called "Responding with Risk and Responsibility," kind of a short essay concerning Student Government and what my views on it are. If you read the introduction, it defines what risk is. What is meant by risk? What is meant by responsibility, and I will read that to you. 'Risk refers to an organization's willingness to take the initiative in areas of policy and governance in which it has little or no control. Responsibility refers to the acquisition of new duties and entrusting them to the organization. Now, its kind or wierd, but when I read the title it said "responding." Well, if you flip the page to the State of Affairs Today, which is the first section, when you talk about the State of the Senate Addresses or State of the Union Addresses by the President of the United States, it's a speech which primarily says where we are and where we should go in the opinion of the speaker. And it talks about, in the beginning, and I'm not going to read every single word of this to you, you can read in your own leisure time, is that there some dissatisfaction with Student Government on campus. And, I pictured that with some of the comments in the Senate today, and you get that general feeling that students aren't quite satisfied with the way things are going in CSUN. And, that's not uncommon in student governments around the country at all. When I was a Director here I went to a lot of conferences and met a lot of student leaders, and they all explained the same thing— there are a certain number of things, like apathy, it's like why are students apathetic, why doesn't seem like Student Government does anything for them. And when I talk about this, it's probably the key fundamental issue. When you figure we spend this amount of time in a Senate meeting, do all this work, the Executive Board spends all this time, does all this work, secretarial staff does all this work, Directors do a lot of work, everybody seems to be doing a lot of work, but for some reason students just don't see it, or they just aren't satisfied with what we're doing. So, it was really strange, I said I work a lot of hours here and the students just aren't satisfied. I don't think they are slighted, so what I basically had to do was take a step back and look at CSUN as a normal, everyday student. I studied brochures we've printed, the bylaws and constitution, and what I came up with, was essentially an idea that first generated at a workshop that was presented in an essay called "An Administrative Lattice." And a lattice, what that was referring to was an article written less than a year ago that talked about cost of colleges and universities. You know that colleges and universities around the country are having a problem with cost control. And if you've asked student leaders and administrators: 'why is cost high? why is cost high?' Well, this SENATE MINUTES 22 - 02 PAGE SEVEN (8) VIII.NEW BUSINESS, CONTINUED is one of the rationale explanations for it, and I'll read this definition to you: 'A term to describe the proliferation and entrenchment of administrative staff at American colleges and universities over the past two decades. The term connotes not just the fact of this increase in staff — estimated at 60 percent nationwide between 1975 and 1985 — but its affects on an institution's operations and costs. These include transfer of tasks formerly accorded to the faculty; the growth of "consensus management," which effectively diffuses risk and responsibility of costs and decline of efficiency as administrative bureaucracy extends and solidifies its ties within an institution.' Now, that's talking about a college university—how could it re-late to a student government? I take a lot of faith in this definition as it's somewhat a premise of what I am talking about. If you were to check the second page of the State of Affairs you'll notice that I talk about three things that are wrong with CSUN [He illustrated his speech with a lattice structure.]...CSUN spends too much time with group administrative management...CSUN spends too much time in micromanagement...CSUN creates positions for "Chiefs," not "Indians." It seems that the only time we are effectively doing something is when we are breaking the rules. I have the view of the the Constitution that if something has the authority to do it, let them do it... It's not that we are working hard enough, but that we aren't working for the students. We don't have feedback from students as we get more entrenched in the lattice. Now that I have bashed the structure of CSUN. . .now we have to justify ourselves... that's the second section of the presentation, A Firm Ground for Growth...go through the highlights. If we are to respond with risk and responsibility then we have to develop a philosophy that promotes change and the expansion of ideas. If we are to respond with risk and responsibility then we must develop confidence in ourselves and encourage risk-taking. If we are to respond with risk and responsibility then we must create the vehicle that can bring about great accomplishments. If we are to respond with risk and responsibility then we must set expectations and set them high. If we are to respond with risk and responsibility then we must be willing to act. If we are to respond with risk and responsibility then we must become an advocate for the rights and needs of students. If we are to respond with risk and responsibility then we must support student achievement in academics. If we are to respond with risk and responsibility then we must promote accessibility to the university. If we are to respond with risk and responsibility then we must solicit a response. If we are to respond with risk and responsibility then we must become believers in the promotion of change and the expansion of ideas. The issue of apathy will start to decline as political advocacy is promoted. There would be a SENATE MINUTES 22 - 02 PAGE SEVEN (9) VIII.NEW BUSINESS, CONTINUED rise in activism on campus. If an issue effects you more closely, don't you respond with more enthusiasm. Everybody... likes it "this is the way it is, this is the way it is always done." We talk about the expansion of ideas...you are still individually a leader ...the system is to be created to use your ideas, your thoughts... let's build a system that does something... Take the entire idea of CSUN and turn it around mid-course... it is the right idea...where we're going...that is it for the State of the Senate Address." Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman passed the gavel back to Senate President Mike Kennedy. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION Senator Fischer congratulated the new Senators and Chairs. Senator Weber congratulated everyone, and stated that he like the State of the Senate Address. Senator Dubowsky congratulated the new Senators and Chairs, and stated that the luncheon was great, and very enlightening. Senator Booth reiterated Senator Dubowsky's comments concerning the luncheon, and congratulated everyone. She stated that after the State of the Senate Address, she feels more positive now. She stated that we waste a lot of paper, and that she will be trying to bring a bin for recycling at the next meeting. She stated that the Senate should take recycling seriously. Senator Stuhff stated that the luncheon was a very good experience, and that some students who are not education majors might get lost. She congratulated the new Chairs and Senators. Senator Duran added his congratulations, and stated that he voted against the luncheon, went, and was the only Senator who reimbursed CSUN. He stated that the chicken wasn't worth it, but that the luncheon itself was good. He applauded Senate President Kennedy, and stated that we need to get people aware and involved, and make the image more professional. Senator Huang congratulated all that were appointed, and thanked the Senator for his appointment. Senator Angell congratulated all new appointments and stated that he hopes next weeks meeting goes faster. Senator Fisher stated that he is glad that Senator Huang was appointed as no one will ever call him the "penny-pinching Senator" again. He told the Senate to do their speeches, and offered tips on how to do them. He encouraged the Senate to educate themselves on the issues in order to present them intelligently to their constituents. Senator Young stated th