Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 16, 1979

AGENDA SENATE MEETING #22 October 16, 1979 - 4:00 p.m. Mover Student Union Building Room 203 1. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes #21 IV. Executive Board Announcements A. Report on visit to ASUN V. Committee Reports A. Appropriations Board B. Entertainment & Programming Board C. Organizations Board 1. Recognition of Pre Law Association & Young Democrats D. Elections Board E. Publications Board F. By Laws Committee G. S. E. F. Committee H. Energy Committee VI. New Business A. Funds Request, Water Polo Tournament, $150.00, Senator Roberts, S & M VII. Open Discussion VIII. Adjournment MINUTES SENATE MEETING #22 October 16, 1979 4:00 p.m. Moyer Student Union Building Room 203 I. Call to Order The twenty-second meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate was called to order by the Senate President at 4:00 p.m. in Lounge 203 of the Moyer Student Union Building. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance Bill Haldeman Ron Deems Marie Ropell Kelly Campbell Carol Tarpley Nina Ross Seth Willick Dorothy Hal pin "Skip" Kelley Jeff Wild Nick Santoro Sandy Williams Ray Corbett Marty Burzinski Chuck Weinberger Dave Craddock (excused late) David Martinez Cindy Simia Pam Roberts Absent Shawn Carder III. Approval of Minutes #21 David Martinez corrected the Minutes of Senate Meeting #21 on Page No.4, Item IX. - Open Discussion, under Paragraph 3 to delete everything after "David Martinez urged the Senators. . . " putting "to be aware of calls for the questions in the debate and all discussion is ended with an affirmative vote and any Senators or Executive Board may still have some pertinant informations to offer the Senate i.e., Bylaw Proposal #15, President Campbell wished to speak" in place of the previous sentence. President Campbell corrected the Minutes of Page No. 5, paragraph 5, indicating that the next M.A.F Meeting will be held on November 13 at 2:00 p.m.. There were no further corrections to the Minutes of Senate Meeting #21, therefore, the Minutes stood approved. IV. Executive Board Announcements Reno Trip The Senate President informed the Senate that she and Marty Burzinski visited the Reno campus last Wednesday and discussed the S.E.F. and sat in on one of ASUN's Senate Meetings. She informed the Senate that there were a lot of differences between the two student governments. For one, their Vice Presidents are each in charge of a Board and at the Senate Meetings they have a Vice President's Committee Report and under that it states "Miscellaneous" in which all of their action items are taken care of. Olympic Torch Bearer The Senate President informed the Senate that there is a man living in Reno who is an alumni from both UNLV and UNR who UNR is supporting to send him to the Olympics as a Torch Bearer representing the State of Nevada. She was interested if anyone had any ideas or contribtuions as to whether CSUN should held support this gentleman. Little discussion took place, and she informed the Senate that this will be on the Agenda next week, if anyone had any comments or ideas towards this item of busines. Minutes - Senate Meeting ft22 October 16, 1979 Page 2 Marty Burzinski informed the Senate that while he and the Senate President were in Reno, he met with the S.E.F. Chairman in Reno and they discussed such things as the cost, the dates, i.e., two different times of distributing the Evaluation of which the two schools are hopefully going to be conducting the evaluations at the same times, the publications of the results, and administering the evalution. Resignation The Senate President informed the Senate that Shawn Carder resigned from his seat as one of the Business S Economics Senators and if there are no objections, she will not advertise this seat as open, since as soon as the person was elected in, their term would be up. There were no objections to her decision. Memorandum concerning the Proposed Change in Grading Policy President Campbell informed the Senate that he received a memorandum from President Goodall concerning the Proposed Change in the Grading Policy here at UNLV (See Memo Attached.). He informed the Senate that he is personally opposed to this proposed change unless they add a higher than a 4.0 scale, possibly 4.25 or 4.3. Be informed the Senate that he needs feedback on this item because it does effect alot of students, and if he doesn't receive any he will go before the Board of Regents and express his opposition. (Dave Craddock arrived at 4:16 p.m. - excused.) Marty Burzinski informed the Senate that he has spoken with the members of the Academic Standards Committee about this change and he was informed that the committee did do extensive research on this item before they made a decision. He further informed the Senate that the Faculty members on the Academic Standards Committee are strongly in favor of their decision. President Campbell informed the Senate that he will write up some type of resolution concerning this proposal and will bring it back before the Senate next week. Memorandum on Recognition of Religious Organizations President Campbell informed the Senate that he received a memorandum concerning the recognition of religious organizations from President Goodall. He read this memo to the Senate (See Attached Memorandum.). Jeff Wild requested that the recognition of the Campus Christian Fellowship, Eckankar, and the L.D.S.S.A. be placed on the Agenda for the next Senate Meeting. Petition for Law School Vice President Wyman informed the Senate that a petition is going around again for the approval of a Law School in Nevada. She informed the Senate that she was requested by one of the Regents to solicit the Law School because she wants to prove to one of the other Regents that we do in fact want and need a Law School. (David Martinez left at 4:36 p.m. - excused.) Minutes - Senate Meeting ft22 October 16, 1979 Page 3 The Senate President informed the Senate that Old Business was accidently left off the Agenda, but if there is any Old Business, it will be considered at the time that it would usually be considered. V. Committee Reports A. Appropriations Board There was no report of the Appropriations Board. B. Entertainment & Programming Board Dave Gist read the Minutes of the last Entertainment & Programming Board Meeting held on October 14, 1979. (Ray Corbett arrived at 4:37 p.m. - excused.) (David Martinez arrived at 4:45 p.m. - excused.) Carol Tarpley moved to approve the Minutes of the last Entertainment & Programming Board Meeting as read, was seconded, and stood approved. C. Organizations Board Dave Gist read the Minutes of the last Organizations Board Meeting. He informed the Senate that he will deliver the message to the religious organizations about the decision of the University Lawyer. Pam Roberts moved to approve the Minutes of the last Organizations Board Meeting as read, was seconded, and stood approved. 1. Recognition of Pre Law Association & Young Democrats Carol Tarpley moved to approve CSUN recognition for the list organizations as a whole, was seconded, and passed with one opposed. D. Elections Board Carol Tarpley read the Minutes of the last Elections Board Meeting. Carol Tarpley moved to approve those Minutes as read, was seconded, and stood approved. E. Publications Board There was no report of the Publications Board. F. Bylaws Committee Bill Haldeman read the Minutes of the last Bylaws Committee Meeting. Marie Ropell moved to approve the Minutes as read, and was seconded. Jeff Wild corrected the Minutes to change Shawn Carder's dismissal to a resignation as he did turn in his resignation sheet before. The Minutes stood approved. G. S.E.F. Committee Marty Burzinski read the Minutes of the last S.E.F. Committee Meeting. Marty Burzinski moved to approve those Minutes as read, was seconded, and stood approved. Marty Burzinski informed the Senate that the next S.E.F. Committee Meeting will be two weeks from today, November 3, 1979. H. Energy Committee There was no report of the Energy Committee, but the Senate was informed that the next meeting of the Energy Committee will be held on October 22 at 4:30 p.m. Minutes - Senate Meeting ft22 October 16, 1979 Page 4 Old Business There was no Old Business. VI. New Business A. Funds Request, Water Polo Tournament, $150.00, Senator Roberts, S & M Pam Roberts addressed the Senate pertaining to the water polo team's accomplishments and commended them for their efforts. Discussion took place, and Bill Haldeman moved to approve the request for $150.00 for the Water Polo Tournament which will pay for the officials, and was seconded. Vice President Wyman informed the Senate that this won't effect any of our other obligations out of the fellowship account. More discussion took place, and Jeff Wild called for the question, was seconded, and passed with two opposed. A vote was taken on the main motion for approval of the request for funds which passed with one opposed. VII. Open Discussion The Senate President informed the Senate that she talked to Vice President Dixon's secretary who informed her that the administration is going to be appointing students for the Performing Arts Council and you will be receiving information on this in the future. Carol Tarpley informed the Senate that the Senate Elections are tomorrow and the booths open at 9:00 a.m. and stay open until 5:00 p.m. in the Student Union and the Humanities building, and the rest of the booths will close at 2:00 p.m. Booths will be set up in the Student Union, Education, Humanities, White Hall, Biology, and the Library. The Elections t-shirts are in and they sell for $4.00 a piece. Carol Tarpley reminded the candidates to have their campaign material within 25 feet of the voting booths be taken down, or the Elections Board will take them down and throw them away. All protests and/or challenges must be written and turned into the Elections Board. Marty Burzinski informed the Senate that he attended an Academic Standards Meeting on Thursday and they discussed the proposed change in the grading system. He also informed the Senate that the Committee discussed cheating and plagerism on tests. The next Meeting of the Academic Standards Committee will be held on October 25, Thursday, at 1:00 p.m. Nick Santoro inquired as to whether there were any other club sports on campus, and President Campbell informed the Senate that the only ones he can think of would be skiing. President Campbell also informed the Senate that it is a touchy subject whether or not we should fund club sports. He feels that the Senate may have set a precedent as to the funding of such clubs. Pam Roberts informed the Senate that she was pleasantly surprised with the Senate's decision concerning the request for funds for the Water Polo Tournament. She thanked the Senate for their support. Chuck Weinberger informed the Senate that the Curriculum Committee had its first meeting today and if anyone would like to see a copy of the Minutes, please see him. Minutes - Senate Meeting ft22 October 16, 1979 Page 5 David Martinez informed the Senate that he concurred with President Campbell concerning the request for funds for the Water Polo Tournament because he can forsee this comming up with some other organizations on campus. President Campbell informed the Senate that he like the fact that the Senate is receiving some reports from the Faculty Senate Committees, and he urges all other people who serve on a Faculty Senate Committee to please make reports to the Senate. Jeff Wild informed the Senate that the Senate Party will be next week at his house and everyone is invited, even the Alpha Delta Pi's. Vice President Wyman informed the Senate that Saturday at 6:00 p.m. she will be getting together about 25 people to stand out in front of the gates to the stadium to try to get signatures for the Law School Petition. If anyone would like to help her, please see her after the Meeting. VIII. Adjournment Cindy Simia moved to adjourn, was seconded, and passed unanimously. The twenty-second meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate adjourned at 5:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Respectfully prepared by: Lorraine Alderman Senate President Rene Bernier Senate Secretary PROGRAM October Page 2 A N D BUDGET 2, 1979 there were to many issues left over last year, and most of the discussion concerned these extra copies, and the consensus that those who signed up for pictures are probably the ones who picked up the yearbook last year, there were 300 copies more ordered this year, than last year and this would be within the budget. Subject of additional allocation for Artemesia, died for lack of motion. OLYMPIC TORCH BEARER Ritch stated this budget request tfas $394.50.to pay for round trip transportation cost for a person representing Nevada and also representing the United States as a torch-bearer at the winter Olympic games in Lake Placid, N.Y.. G. Brown introduced Glenn Aired, v/ho was Selected from many canrH.dr.tes.'. Glen told the board his qualifications and the process of selection, there are 52 runners chosen out of 6,000 applicants. Questions were asked concerning why he came to ASUN? He said he had contacted the Convention Authority, FHB and they provided pens and the Nevada Book' when he went back East this summer. He has had no response from State Government. This probably will provide some national recogonition to UNR, as the relay will run through several campuses. Several board members thought that the state of Nevada should support this, or some government agency. Hampson moved to approve $3 94.50 for Olympic Torch- Bearer. Motion seconded by Bostwick. More discussion followed, Those who spoke, ageeded that it would be a great honor to sponsor him, but there was a doubt in their minds as to why ASUN should spend the money and why not contact the State of Nevada. G. Brown stated that it v/ould be a nice opportunity to do some-thing worthwhile, and that this is a part of the State and just about the only agency that has funding available for things like this, and the dollar amount isn't that great. Hampson stated that only in the Soviet Union are athletes sponsored. He'then called for'the'question. Reese seconded the call for the question, motion for the question carried with none (0) opposed. Motion to approve $394.50 for Olympic Torch-Bearer, carried with none (0) opposed, Flannigan and Garcia abstaining, RIGHT PLACE Ritch explained that this budget request for additional $220, their original budget was approved for $1,500. This exta money is needdfor publicity on program. Bostwick moved to approve addition $220 for Right Place, motion seconded by Hampson. Motion carried with none (0) opposed. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 Ofiice of the President October 10 r 1979 TO: Members of the Academic Council, Mrs. M.J. Van Vactor and Mr. Danny Campbell FROM: Leonard E. Goodall, President • SUBJECT: Proposed Change in Grading Policy I believe each of you is aware that the Senate has officially recommended a change in our grading policy to include the . uses of pluses and minuses. I have reviewed that recommen-dation and I have also now received from the Registrar's office a feasibility report which indicates it will be pos-sible for us to implement such a change. It will involve some programming costs and some time to prepare for this, but the financial burden is manageable. Therefore, it is my intention to move ahead with this un-less 'any of you have any last minute objections or reasons why we should not do so. It is the general opinion of those with whom I have talked that this is not the kind of change which should occur in the middle of an academic year. Such timing would cause confusion on transcripts and generally be difficult to implement and interpret. Thus, I am thinking about implementation next September. Unless I hear from you in the near future, it will be my intention to submit this change to the Board of Regents at one of its upcoming meetings. LEG/kz cc: Vice President Dixon Vice President Glennen Vice President Westfall UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 Office of the President October 16, 1979 TO: Mr. Danny Campbell, CSUN President FROM: SUBJECT: Recognition and Financial Support for Campus Religious Organizations Leonard E. Goodall, President After you and I discussed the matter of support for campus religious organiza-tions this morning, I called Larry Lessly and talked with him again about the matter. You had raised the question with me about the appropriateness of pro-viding funds for campus religious organizations to support projects which do not have any religious orientation. Support of a secular speaker would be an example. Mr. Lessly and I agreed that it is difficult, if not impossible, to draw a line between those speakers and activities which may have some religious orienta-tion and those which do not. I believe the most appropriate policy for you to follow here is to consider the nature of the organization receiving the grant rather than trying to define the nature of the event itself. I believe, therefore, that the most appropriate policy from a legal point of view is for there to be no financial grants at all to campus-based religious organizations. Many of the campus-based religious organizations perform many valuable and positive services for the University community. They are an asset to UNLV. I believe, however, that both constitutional law and good policy suggest the advisability of having neither the University nor CSUN provide them with financial support. LEG/pf