Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, December 02, 2002

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President Christopher B. Powell Senate Agenda Meeting 33-04 Monday, December 2, 2002 MSU 201, 6:30pm I. CALL TO ORDER Michael J. Amesquita Jr. Education Senate President Pt$Tempor$-0LL CALL Jessica Zarndt Health Sciences Tony Salsaa Business Artisa Izzolo Hotel Administration Rachael Wagner Liberal Arts Diana Berry Urban Affairs Peter Goatz y j Student Development Nikole Flinner Education Ryan Cianci Liberal Arts Chester Corpuz Business Josh Goihl Business Sherry Snyder Business Nicole Sunstrum Education E. Faon Cobb Engineering Mark Ulep Engineering Kevin Mullinax Fine Arts Holly Nye Fine Arts Lisa Soldano Health Science Aaron Arneson Hotel Administration Nick Christiansen Liberal Arts Dustin Crawford Sciences Amy Schanhals Student Development SherreUe Blood Urban Affairs III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ANNOUCEMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes 33-02 and Minutes 33-03. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/ University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Report D. Liaison Reports Greek Advisory Multicultural Student Affairs Residence Hall Association Student Athletics Student Body President's Advisory Council Student Health Advisory Committee ROTC E. Directors' Reports CSUN Services- Rocco Gonzalez Elections- Jennifer Angell Entertainment & Programming- Dallas Fueston Nevada Student Affairs- Brooke Buchanan Office of Student Information- Seth Juarez Publications- Thomas Carrow Rebel Radio- Jason Chan CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 VII. PUBLIC COMMENT VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 for the co-sponsorship of the Student Leisure Time Survey. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY02-03 Senate Discretionary Account. As submitted by Executive Board. (See Attachment 33-04.1). B. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of Senate Bill 33-01. As submitted by Senator Flinner. (See Attachment 33-04.2). X. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS XI. GOOD OF THE SENATE XII. ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241.000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, Classroom Building Complex, and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. November 18, 2002 Dear CSUN Student Government, The Campus Life Cluster and the Student Activities Planning Group request your support and partnership in funding the Student Leisure Time Survey which will be administered to UNLV students. The Student Activities Planning Group, a planning group consisting of members from the Campus Life Cluster, has been working with the Cannon Center for Survey Research to develop an assessment tool which will allow us to understand how our students spend their leisure time. The purpose of the Student Activities Planning Group is to develop a system and philosophy for the planning, implementation and assessment of campus activities. This system and philosophy will be developed intentionally with student needs at the core. A curriculum will be developed in order to increase student involvement, improve the quality of activities, and to be more impactful with available resources. One of the goals of the Student Activities Planning Group is to understand how students spend their leisure time, in order to intentionally plan programs which meet the needs of our students. The Student Leisure Time Survey will provide us with the necessary data to make these decisions. The data will not only be useful to the Campus Life Cluster, but to all programming bodies on the UNLV campus, including CSUN Entertainment and Programming. The Cannon Center for Survey Research will help us customize the Student Leisure Time Survey to meet the needs of the UNLV campus, will identify the classes included in the sample, call professors and schedule all classes to administer the survey, administer one third of the surveys, scan all the results, and write a full report on the data collected. The total cost of services provided by the Cannon Center is $3,000. We are requesting a co-sponsorship of $1,500 from CSUN. We appreciate any support student government can give to help us understand the needs of the students, so programming can be planned that is intentional and impactful. Respectfully, Krista Jorge Program Coordinator Student Activities Student Activities Planning G r o u ^ M ^ ^ ^ ^ L^e tlvlt,es 4505 Maryland Parkway • Box 452008 • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2008 (702) 895-3221 • FAX (702) 895-4103 STUDENT ACTIVITIES • FRATERNITY & SORORITY AFFAIRS • COMMUTER STUDENT SERVICES LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVES • MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS • NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS STUDENT LEISURE TIME SURVEY "Assessing student needs is the process of determining the presence or absence of the factors and conditions, resources, services and learning opportunities that students need in order to meet their educational goals and objectives within the context of an institution's mission 1. Why are we doing this assessment? The Student Activities Planning Group recognized the need to conduct a student needs assessment and develop a Campus Life curriculum based on the information gathered from the assessment. The goal of this assessment is to better understand our student population and how they spend their leisure time. 2. What will we assess? We will assess how our students spend their time on and off campus. These results will allow programming bodies on campus to determine if we are offering the appropriate types of programs, events and services or if we need to adjust to meet the needs and desires of the students. We will assess how much time our students spend at work, enjoying entertainment, how much money they spend on entertainment, how they spend their time on and off campus, how they obtain information about events, and demographic information about the students who participate in the assessment. 3. How will we assess? Student Involvement and Activities is working with the Cannon Center for Survey Research to develop an assessment tool. Cannon will contact professors to identify a group of classes that will provide a random selection of undergraduate students to be surveyed. Approximately 1,000 undergraduate students will be surveyed in order to obtain an accurate representation of the entire student body. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and will be completed in the classroom. 4. Who will assess? _ The Student Activities Planning Group and the Cannon Center for Survey Research will _ coordinate volunteers to administer the assessment. 5. When will we assess? The assessment is scheduled to begin the last week in February and be completed by the middle of March. The results will be available in April. This timeline will allow us to plan fall programming using the data from the assessment as a guide. 6. How will the results be analyzed? The Canon Research group will analyze the results and prepare a report which they will share with Student Involvement and Activities and all sponsoring organizations. 7. How will the results be communicated and to whom? Following the data collection and analysis the results will be shared via a report with Student Involvement and Activities, CSUN, Campus Life and the Division of Student Life. A condensed report will be shared with the campus community. The full report will be available to anyone (including students) who requests a copy. The results will be shared with the student population through the Rebel Yell. 8. Why would CSUN want to co-sponsor the Student Leisure Time Survey? One of the charges of Student Government at any institution, and especially at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, is to represent the needs and wants of the students. The results from the Student Leisure Time Survey will be an invaluable asset to understanding the needs of our students. We will be better prepared to plan programs that students will attend, because they have a vested interest in the programs. We will understand where our students are when they are not on campus, and what types of programs we can plan to bring them back to campus. This co-sponsorship can only provide valuable information to both, Campus Life, CSUN and the rest of the campus community. CSUN will be invited to help administer the survey to the remaining two thirds of the classes that the Student Activities Planning Group will be responsible for administering. This opportunity will be a great chance for CSUN to meet students, and let them know how their student fees are being spent. Student Leisure Time Survey Thank you for reading the Student Leisure Time Survey. Please take about 10 minutes to respond to the questions below. 1. Approximately how many hours per week do you spend on out-of-class schoolwork? 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31-40 more than 40 hours per week 2. Approximately how many hours per week are you employed with pay? 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31-40 more than 40 hours per week 3. Approximately how many hours per week do you spend on entertainment, recreation and social activities? 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31-40 more than 40 hours per week 4. What is the average amount of money per event you spend on yourself on entertainment, recreation and social events (per person if going as date or group)? 0 $l-$5 $6-$ 10 $11-S15 $16-$20 $21-$25 $26-$30 S30-S40 >$40 5. How many hours do you exercise in a week? 0 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16+ 6. How many hours do you play video games, arcade, fantasy, board games in a week? 0 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16+ 7. How many hours do you surf the internet/chat rooms in a week? 0 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16+ 8. How many hours do you watch TV in a week? 0 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16+ 9. How many hours do you spend time gambling in a given week? 0 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16+ 10. Indicate the days of the week and times that you are most likely to engage in entertainment, recreation Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Noon-6pm 6pm-10pm After 10pm For the next section: For each item listed below, indicate how often you engage in or attend various University sponsored or non-sponsored events. Choose from the scale of 1 to 5, where 1 = "never" and 5 = "frequently". University Sponsored Non-University Sponsored Movies 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Family/children's Events 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Fine arts/performing arts (theatre, ballet, symphony, etc) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Playing sports (varsity, recreational, intramural) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Attending sports events 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Community Service activities 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Multicultural Programs 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Novelty acts (Karaoke,comedy, hypnotists,etc) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Outdoor Adventures/activities (hiking, camping, biking, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Poetry/book readings 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Religious and/or spiritual related activities 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Speakers/lectures 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Student organizations activities and meetings 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Listening to Live Music (concerts, open mic) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Dancing/dance clubs 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 For the next 16 questions: For each item listed below, indicate how you obtain information about ON-CAMPUS entertainment, recreation and social events. Choose from a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 = "Never" and 5 = "frequently". 11. email or list-serves 1 2 3 4 5 12. Flyers/posters 1 2 3 4 5 13. info booths and tables 1 2 3 4 5 14. Table tents in Dining areas 1 2 3 4 5 15. Rebel Yell 1 2 3 4 5 16. websites 1 2 3 4 5 17. word of mouth 1 2 3 4 5 18. What type of entertainment, recreation and/or social events would you like to see offered on campus that are not currently available? 19. Gender: Male Female 20. Class: freshman sophomore junior senior (including 5th yr. Senior) 21. College: Business Education Engineering Fine Arts Health Sciences Hotel Administration Liberal Arts Sciences Urban Affairs Undeclared 22. Ethnicity: Asian Black Hispanic Native American Caucasian Other 23. Citizenship: US International 24. Residence: on campus off campus 25. Age: 17-20 yrs. 21-22 yrs. 23-25yrs. 26-30 yrs. Older than 30 yrs. 26. Employment (including intern and assistantships): on campus Off campus not employed 27. Full Time Student Part Time Student 28. Married Single Divorced with children 29. Additional comments or suggestions about programming/events at UNLV. THANK YOU for completing the survey! Senate Bill 01 Of the 33rd Session INTRODUCED BY: Senator Flinner Summary: The Educational Policies Committee Bylaw was repealed several years ago; this action is only to finish the process of removing the Committee. SENATE BYLAW 48 PATRIOT LAW (Effective: April 11, 1991; Revised: October 7, 1992; October 23, 1995; April 9, 2001) I. Purpose Procedure for removal, transfer or discontinuation of CSUN entities. II. Procedure In order to remove or discontinue a CSUN entity, directorship or program; the following procedures are required: A. A two-thirds (2/3' s) vote of the C SUN Executive Board; B. A proposal must be drafted by the CSUN Executive Board and introduced to the CSUN Senate. The proposal shall be discussed at a regular CSUN Senate meeting and then tabled; C. The proposal shall be reintroduced at the next regular CSUN Senate meeting, and requires a two-thirds (2/3's) vote in favor of removal, transfer or discontinuation of a CSUN entity as stated in Article III of this Bylaw. III. The Following Constitute as CSUN Entities: [A. CSUN Education Policies Committee;] A [B.] Elections Board; BJC.] Entertainment and Programming; CJD.] Nevada Student Affairs; DJE.] Office of Student Information; E[F.] CSUN Services Board; R[G.] Rebel Radio Board; GJH.] Senate Constitutional Revisions Committee; H. [I.] Senate Bylaws Committee; L [J.] Senate Rules and Ethics Committee; J. [K.] Senate Ways and Means Committee; K. [L.] Senate Campus Safety and Awareness Committee; L. [M.] Student Body President's Advisory Council; M [N.] Student Health Liasion N. [O.] Any and all standing committees and boards organized by the CSUN Executive Board and confirmed by the CSUN Senate. RECEIVED CONSOLIDATED S i U O O m STUDENT GOVERNMENT 0FC£. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS v e g a s Senate Agenda u -3C Q o-, PM '(17 Meeting 33-04 ROV L0 0 t3 I n Ut Monday, December 2, 2002 MSU 201, 6:30pm Supplemental Agenda C. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of graphic design for the Young Democrats' T-Shirts. As submitted by Senator Izzolo. D. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of an amount not to exceed $6,900.00 to the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality to travel to the NSMH's national conference in February 2003. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY02-03 Senate Discretionary Account. As submitted by Executive Board. (See Attachment 33-04.3). .3 November 14, 2002 CSUN Executive Board and Senators MSU 302 Campus Stop 2009 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Dear CSUN Executive Board Members and Senators: I am writing on behalf of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration to request funds for members of the UNLV chapter of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) to travel to NSMH's national conference in February, 2003. This funding request is to supplement the funds provided by the Dean's office and through chapter fundraising. NSMH is a national, completely student-run organization dedicated to the personal and professional development of minority hospitality students. NSMH partners with business organizations to try to create opportunity for these students. At the local level, the UNLV chapter has hosted and/or participated in several professional development activities and community service events. For example, this semester chapter members helped build homes for the underprivileged with Habitat for Humanity; will participate this Saturday in the Terry Fox 5K run to raise money for cancer research; hosted a workshop in which Valerie Murzl, the corporate vice president of human resources at Station Casinos, discussed Station's diversity initiatives; and arranged to have the employment manager and director of training from the Luxor conduct an interviewing workshop. Nationally, NSMH's corporate sponsors conduct professional development workshops and participate in a career fair each year at the national conference. Last year UNLV was the host chapter to over 300 conference attendees from around the country, including 25 from UNLV. This February 20-23 the conference will be held in Boston, MA and we plan to have nearly the same number of UNLV representatives in attendance. One of our chapter members, Hannah Lee, currently serves as the western regional chairperson on NSMH's national board. At the 2002-2003 conference Hannah plans to run for reelection and will be joined by 2 other UNLV students in running for national office. Several of our students will also be competing for the scholarships awarded each year at the conference. In addition to taking advantage of the leadership and development opportunities the NSMH conference William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration Department of Hotel Management 4505 Maryland Parkway • Box 456021 • Las Vegas, NV 89154-6021 (702) 895-3230 • FAX (702) 895-4872 http://www.unlv.edu/Colleges/Hotel provides, students walk away from the conference with job and/or internship opportunities with sponsor organizations. Finally, the UNLV chapter will be competing for Chapter of the Year and several other awards. Having such strong representation at the national conference will also enable us to leverage the enthusiasm the conference breeds when we return home. Our chapter will grow stronger. Clearly, NSMH is an important organization for our students, and conference attendance is important to them realizing all the benefits of membership. The total cost of attending the conference is estimated to be $580 per student (see Appendix I for a breakdown of all financial information). Dean Mann has contributed $1500 to defray the cost of student attendance, and the chapter is contributing an equal amount. The 22 members who hope to attend the conference are prepared to contribute toward their conference expenses as well. We hope to limit their contribution to $130 per student. This leaves a shortfall of $6,900, which is the amount we are requesting from CSUN. Thank you for your consideration of this request. If you require any further information, please contact me at 895-4967. Sincerely, David L. Corsun, Ph.D. Assistant Professor