Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 18, 1995

I. CALL TO ORDER; II. ROLL CALL; III. ANNOUNCEMENTS; IV. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS; A. Override of third unexcused absence for Jamie Fox; ( B. Approval of minutes 25-23, 25-24, 25-25, 25-26, 25-27, 25-28; V. PUBLIC COMMENT [in accordance with N.R.S. 241.00 (2)(c)(3)]; VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS; VII. NEW BUSINESS; i A. Discussion/approval of an apportionment proposal for the 26th Senate session, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN; B. Reconsideration of CSUN Senate Stipend Bill 25-03, passed Monday, July 24, 1995, Senate meeting 25-23, as submitted by SENATOR CAMPBELL; C. Discussion/approval to expend an amount not to exceed $700.00 to bring Mililani Trask to be a guest speaker on campus, October 14, 1995, to be encumbered out of the fy 95-96 2702 (Gen) account, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; D. Discussion/commitment of Senate Bill 25-09, as submitted by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN; E. Formation of an impeachment committee to look into the removal of Terry Morrow from the Senate seat for the college of Communications as recommended by the Senate Rules Committee, as submitted by SENATOR SCHWARTZ; VIII. OPEN DISCUSSION; ( 1 IX. ADJOURNMENT. University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President STUDENT SENATE MEETING 25-29 Monday, September 18, 1995 Moyer Student Union Fireside Lounge-Room 201 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. 4 5 0 5 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 8 9 1 5 4 - 2 0 0 9 • ( 7 0 2 ) 8 9 5 - 3 4 7 7 • FAX ( 7 0 2 ) 8 9 5 4 6 0 6 September 12, 1995 TO: The UNLV Student Government FROM: Sonia Feldberg, Graduate Student in Communication on behalf of KaLahui Hawaii. RE: We would like to extend an invitation to Mililani Trask to be a guest speaker on campus. Trask is the Kia'aina (Governor) of KaLahui Hawaii, a movement which is striving for Hawaiian sovereignty. Her travels have taken her to many important conferences including the Womans Conference in Bejing. Trask has lectured in many Universities, including; Long Beach State, San Diego State and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Trask, and her family are attorneys, dating back in Hawaiian history. She is a member of the Gibson Foundation, which aids in Hawaiian issues and homes with no assistance from the state. Trask is the Vice-Chair of the UNPO (Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization)General Assembly of Nations. She recently Facilitated a workshop on Women and Conflict Prevention. She is recognized by the International Church of Councils, which is recognized by the Vatican. Trask is also recognized by the Indian Nation. Trask's presence would be an asset to our ever growing, culturally diverse campus. Her active role in Beijing will bring us an exciting first hand account of the events that took place there. KaLahui has requested an October, 14, 1995 date for her lecture. KaLahui's local contact is Ralph Kahalehau, 222-0280. I can be contacted at 477-4884. KaLahui and Trask are asking for a sponsorship from UNLV. They are primarily requesting for airfare for Trask, which is approximately 500-700 dollars. Any extra monies the university would allocate would be donated to KaLahui, which is a non-profit organi za tion. Trask does not take payment for her lecture. Thank you for considering this dynamic speaker for our campus I am looking forward to your response Sonia Feldberg. PUBLIC FORUM! TOPIC THE STATE OF HA WAFFS 1995 PLEBISCITE VOTE "A VOTE TO DETERMINE SELF-DETERMINATION FOR THE HAWAIIANS" Keynote Speaker MILILANI TRASK, KIA'AINA (Governor) KA LAHUI HAWAII (The Hawaiian Nation) 2 - 4 P.M., SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 1995 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - LONG BEACH STUDENT UNION BUILDING AUDITORIUM 1250 BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA FOR F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O N CONTACT: G I L ONTAI - (619) 2 9 5 - 8 7 6 2 OR L A L E S H A V E R - (714) 7 6 1 - 1 2 8 2 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - NO CHARGE Senate Bill No. 09 of the 25th session INTRODUCED BY: Senator Fleischman Summary: This bill will make revisions to Bylaw 32, Campus Safety and Awareness Committee. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: Senate Bylaw 32 Campus Safety and Awareness Committee I. Purpose [The purpose of the Student Campus safety Awareness Committee is to oversee the operation of the Student Campus Security Program.] The purpose of the Campus Safety and Awareness Committee is to heighten UNLY students awareness of preventive measures against crime, particularly crime on campus. It is also the Committee's responsibility to make UNLV students aware of assistance available after they have become a victim of crime. The Campus Safety and Awareness Committee will also oversee, assist, and work with the University Student Security Services Program. The Committee will also oversee, assist, and work with the CSUN Night Safety Shuttle Services. II. Structure The structure shall consist of the following: A. The Chair [man], who must be a Senator. B. At least three (3) but no more then seven (7) CSUN members, at least three (3) [one (1)] of whom must be Senators. [In addition] Two (2) of the members may be from the University Student Security Services Program. Another two (2) of the members may be from the CSUN Night Safety Shuttle Service. C. The Student Security rStudentlSupervisor, CSUN Night Safety Shuttle Program Supervisor and the Student Services Director shall be ex-officio members of the board. • m. DUTIES, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Chair [man] 1. Shall be nominated and appointed by the Senate. 2. Shall preside over all the official meetings, he/she, or the chair's designee will maintain all agendas and minutes, and be responsible for the attendance records of the committee. 3. Shall vote only to break a tie. 4. Shall undertake all charges deemed necessary by the full committee. 5 . Shall have the power to remove any member with three or more unexcused absences. B. The Vice Chair [man] 1. Shall assume the roll of the Chair [man] in the temporary or permeate absence of the Chair [man], and will assume all responsibilities of the position therein. 2. Shall retain full voting privileges. 3. Shall under take all charges as deemed appropriate by the full committee. C. All members of this committee will be nominated through the Senate with the exception of the ex-officio members [Student Security personal], D. [The committee will disseminate information to the UNLV student body about campus security issues.] The committee will form subcommittees, if necessary to further investigate complex campus safety issues. E. [The committee will review the student Security Program budget and shall meet at least once per semester.] The committee will make recommendations as necessary in order for actions on campus security issues to be taken by the CSUN Student Government Senate. F. [The committees will for subcommittees, if necessary to further to further investigate complex campus safety issues.] The supervisor of the University Student Security Services Program or the supervisor of the CSUN Night Safety Shuttle Services will be given the power to request a meeting of this committee on the condition that the meeting is called to order because the program(s) is facing severe financial difficulty. The committee will then have to meet within a two (2) week time period, and the committee will be only required to discuss business concerning the financial difficulties of the University Student Security Services Program or the Night Safety Shuttle Services Program. If / when funds are dissrubuted Campus Safety and Awareness will be permitted to oversee the usage of said funds. [G. The student supervisor of Student Security will be given the power to request a meeting of this committee on the condition that the meeting is called to order because the program is facing sever financial difficulty. The committee will then have to meet within a two (2) week time period, and the committee will be only required to discuss business concerning the financial difficulties of Student Security.] The Committee will review the student CSUN Night Safety Shuttle Services budget and shall meet at least once per semester. [H. The committee will make recommendations as necessary in order for action to be taken by the Student Government Senate.] University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President MINUTES SENATE MEETING 25-29 Monday, September 18,1995 Moyer Student Union Room 201 6:00p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER: SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH called Senate Meeting 25-28 to order at 6:01 p.m.. II ROLL CALL: PRESENT ABSENT Shawna Campbell Sandra Shelling (excused) Terence Carrol Dan Fendell Leia Fleischman Jamie Fox Joe Laxague Keith McLain Terry Moore Terry Morrow Scott Schwartz Joaquin Trujillo Jason Williams Laura Zurek Jonathan Schiff II. ANNOUNCEMENTS: VICE PRESIDENT MILLS stated that Stephanie will be in shortly and is currently wrapping up the meetings for the elections that are going on right now. He also just wanted to let everyone to know that he'll have to leave early because he has a class that is required for graduation. PRESIDENT PIDA stated that he reviewed the 44 applications for the Business Manager and will be meeting with Lloyd tomorrow to identify the top ten for interviews. He stated that he'll let everyone know when the interviews will occur so that the Senate may attend also. He announced that there was a good turnout at the event last night. He also stated that DIRECTOR SALIBA will not be able to make the meeting on time for announcements. III. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. OVERRIDE OF 3RD UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FOR JAMIE FOX. Motion to Approve made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR MORROW. SENATOR FOX spoke briefly before the Senate on her own behalf. In response to a question, she stated that she will be willing to serve on the Elections Board if she remains in the Senate. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • Us VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 895-4606 SENATE MINUTES 25-29/ September 18, 1995 Move into a vote. Motion passes 10-3-1. (SENATOR SCWARTZ, SENATOR ZUREK, and SENATOR FLEISCHMAN opposed, SENATOR SCHIFF abstained.) B. APROVAL OF MINUTES 25-23 and 25-24. Motion to Approve made by SENATOR CARROL, seconded by SENATOR SCHIFF. SENATOR CAMPBELL announced that she did not abstain on the vote regarding the $50.00, but voted against it at Senate meeting 25-23. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN stated that at the bottom of the minutes //meeting date not cited// it is incorrect because she made a motion to amend to $25.00, seconded by SENATOR MOORE. She also stated that both he and she concurred on the friendly amendment made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ for $25.00. Move into a vote. Motion as amended passes 14-0-0. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT [in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)] There was no public comment. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Student Services DIRECTOR GREENHALGH stated that next week their handbook should be updated. He stated that he has a lot going on next week. In response to questions, he updated the Senate on the status of the shuttle and stated that it may not have been paid for this year. Nevada Student Affairs DIRECTOR TURNER stated that the trip to the Board Regents meeting in Reno went very well. He stated that they set out with one goal in mind which was to talk about education because it is important. He also expressed his disappointment that the Senate waived a bylaw during last week's meeting and feels slighted because he did a lot of work on the issue. Organizations Board DIRECTOR COLE stated that all of the packets are due on the 20th for recognition, the first meeting is set forth September 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom, and if anybody would to speak at one of the O-Board meetings and is not a member of a recognized organization, he/she will have to submit an addendum form on the Thursday prior a meeting. He also listed what the costs for the Reno game will be. Elections Board DIRECTOR ARAIZA asked for assistance on the Elections Board packets for the elections. In additon, SENATOR SCHWARTZ pointed out who could approve //unintelligible/possibly flyers//. A brief discussion ensued about missing items, packets, and Election Board Rules. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH added that DIRECTOR HAGEN was going to come in late, but was not present. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2 SENATE MINUTES 25-29/ September 18, 1995 SENATOR MCLAIN announced that Bylaws will have a meeting next week at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. SENATOR MOORE stated that he'll look into when there are supposed to be meetings for the Faculty Senate Committees. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN stated that she needs to speak with everyone on the Campus Safety and Awareness Committee. She also stated that she made a mistake which will be fixed in bylaws because Senate Bylaw 32, Senate Bill No. 9, is supposed to say that the Campus Safety and Awareness Committee will also assist and work with and oversee //unintelligible// Committee. SENATOR CAMPBELL stated that she's working on the Constitution and wants to have a meeting with her committee at 2:15 p.m. on Friday. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an apportionment proposal for the 26th Senate session; as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN. Motion to Approve made by SENATOR MCLAIN, seconded by SENATOR FLEICHMAN. Motion to Waive Bylaw 19 made by SENATOR MCLAIN, seconded by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN. Move into a vote. Motion to Waive Bylaw 19 passes 10-1-3. (SENATOR MOORE opposed, SENATOR CAMPBELL, SENATOR LAXAGUE, SENATOR SCHWARTZ, and SENATOR MORROW abstained.) A recount and brief discussion ensued about reapportionment. //The meeting at this point was not recorded. The reverse side of the tape picks up with item IX. Open Discussion. According to the Senate Secretary's notes, a SENATOR MOORE made a motion to table this item, seconded by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, but the motion to table failed and the main motion passed.// B. Action Item: Reconsideration of CSUN Senate Stipend Bill 25-03, passed Monday, July 24, 1995, Senate meeting 25-23; as submitted by SENATOR CAMPBELL. //According to the Senate Secretary's notes, this item was out of order.// C. Action item: Discussion/Approval to expend an amount not to exceed $700.00 to bring Mililani Trask to be a guest speaker on campus, October 14, 1995, to be encumbered out of the FY 95-96 2702 (Gen) account; as submitted by SENATOR MOORE. //According to the Senate Secretary's notes, a motion to approve was made by SENATOR SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR MORROW and the motion passed.// D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 25-09; as submitted by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN. 3 SENATE MINUTES 25-29/ September 18, 1995 //According to the Senate Secretary's notes, a motion to approve was made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, and then, a motion to commit to bylaws was made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR SCHWARTZ which passed.// E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of formation of an impeachment committee to look into the removal of Terry Morrow from the Senate seat for the College of Communications as recommend by the Senate Rules Committee; as submitted by SENATOR SCHWARTZ. //According to the Senate Secretary's notes, a motion to approve was made by SENATOR SCHWARZ, seconded by SENATOR ZUREK which failed. Also, according to the notes, SENATOR FAYYAD took a personal privilege at 7:00 p.m. and SENATOR FLEISCHMAN took a personal privilege at 7:10 p.m..// IX. OPEN DISCUSSION //Reverse side of tape recording of this meeting begins with SENATOR SCHIFF'S comments.// SENATOR SCHIFF expressed his support about bringing more cultures to campus to learn about them. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN made the observation that she thinks that it is very said that there were a lot of people in the candidates' meeting, but only one candidate was there and she thinks it is pathetic. She then thanked SENATOR LAXAGUE for apologizing because she thought his comment was completely out of line. As far as item C goes, she stated that it is a case by case (thing) just like anything else. She also explained that she moved to reduce that stipend to $25.00 (SENATOR SCHWARTZ amended it) and it failed, so that means that the $50.00 passed. SENATOR MCLAIN commented on the elections. //SENATOR WILLIAMS', SENATOR TRUJILLO's, and SENATOR FENDELL's comments were too weak to recover.// SENATOR MORROW expressed her support for bringing different cultures on campus. SENATOR SCHWARTZ expressed his support for the apportionment of having 23 seats for the Senate. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PIDA commented on the trip to Reno for the Board of Regents meeting and stated that the rally he participated in there was very interesting. He stated that several Senators spoke at the event regarding the Pell Grant. He then expressed his disappointment that the Senate had waived a bylaw at the last Senate meeting while several CSUN members were in attendance at the Regents meeting in Reno. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced an International Student Mixer next Wednesday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in MSU-201 and stated that Dr. Harter will be speaking at it. He then stated that there is no more trurer form of the minutes than the tapes because they are the true audio of the meeting. He then stated that the written minutes are just a summary of the meeting. He then commented on Senate apportionment and stated that he will try to keep next week's meeting short. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN pointed out that she made an appointment with the preschool for 4 SENATE MINUTES 25-29/ September 18, 1995 9:30 a.m. for Wednesday to go on a tour. She stated that SENATOR MCLAIN is going with her and welcomed everyone to attend. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE MOORE apologized for not being present at last week's meeting. He also stated that he has a copy of the new amended phone list. He congratulated all of the candidates and expressed his support for bringing diverse cultures on campus. Lastly, he stated that he voted against the stipend and stated that there was a lot of confusion during the item whether Senators were voting for the motion or the amendment. He expressed his opinion that more than six minutes should have been spent on the discussion. DR. TERRY PIPER thanked the Senate for the opportunity to come and stated that he just comes to the meetings to observe them. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting made by SENATOR CARROL, seconded by SENATOR MCLAIN. Move into a vote. Vote to adjourn passes 12-0-0. //Actual number of voting members present for the vote to adjourn was not cited in the Senate Secretary's notes or on the tape. This is just a good guess to the number of voting members remaining.// SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH adjourned the meeting at //time unintelligible on the tape recording//. Submitted by: Prepared by: Note: All minutes are subject to summation. These minutes were completed by the 28th Senate Session on January 13, 1998. 5 TO: The UXLV Student Government - -"^-'i • — - _ j. a / ol d-'ua i Ti v.0ulElu>1iCd;iuu OH of KaLahui Hawaii. : . >- , • ... RE: We would like to extend an invitation to Mililani Trask to be a guest speaker on campus. Trask is the Kia'aina (Governor; of KaLahui Hawaii, a movement which is striving for Hawaiian sovereignty. Her travels have taken her to many important conferences including the Womans Conference in Bejing. Trask has lectured in many Universities, including; Long Beach State, San Diego State and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Trask, and her family are attorneys, datir.c; back ir. H a a i i ar. history. She is a member of the Gibson Foundation, which aids in Hawaiian issues and homes with no assistance from the state. Trask is the Vice-Chair of the UNPO (Unrepresented Nations ar.d Peoples Organization)General Assembly of Nations. She recently Facilitated a workshop on Women and Conflict Prevention. She is recognized by the International Church of Councils, which is recognized by the Vatican. Trask is also recognized by the Indian Nation. Trask's presence would be an asset to our ever growing, cul:ur=_ly diverse campus. Her active role in Beijing will bring us an exciting first hand account of the events that took place tnere. ( ( KaLahui's local contact is Ralph Kahalehau, 222-0280. I can bs contacted at 477-4884. KaLahui and Trask are asking for a sponsorship from UNLV. They are primarily requesting for airfare for Trask, which is approximately 500-700 dollars. Any extra monies the university would allocate would be donated to KaLahui, which is a non-profit organization. Trask does not take payment for her lecture. Thank you for considering this dynamic speaker for our campus I am looking forward to your response Sonia Feldberg. ( Summary: This bill will make revisions to Bylaw 32, Campus Safety and Awareness Committee. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: [The purpose of the Student Campus safety Awareness Committee is to oversee the operation of the Student Campus Security Program.] The purpose of the Campus Safety and Awareness Committee is to heighten UNLV students awareness of preventive measures against crime, particularly crime on campus. It is also the Committee's responsibility to make UNLV students aware of assistance available after they have become a victim of crime. The Campus Safety and Awareness Committee will also oversee, assist, and work with the University Student Security Services Program. The Committee will also oversee, assist, and work with the CSUN Night Safety Shuttle Services. II. Structure The structure shall consist of the following: A. The Chair [man], who must be a Senator. B. At least three (3) but no more then seven (7) CSUN members, at least three ("3) [one (1)] of whom must be Senators. [In addition] Two (2) of the members may be from the University Student Security Services Program. Another two (2) of the members mav be from the CSUN Night Safety Shuttle Service. C. The Student Security [Student]Supervisor. CSUN Night Safety Shuttle Program Supervisor and the Student Services Director shall be ex-officio members of the board. IN iRODuCED BY: Senator Fieischman Senate Bylaw 32 Campus Safety and Awareness Committee I. Purpose Senate Bill No. 09 of the 25 th ~ " session ( <*#•' - ^ ^ ^ m . ^ l H J T I E S , POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES v '' --• A The Chair [man] 1. Shall be nominated and appointed by the Senate. 2. Shall preside over all the official meetings, he/she, or the chair's designee will maintain all agendas and minutes, and be responsible for the attendance records of the committee. 3. Shall vote only to break a tie. 4. Shall undertake all charges deemed necessary by the full committee. 5 . Shall have the power to remove anv member with three or more unexcused absences. B. The Vice Chair [man] 1. Shall assume the roll of the Chair [man] in the temporary or permeate absence of the Chair [man], and will assume all responsibilities of the position therein. 2. Shall retain full voting privileges. 3. Shall under take all charges as deemed appropriate by the full committee. C. All members of this committee will be nominated through the Senate with the exception of the ex-officio members [Student Security personal], D. [The committee will disseminate information to the UNLV student body about campus security issues.] The committee will form subcommittees, if necessary to further investigate complex campus safety issues. E. [The committee will review the student Security Program budget and shall meet at least once per semester.] The committee will make recommendations as necessary in order for actions on campus security issues to be taken by the CSUN Student Government Senate. F. [The committees will for subcommittees, if necessary to further to further ( investigate complex campus safety issues.] The supervisor of the University Student Security Services Program or the supervisor of the CSUN Night Safety Shuttle Services will be given the power to request a meeting of this committee on the condition that the meeting is called to order because the programfs) is facing severe financial difficulty. The ^ committee will then have to meet within a two (2) week time period, and the committee will be only required to discuss business concerning the financial difficulties of the University Student Security Services Program or the Night Safety Shuttle Services Program. If / when funds are dissrubuted Campus Safety and Awareness will be permitted to oversee the usage of said funds. [G. The student supervisor of Student Security will be given the power to request a meeting of this committee on the condition that the meeting is called to order because the program is facing sever financial difficulty. The committee will then have to meet within a two (2) week time period, and the committee will be only required to discuss business concerning the financial difficulties of Student Security.] The Committee will review the student CSUN Night Safety Shuttle Services budget and shall meet at least once per semester. [H. The committee will make recommendations as necessary in order for action to be taken by the Student Government Senate.] University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President r ~ " T? ?' SENATE AGENDA 25-29 is posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241.00) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities Bldg., Wright Hall, and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. V CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA ACX\C. C^.RRU M . ™ D.„.„. I . „ OIHCI I M I N . N / I / N NNR N I ' o n e Acr^c