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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 10, 1981

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1981-03-10

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Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 11 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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uac000277. Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Records, 1965-2019. UA-00029. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1fj2bc26

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MINUTES Senate Meeting HI 5 Moyer Student Union Building Room 203 4 p.m. 3-10-81 Call to Order Senate President Burzinski called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Roll Call Members in Attendnance Tom Foskaris-excused absent Patrick Malloy-excused late fjinger Clayton-excused late Karen Cohen Rick Oshinski Steve Nitzschke Kathi Kulesza Derrek Yelton Robert Scavetta Jeff Wild Bill Haldeman Gary Crandell-unexcused absent Jim McKinney-unexcused left early Carlene Clay-excused left early Roberta Burton Andrew Levy Scott Lewandowski-unexcused absent Approval of Minutes If 14 Senator McKinney corrected the minutes to read that his resignation takes affect March 18. There being no further additions or corrections the minutes stood approved as corrected. Executive Board Announcements A. Dean of Student Services Senate President Burzinski introduced Nancy Friedersdorf a candidate for the Dean of Student Services. Ms. Friedersdorf spoke briefly to the Senate, questions and answers followed. B. Tuition Increase President Chanos read to the Senate the letter he is sending to Regent Cashell concerning the tuition increase, he asked that each Senator sign the letter. C. Radio Station President Chanos announced that the Radio Station will begin broadcasting March 30. D. Executive Board Elections Vice-President Reyes reminded all the Senators to announce that students can now sign up to run for the Executive Board. Guest Present Dr. Nitzschke Dr. Carhart Nancy Friedersdorf I. II. III. IV. Senate Meeting til5 3-10-81 Page 2 E. Candidate for Dean of Student Services Senate President Burzinski announced that Dr. William Riley will be on campus Thursday and Friday, also a candidate for Dean of Student Services. V. Executive Board Nominations A. Radio B rd Members Senator Oshinski moved to approve David Berry and Laurel Louise Moore Radio Board members. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. B. Entertainment and Progamming Board Vice-President Reyes moved to approve Kathi Kulesza as a member of Entertainment and Programming Board. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. C. Business Manager Seach Committee members Senator Haldeman moved to approve Lorraine Alderman as a member of the committee. The motion was seconded. Senator Haldeman stated that he has absolute faith in Lorraine Alderman.and the Senate should not hesitate to include non-CSUN members, quality is what is important. Discussion took place. The motion passed unanimously. D. Managing Editor, THE YELL Senator Oshinski moved to approve Susan Dibella as managing editor of THE UNLV YELL The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Senator Haldeman moved to suspend with the Rules and move into Unfinsihed Business, item B. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with thirteen in favor and one opposed. VII. Unfinished Business B. Establishment of'The Publications Guidance Committee", Senator Haldeman (from table) Senator Haldeman moved to remove this item from the table. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with thirteen in favor and one opposed. Senator Haldeman spoke on the approval of "The Publications Guidance Committee", Dr. Cloud from the communications department was present to answer questions. Senator Haldeman accepted an amendment to the main motion to include that the Chairman of the Publications Committee would be a CSUN member. Much discussion took place. Senator Clay called for the question. The motion was seconded. The call for the question failed. More discussion took place. Senator Levy moved to table the motion until an operating policy for the Publications Board was adopted. The vote on the motion to table passed with thirteen in favor and three opposed. VI. Committee Reports A. Approriations Board There was no report. B. Elections Board Senator Burton read the minutes of the Election Board. The board moved to approve $16.23 for 5000 IBM cards for the election, that was the only action item. Senator Burton moved to approve. The motion was seconded. There being no further additions or corrections the minutes stood approved as read. D. Publications Board There was no report. Senate Meeting til5 3-10-81 Page 3 D. Entertainment and Programming Board There was no report. E. Organizations Board Senate President Burzinski passed the gavel to Senate President Pro Tempore Yelton and read the minutes of the meeting. He announced that the UNLV Social Workers were given recognition and the Bo&rdFapprOvad^$509i in matching funds for the University Folk Dancers Co-op. Senator Clay moved to approve. The motion was seconded. There being no further additions or corrections the minutes stood approved as read. 1. Matching Funds- Alpha Tau Omega, $300 Senator Clay moved to disapprove $300 to Alpha Tau Omega. The motion was seconded. Much discussion took place. Senator Nitzschke called for the question. The motion was seconded. The call for the question passed with ten in favor and four opposed. The main motion to deny ATO the $300 in matching funds passed with nine in favor, four opposed, and one abstention. F. Radio Board There was no report. G. By-Laws Committee There was no report. H. Student Services Committee There was no report. VII.. Unfinished Business A. Vacant Senate Seats I. University College (nominations) There were no nominations. Senator Kulesza moved to close nominations. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with twelve in favor and two opposed. Next week the Senate will vote on Daniel Anderson, and Cathy Powell. 2. Education College (nominations) There were no nominations. 3. Business S Economics (nominations) There were no nominations. VIII. New Business A. CSUN Lecture Series 1. Transfer of $6000 from Contingency to Entertainment and Programming Board President Chanos moved to approve a $6000 transfer from Contingency (906) to ESP Board (903), and give Bruce Bardley the power to negotiate and approve the lecture series. Much discussion took place. Senator Haldeman moved for a 5 minute recess. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with nine in favor and five opposed. Senate President Burzinski called the meeting back to order. At this time President Chanos withdrew is original motion. 1. Transfer of $6000 from Contingency (906) to E&P Board (903) President Chanos moved to approve this transfer. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. Senator Nitzschke called for the question. The call for the question V*s seconded. The call for the question passed with thirteen in favor and one opposed. The main moiton passed with twelve in favor and two opposed. Senate Meeting til5 3-10-81 Page 4 CSUN LECTURE SERIES CONTINUED 2. Transfer of $5000 from Day Care (904) to Entertainment and Programming Board (903) Senator Wild moved to approve the Transfer. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. Senator Kulesza called for the question. The call for the question was seconded. The motion passed iwth twelve in favor and two opposed. The main motion passed with ten in favor, three opposed, and one abstention. 3. Place incoming $4000 from USUNS into Entertainment and Programming Board (903). Senatoe Clay moved to approve the $4,000 from USUNS to Entertainment and Programming Board. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. Senator Wild called for the question. The call for the question passed with thirteen in favor and one opposed. The main motion passed with eight in favor and five opposed. B. Approval of 5-year contract with Compugraphic. $500.06 per month-60 months Senator Oshinski moved to approve the contract. (see attached to original). The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. President Chanos called for the question. The call for the question was seconded. The call for the question passed with twelve in favor and two opposed. The main motion passed with twelve in favor and one abstention. Senator Yelton moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with seven in favor and six opposed. X. Adjournment Senate President Burzinski adjourned the fifthteenth meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by, Respectfully Prepared by, Robin M. Starlin CSUN Senate Secretary Martin J. Burzinski CSUN Senate President THE YELL University of Nevada, Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 (702) 739-3478 News (702) 739-3889 Advertising SUGGESTED LEGISLATION FOR LEASING OF UNLV YELL EQUIPMENT Be it moved that the CSUN Senate approves the leasing of: Trendsetter 812 (high range) (2) MDT 350 Terminals with format option on each Package of 10 mini disks Type (24 styles - 6 filmstrips from Compugraphic Corporation, 16421 Carmenita Rd., Cerritos, California 90701 Terms of the lease shall be payment of $500.06 per month for 60 months (5 yrs.) Be advised that the terms of this lease provide for: No down payment and no end of contract "balloom" payment. 90 day warranty on all labor and a one year warranty on defective parts. One full day of training provided by Compugraphic at no extra charge. No charge for freight. This lease shall be binding over the 5-year term of the lease period. At the end of the leasing period, CSUN shall become sole owner of the equipment. By passing this legislation, the CSUN Senate accepts a five-year cc-mmittment to Compugraphic Corporation for the purchase of the above equipment.