Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, June 03, 1980

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas. Nevada 89154 Telephone (702) 739-3477 AGENDA SENATE MEETING #4 June 3, 1980 Moyer Student Union Building Room 20 3 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes #3 IV. Executive Board Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations See Attached VI. Committee Reports A. Appropriations Board B. Ad Hoc Fee Restructure Committee C. Ad Hoc Committees VII. Old Business A. Club Days Resolution VIII. New Business A. Vacant Senate Seats (nominations) 1. Science, Math & Engineering (1) 2. University College (1) 3. Business and Economics (1) B. Unexcused Absence Removal Ray Corbett IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment MINUTES SENATE MEETING #4 June 3, 1980 Moyer Student Union Building Room 203 I. Call to Order The fourth meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by the Senate President. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance Kelly Campbell Gabi Ziros Scott Karosa Rick Oshinski Dorothy Halpin Tim McGarry Dale Hulen Ray Corbett Sandy Williams Howard Reign Derrek Yelton David Martinez Denise Rajnovich III. Approval of Minutes #3 Senator Martinez corrected under Committee Reports Appropriations Board, that the board cannot operate because of Dave Levins' resignation. Also, Dorothy Halpin was present at Senate meeting #3. There being no further additions or corrections the minutes of Senate Meeting #3 stood approved as corrected. IV. Executive Board Announcements A. Radio Station President Chanos reported to the Senate that John Wennstrom and himself met with Dr. Cassesse and Dr. Gleenen. He reported that it was a sucessful meeting. President Chanos let Dr. Cassesse and Dr. G.leenen know that CSUN and the Radio Station want the administration involved. John Wennstrom will report to the Vice-President of Academic Services as radio station manager. B. Physical Plant Meeting President Chanos announced that he had attended a meeting of the Physical plant committee. The marque was discussed at this meeting concerning the location and and the fee of moving. Also, President Chanos informed the Senate that there were 12 vacant trailers on UNLV'S campus that the committee is planning on abandoning. President Chanos was asked by the committee if CSUN had any use for a trailer and to report back by June 13. If anvone has any suggestions please contact George. C. Social Security President Chanos announced that there will be a meeting June 25 regarding future Security payments. Claire Dowell Skip Kelley Mike Taylor-4:55 arrived excused Lisa Rollins Senate Meeting #4 June 3, 1980 Page 2 D. Energy Committee Vice-President Reyes announced that the Energy committee still exist and will continue to meet. E. Senate President Announcements Senate President Burzinski announced that the Senate would have to speak loud today due to the location of the tape recorder. He remarked on the letter from Senator Laxalt concerning the Draft Resolution. Also he reminded the Senate of his memo of the added agenda item concerning the nomination of James Luck to the Radio Board. He announced that on the Club Days Resolution is should read on the third Whereas, a margin of 512 to 410 voted in favor. F. Resignation Senate President Burzinski read a letter of resignation from Senator Ziros of the University College effective June 4, 1980. Nominations will be opened for this seat. G. USUNS Constitution Senate President Burzinski reported to the Senate that the USUNS constitution and been revised and submitted for approval. He thanked Bill Haldeman, Sandy Williams, and David Martinez for their help. H. Orientation Senate President Burzinski reminded the Senate of the freshman. orientation sessions going on through the summer. He reminded the Senators to sign up and help giving tours around the campus. I. Senate President Senate President Burzinski announced that he would be out of town June 5 through June 9 of the week. Senate President Pro Tempore Kelley would be serving in his position during his absence. V. Executive Board Nominations A. Nominations of Board and Committees (See attached) Senator Martinez moved to approve the 17 Boards and Committee as a whole. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. Senate President Burzinski explained the method of choosing and nominating. It was the belief of some Senators that the Boards should be looked at individually. Senator Corbett called for the question which passed with fifteen in favor and one opposed. The vote was taken on the main motion to pass as a whole which passed with eight in favor, seven opposed, and one abstention. VI. Committee Reports A. Appropriations Board Chairman, David Martinez, announced that the agendas had been posted. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in the CSUN offices. B. Ad Hoc Fee Restructuring Committee President Chanos announced that only 2 of 6 Senators contacted him about the committee. He urged the Senators to make an appointment to meet with him and please have some type of input to contribute. Senate Meeting #4 June 3, 1980 Page 3 VII. Old Business A. Club Days Resolution Senator Oshinski moved to approve the Club Days Resolution the motion was seconded. Discussion took place. There was a call for the guestion which was seconded and passed with thirteen in favor and three opposed. Vote was taken on the main motion which passed with thirteen in favor and three opposed. B. Red Rock Resolution Senate President Burzinski announced that the Senate had already passed a letter to be written concerning the Red Rock Canyon instead of a letter a resolution has been drawn up. Senator Oshinski moved to approve the motion was seconded. Discussion took place. Vote was taken on the main motion which passed unanimously. VIII. New Business A. Vacant Senate Seats (nominations) 1. Science, Math & Engineering Senator Oshinski moved to close nominations the motion was seconded. Discussion took place. The motion passed with fifteen in favor and one opposed, A vote will take place at Senate Meeting #5. 2. University College There were no nominations at this time. 3. Business and Economics Senator Martinez nominated Martha Boos, and Senator Ke.l.ley nominated Mike Sowers Senator Martinez moved to close nominations the motion waS seconded. The motion failed with 5 in favor, 9 opposed and 2 abstention. Senator Corbett moved to keep nominations opened until Senate Meeting #6 for the University College and Business and Economics the motion was seconded. Discussion took place. The motion passed with fourteen in favor and two abstentions. Mike Taylor arrived at 4:55. B. Unexcuscd Absence Removal-Ray Corbett There was a motion to remove the absence of Ray Corbett on Januray 8, 1980 the motion was seconded. Ray explained that at the time he did no understand he had received an unexcused absence. He was attending a convention for Coors and one time and a personal family problem. Discussion took place. Senator Halpin called for the question which passed with sixteen in favor and one opposed. The motion passed with eleven in favor, one opposed, and four abstentions. IX. Open Discussion Senator Yelton request and agenda item concerning the stipend of Vice-President 1979-80 Lise Wyman. Senator Rajnovich urged the Senate to check into Resolutions that pass hastily. Such as the Club Days Resolution she explained that it would not apply to most Nursing Students in the college she represents. President Chanos announced that the Ad Hoc Restructuring committee would be June 6 at 1:00 p.m. in his office. Senate Meeting #4 June 3, 1980 Page 4 Many Senators remarked on the Executive Board Nominations concerning the Boards and Committees. Senator Hulen urged the Senate to not be so anxious to call for the question on an motion so quickly. Senator Oshinsk.i announced the formation of an Ad Hoc Dorm Committee. Senator Oshinski moved to adjourn the motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. X. Adjournment The fourth meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate was adjourned by the Senate President at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by, Respectfully Prepared by, Martin J. Burzinski Senate President Robin Starlin CSUN Senate Secretary Senate Meeting #4 June 3, 1980 Executive Board Nominations A. Entertainment & Programming Board 1. Lisa Rollins 2. Tim McGarry 3. Mike Taylor B. Publications Board 1. Sandra Williams 2. Rick Oshinski C. Elections Board 1. Mike Taylor 2. Denise Rajnovick D. Student Evaluation of Faculty 1. Dorothy Halpin 2. Howard Reign 3. Claire Dowell 4. Scott Karosa E. Appropriations Board 1. Tim McGarry 2. Adrianna Escobar F. By-Laws 1. Kelly Campbell 2. Claire Dowell 3. Sandra Williams 4. Scott Karosa G. Energy 1. Susana Reyes, Chairman 2. Derrek Yelton 3. Dale Hulen H. Library 1. Rick Oshinski I. Parking & Traffic 1. Kelly Campbell 2. Skip Kelly J. Grievance 1. Lisa Rollins 2. Kelly Campbell K. Intercollegiate Athletic Council 1. Ray Corbett L. Code Committee 1. Rav Corbett M. Cirriculum 1. Denise Rajnovifc N. Performing Arts Council ,1. Martin J. Burzinski 2. Susana Reyes O. Academic Standards 1. Rick Oshinski 2. Howard Reign P. Financial Aid 1. Tim McGarry 2. Dorothy Halpin Q. Radio Board 1. James Luck