Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 22, 1987

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA SENATE MEETING 17-8 THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1987 4:00 PM BEH 542 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 17-4, 17-5, 17-7 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Brian Retke to Entertainment and Programming, ( "tabled 17-5) B. Allison Tiffany to Entertainment and Programming, (tabled 17-5) C. Sam Lie'berman to Entertainment and Programming, (tabled 17-5) D. Todd Gottschalk to Publications Board E. Tristam Harrington to Publications Board F. Jack Spicer to Student Services G. Alfred Gomez to Space/Time Utilization Committee H. Dan Geary to Entertainment and Programming I. Stan Armstrong to Entertainment and Programming J. Dirk Hansen to Entertainment and Programming K. Sam Lieberman to Elections Board L. Dan Geary to Publications Board M. Alfred Gomez to Publications Board N. Kathy Anderson to Student Services 0. Denise Gentile to NSA P. Denise Gentile to Student Services Q. Kirk Hendrick to Publications Board VI. BOARD , COMMITTEE, DIRECTOR REPORTS VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations B. Approval of Ron Zayas to Editor of Quicksilver magazine . UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Agenda Seriate Meeting 17-8 1-22-87 Page 2 C. . Approval of 15 credit in-state fee waiver for editor of Quicksilver magazine D. Approval of 15 credit in-state fee waiver for Managing Editor of Yellin1 Rebel E. Approval of $750 Co-sponsorship of Career Week with Alumni Association and MSU Activities Board F. Approval of Devin Lussier to Elections Board Chair G. Approval t>f Stipend for Elections Board Chairman of $250 for February, $200 for March and $200 for Apr il H. Approval of the extablishment of CSUN Scholarship Fund for $2000 anually with the money coming from the 900 account. I. Reprimand to Vice President Pro Tempore for failure to submit a list of accomplishments to the Senate J. Directive to Vice President Pro Tempore to submit a list of accomplishments to Senate by January 26,1987 K. Approval of $50 stipend increase for director of Student Services L. Nominations to vacant Arts and Letters seats (2) M. Nomination to vacant Health Sciences seat IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT sg sg CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Minutes Senate Meeting 17-g Thursday, January 22, 1987 4:00 pm BEH 542 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:13pm by Senate President Jeffrey Chadwell. II. Roll Call Present Absent Senator Chastain Senator Senator Cunningham Senator Senator Evenson Senator Senator Gent ile Senator Senator Goldstein Senator Senator Gomez Senator Senator Harrington Senator Leroy Senator Mentnech Senator Smith Senator Z ay as Allen (unexcused 3) Fagel (unexcused) Muir (unexcused) Parker (unexcused) Retke (unexcused) Tiffany (unexcused III. Approval of Senate Minutes 17-4, 17-5, 17-7 Senator Zayas moved to amenc the minutes from Senate Meeting 17-7 to change the excused absences to unexcused, Senator Harrington seconded the motion. Senator Smith moved to divide the question, Senator Goldstein seconded the motion. There was discussion. Vice President Muir moved to table the question, seconded by Senator Mentnech. There was discussion. Motion by Senator Gomez to end debate, seconded. Motion passed with ten in favor ( Chastain, Cunningham, Evenson, Gentile, Goldstein, Gomez, Harrington, Leroy, Smith, and Zayas). Opposed, one (Mentnech). UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Page 2 Senate Meeting 17-8 1-22-87 Minutes Motion by Senator Mentnech to table until next meeting. Motion fails with one in favor (Mentnech), and ten opposed (Chastain, Cunningham, Evenson, Gentile, Gold-stein, Gomez, Harrington, Leroy, Smith, and Zayas). Motion by Senator Smith to amend minutes 17-7 to change the excused absences to unexcused. The motion carried with six in favor (Chastain, Cunning-ham, Gomez, Harrington, Smith, and Zayas), four opposed (Gentile Leroy Evenson, and Mentnech), and one abstention (Goldstein) . The minutes from 17-7 stand approved as amended. IV. Announcements Senate President Jeffrey Chadwell announced that Senator Mentnech has to leave the meeting at j>\30. Senator Zayas announced that there will be an independent study class in Political Science and thinks CSUN should pick up the tab for the Senator who wish to participate. V. Executive Board Nominations A. Brian Retke to Entertainment and Programming, (tabled 17-5) B. Allison Tiffany to Entertainment and Programming, (tabled 17-5) C. Sam Lieberman to Entertainment and Programming, (tabled 17-5) D. Todd Gottschalk to Publications Board E. Tristam Harrington to Publications Board F. Jack Spicer to Student Services G. Alfred Gomez to Space/Time Utilization Committee H. Dan Geary to Entertainment and Programming I. Stan Armstrong to Entertainment and Programming J. Dirk Hansen to Entertainment and Programming K. Sam Lieberman to Elections Board L. Dan Geary to Publications Board M. Alfred Gomez to Publications Board N. Kathy Anderson to Student Services 0. Denise Gentile to NSA P. Denise Gentile to Student Services Minutes Seriate Meeting 17-8 1-22-87 Page 3 VI. Board, Committee, Director Reports Student Services had an orientation January 20, 1987. Had a survey but no results yet. The lecture notes had a $608 income, an increase of about $100. Had a meeting with Dr. Ferri, Public Relations 400 level, CSUN is now a client. Focus groups: Student Services will ask questions of the students and make suggestions to CSUN. Swapped typewritters with the Yell. Senator Harrington spoke about the Legislature Education meeting. Went to Governor's meeting. Yellin' Rebel, Carmen Zayas announced that the Freshman Frontiers are out. KUNV orientation February 4, 1987. Program and Under-writing guids comming soon. Is trying to organize a South/West College Radio Network. 1300 Beastie Boy Concert tickets were sold. Senate President Jeffrey Chadwell announced that the Con-Rev Committee has been meeting. VII. Unfinished Business VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations Motion by Senator Smith to consider A,B,C,H,I, and J separately, Senator Harrington seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. There was discussion. A. Brian Retke to Entertainment and Programming The motion failed with three for (Gentile, Leroy, and Mentnech), and seven opposed (Zayas, Gomez, Chastain, Evenson, Harrington, Goldstein, and Smith.) B. Allison Tiffany to Entertainment and Programming Approved unanimously. Minutes Senate Meeting 17-8 1-22-87 Page 4 C. Sam Lieberman to Entertainment and Programming Approved unanimously. H. Dan Geary to Entertainment and Programming Approved unanimously. I. Stan Armstrong to Entertainment and Programming Tabled until the next meeting. J. Dirk Hansen to Entertainment and Programming Approved with ten for (Chastain, Cunningham, Even-son, Gentile, Goldstein, Gomez, Harrington, Leroy, Smith, and Zayas), and one opposed (Mentnech). Motion by Senator Zayas to approve D,E,F,G,K,L,M, N, and P, seconded by Senator Gomez. Motion passed unanimously. B. Approval of Ron Zayas to Editor of Quicksilver magazine. Motion to approve by Senator Leroy, seconded by Senator Gomez. There was discussion. The motion passed with ten in favor (Chastain, Cunningham, Evenson, Gentile, Goldstein, Gomez, Harrington, Leroy, Mentnech, and Smith), one abstention (Zayas). C. Approval of 15 credit in-state fee waiver for editor of Quicksilver magazine. Motion to approve by Senator Harrington, seconded by Senator Gomez. There was discussion. The motion passed with ten in favor (Chastain, Cunningham, Evenson, Gentile, Goldstein, Gomez, Harrington, Leroy, Mentnech, and Smith), and one abstention (Zayas). Minutes Senate Meeting 17-8 Page 5 D. Approval of 15 credit in-state fee waiver for Managing Editor of Yellin' Rebel. Motion to approve by Senator Zayas, seconded by Senator Goldstein. There was discussion. The motion carried unanismously. E. Approval of $750 Co-sponsorship of Career Week with Alumni Association and MSU Activities Board. Motion to approve by Senator Harrington, seconded by Senator Smith. There was discussion. This item was not considered because no one could explain it. F. Approval of Devin Lussier to Elections Board Chair Motion to approve by Senator Harrington, seconded by Senator Mentnech. There was discussion. The motion carried unanismously. G. Approval of Stipend for Elections Board Chairman of $250 for February, $200 for March, and $200 for April. Motion by Senator Harrington to approve, seconded by Senator Goldstein. There was discussion. The motion carried unanismously. H. Approval of the establishment of CSUN Scholarship Fund for $2000 anually with the money comming from the 900 account. Motion to approve by Senator Harrington, seconded by Senator Gentile. There was discussion. Minutes Senate Meeting 17-8 1-22-87 Page 6 The motion carried with ten in favor (Chastain, Cunningham, Evenson, Gentile, Goldstein, Gomez, Harrington, Leroy, Smith, Zayas), and one abstention (Mentnech). I. Reprimand to Vice President Pro Tempore for failure to submit a list of accomplishments to the Senate. Motion to approve by Senator Smith, seconded by Senator Cunningham. There was discussion. Motion by Senator Smith to ament the motion to have Senate President Jeffrey Chadwell write the reprimand, seconded by Senator Zayas. The motion carried with ten in favor (Chastain, Evenson, Gentile, Goldstein, Gomez, Harrington, Leroy, Mentnech, Smith, and Zayas), and one abstention (Cunningham). J. Directive to Vice President Tempore to submit a list of accomplishments to Senate by January 26, 1987 . Motion to approve by Senator Smith, seconded by Senator Zayas. Motion by Senator Smith to amend the question to add the stipulation that "...failure to do so will result in an immediate move to dismiss. Motion carried unanismously. The Senate moved into Open Discussion because Vice President Muir had to leave and Senator Harr-ington wanted to take care of some business with the Vice President. Senator Harrington addressed Vice President Muir. The Senate moved back into New Business. K. Approval of $50 stipend increase for Director of Student Services. Minutes Senate Meeting 1708 1-22-87 Page 7 Motion to approve by Senator Zayas, seconded by Senator Gomez. There was discussion. The motion carried unanismously. L. Nominations to vacant Arts and Letters seats (2). 1. Kevin Stevens 2. Todd Gottschalk 3. Paris Van Email 4. Kurt Hildabrand 5. Mickey Haldamen 6. Carmen Zayas M. Nomination to vacant Health Sciences seat. 1. Hubertt LeVor N. Approval of $3195 from 900 account for a developer Motion to approve by Senator Zayas, seconded by Senator Evenson. The motion carried with ten in favor (Chastain, Cunningham, Gentile, Goldstein, omez, Harrington, Leroy, Mentnech, Smith, and ZayasO, and one abstention (Evenson). IX. Open Discussion Senator Harrington, for New Business: Directive to Entertainment and Programming Board. Cut stipends in except for CSUN President, and Student Services. Raise of $125 for CSUN President. Mike Muir to receive 1/3 stipends for January '87. Directive to Business Manager not to release stipends for Vice President and Intramurals Department. Motion to approve by Senator Harrington, seconded by Senator Zayas. Ther was discussion The motion was withdrawn. Item for next week. Minutes Senate Meeting 17-8 1-22-87 Page 7 X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 pm by Senate President Jeffrey Chadwell.