Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, July 17, 1996

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President STUDENT SENATE MEETING 26-23 Wednesday, July 17,1996 Flora Dungan Humanities Room 109 7:00p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. OVERRIDE OF TERRIE TAYLOR'S 3RD UNEXCUSED ABSENCE IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES V. ANNOUNCEMENTS VI. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS xxrr at , - c oo J—O rnT < /> <m »ro- < -f. i n rr .! m o Ca£n? A. Director reports ^ 1. Entertainment and Programming Director Castillo; 2. O.S.I. Director Hamilton; 3. Organizations Board Director Bonghi; 4. Nevada Student Affairs Director Valera; 5. Student services Director Tolbert; B. Senate Committee Reports C. Faculty senate Committee Reports D. Business Manager Report E. CSUN--Residence Hall Liaison Report VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. (Tabled at 6/19/96 at Senate Meeting 26-22) Discussion/Appointment of executive board nominee Waive Reid to the position of CSUN Elections Board Director; B. Discussion/Nomination/Election of one (1) member for the Campus Safety and Awareness Committee; VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion/Appointment of executive board nominee Brian Steddeford to the CSUN Judicial Council; „ ° - ' ' "" x : - O M o tr> B. Discussion/Appointment of executive board nominee Jason Moss to the CSUN Judicial Council; C. Discussion/Appointment of executive board nominee Angel Rivas, Jr. to the CSUN Judicial Council; D. Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $1100.00 for related travel expenses from Las Vegas to Reno to Elko: [lodging-{2-nights:$38p/pper night}; meals-{2- travlers:$26p/p per day}; transportation-{st motor pool:$87p/day}; round-trip aerofares-{$305p/p}are maximum costsjfor CSUN President Aaron Rosenthal and CSUN Nevada Student Affairs Director Luis CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 895-4606 SENATE AGENDA 26-23 / JULY 17, 1996 Valera to attend the UCCSN Board of Regents Meeting to be held at the Great Basin Community College in Elko, Nevada on Thursday, August 8 through Friday, August 9 to be encumbered out of the FY 96-97 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account; E. Discussion/Approval of FY 96-97 Operating Budgets for the CSUN Directors as submitted by the CSUN executive Board; F. Discussion/Approval of the proposed breakdown of the Fall 1996 E&P docket as prepared by Director Castillo; G. Discussion/Nomination/Election of applicants for the open Senate seat for the College of Engineering; H. Discussion/Nomination/Election of applicants for the open Senate seat for the College of Education; M. Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 for KUNV/Clark County's Library's projected costs to co-sponsor three (3) Jazz and Rock Music Concerts to be scheduled during the months of July, August, and September, 1996 a the Rainbow Amphitheater, to be encumbered out of the FY 96-97 CSUN 2703 (KUNV) account; N. Discussion/Approval of forwarding a one year term loan to be repaid by June 30, 1997 in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 to the FY 96-97 KUNV Radio Station Budget, to be transferred from the FY 96-97 CSUN 2703 (Gen) account; O. Discussion/Approval for an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 for an elections services vendor to provide sufficient clerks, votomatics, ballot preparation, count/certification, and voting ballots for a maximum of seven (7) polling booths to be located campus-wide for the CSUN Fall 1996 Elections to be held on Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday, October 3, 1996 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to be encumbered out of the FY 96-97 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account; P. Discussion/Approval to encumber $30,000.00 and germane contract for the subsidization for costs of operation to be transferred to the UNLV College of Education's established account for the UNLV/CSUN Pre-school contingent upon submission by the UNLV/CSUN Pre-school Director of the FY 96-97 "Contract Between College of Education and the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada for Operations of the College of Education/CSUN Pre-school" prior to August 15, 1996 to be expended from the FY 96-97 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account; Q. Discussion/Approval of amendments to the "Constitution of the Nevada Student Alliance" currently under "Title 5-UCCSN Government Documents, Chapter 21" of the UCCSN Board of Regents Handbook, as prepared by President Rosenthal and Director Valera; Committee; L. Discussion/Nomination/Election a chair of the CSUN Rules and Ethics Committee; I. Discussion/Nomination/Election of five (5) members for the Senate Bylaws Committee; J. Discussion/Nomination/Election of a chair to the Senate Bylaws Committee; K. Discussion/Nomination/Election of two (2) members for the Senate Ways and Means ( R. Discussion/Appointment of executive board nominees Aaron Rosenthal and Luis Valera as the voting representative and ex-officio representative, respectively, to the Nevada Student Alliance as SENATE AGENDA 26-23 / JULY 17, 1996 described under "Title 5-UCCSN Government Documents, Chapter 21" of the UCCSN Board of Regents Handbook; S. Discussion/Appointment of executive board nominee Heather Hamilton as the CSUN/KUNV Radio Board Liaison for the 1996-97 academic year; T. Discussion/Appointment of below listed executive board nominees to the CSUN Entertainment and Programming Board: (l)Jason Weber (2)Haley Carelson(3)Breck Nester(4)Kristine Bungay(5)Mike Lauffer U. Discussion/Appointment of executive board nominee Mike Lauffer to the position of Assistant Director to the CSUN Entertainment and Programming Director; V. Discussion/Approval of proposed concept for a CSUN Advisor, as developed by President Rosenthal; W. Discussion/Approval of rescinding the CSUN Education Policies Committee, in reference to CSUN Bylaw 38; X. Discussion/Approval of 1996-97 Organizations Board Operating Policy, as written by Rob Bonghi and Toby Cole, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; Y. Introduction/Discussion/Commitment of Senate Bill #05, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; Z. Introduction/Discussion/Commitment of Senate Bill #06, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; AA. Introduction/Discussion/Commitment of Senate Bill #07, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; BB. Introduction/Discussion/Commitment of Senate Bill #08, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; CC. Introduction/Discussion/Commitment of Senate Bill #09, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; DD. Introduction/Discussion/Commitment of Senate Bill #10, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; IX. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS X. GOOD OF THE SENATE XI. ADJOURNMENT cr> c-I- o •I' r l 3E iCnl -a 0 > o S IT! m< -<-:rnn 0 o m — o o -mj: ror tt f , Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241.000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank and Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, Classroom Building Complex, and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. Title 5 - UCCSN Governing Documents Chapter 21 CONSTITUTION OF THE NEVADA STUDENT ALLIANCE ARTICLE 1 The Association Section 100.0 This association shall be named the Nevada Student Alliance. (B/R 12/94) Section 110.0 The purpose of the Nevada Student Alliance shall be: (B/R 12/94) 110.1 To promote, foster, advance, represent, and protect the interests and welfare of the students of the University and Community College System of Nevada; (B/R 12/94) 110.2 To give the students of the University and Community College System of Nevada a unified voice before all systems and legislative bodies; (B/R 12/94) 110.3 To aid in the enactment of legislation for the common good, as well as the good of students; (B/R 12/94) 110.4 To aid member schools' student governments in the attainment of their goals without undue interference in the internal affairs. (B/R 12/94) ARTICLE 2 Membership Section 200.0 Each of the eight student governments (undergraduate and graduate) in the University and Community College System of Nevada (University of Nevada, Reno; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Community College of Southern Nevada, Truckee Meadows Community College, Western Nevada Community College and Northern Nevada Community College) shall be members of the Nevada Student Alliance. (B/R 12/94) Section 210.0 Each president of the active student governments shall act as or appoint a voting representative. Active shall be defined as the student governments who have actually appointed a voting representative. Each of the active student governments shall appoint an ex-officio representative. In addition to the ex-officio representative, each satellite campus shall be allowed to appoint an ex-officio representative. (B/R 12/94) Section 220.0 Voting representative shall be one person (usually the President) from each of the active student government as approved by their respective member institution's student legislative body. (B/R 12/94) Section 230.0 Ex-officio representatives shall be one person from each institution's undergraduate student government, graduate student government and satellite camped as approved by their respective legislative body. (B/R 12/94) Section 240.0 A representative serves one full year unless the representative resigns, is impeached and removed, or is removed by their respective student legislative body. The representatives serve from May 1 of the year of appointment through April 30 of the following year. (B/R 12/94) ARTICLE 3 Meetings and Voting Section 300.0 Meetings of the Nevada Student Alliance will normally be held to coincide with meetings of the University and Community College System of Nevada Board of Regents. Meetings of the Nevada Student Alliance wilt normally be held on the day prior to the meetings of the Board of Regents. (B/R 12/94) 300.1 The Nevada Student Alliance must have a quorum of two-thirds (2/3) of its voting representatives to conduct business. (B/R 12/94) rRev. 1581 <-Q7/96> Title 5, Chapter 21, Page 1 E x \ - w e > " B . u 300.2 The meetings will be chaired by a [mediator] chairperson. [There will be a new mediator selected for each meeting.] The [mediator for the next meeting] chairperson shall be [chosen] elected by a two-thirds (2/3) of its voting representatives present at the [preceding] meeting. (B/R 12/94) 300.21 The chairperson will serve one term consisting of six (6) months; 20SL22 Terms will run from May 1 to October 31. and November 1 to April 31. t 300.3 The rmediatorlchairperson has the following right and duties: (B/R 12/94) 300.31 the right to vote; (B/R 12/94) 300.32 is responsible for preparing agendas and [preparing]submitting minutes for the next meeting; (B/R 12/94) 300.33 [must]shall, appoint a secretary [for the next when selectedTat each meeting for purpose of taking minutes at said meeting; (B/R 12/94) 300.34 must provide a budget report; (B/R 12/94) 300.35 will run the meeting according to Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition. (B/R 12/94) 300-4 The members of the Nevada Student Alliance shall elect a vice-chair. 300.41 The vice-chair will serve one term consisting of six (6) months; 3QQ.42 Terms will run from May 1 to October 31. and November 1 to April 31- 300.5 The vice-chair shall have the following rights and duties: 300.51 the right to vote; 200*52 must readily fill the position and duties of the chair in the event of said chair's absence; 300-53 will run the meeting according to "Robert's Rules of Order"r latest edition; Section 310.0 Voting of the Nevada Student Alliance witl have the following restrictions: (B/R 12/94) 310.1 any decision requires a funanimousltwo-thirds (2/3) vote of those present, unless otherwise stipulated in this constitution; (B/R 12/94) 310.2 each representative shall have the right to send a person in his/her place if unable to attend. This person shall have the right to vote. (B/R 12/94) ARTICLE 4 Budgetary Authority Section 400.0 A budget shall be approved by the Nevada Student Alliance at the first meeting after May 1 of each year. (B/R 12/94) Section 410.0 The Nevada Student Alliance shall elect a Treasurer with approval from two-thirds (2/3) of the active voting members present. The Treasurer shall be elected at the first meeting of each year. (B/R 12/94) 410.1 The Treasurer has the following rights and duties: (B/R 12/94) 410.11 the right to vote; (B/R 12/94) 410.12 is responsible for preparing the Nevada Student Alliance budget; (B/R 12/94) 410.13 is empowered to disburse Nevada Student Alliance funds. All expenditures shall require his/her signature and shall require the signature of a system official, to be designated by the Chancellor of the Board of Regents; (B/R 12/94) 410.14 is responsible for maintaining a voting record on all expenditures. (B/R 12/94) Section 420.0 The Nevada Student Alliance shall have the power to review the budget by-laws and to amend such by-laws by a vote. (B/R 12/94) TRev. 1581 C07/96> Title 5, Chapter 21, Page 2 t X m S l T 1 . 2 - 3 ARTICLE 5 Ratification, Amendment and Impeachment Section 500.0 Ratification of this constitution shall require the following procedure: (B/R 12/94) 500.1 A final draft of the constitution shall be mailed to active members. (B/R 12/94) 500.2 Each active member shall submit the constitution to its student legislative body. (B/R 12/94) 500.3 Ratification of the constitution, as outlined in the above sections, shall require approval from less than the number of active voting members and approval by the Board of Regents. (B/R 12/94) Section 510.0 Amendment of this constitution shall require the following procedure: (B/R 12/94) 510.1 Proposal by: (B/R 12/94) 510.11 a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the active Nevada Student Alliance members; or (B/R 12/94) 510.12 a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the member institution's student legislative bodies. (B/R 12/94) 510.2 Approval by: (B/R 12/94) 510.21 a majority vote of one less than the number of active voting members; and (B/R 12/94) 510.22 a vote of the Board of Regents. (B/R 12/94) Section 520.0 Impeachment and removal shall require the following procedure: (B/R 12/94) 520.1 Any voting representative shall have the right to bring impeachment charges against a fellow voting representative. (B/R 12/94) 520.2 A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the active Nevada Student Alliance members will impeach the representative. (B/R 12/94) 520.3 At that point, each active student legislative body shall appoint one person to serve on a jury that will hear charges and render a decision. (B/R 12/94) 520.4 The decision to remove the impeached representative requires one vote less than the total number of jurors. (B/R 12/94) ARTICLE 6 Implementation Section 600.0 The constitution, upon its ratification, shall take effect December 5, 1994. (B/R 12/94) TRev. 1581 (07/96> Title 5, Chapter 21, Page 3 E K U Y 6 \ T POSITION DESCRIPTION EXECUTIVE ADVISOR to Student Government Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas The CSUN Advisor will be primarily responsible for the advisement of the three main branches of Student Government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Those duties include: addressing issues pertaining to student government at national, regional, and local levels, student government leadership and development, advising all CSUN recognized clubs and organizations, ensuring compliance to CSUN by-laws, statutes and constitution, budgeting, contractual proceedings, etc. It is important to note that the advisor will be strictly accountable to the CSUN Executive Board and Senate, and shall make decisions with only the best interests of matriculated members of CSUN in mind. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES * Advise the President, Vice-President, and Senate President in day to day and long range matters. * Advise Senators with regard to current issues and writing of legislation. * Advise Judicial council when requested. * Assist in training and advising CSUN Directors in their respective positions. * Assist in policy development and creation of appropriate brochures and handbooks in areas related to student activities and Student Government. * Organize leadership workshops for Student Government and Organizations. * Implement leadership development techniques within Student Government. * Advise student organizations and committees in the organization of programs that enhance the college experience and encourages personal growth. * Posses strong knowledge of Robert's Rules of Order, parliamentary procedure, Nevada Open Meeting Laws, etc. * Develop and maintain good working relationships with other departments on campus. * Advise on the development and implementation of the CSUN annual and departmental budgets. * Advise on contractual matters pertaining to successful orchestration of CSUN duties and responsibilities. Consolidated Students • University of Nevada Office of the President 4505 Maryland Parkway • Box 452009 • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 (702) 895-3447 • FAX (702) 895-4606 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hours will vary, but will be based on a rating of 1.0 FTE. Attendance at all Executive Board and Senate meetings is mandatory. Travel to Board of Regents meetings and the State Legislature are expected of the Executive Advisor when necessary. Some evening and weekend work will be expected. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree preferred in Educational Administration or related field, two to three years involvement in student government setting, knowledge of politics at the state level, excellent leadership abilities, outstanding oral, written and verbal communicative skills, programming and promotional experience, and a commitment to diversity in student leadership. COMPENSATION: Salary will range between the high-twenties and low-thirties depending on experience. University benefits will be provided. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The CSUN Executive Advisor will serve in the capacity of an advisor only. He/She will not have voting rights or signature authority of any kind within CSUN Student Government. Yearly evaluations will be performed by the Executive Board and approved by the Senate. Evaluations will be based objectively on the specific duties listed. There will also be a candid subjective evaluation based on the advisors respect for the autonomy of CSUN Student Government and its primary function of serving the interests students. * Approval of an applicant will require the recommendation of the Advisor Search Committee and approval by 2/3 vote of the CSUN Senate. * The Advisor may be removed by a 2/3 vote of the CSUN Senate, at any time during the year. * A poor annual evaluation by the CSUN Executive Board will be cause for nonrenewal of contract provided 30 days notice is given. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ( _ t — ( Executive Bill No. 1 of the 26th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Pro-Tempore Terry A. Moore Summary: This bill is intended to rescind the CSUN Education Policies Committee Bylaw. It is necessary to be in compliance with bylaw 34. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: SENATE BYLAW 38 CSUN EDUCATION POLICIES COMMITTEE (Effective February 26, 1992) RESCINDED [I. PURPOSE The purpose of the CSUN Education Policies Committee is to provide a forum for students to express their opinions on issues of academics at UNLV. II. STRUCTURE A. A Chair, who is to be nominated and approved by the Senate; B. A Vice Chair, who is to be elected by the Committee and must be among its voting members; C. No less than three (3), but no more than seven (7), CSUN members, of whom at least one (1) must be a CSUN Senator, shall constitute the voting members; D. The Nevada Student Affairs Director shall serve in the capacity of an ex-officio, non-voting member. ID. DUTIES, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Committee shall review and make recommendations to the CSUN Senate, Executive Board, and NSA Director concerning academic policies in the University system and community; B. The Committee may draft resolutions and send them to the Senate for sponsorship and approval; C. The Committee shall make monthly reports to the Executive Board and Senate on the issue(s) the Committee reviews; D. The Committee shall establish their own Operating Policy.] inp B i r p 1 CSUN Organization Board Operating Policy Submitted by Toby Cole (May 6, 1996) I. Authority In accordance with the CSUN Constitution Article IX, Section L, the Senate hereby establishes this Operating Policy of the Organization Board. II. Purpose A. The Organization Board will coordinate the activities of the UNLV Student Organizations. B. The Organization Board will make recommendations to the CSUN Executive Board and Senate concerning Student Organizations. C. The Organization Board will act to heighten awareness and involvement in CSUN and on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Campus. III. Structure and Quorum A. The structure of the CSUN Organization Board shall be: 1. Organization Board Director - Shall be empowered and held responsible as enumerated in the CSUN Constitution, Article IX. and shall establish any unauthored policies and procedures necessary to execute the function of the Organization Board. The Director shall only organize and run meetings, remanding power to the voting members of the Organization Board. 2. Organization Board Assistant-Director - Shall be empowered and held responsible as enumerated in the CSUN Constitution, Article IX. and shall assist the Director in all duties necessary to execute the function of the Organization Board. 3. One (1) Current CSUN Senator - Shall act as a voting member of the Organization Board, and assist the Organization Board in its duties to the CSUN Senate. 4. One (1) Current Representative of each Recognized Organization - Shall act as a voting member of the Organization Board. Organization representatives may only represent one (1) organization per meeting. B. Quorum for conducting business of CSUN Organization Board shall be one half (1/2) of all Recognized Organizations with voting members present at a duly posted and called meeting. IV. Recognition of Organizations Student organizations of UNLV shall be eligible for Recognized Status at any time during the UNLV academic year. The Organization Board shall be dissolved 1 on May 1 every year. Application deadline for the Organization Board previously recognized organizations shall be no later than the fourth (4th) Friday in the Fall Semester. The application packet shall include: A. A member roster with a minimum of ten (10) members listed, with at least four-fifths (4/5) of the listed members CSUN Members in good standing according to the CSUN Constitution, Article III. 1. The membership roster must contain the name and social security number for the purpose of verification. 2. In good standing shall mean maintaining a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.0, and must abide by all University Codes of Conduct at UNLV. B. An Advisor Verification Form with the name and signature of the Organization's current Faculty/Staff Advisor. C. The names of the current Organization's representatives to the Organization Board. D. The current Constitution and By-laws of the Organization. 1. The Constitution and By-laws of each organization must be revised every two (2) years. E. A non-discriminatory statement signed by the current President of the organization. The Director shall verify all information by checking the qualifications of each organization. Previously recognized organizations meeting the above deadline shall constitute the Organization Board during the first meeting no later than the fifth (5th) Friday in the Fall Semester. Organizations not previously recognized shall be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Organization Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting. The application packet shall be the same for all organizations regardless of previous status. V. Organization Funding A. Recognized organizations will be eligible for funding of $500.00 per year for organization activities. B. A properly filed Funding Request Form must be submitted fifteen (15) days prior to the activity. C. The Director will verify the form and it must be approved by the following: 1. Organization Board 2. CSUN Senate Ways and Means Committee 3. CSUN Senate D. Receipts for all funding given to an organization by CSUN must be given to the Director within sixty (60) days of the activity or disbursement of the CSUN check. Failure to remit receipts to the Director will cause the organization to be placed on "inactive" status. 1 VI. Inactive Status A. Organizations deemed to be on inactive status shall have all privileges revoked until the organization has corrected the problem. B. Inactive status shall be the discretion of the Director. VII. Privileges of the Recognized Organizations A. Free use of a mailbox located in MSU 160 on the UNLV Campus. B. Free use of rooms and counter space in the MSU on the UNLV Campus. C. Free use of advertising space on the OSI Page in the Rebel Yell (space available basis). D. Forum to speak about events of the organization at Organization Board Meetings. E. Use of the term "UNLV Recognized" in organization literature. F. Use of CSUN Funding to have activities. G. Inclusion in all Organization Board publications. Senate Bill No. 05 of the 26th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senator Terry A. Moore Summary:The purpose of this bill is to amend the Ways & Means Bylaw in order to insure it is more accurate and in tune with current procedures. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: SENATE BYLAW 15 WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE (Effective June 16, 1988; Revised October 7, 1992; September 17, 1993) I. PURPOSE The purpose of the Senate Ways & Means Committee shall be to assist the CSUN President and the CSUN Business Manager in the preparation of [prepare] the annual CSUN Budget and to serve as one of the financial counsels to CSUN. II. STRUCTURE The Senate Ways & Means Committee shall consist of the following: A. The Chair, which shall be appointed by the Senate; B. At least five (5), but no more than nine (9), CSUN Senators, at least one of whom must be the Senate President Pro-Tempore; C. The Business Manager shall serve as an advisor to the Committee. III. DUTIES, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Chair: 1. The Chair shall preside over all committee meetings; 2. The Chair shall assign excused/unexcused absences to members of the Committee; 3. The Chair shall be empowered to vote only in the case of a tie. B. The Committee: 1. The Committee shall nominate and approve a voting member of the Committee to serve as Vice Chair; 2. The Vice Chair will preside over the committee only in the absence of the Chair. When aiding a&tfye,Ch|air, tke Vifip Chair is granted all the rights and privileges bestowea^cMheChair; 0 ' SV03A SV1 VQVA3K i0.UISM3AINfi "30JO1H3HNB3A03 iNSOfUS Senate Bill No. 06 of the 26th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senator Terry A. Moore Summary: The purpose of this bill is to make scheduling of appearances easier and less rigid in order to bring it into line with current practices. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: SENATE BYLAW 27 ALL STIPEND POSITIONS ARE TO SPEAK IN FRONT OF CLASSES (Effective March 10, 1988; Revised October 7, 1992; October 16, 1995) I. All stipend positions are required to make at least two (2) class appearances each semester: A. These appearances may be scheduled by the Senate President or his/her designee; B. The class appearance shall be to inform students of CSUN activities, programs and/or functions; C. The Senate President, or his/her designee, shall schedule the appearances for each stipend position throughout [during the first month of classes of each of] the Fall and Spring semesters; D. An absence of a stipend position holder from a scheduled appearance will constitute grounds for a stipend reduction, unless otherwise designated by the Senate President. II. All stipend positions are required to attend all Senate meetings. All non-legislative stipend positions are required to attend Executive Board Meetings. Requirements are further defined in CSUNRS 205.000 through 205.12. Senate Bill No. 07 of the 26th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senator Terry A. Moore Summary: This bill is intended to clarify the vagueness surrounding some of the wording of this bylaw as well as bring it up to current practices. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: SENATE BYLAW 30 FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD I. PURPOSE The award is to be given in the Spring semester of each academic year to recognize faculty excellence drawn from three (3) areas: A. Student involvement; B. Classroom teaching ability; C. Student evaluations. II. AWARD PROCESS A. At the beginning of each Spring semester, the CSUN Vice President [Pro-Tempore] will form and chair an award committee comprised of the voting members of the CSUN Executive Board or their respective designees, the Dean of Student Services or his/her designee, and at least three (3), but no more than eight (8), CSUN members, none of whom are Directors, Chairs or Senators: _L For the purposes of this bylaw. Chairs shall not refer to the CSUN President or CSUN Senate President. B. By the second CSUN Senate Meeting of each Spring semester, each college represented in the CSUN Senate will have submitted the name of one (1) faculty member for their college to the award committee for consideration; C. The committee will review the Senate nominees. The faculty nominees will fill out an application regarding their involvement in student life, a biography and previous honors and awards; D. The committee will also poll one (1) class of each instructor. The poll will allow the students to rate the instructor on his teaching ability and concern, involvement and attitude toward students. % i/mo i s w ( Senate Bill No. 08 of the 26th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senator Terry A. Moore Summary: The purpose of this bill is to bring this bylaw in tune with the recent Constitutional changes. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: SENATE BYLAW 33 GRADE VERIFICATION POLICY (Effective April 11, 1991; Revised April 29, 1992) I. G.P.A. verification for CSUN Executive Board, Chairs and Directors: A. Only the CSUN Business Manager may access grades of CSUN Officers, Directors and Chairs; B. The information accessed can be used for determination of eligible or non-eligible status only; C. The CSUN Business Manager shall enforce all provisions of the CSUN Constitution with regards to fee waivers. The CSUN Business Manager will audit all fee waivers and enforce any and all refunds for all dropped, failed or audited classes as well as for any CSUN Officer, Director, or Chair who did not complete the term of classes, and/or work. This applies to all Directors, Chairs, Executive Board Officers, and Senators; D. The CSUN Business Manager shall check eligibility of all CSUN Officials on a monthly basis. II. The CSUN Judicial Council may request the Business Manager to provide confirmation that all grade checks have been conducted within a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed thirty (30) days of instruction. Only information pertaining to eligibility of current Student Government Officials will be released. This information will only state whether this individual is eligible or not eligible: A. The Judicial Council may request such inquires on behalf of a written complaint from any CSUN member. III. The CSUN President shall administer all grade verification forms for the Vice President and Directors: A. The CSUN President will submit the completed forms to the Business Manager within ten (10) working days of the start of each semester; B. In the event that the requirements of the CSUN Constitution cannot be met by a member, the CSUN President must notify that member within five (5) working days; C. ThatMEer'&u/t thefl shnwysproof of error within ten (10) working days