Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 25, 1992

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 22-12 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1992 5:00 p.m. MSU 201 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD PRESENTATION IV. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 22-10/22-11 V. ANNOUNCEMENTS VI. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS VII. SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Steven Amend to the Bylaws Committee. VIII. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Nevada Fine as Vice President Pro Tempore. B. Approval of Sabrina Grindell to the Student Services Board . C. Approval of Mischa Stuhff to the Student Services Board . D. Approval of John Hanechek to the Student Health Advi-sory Committee. E. Approval of Ken Tomory to the Student Health Advisory Committee. IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Senate Seats 1. Engineering (CLOSED) a. Matt Hall 2. Education (CLOSED) a. Caprice Houston 3. Health Sciences (CLOSED) a. Kerry Brown 4. Business & Economics (OPEN) B. Approval of a line item transfer of $8000 from the 900 professional salaries line for $5000 to the 900 classified line and $3000 to the 900 wages line to cover the current year deficit. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 **";~CSUN Business Manager Lori Snyder requests approval of items B and C of this agenda. D. Approval of a $150 per month stipend for the Vice President Pro Tempore from the 900 account. *""The Executive requests approval of this item. E. Approval of $3750 from the 903 account for rental charges to the Thomas and Mack Center. K"x"Entertainment and Programming Director Warren White has requested approval of this item to cover rental of the T&M parking lot for the Springfest Carnival. X. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Senate Commitee Nominations. laws Commitee Chair Willie Romero requests approval of Item A. B. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. ""**The Executive Board requests approval of items A through E of Executive Board nominations. C. Introduction of Senate Bill 22-07 " ^ S e n a t e President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman requests that this item be referred to the Bylaws Committee. D. Approval of $3175 out of the 904 account for Disabil-ity Awareness Day. ^Student Services Director Heidi Smith and Student Support Services Director Anita Stockbauer request approval of the funds in item D of this agenda. E. Approval of $6250 out of the 903 account for E&P events . Director Warren White has requested approval of $1250 for Pontiac Relief, $1000 for Ren and Stimpy, $1500 for a Scavenger Hunt, and $2500 for Spring Fest events. SENATE MINUTES 22-12 page 3 X. NEW BUSINESS, CONTINUED F. Approval of $1500 out of the 902 account for Organizations funding. ^""'Appropriations Board Director Bryan Cox requests approval of $500 to PSI CHI, $500 to IFSEA (Interna-tional Food Servers Executive Association), and $500 to Future Teachers Assocation. XI. OPEN DISCUSSION XII. ADJOURNMENT POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEVADA OPEN MEETING LAW IN: MSU 160, BEH 1st floor, FDH 1st floor, WRI 1st floor. MK/bj s CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT Supplemental Agenda Senate Meeting 22-12 Wednesday, March 25, 1992 5:00 PM MSD 201 X New Business G. Approval of Senate Bill 22-04 H. Approval of Senate Bill 22-05 The Senate Bylaws Committee has completed their revisions of SB 22-04 and SB 22-05. They request approval of the revised bills. I. Approval of a $2,000 encumbrance from the 900 account to fund the CSUN 1992 Executive Board General Election. Elections Board Director Mike Bunin requests approval of these funds to cover expenses incurred for the April 1-2 election. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARY I AND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-2009/(702) 739-3477 TO: Heidi Smith, CSUN FROM: Anita H. Stockbauer, Director, Student Support Services SUBJECT: Funding for Disability Awareness Day DATE: March 13, 1992 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The breakdown for funding for Disability Awareness Day is as follows: $1,000.00 Food (Box lunches and reception) $ 350.00 Printing $ 505.00 Supplies (Brailled Info - $100; VHS Tapes - $30; Buttons - $300; and Envelopes - $75) $1,000.00 Speaker $ 200.00 Staff $ 120.00 Postage Ufr-vQ ^ ,iftVP-toc^ v} wu^ A-ifW- • 1 ^ $3,175.00 TOTAL NAH (Nevada Association for the Handicapped, Independent Living) is providing for: 3 interpreters coffee service 1/2 of the funding for the reception Certificates STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2015 VOICE/TDD (702) 739-0866 • MESSAGE - 1-800-334-8658 TO: Heidi Smith, CSUN FROM: Anita H. Stockbauer, Director, Student Support Services SUBJECT: Clarification on expenses DATE: March 18, 1992 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This memo is to clarify the expenses indicated on the attached memo. $ 350.00 Printing - This is to cover the cost of reproducing flyers, posters, letters (correspondence to all exhibitors and attendants for DAD). We have based this according to last years figures. 200.00 Staff - This request is to hire 5 workers for 8hrs at $5.00 hr. One worker would be used in the office during DAD and the other 4 would be used to help in various areas during DAD (registration etc.) $1,000.00 Speaker - $405.50 for Transportation; $34.00 for Lodging; $60.00 for per diem; $500.00 for payment to the speaker. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT MEMORANDUM TO ALL CSUN SENATORS, DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICE PERSONNEL. FROM BRIAN DEVINE, STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COLLE RE MAJOR CHOICE DAY. TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1992 2-4 PM - MSU BALLROOM Please be advised that the Student Development College will be holding it's first annual Manor Choice Day at the end of this month. We have invited a representative chosen by the dean of each college to attend this event to provide information regarding the various colleges on campus. I am writing this memo for two reasons. The first is to inform anyone who may be answering the CSUN phone that of the event, since students may be calling for information. The second reason is to invite you all to attend. This event is not only for students with undeclared majors, it is also for anyone interested in what other majors have to offer. Also, ARA has donated 1,200 cookies that are going to have to be eaten by someone. I look forward to seeing you all there! UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARY I AND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-2009/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT . , MiUU rg« LPS? i CEIIB 1 ft ji U 1111 I7n S E N A T E MEETING 22-12 W E D N E S D A Y , MARCH 25, 1992 5:00 p.m. M S U 201 I. CALL TO ORDER SENATE PRESIDENT MIKE KENNEDY 5:15 p.m. called the meeting to order at II. ROLL CALL PRESENT Senator Amend Senator Barkhuff Senator Benneman Senator Devine Senator Dubowsky Senator Fischer Senator Fisher Senator Nalder Senator Ortega Senator Romero Senator Steck Senator Weber Senator Young ABSENT Senator Booth (excused) Senator Lagomarsino (excused) Senator Stuhff (excused) III. FACULTY E X C E L L E N C E A W A R D PRESENTATION SENATE PRESIDENT MIKE KENNEDY RECESSED THE MEETING AT 5:15 p.m. SENATE PRESIDENT MIKE KENNEDY CALLED THE MEETING BACK TO ORDER AT 5:42 p.m. IV. APPROVAL OF SENATE M I N U T E S 22-10/22-11 Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman. Corrections: Privilege does not have Devine. Correction noted and made, vote . a "d" in it by Senator Motion carried by voice V. ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESIDENT C0LEBR00K: No announcements. VICE PRESIDENT BRIGGS: No announcements. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE BENNEMAN: The Native Association wants to put together a panel of eight discuss education and politics in the '90's and the politics on education in the 1990's Please see Ignacio Aviles if you are interested in participating. SENATE PRESIDENT MIKE KENNEDY: Mike Angell and Steve Huang have resigned . American people to impact of UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARY I AND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-2009/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MINUTES 22-12 2 VI. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS RULES CHAIR SCOTT FISHER: Every Senator but one has completed their speeches, I am pleased about that, but you have to do another speech before the elections are over next week. We are supposed to have a meeting tonight, but it appears that it will be in conflict with the O-Board meeting, so it will be an informal discussion on whether to bring the Senator up on charges. SHAC MEMBER WILLIE ROMERO: Student Insurance will be through Blue Cross and Blue Shield. On April 1st Health Awareness Day will be put on, and over 50 organizations will be there. The Executive Board has wheelchairs waiting for them to use, and we need volunteers. There will be a SHAC meeting on Friday at 3:30 in the Conference room. BYLAWS CHAIR WILLIE ROMERO: There will be a meeting next week on Tuesday at 2:15 and Senate Bills 22-03, -06, and -07 will be discussed. Senate Bills 22-04 and -05 are up for approval today, I will speak on them when they come up on the agenda. APPROPRIATIONS BOARD DIRECTOR BRYAN COX: There was a meeting last night, and ten more requests were approved. There will be approximately $20,000 surplus in the 0-Board budget, but some will be used for a party, and the rest will be used in the way Roderick decides. STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR HEIDI SMITH: We met with our board, and I need some Senators who will dedicate their time as we have a lot of work to do: we are going to do the campus directory ourselves. There has been a discussion of the times for the Book Exchanged, and Disability Awareness Day will be on April 8th and volunteers are needed. ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTOR NICK WHITST0NE: We will have a new organizations list by Friday, and there are 92 active organizations on campus now. On April 30th there will be a party for the Organizations Board. OFFICE OF STUDENT INFORMATION DIRECTOR JOEL K0STMAN: As the softball situation stands, it is the Athletic Department 1, CSUN 0. There will be game, and a practice soon. The Yell still thinks that they will win—NOT. I also went over to the field on Saturday when all the stuff was supposed to be done to the field (the reason why we couldn't have the field), and nothing was done, at all. NEVADA STUDENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR PAUL STUHFF: We did voter registration last week, and a big thanks goes to Eileen Brennan and the Democratic party. There were over 200 voters registered during the drive. ENTERTAINMENT AND PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR WARREN WHITE: The events for the following months are: Scavenger Hunt II, Lip Sync Contest, Car Stuffing Contest, a Nuclear Debate, the Pontiac Comedy Relief event, Ren & Stimpy, and the Easter Egg Hung. AD HOC CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION COMMITTEE CHAIR JAMI NALDER: We met two weeks ago, and will meet the first part of next week. SENATE M I N U T E S 22-12 3 VII. SENATE COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Steven Amend to the Bylaws Committee. Motion to nominate Richard Steck to the Bylaws Committee by Bylaws Chair Willie Romero. Motion carried by 2/3's vote. B. Approval of Richard Steck to the Bylaws Committee. VIII. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Nevada Fine as Vice President Pro Tempore. B. Approval of Sabrina Grindell to the Student Services Board . C. Approval of Mischa Stuhff to the Student Services Board . D. Approval of John Hanechek to the Student Health Advi-sory Committee. E. Approval of Ken Tomory to the Student Health Advisory Committee. IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Senate Seats 1. Engineering (CLOSED) a. Matt Hall 2. Education (CLOSED) a. Caprice Houston 3. Health Sciences (CLOSED) a. Kerry Brown 4. Business & Economics (OPEN) Motion to have the Engineering candidate, Matt Hall, introduce himself, speak, and have an unlimited question and answer period and be sworn in, if there are no objections, by unanimous acclamation by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. MATT HALL spoke and answered questions from Senators Romero and Fisher. Senate President Pro Tempore spoke for Matt Hall. Matt Hall was appointed by unanimous acclamation. Motion to have the Education candidate, Caprice Houston, introduce herself, speak, and have an unlimited question and answer period and be appointed by unanimous acclamation if there are no objections by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. CAPRICE HOUSTON spoke and answered questions by Senators Nalder, Dubowsky, and Fischer. Caprice Houston was appointed by unanimous acclamation SENATE MINUTES 22-12 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS, CONTINUED. page 4 Motion to have the Health Sciences candidate, Kerry Brown, intro-duce herself, speak, and have an unlimited question and answer period, and if there are no objections, be appointed by unanimous acclamation. KERRY BROWN spoke and answered questions by Senators Fischer and Fisher. Kerry Brown was appointed by unanimous acclamation. Motion to nominate JAMES YOHE for the vacant Business and Economics Senate seat by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. NSA Director Paul Stuhff, a Notary Public, swore in Matt Hall, Caprice Houston, and Kerry Brown. Motion to move out of the order of the day into New Business, Item B by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. B. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. Motion to approve item A of Executive Board Nominations by Senator Romero. There was discussion. NEVADA FINE spoke and answered questions by Senators Barkhuff, Romero, Fisher, and Devine. Vice President Kevin Briggs spoke for Nevada Fine. Motion carried by voice vote with on abstention. Motion to move back into the order of the day by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. B. Approval of a line item transfer of $8000 from the 900 professional salaries line for $5000 to the 900 classified line and $3000 to the 900 wages line to cover the current year deficit. Motion to approve by Senator Ortega. There was discussion. Appropriations Board Director Bryan Cox explained the reasons for the line item transfers. Motion carried by voice vote. C. Approval of a budget transfer of $2250 from the 902 operating line to the 900 operating line to reimburse organizations funding. Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. There was discussion. Senator Fisher asked if this is to put back the money that was given to the organizations the wrong way. Appropriations Board Director Cox stated that it wasn't given out the wrong way, but, yes, it is being reimbursed. POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE BY SENATOR BARKHUFF WHO LEFT THE MEETING. Motion carried by voice vote. SENATE M I N U T E S 22-12 page 5 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS, CONTINUED Motion to set the time of adjournment no later than 7:00 p.m. by Senator Nalder. Motion carried 7-6-2. D. Approval of a $150 per month stipend for the Vice President Pro Tempore from the 900 account. Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. E. Approval of $3750 from the 903 account for rental charges to the Thomas and Mack Center. Motion to approve by Senator Nalder. There was a discussion. Senator Fischer asked why the money is needed, and E&P Director White explained that it is for rent of the T&M parking lot for the Carnival. Motion carried by voice vote. X. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Senate Committee Nominations. Motion to approve items A by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to approve item B by Senator Fischer. Motion carried by voice vote. B. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. Motion to approve items B-D as a whole by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. C. Introduction of Senate Bill 22-07 Motion to refer to Bylaws by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. D. Approval of $3175 out of the 904 account for Disabil-ity Awareness Day. Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. There was discussion. Senator Fischer asked what the money will go towards and was given a breakdown by Student Services Director Smith who stated that we are paying for half of the event. Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman stated that we do this every year. Motion carried by voice vote. E. Approval of $6250 out of the 903 account for E&P events. Motion to approve by Senator Nalder. There was discussion. Senator Fisher asked what Pontiac Relief is and was informed by E&P Director White that it is a comedy show that will be held the last week of April. Motion carried by voice vote. F. Approval of $1500 out of the 902 account for Organizations funding:$500 to PSI CHI, $500 to IFSEA (International Food Servers Executive Association), and $500 to Future Teachers Association SENATE MINUTES 22-12 page 6 X. NEW BUSINESS, CONTINUED. Motion to approve (Item F) by Senator Ortega. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to move out of the order of the day to New Business, Item I by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. I. Approval of encumbering $2000 out of the 900 account for the CSUN General Elections on April 1 & 2, 1992. Motion to approve by Senator Nalder. There was discussion. The cost of the last election was stated (approximately $1400). Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to move back into the order of the day by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. G. Approval of Senate Bill 22-04. Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote with one abstention. H. Approval of Senate Bill 22-05. Motion to approve by Senator Romero. There was discussion. Senator Fisher asked why, on page 2, the Senate President's recommendation is needed. Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman stated that it was discussed at great length, and that it was determined that as supervisor, the Senate President has the best judgment concerning the Senate Secretary's work performance and that if there is a problem with the Senate Secretary, it should be taken to the supervisor, the Senate President, first and try to resolve the situation, and if that fails, then go further. That is the way it is done in the real world, and is the best one on one situation. The Senate President knows best what the Senate Secretary does. Senator Fisher: that's what I figured, but I am still going to vote against the bill. Senator Devine: motion to amend the bill to remove the insert on item D on page two. There was discussion. Senator Devine withdrew his motion. President Colebrook: I have a big problem with this. This should be handled by the Senate, and I feel that the Senate's powers are being removed when they don't need to be. Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman: I am going to respond to Roderick's comments. First of all, the Senate President has first authority, and certain things do not preclude the Senate asking for something to be done. As a matter of fact, Bylaw 34 includes Senate responsibilities as well. Call for the Question by Senator Dubowsky. Motion failed 5-9-1. SENATE MINUTES 22-12 page 7 XI. OPEN DISCUSSION SENATOR ROMERO: Thanks for approving Richard Steele and Brian Devine. Welcome to the new Senators. SENATOR FISCHER: Congratulations to the new Senators. I understand about the limit, as had we quorum this week, we would not have had to do over half of the items of business this week. SENATOR YOUNG: This is just about Bill 22-07. What about the Student Conduct Code? I feel that the Rules Committee should be involved . SENATOR FISHER: I haven't seen Bill 22-07 yet, but now I'm really interested. All members of the Rules Committee, please stay after this meeting for a moment. DO YOU SPEECHES BEFORE THE ELECTIONS ARE OVER. SENATOR ORTEGA: Congratulations to the new Senators, good luck. Do your speeches. SENATOR WEBER: Congratulations everyone, Vice President Pro Tempore Fine. SENATOR DUBOWSKY: Congratulations to all, and I would like to recognized Matt Llewellyn from the Hotel College. SENATOR DEVINE: Concerning the office, I have to state that today there was an argument in the office that was very unprofessional, and things like that do look bad for CSUN. Congratulations Heidi, the Awards ceremony went really well and the whole Board should be congratulated. SENATOR AMEND: Congratulations and welcome to the new Senators. SENATOR NALDER: Congratulations to Caprice, Kerry, Matt, and Nevada. The reason why I voted no on 22-05 is that I feel that sections I.D and II.D give away some of the Senate's responsibility to the Senate President. SENATOR STECK: Welcome to the new members. I was disappointed that there was no quorum last week. It is important that everyone come to the meetings, I had to take a cab to get here today. It is a waste of time to come to the meetings, not get quorum, and then have to go back to what you were doing before the meeting, and it takes away from the Senate. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE BENNEMAN: I want to see all of the new Senators after the meeting, and welcome. The reason I kept moving out of the order of the day is that I wanted to make sure that we would approve the money before the meeting had to end. Congratulations to Heidi and her Board. Warren McNab was an excellent choice, but I'm sure it was difficult to decide. SENATOR HOUSTON: Thanks you all for voting me in. I hope I do a good job. I want to comment the Senate, I am impressed with how it is run. SENATOR BROWN: Thank you. SENATOR HALL: Thanks, you all seem pretty cool. VICE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE FINE: Thanks. VICE PRESIDENT KEVIN BRIGGS : For your information, tomorrow will be the Faculty Senate Academics Standards Committee meeting at 11:30 and they will be voting on the repeat policy. It is in the Library Conference room, and is open to all. SENATE MINUTES 22-12 page 8 XI. OPEN DISCUSSION, CONTINUED VICE PRESIDENT KEVIN BRIGGS: I walked in on the Appropriations Board meeting and was amazed at the number of people who were at the meeting. Congratulations on the Faculty Excellence Awards you (Heidi and the Board) need to be commended. Thank you for getting me a Pro Tem. PRESIDENT COLEBROOK: We paid for the food, take it home. Last week I evaluate the Directors, and all but one were really good. Heidi is a good example, if you give her something to do she takes the ball and runs with it. On April 24th we are having the CSUN Banquet at the Alumni Center... XII. ADJOURNMENT SENATE PRESIDENT MIKE KENNEDY adjourned the meeting at 7p.m. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N 22-05 INTRODUCED BY SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE BENNEMAN, WRITTEN BY SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE BENNEMAN AND SENATE SECRETARY BECKY SPRAY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, AT LAS VEGAS, AS REPRESENTED IN THE SENATE OF THE CONSOLIDATED S T U D E N T S OF THE U N I V E R S I T Y OF NEVADA, AT LAS VEGAS: Whereas, the Faculty Senate Academic Standards Committee are attempting to revise the policy on repeating classes; and Whereas, the reasons cited to revise the policy are: 1) the present policy allegedly makes the university look bad, academically and 2) the present policy allegedly makes eligibility calculations for Summa, Magna, and Cum Laude distinctions more difficult; and Whereas, the policy discriminates against the majority of students in the case of Latin designations; and Whereas, the Faculty Senate has failed to take into account the repeat policies of other institutions of higher learning with excellent academic reports; and Whereas, the policy, as it stands at present, of dropping the first grade after it has been repeated, neither coddles nor penalizes the students who retake classes; and Whereas, the revised policy would discriminate and penalize students who do not take honors courses, but who are rather in the average, and who do make mistakes; and Whereas, the ability to overcome and triumph over past mistakes is an integral part of personal growth in private, professional, and academic areas; and Whereas, we feel that the revised policy of using the first grade -and the grade after retaking the class as an average neither betters the image of U.N.L.V. nor improves the students' abilities to graduate or continue in graduate studies; Now, Therefore, we feel that the policy for repeating classes should not be revised as stated; and Therefore, we recommend that the Faculty Senate should vote against the motion; and Therefore, uphold the current policy on repeated courses. Passed this day of March, 1992 in the 22nd Session of the CSUN Senate with JJ. in favor, ^ oppposed, and 0 abstaining . UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARY I AND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-2009/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS DATE: March 10, 1992 TO: Theresa Chiang, Director, MSU FROM: Todd Weber, Senator RE: MSU Budget MEMORANDUM These are a few questions concerning some issues regarding the Moyer Student Union: 1) Were students asked if they wanted a $120,000 per year, five year payment plan for student ID's? 2) Do the proposed new debit/credit student ID accounts earn interest? 3) Why did CSUN have to pay for space in the MSU when students have already paid for this space? This means students have paid for this space twice. 4) Do the proceeds from the game room go towards the MSU bills? If not, why? 5) Who makes the guidelines for the use of the booths underneath the stairs in the MSU? Under whose authority? Please furnish a copy of the guidelines. 6) How is the Greek advisor selected initially? How is he evaluated? 7) Why has there been such a large opening and closing balance in the MSU budget? Should not students who pay during the academic year benefit from what they spend? 8) Must a student organization who sponsors an outside organization pay rent on rooms in the MSU? Why? 9) How many people are employed by the MSU? Please list the number of professionals, clericals, custodials, and students employed. Are they actually working for the MSU? If not, are they using MSU space? 10) Why has KUNV not received finishing touches from the renovation/remodelling of the MSU as originally planned? 11) Where did the money for the Valerie Pida Plaza renovation originate? Please show proof of payment. 12) Are student funds from MSU being used to fund the proposed building to be built behind Beam Hall? UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARY I AND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-2009/(702) 739-3477 MEMORANDUM, p. 2 13) Are student funds budgeted to MSU used without student input or regulation over the disbursement of these funds? If there is student input/regulation, please indicate how and where it is provided . 14) What is the MSU total budget? Please provide breakdowns. 15) How much revenue does the MSU receive from ARA and Barnes & Noble in a fiscal year? In an academic year? 16) Why is the Union Board chosen by administrators rather than students? Under whose authority is this done? 17) Why do students have to pay for orientation? Who is in charge of orientation? Who selects that person? Please provide answers to these as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation. cc: Dr. Ackerman CSUN Executive Board CSUN Senators Bryan Cox, Appropriations Director Tricia Ciaravina, Reporter, The Rebel Yell TW/bjs CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MEMORANDUM DATE: April 2, 1992 TO: Dr. Robert Ackerman, Student Services Director Dr. Theresa Chiang, Moyer Student Union Director Roderick Colebrook, CSUN President Bryan Cox, CSUN Appropriations Director Todd Weber, CSUN Senator FROM: Brian Devine, CSUN Senator RE: MSU Reformation The following is my proposal for the reformation of the administration of Moyer Student Union. I. The Student Union Advisory Board will be replaced with an authoritative board consisting of 6 student representatives, 2 members representing the Faculty and University Administration, and 1 member which is a professional, in the area of services and activities (e.g. A Hotel Administrator, Restaurant Administrator, Etc. ) A. The Student Representatives will be nominated by the CSUN Executive Board, and approved by the CSUN Senate. B. The Faculty/Administration Representative will be nominated by the University President, or his/her delegate, and approved by the Faculty Senate. C. The Professional Representative will be selected by the University President, or his/her delegate, and approved by the CSUN Senate. II. The Student Union Board shall make any decision involving expenditures of an amount over $500. A. The Student Union Director shall have the power to make decisions involving any amounts under $500 without the approval of the Student Union Board. III. The Student Union Board shall have the power to set and approve all rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the operation of the Moyer Student Union. IV. The Student Union Board shall approve all events scheduled by the Student Programming Council of the Moyer Student Union. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARY I AND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-2009/(702) 739-3477 MEMORANDUM - BRIAN DEVINE 4/2/92 BGE 2 VI. The Moyer Student Union Director, as hired by the University, shall have veto power over any and all decisions of the Student Union Board. VII. The Student Union Board will have the authority to override the veto of the Moyer Student Union Director with a 2/3 vote in approval of the override, viii. The Student Union Director shall be and ex-officio member on the Student Union Board, and shall act as an advisor to that Board. cc: Dr. Robert Maxson, President All CSUN Senators CSUN Executive Board All Faculty Senators via Faculty Senate Chair All Board of Regents Jeff Jordan, Union Advisory Board Chair All Union Advisory Board Members via Board Chair Joel Kostman, CSUN President Elect CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MEMORANDUM TO: All Senators FROM: Brian Devine, Senator - Student Development College DATE: April 23, 1992 RE: Senate Resolution 22-06. Moyer Student Union Attached you will find a copy of Senate Resolution 22-06 which will go before the Senate at the next meeting, I have also provided information regarding the previous meetings that have been held regarding the Union. The purpose of this resolution is to state that we, as the Senate, feel that students have a right to be more actively involved in the administration of the Student Union. Currently, the only input students have regarding the MSU is through the Student Union Advisory Board. However, this is only an advisory board, and the decisions of this board are not binding. Imagine, for example, that the Advisory Board decided unanimously for a motion. This motion could be overridden by the director of the MSU. If you have any questions regarding any of this information, or about this resolution, please contact me. Enclosures: Senate Resolution 22-06 Memo - March 10, 1992 RE: MSU Budget Notes from meeting with Theresa Chiang - 3/11/92 Memo - March 16, 1992 RE: Conversation on March 11, 1992 MSU Newsletter - March 1992 Reservation Policies for MSU MSU Major Event Policies Organization Chart for MSU MSU Budget BD / UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARY I AND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-2009/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS SENATE RESOLUTION 22-06 INTRODUCED AND WRITTEN BY SENATOR BRIAN DEVINE Be it resolved by students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, represented by the Consolidated Students of Nevada, Las Vegas: Whereas, the philosophy of a Student Union is to provide a place for students to gather, furthermore it should be administered with the greatest care in protecting student well-being, diversity, and activities. Furthermore, the Moyer Student Union should be designed to promoted student involvement through both activities and events. Whereas, we feel that the students of the university would be more justified in their decisions regar