Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 26, 2001

University of Nevada, Las Vaaas Student Government Office of the Senate President STEPH DAVY STUDENT SENATE MEETING 31-13 Monday, March 26,2001 MSU 201, 6:00PM Monica Moradkhan Senate President Pro-Tempore Education Samra Dayani Urban Affairs Sarah Bowers Business Chris Powell Education Eric YVoodson Hotel Administration Marissa Geffen Urban Affairs Lisa Fleming Liberal Arts Jamie Homampour Liberal Arts David Fauske Hotel Administration Katie McDonald Hotel Administration Kelly Martinez Student Development Ken Aoki Student Development Dustin Williams Health Services Jessica Zarndt Health Services Shawna Hughes Fines Arts Car a Chas in Sciences Aaron Dunning Education Tony Salsaa Business Alyson Ling Business Chris DiLorenzo Business Luke Bowland Engineering Rocco Gonzalez Liberal Arts J as on Shrock Education I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ANNOUNCEMENTS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 31-08, 31-09, 31-10, 31-11 V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Report D. Directors' Reports Brooke Bohlke- Director of Nevada Student Affairs Jennifer Hale- Director of CSUN Services Sean McClenahan-Director of Entertainment and Programming Jason Smylie- Director of Office of Student Information Holly Wainscott- Director of Elections VI. OLD BUSINESS A: Action Item: Discussion/Approval of funding the All Students Academic partnership for $300. As submitted by Senator Bowers; B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $1900 to We Serve Inc. for security for RebelPoolza. Costs to be encumbered from CSUN 2702 00/01 RebelPoolza Account. As submitted by Senator Bowers; VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senator Shrock to serve on The General Admission Faculty Senate Board. As submitted by Senate Pro Tempore Moradkhan; CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 C. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Bylaw 47 ( See attachment) D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Bylaw 26 (See attachment) I. PUBLIC COMMENT {in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)} II. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS III. GOOD OF THE SENATE IV. ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241.000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, Classroom Building Complex and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. SENATE BYLAW 47 CSUN STUDENT TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP (Effective December 15,1997, Revised October 6,1998) I. At the time of formulating each CSUN fiscal budget, $7,500.00 from the total CSUN budget received from student fees shall be transferred to the UNLV Student Financial Services Department under the name of the CSUN Student Teaching Scholarships. II. The funds therein shall be awarded to students who will be enrolled in student teaching during the semester/session that they are on scholarship, as determined by a committee of: A. Three (3) CSUN Officials (one of which must be a senator from the College of Education) nominated and approved by the Senate; B. Three (3) members who are either faculty or professional staff nominated and approved by the Senate; C. The Vice-President of Student Services or his/her designee; 1. The committee shall be fornied during the spring and fall semesters, With the fall meetings determining spring awards, and the spring meetings determining ' summer and fall awards. The first meeting of the committee in the spring shall: be in March, and the first committee meeting in the fall shall be in October; 2. The CSUN Vice-President will serve as the committee chair 3. The committee's final decisions must be reached by May IS for fall and summer awards, and December 15 for spring awards; 4. The committee, through the assistance of the UNLV Financial Services Department, shall request, receive and renew all applications for scholarship; 5. The committee shall determine scholarship winners; 6. Thirty (30) scholarships of $250.00 each will be distributed in three (3) parts, twelve (12) will be awarded for the fall semester, twelve (12) will be awarded for the spring semester, and six (6) will be awarded for the summer session; 7. Any unawarded funds will be distributed evenly among approved award recipients; 8. All scholarship recipients must complete student teaching while on scholarship; 9. The UNLV Student Financial Services Department will distribute all CSUN Scholarships in accordance with the University of Nevada System and UNLV guidelines. student teaching scholarship will be awarded on the following basis: All thirty scholarships shall be awarded to continuing UNLV students whp will be student teaching in Nevada. These awards shall be granted strictly on the following basis (most important to least important); 1. enrollment in student teaching for the semester while on scholarship; 2. cumulative UNLV grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0; 3. campus activity and involvement at UNLV. C. CSUN officials currently receiving a stipend and/or fee waiver are not eligible to compete for these scholarships. D. If after receiving a scholarship, a recipient receives a fee waiver and/or stipend from CSUN prior to the beginning of an academic semester, he/she forfeits the remainder of the scholarship; E. Any forfeited monies shall be returned to Student Financial Services for distribution in the following academic year. IV. To override or repeal this bylaw, the following votes are required: A. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the CSUN Executive Board; B. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the CSUN Senate III. The A. B. SENATE BYLAW 26 CSUN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (Effective March 31, 1988; Revised October 7, 1992) I. At the time of formulating each CSUN fiscal budget, one and a half percent (1.5%) of the total CSUN budget received from student fees shall be transferred to the UNLV Student Financial Services Department under the name of the CSUN Leadership Scholarships. II. The Monies therein shall be awarded to students displaying leadership abilities and potential, as determined by a committee of: A. Three (3) CSUN officials nominated by the Executive Board and approved by the Senate; B. Three (3.) members who are either faculty or professional staff; C. The Vice President of Student Services or his/her designee: 1. The committee shall be formed during each Spring semester. The committee's first meeting shall be in March of each year, with the CSUN President serving as the committee chair. The committee's final decisions must be reached by May 1 of each year. 2. The committee, through the assistance of the UNLV Student Financial Services Department, shall request, receive, and review all applications for scholarships; 3. The committee shall establish denominations of awards, the number of scholarships to be awarded and determine scholarship winners; 4. Scholarships will be distributed in two (2) parts, one half (1/2) in the Fall and one half (1/2) in the Spring; 5. All scholarship recipients must complete twelve (12) credits per semester while on scholarship, with a cumulative 2.5 grade point average (G.P.A.) 6. The UNLV Student Financial Services Department will distribute all CSUN Scholarships in accordance with University of Nevada System and UNLV guidelines. III. The Leadership Scholarship shall be awarded on the following basis: A. One percent (1%) of the fiscal budget shall be awarded to continuing UNLV students: 1. These awards shall be granted strictly on the following basis (most important to least important): a. Leadership position and abilities displayed while at UNLV; b. Cumulative UNLV grade point average (G.P.A.); c. Financial need. 2. CSUN officials currently receiving a stipend and/or fee waiver are not eligible to compete for these scholarships. 3. If after receiving a scholarship, a recipient receives a fee waiver and/or stipend from CSUN prior to the beginning of an academic semester, he/she forfeits the remainder of the scholarship; 4. Any forfeited monies shall be returned to Student Financial Services for distribution in the following academic year. B. One half of one percent (.5%) of the fiscal budget shall be awarded to entering Freshmen or transfer students from a Nevada Community College: 1. These scholarships shall be awarded strictly on the following basis (most important to lease important): a. Leadership abilities and positions while in High School or at a Nevada Community College; b. The strong potential for continued leadership while at UNLV; c. Cumulative High School or Nevada Community College grade point average (G.P.A.); d. Financial need. IV. To A. B. override or repeal this bylaw, the following votes are required: A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the CSUN Executive Board; A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the CSUN Senate Supplemental Agenda A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $1900 to the Department of Mechanical Engineering for participating in the 2001 HPV Competition in Reno, NV ( see attachment). As submitted by Senator Bowland; STUDENT SENA TE MINUTES MEETING 31-13 Monday, March 26, 2001 MSU 201, 6:00PM I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Davy called meeting 31-13 to order at 6:02 PM II. ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Ken Aoki Sarah Bowers Luke Bowland Cara Chasin Samara Dayani Chris DiLorenzo Aaron Dumiing David Fauske Lisa Fleming Marissa Geffen Rocco Gonalez Jamie Homampour Shawna Hughes Alyson Ling Katie Mac Donald Kelly Martinez Monica Moradkhan Chris Powell Tony Salsaa Jason Schrock Dustin Williams Eric Woodson Jessica Zarndt 23 senators present III. ANNOUNCEMENTS Senate president Davy announced: New name plates were being ordered, Aids Walk is coming up, and the revised statues will be coming up shortly. Senate Secretary Amy Soldano is not here tonight because of car trouble. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 31-08,31-09,31-10,31-11 There were no minutes to approve V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports Sarah Bowers- Ways and Means- There will be a meeting next Monday at 5:15 PM Eric Woodson- bylaws- There will be a meeting next Monday at 5:45 PM B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports No announcements We are also tightening cart policy and office security D. Directors' Reports Brooke Bohlke- Director of Nevada Student Affairs I am making an Excel database because Canon Center is broken. It needs to be done by April 1st. Senators need to do their thirty minutes during office hours. No questions Jennifer Hale- Director of CSUN Services There are a ton of packets coming in. Please make sure that the requests are time stamped. The deadline is on Wednesday. C. Business Manager Report Jim Moore read the following expenditures: $183.33 $54 $120 $299.87 Phone Public Safety Telecommunication Office supplies No questions Sean McClenahan -Director of Entertainment and Programming I am finalizing RebelPoolza. There will be some items on next weeks agenda. We will need to amend the cost. No questions Jason Smylie- Director of Office of Student Information Not present. No report. Holly Wainscott- Director of Elections Not present. No report VI. OLD BUSINESS A: Action Item: Discussion/Approval of funding the All Students Academic partnership for $300. As submitted by Senator Bowers; B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $1900 to We Serve Inc. for security for RebelPoolza. Costs to be encumbered from CSUN 2702 00/01 RebelPoolza Account. As submitted by Senator Bowers; Senator Moradkhan motioned to move off table second by Senator Bowers. Senator Bowers moved to strike $1900 and insert $1500 and replace with Events Concept seconded by Senator Geffen Senator Powell questions what quote we need Director McClenahan said it depends on the accounts Move into a vote (23-0-0) Motion Passes VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senator Shrock to serve on The General Admission Faculty Senate Board. As submitted by Senate Pro Tempore Moradkhan; Senator Bowers moved to approve seconded by Senator Dunning Move into a vote (22-0-1) Senator Shrock abstains Motion passes B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Bylaw 47 ( see attachment) Senator Woodson moved to approve seconded by Senate Pro Tempore Moradkhan Senator Woodson moved to strike II, A, B, and C and insert scholarship committee IIIC: " provided they do not apply for a stipend position for the following year" seconded by Senator Gonzalez. Senator DiLorenzo does Bylaw 54 exist? Senate President Davy: Yes Senator Bowers- Is there a way to state senate money will be returned? I suggest we add a reallocation clause. Senator Dunning- It is too difficult to student teach and do senate at the same time, so it shouldn't be an issue Senator Woodson- See III E. Move into a vote on the amendment (22-1-1) Senator Homampour opposes Senator Bower abstains Amendment Passes Move into a vote on the item as a whole (22-1-0) Senator Homampour opposes Item Passes C. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Bylaw 26 (see attachment) Senator Woodson moved to approve seconded by Senator DiLorenzo Senator Woodson move to strike I A, B, and C and replace with Section II scholarship committee and strike in Section II, letter C #1. Strike with the CSUN President Section III letter A-2 and add after scholarships "provided they do not apply for a stipend position the following year", seconded by Senator Dunning Move into a vote (21-2-0) Senator Bowers and Ling oppose Amendment Passes Senator Geffen moved to amend item II, section 6 and renaming items 1-6, " A-F) seconded by Senator Gonalez Move into a vote (22-0-1) Senator Bowers abstains Amendment Passes Move into a vote on the item as whole (23-0-0) Item passes Supplemental Agenda A. Action Item A: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $1900 to the Department of Mechanical Engineering for the participating in the 2001 HPV Competition in Reno, NV (see attachment). As submitted by Senator Bowland Senator Powell moved to approve seconded by Senator MacDonald Senator Bowland: This has done very well in the past and it is important to be represented in the Competition. Speaker, Robert Wyatt: Spoke in favor of the item Senator Dayani: Why is the money needed? Robert Wyatt: They are sending 12 to 15 students. It will cost $17000. Senate President Davy: The funding request does not come from discretionary. Senator Mac Donald: the money should go to the students Move into a vote: (23-0-0) Item passes VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT {in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)} No public comment IX. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS VPPT Green: Jason Symlie will be putting the JC applications on-line. The faculty Excellence meeting will be in the next few weeks. Brady will be out of town. President Moradkhan: The fiscal budget for next year is under $10,000. There will be more sub accounts next year. Senate President Davy; The attitude in the office needs to be collaborative. CCSN is a place for members to come together. Sign in the guest book. April 19th and 20th is Board of regents. X. GOOD OF THE SENATE Senator Woodson; Have a good week' Senator Fauske; Pass Senator MacDonald: Pass Senator Bowland: Pass Senator Fleming: Pass Senator Gonzalez: This week SOL is having a event. Everyone is welcome Senator Homampour; pass Senator Dayani: Pass Senator Geffen: Interactive dinner was an anti-Greek event. Senator Chasin: I met with the dean. The newsletter is going well. Senator Williams; Pass Senator Zardnt: Pass Senator Hughes: have a good week Senator Martinez: Tim Lanning has come to every meeting. Senator Dunning: we should have a big group hug Senator Schrock: Pass Senator Powell: constitution is pretty clear. I am concerned about RebelPoolza. Paper drive is going very well Senator DiLorenzo; There will be a memo in your boxes about VITA. 1-5 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays. 4-6 on Wednesdays. BEH 402 Senator Salsaa: Pass Senator Ling: Pass Senator Bowers: On Senator Powell's comment, there are four other accounts. The constitution revision ballot questions are going well. XI. ADJOURNMENT Senate Pro Tempore Moradkhan moved to adjourn seconded by Senator Bowland at 7:11 PM Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241.000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, Classroom Building Complex and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. Stephanie Davy Amy Sold an o C. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Bylaw 47 ( See attachment) D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Bylaw 26 (See attachment) I. PUBLIC COMMENT {in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2)(c)(3» II. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS III. GOOD OF THE SENATE IV. ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241.000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, Classroom Building Complex and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. SENATE BYLAW 47 CSUN STUDENT TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP (Effective December 15,1997, Revised October 6,1998) I. At the time of formulating each CSUN fiscal budget, $7,500.00 from the total CSUN budget received from student fees shall be transferred to the UNLV Student Financial Services Department under the name of the CSUN Student Teaching Scholarships. II. The funds therein shall be awarded to students who will be enrolled in student teaching during the semester/session that they are on scholarship, as determined by a committee of: A. Three (3) CSUN Officials (one of which must be a senator from die College of Education) nominated and approved by the Senate; B. Three (3) members who are either faculty or professional staff nominated and approved by the Senate; C. The Vice-President of Student Services or his/her designee; 1. The committee shall be formed during the spring and fall semesters,- with the fall meetings determining spring awards, and the spring meetings determining - summer and fall awards. The first meeting of the committed in the spring shall ; be in March, and the first committee meeting in the fail shall be in October; 2. The CSUN Vice-President will serve as the committee chair 3. The committee's final decisions must be reached by May 15 for fall and summer awards, and December 15 for spring awards; 4. The committee, through the assistance of the UNLV Financial Services Department, shall request, receive and renew all applications for scholarship; 5. The committee shall determine scholarship winners; 6. Thirty (30) scholarships of $250.00 each will be distributed in three (3) parts, twelve (12) will be awarded for the fall semester, twelve (12) will be awarded for the spring semester, and six (6) will be awarded for the summer session; 7. Any unawarded funds will be distributed evenly among approved award recipients; 8. Ail scholarship recipients must complete student teaching while on scholarship; 9. The UNLV Student Financial Services Department will distribute all CSUN Scholarships in accordance with the University of Nevada System and UNLV guidelines. III. The student teaching scholarship will be awarded on the following basis: A. All thirty scholarships shall be awarded to continuing UNLV students whp will be student teaching in Nevada. B. These awards shall be granted strictly on the following basis (most important to least important); 1. enrollment in student teaching for the semester while on scholarship; 2. cumulative UNLV grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0; 3. campus activity and involvement at UNLV. C. CSUN officials currently receiving a stipend and/or fee waiver are not eligible to compete for these scholarships. D. If after receiving a scholarship, a recipient receives a fee waiver and/or stipend from CSUN prior to the beginning of an academic semester, he/she forfeits the remainder of the scholarship; E. Any forfeited monies shall be returned to Student Financial Services for distribution in the following academic year. IV. To override or repeal this bylaw, the following votes are required: A. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the CSUN Executive Board; B. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the CSUN Senate SENATE BYLAW 26 CSUN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (Effective March 31, 1988; Revised October 7, 1992) I. At the time of formulating each CSUN fiscal budget, one and a half percent (1.5%) of the total CSUN budget received from student fees shall be transferred to the UNLV Student Financial Services Department under the name of the CSUN Leadership Scholarships. II. The Monies therein shall be awarded to students displaying leadership abilities and potential, as determined by a committee of: A. Three (3) CSUN officials nominated by the Executive Board and approved by the Senate; B. Three (3) members who are either faculty or professional staff; C. The Vice President of Student Services or his/her designee: 1. The committee shall be formed during each Spring semester. The committee's first meeting shall be in March of each year, with the CSUN President serving as the committee chair. The committee's final decisions must be reached by May 1 of each year. 2. The committee, through the assistance of the UNLV Student Financial Services Department, shall request, receive, and review all applications for scholarships; 3. The committee shall establish denominations of awards, the number of scholarships to be awarded and determine scholarship winners; 4. Scholarships will be distributed in two (2) parts, one half (1/2) in the Fall and one half (1/2) in the Spring; 5. All scholarship recipients must complete twelve (12) credits per semester while on scholarship, with a cumulative 2.5 grade point average (G.P.A.) 6. The UNLV Student Financial Services Department will distribute all CSUN Scholarships in accordance with University of Nevada System and UNLV guidelines. III. The Leadership Scholarship shall be awarded on the following basis: A. One percent (1%) of the fiscal budget shall be awarded to continuing UNLV students: 1. These awards shall be granted strictly on the following basis (most important to least important): a. Leadership position and abilities displayed while at UNLV; b. Cumulative UNLV grade point average (G.P.A.); c. Financial need. 2. CSUN officials currently receiving a stipend and/or fee waiver are not eligible to compete for these scholarships. 3. If after receiving a scholarship, a recipient receives a fee waiver and/or stipend from CSUN prior to the beginning of an academic semester, he/she forfeits the remainder of the scholarship; 4. Any forfeited monies shall be returned to Student Financial Services for distribution in the following academic year. B. One half of one percent (.5%) of the fiscal budget shall be awarded to entering Freshmen or transfer students from a Nevada Community College: 1. These scholarships shall be awarded strictly on the following basis (most important to lease important): a. Leadership abilities and positions while in High School or at a Nevada Community College; b. The strong potential for continued leadership while at UNLV; c. Cumulative High School or Nevada Community College grade point average (G.P.A.); d. Financial need. IV. To A. B. override or repeal this bylaw, the following votes are required: A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the CSUN Executive Board; A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the CSUN Senate