Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 12, 1985

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Senate Meeting 15-38 September 12, 1985 MSU Lounge 203 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order IV. Announcement s V. Executive Board Nominations 1. Marilyn LaMascus to Financial Aid 2. Michelle Wong to Admissions Committee 3. Raul Lopez to Student Services 4. Karen Fields to Appropriations Board 5. Melinda LaBlanc to Entertainment and Programming and Elections Board 6. Debra Cone to Financial Aid 7. Tristam Harrington to NSA Assistant Director VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports VII. Old Business A. Nominations to Academic Advisement Seat (2 open) 1. Connie Scordato 2. Lucie Anton B. Appointment of Academic Advisement Seat. C. Nominations to Health Sciences Seat D. N1o.m inSaatmi oSnmsi thto Science, Math and Engineering Seat. 2. Noel Delarosa E. Appointment of Science, Math and Engineering Seat. F. Nominations to Business and Economics Senate Seat. 1. Paul Champagne (Flounder) G. Appointment of Business and Economics Seat. VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. B. Introduction of Filipiono International Friendship Organization Proposal. II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Senate Meeting 15-38 September 12, 1985 MSU Lounge 203 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Senate President Varona at 4:03 p.m. II. Roll Call Present Senator Chadwell Senator Cherhoniak Senator Davis (late) Senator Harrington Senator Eendrick Senator Nichols Senator Penczek Senator Sattler Senator Spicer Senator Susman Senator Swanson Senator Tornell Senator Wong There being quorum, the meeting continued. Discussion took place on Thomas Speaks' absences. Senate PEesident Varona agreed to excuse 3 of the meetings as Speaks had a valid excuse. Speaks has resigned. Two representatives of Up With People addressed the Senate, Scott and Julie. They discussed their musical performance and the general theme of Up With People. III. Approval of Minutes 15-37 The minutes were declared approved with no corrections. IV. Announcement s CSUN President Kelleher discussed Thomas Speaks' absences and stated that the Senate must override the unexcused.. Senator Nichols moved to override 3 of Thomas Speaks absences from meetings 15-33,34,and 35. Senator Cherhoniak seconded. The motion carried with 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. CSUN Pres. Kelleher gave the State of the Campus Address. He discussed CSUN and all of CSUN's departments. Vice President Muir. "killed a BIG fly". Senate President Pro Tempore Nichols announced that he will have all tickets for football games. August Corrales, MSU Board Chairman addressed the Senate and presented the Student Leadership Development program. Absent Senator Larson (excused) Senator Lieberman (excused) UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Minutes 15-38, September 12, 1985 -3- President Maxson addressed the Senate and gave an estimate of enrollment figures. The hand count showed enrollement up 10.1%, more than 1,000 from last year. This year shows over 12,100 student, which is a record high for UNLV. Maxson also announced that administrative changes were taking place with Dr. Unrue in regards to admissions and the registars office. Dr. Maxson asked the Senate to spread the word to students regarding parking across Maryland Parkway, as he had received some complaints from merchants. Nancy Clark, CSUN Business Manager addressed the Senate and discussed the publications account and setting up the account for the Yearbook. Clark asked the Senate to move directly into New Business item L to clear the transfer. Senate President Varona asked the Senate if there were any objections to suspending with the rules and moving directly into New Business item L. There were no objections. L. Approval of cash and budget authority into 907 account. Senator Nichols moved to approve a cash and budget authority from 906 account to 907 account in the amount of $20,000.00. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion carried unanimously. V. Executive Board Nominations 1. Marilyn LaMascus to Financial Aid 2. Michelle Wong to Admissions Committee 3. Raul Lopez to Student Services 4. Karen Fields to Appropriations Board 5. Melinda LaBlanc to Entertainment and Programming and Elections Board 6. Debra Cone to Fiancial Aid 7. Tristam Harrington to NSA Assistant Director. VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports Kirk Hendrick, NSA Director announced that a meeting will be held next Thursday before the Senate Meeting. Senate President Varona, asked the Senate to volunteer to write on the blackboards, all of the events. Several Senators volunteered. President Maxson asked the Senate to contact the deans of the colleges first. Tom Muir, Organizations Board Chairman discussed the organizations board meet ing. John Novak, Entertainment & Programming Director discussed the events and announced that all departments were working well together:. - Andrew Nichols, Appropriations Board Chairman announced that there will be a meeting this week. Dave Penczek, Student Services Director announced that "Scantrons" are here. VII. Old Business A. Nominations to Academic Advisements Seat (2 open). 1. Connie Scordato (withdrew) 2. Lucie Anton B. Appointment of Academic Advisement Senator. Senator Hendrick moved to appoint Lucie Anton by unanimous acclamation. Senator Sattler seconded. The motion passed with 12 yes votes and 0 no votes and 1 abstaining (Tornell). The oath was administered to Lucie Anton. THIS ITEM WAS RULED OUT OF ORDER - 2 - Senate Minutes 15-38, September 12, 1985 -3- -2- Senator Harrington moved to appoint Luci Anton to the Academic Advisement Seat. Senator Hendrick seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Luci Anton took the Oath of Office once again, and then was seated. C. Nominations to Health Sciences Seat. There were no nominations. D. Nominations to Science, Math and Engineering Seat. 1. Sam Smith 2. Noelle Dela Rosa E. Appointment of Science, Math and Engineering Senate Seat. Senator Hendrick moved to hold an election, with the candidates speaking for 1 minute. Senator Sattler seconed. The motion passed with 8 in favor 6 opposed (Spicer,Cherhoniak,Davis,Susman,Swanson,Penczek) and 0 abstaining. Sam Smith Noelle Dela Rosa Senator Chadwell Senator Harrington Senator Cherhoniak Senator Hendrick Senator Davis Senator Nichols Senator Penczek Senator Sattler Senator Spicer Senator Wong Senator Susman Senator Anton Senator Swanson Senator Tornell Sam Smith took the Oath of Office, and then was seated. y^-XI. : New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations Senator Harrington moved to approve as a whole 1-7. Senator Spicer seconded. The motion carried with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Smith). B. Introduction of Filipino International Friendship Organization Proposal. A representative addressed the Senate and discussed CSUN's part in the production. C. Approval of Senate Bill 12 —Cherhoniak. This item was withdrawn. D. Discussion/Action on a CSUN mural to be painted in MSU 120 —Hendrick Senator Hendrick discussed his plans for the office. E. Creation of Ad Hoc Committee to Entertainment Trip. Jay Lezcano addressed the Senate and presented his trips. Sen.Pres.Varona passed the gavel, and spoke in favor of the trips. Sen. Pres. Varona moved to approve the creation of Ad Hoc Committee. Senator Spicer seconded. Senator Hendrick offered a friendly amendment to have CSUN President Kelleher preside as chairman. Several Senators also expressed an interest to be on the committee, Senators Cherhoniak,Sattler,Nichols,Hendrick, Harrington, Tom Muir and Gus Varona. The friendly amendment was accepted. The main motion passed with 14 in favor, 1 opposed (Nichols) and 0 abstaining. F. Introduction of Pre-School Contract —Penczek. Senator Penczek introduced the contract. G. Approval of $100.00 from 903 account to Kappa Sigma for clean-up and breakdown of MPEC Party —Novak. Senate Minutes 15-38, September 12, 1985 -3- -2- John Novak addressed the Senate and discussed the breakdown. Senator Spicer moved to approve $100.00 Senator Harrington seconded. Senator Hendrick moved to amend the motion to $75.00 Senator Sattler seconded. It was requested that the amendment be withdrawn. Senator Sattler objected. The objection was not sustained with 2 in favor, 13 opposed and 0 abstaining. Objections were voiced from several Senators. The amendment also failed. The main motion to approve $100.00 passed with 13 in favor, 2 opposed (Sattler, Wong) and 0 abstaining. H. Introduction of a Senate Bill to donate 5<: out of every CSUN Dollar to the Library _—Chadwell This item was introduced as a motion to approve an amount not to exceed $20,000.00. I. Introuduction of Fee Waiver for Elections Board Chiarman, Robert Ashley not to exceed 12 credits. This item was introduced. Senator Chadwell announced that Robert Ashley was planning to resign. Several Senators objected to letting Chadwell speak, (dumbdedumb) J. Approval of $250.00 from 903 account to "All Around Sound" for Disk Jockey Services on September 28, 1985 from 9:30 to 1:45pm —Novak. Senator Hendrick moved to approve. Senator Chadwell seconded. The motion carried with 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 2 abstaining (Smith,Wong). K. Approval of $600.00 contract with Tommy Rocker for October 4, 1985 performance from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. —Novak. Senator Hendrick moved to approve. Senator Spicer seconded. The motion passed unanimously. L. Approval of cash and budget authority into 907 account. Taken care of previously. Senator Nichols introduced a new item, Approval of Stipend for Yearbook Editor in the amount of $150.00, per month, retroactive to September. IX. Open Discussion Senator Spicer discussed yearbook. Nothing of importance was said by any other Senators. X. Adjournment Senate President Varona adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Senate President Senate Secretary