Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 10, 1994

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President AGENDA SENATE MEETING 24-34 MOYER STUDENT UNION 202 MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1994 6:00P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. OVERRIDE OF THIRD UNEXCUSED ABSENCE SENATOR FERGEN (tabled at 10/03/94 meeting) IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (24-3 3) V. ANNOUNCEMENTS VI. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. SENATE COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Rules & Ethics, CHAIR SCHWARTZ b. Campus Safety & Awareness, CHAIR ANWAR c. Bylaws, CHAIR POBST d. Ad hoc Constitutional Revision, CHAIR CAMPBELL e. Ways & Means, CHAIR FOX f. Student Health Liaison, SENATOR VOLKERT g. REBEL YELL Advisory Board Student Senator NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS h. OPEN SENATE SEATS NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS 1. College of Science & Mathematics 2. College of Business & Economics Steven Eisen 3. College of Liberal Arts 4. College of Health Sciences Andrea Nicholson B. DIRECTORS REPORTS a. Elections, DIRECTOR MANGUAL b. Entertainment & Programming, DIRECTOR REEVES c. Nevada Student Affairs, DIRECTOR JOHANNSSON d. Office of Student Information, DIRECTOR WALLACE e. Organizations Board, DIRECTOR PHILLIPS f. Student Services, DIRECTOR GREENHALGH C. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT REPORTS a. Consolidated Student Business Manager b. KUNV 91.5 FM D. FACULTY SENATE SEAT REPORTS a. Academic Budget CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, 4 5 0 5 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 8 9 5 - 3 4 7 7 • FAX ( 7 0 2 ) 8 9 5 - 4 6 0 6 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President MEMO To: Whom It May Concern* Fr: Senate Secretary^S^—} Dt: October 4, 1994 Re: Senate Agenda 24-34 The Senate Agenda was stamped at the wrong time. This is because the time clock in the Student Government is running fast, the agenda was posted by 9:00a.m. Please disregard the incorrect time on the original agenda. Thank you. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, 4 5 0 5 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 8 9 5 - 3 4 7 7 • FAX (702) 8 9 5 - 4 6 0 6 Senate Minutes 24-34 page 2 b. Academic Standards c. Admissions d. Curriculum e. General Education f. Grievance g. Library h. Public Relations i. Scholarship j. Status of Women VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Approval of Organizations Funding Request from Rebel Ballroom Club to come out of the 2704 (Org) account; VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Endorsement of the Proposal for the Studies Abroad Scholarship Fund Program; B. Approval of the amount not to exceed $295.00 to be added to the Executive Board/Senate-approved purchase price of $1,510.00 (encumbered E-Bd Mtg 05/09/94) for the departmental computer system of a 15-inch monitor; hard drive; SVGA; keyboard and mouse, which includes Windows, DOS 6.1 and Microsoft Works software programs plus a one-year on-site warranty/maintenance agreement to be encumbered out of the fy 94-95 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account; C. Approval of written request (see attached) submitted by CSUN Vice President for Executive Board approval for Brian Amend to be nominated to a two-year term on CSUN1s Judicial Branch as a student member of the CSUN Judicial Council; D. Approval of Michael Anderson as student member to the Entertainment & Programming Board; IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law (NRS 241.00) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union Frank & Estella Beam Hall Flora Dungan Humanities Bldg. Wright Hall Thomas Beam Engineering Complex JWR/bag University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President MINUTES SENATE MEETING 24-34 MOYER STUDENT UNION 202 MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1994 6:00P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER SENATE PRESIDENT ROMERO called the meeting to order at 6:10p.m. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Rehan Anwar Jodi McMillin (unexcused) Phoebe Block Shawna Campbell Toby Cole Gina Dinoto (late) Eric Fergen Jamie Fox Terry Morrow John Pida Helene Pobst Chris Ray Edward Rivera Scott Schwartz Patrick Smith Walt Vodrazka Mike Volkert Julie Wong III. OVERRIDE OF THIRD UNEXCUSED ABSENCE SENATOR FERGEN (tabled at 10/03/94 meeting) Motion to take off the table by SENATOR RAY, seconded by SENATOR POBST. SENATOR POBST asked why he had three unexcused absences. SENATOR FERGEN stated that he had to work, but that he has the next two Mondays off so that he can finish up the session. Move into a vote. Motion passes 13-0-1. SENATOR CAMPBELL abstained. SENATOR DINOTO arrives late. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (24-33) Motion to approve minutes 24-33 made by SENATOR RAY, seconded by SENATOR POBST. Move into vote. Motion passes 16-0-0. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4 5 0 5 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 8 9 1 5 4 • ( 7 0 2 ) 7 3 9 - 3 4 7 7 • FAX ( 7 0 2 ) 5 9 7 - 4 6 0 6 Senate Minutes 24-34 page 2 STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT BOIXO announced that the yearbook editor grade verification didn't go through you can waive the bylaw if you want but she wants to get things set up for next year even if he doesn't pass; if you would like to be on any of the library fund raising committees let her know; bike patrol would like feedback from students as to what areas they believe could be helped by a bike patrol; contracts that had to be waived because of the secretary and President Boixo is working on the problem. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE PIDA announced that he is working on the Senate Reception if anyone has questions or suggestions let him know. SENATE PRESIDENT ROMERO announced that the constitutions are copies in the library that students; working on the banquet for the new senators; has the applications for senate seats. VI. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. SENATE COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Rules & Ethics, CHAIR SCHWARTZ - will be having a meeting and will announce the time and location at the next Senate Meeting. If anyone has not made their class speeches they need to get them done. b. Campus Safety & Awareness, CHAIR ANWAR - has people who would like to be on his committee. Motion made to nominate SENATORS VOLKERT and DINOTO to the Campus Safety & Awareness committee by SENATOR POBST, seconded by SENATOR FOX. Move into a vote. Motion passes 14-0-2. SENATORS VOLKERT and DINOTO abstained. c. Bylaws, CHAIR POBST - will be bringing bills to the next Senate Meeting. Will be having another meeting. d. Ad hoc Constitutional Revision, CHAIR CAMPBELL will be having a meeting soon, would like her members to submit the times they are available to her so she can find a good time. e. Ways & Means, CHAIR FOX - will be having a meeting on the 24th of October at 5:30p.m. f. Student Health Liaison, SENATOR VOLKERT - none g. REBEL YELL Advisory Board Student Senator NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS Senate Minutes 24-34 page 2 Motion to nominate SENATOR FOX for the position by SENATOR POBST, seconded by SENATOR MORROW. Move into a vote. Motion passes 15-0-1. SENATOR FOX abstained. h. OPEN SENATE SEATS NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS 1. College of Science & Mathematics 2. College of Business & Economics Steven Eisen 3. College of Liberal Arts 4. College of Health Sciences Andrea Nicholson Motion made to nominate James Kim as a candidate for the College of Science & Mathematics Senate seat and Edward Rivera as a candidate for the College of Business & Economics seat by SENATOR BLOCK, seconded by SENATOR DINOTO. Motion made to close nominations by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR SMITH. Motion made by SENATOR SMITH to allow each of the candidates for the College of Business & Economics talk for no more than 2 minutes followed by a question and answer session followed by a roll call vote, seconded by SENATOR CAMPBELL. Move into a vote. Motion passes 16-0-0. Each of the Candidates spoke and listed their qualifications. Move into roll call vote. Mr. Eisen received 5 votes and Mr. Rivera received 11 votes. SENATE PRESIDENT ROMERO called a 1 minute recess to swear in SENATOR RIVERA. SENATE PRESIDENT ROMERO called the meeting back to order at 6:40p.m. B. DIRECTORS REPORTS a. Elections, DIRECTOR MANGUAL - the elections went well, thanked his committee and everyone who helped. b. Entertainment & Programming, DIRECTOR REEVES - Homecoming went well and thanked everyone who helped her. SENATOR ANWAR asked if she had the budget break down yet? DIRECTOR REEVES stated that she didn't have it yet but would get it to the Senate as soon as she can. Senate Minutes 24-34 page 2 c. Nevada Student Affairs, DIRECTOR JOHANNSSON - the Homecoming Candidates party went better than the one for the Senators and UNLV-TV covered it; voter registration went very well and is done now; Wednesday there is a debate for the Regents Candidates, encouraged everyone to attend. d. Office of Student Information, DIRECTOR WALLACE would like to get folders for the orientation; and she is working with Director Greenhalgh to get the electronic reader board. e. Organizations Board, DIRECTOR PHILLIPS - on next weeks agenda there will be an item for Las Vegas Thunder hockey that's all. f. Student Services, DIRECTOR GREENHALGH - report given by SENATOR SMITH pencils back ordered 1 to 2 weeks, scantrons ordered, sex kits back ordered 1 to 2 weeks, shuttle stops and clocks should be in in 2 weeks, copiers out to bid, lockers are dead. C. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT REPORTS a. Consolidated Student Business Manager - report given by SENATOR CAMPBELL next week she will be briefing the Senate on the approval of contracts. D. FACULTY SENATE REPORTS SENATOR SCHWARTZ stated that the Admissions Committee was informed by the chair of the committee that they have not had a meeting but they would be getting back to him with the specifics soon. SENATOR SMITH stated that he was having a hard time getting hold of the Chair. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item A. out of order, was tabled at the Organizations Board meeting. VIII. NEW BUSINESS Item A. out of order, was tabled at the Executive Board meeting. B. Approval of the amount not to exceed $295.00 to be added to the Executive Board/Senate-approved purchase price of $1,510.00 (encumbered E-Bd Mtg 05/09/94) for the departmental computer system of a 15-inch monitor; hard drive; SVGA; keyboard and mouse, which includes Windows, DOS 6.1 and Microsoft Works software programs plus a one-year on-site warranty/maintenance Senate Minutes 24-34 page 2 agreement to be encumbered out of the fy 94-95 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account; Motion to approve made by SENATOR POBST, seconded by SENATOR MORROW. SENATOR SCHWARTZ stated that he had been told by Director Greenhalgh that the extra money is to get a larger monitor. Move into a vote. Motion passes 16-1-0. SENATOR COLE opposed. C. Approval of written request submitted by CSUN Vice President for Executive Board approval of Brian Amend to be nominated to a two year term on CSUN1s Judicial Branch as a student member of the CSUN Judicial Council; Motion to approve made by SENATOR COLE, seconded by SENATOR FOX. Motion made to yield the floor to Brian Amend to speak to the Senate followed by question and answer session by SENATOR POBST, seconded by SENATOR VOLKERT. Move into a vote. Motion passes 17-0-0. Mr. Amend spoke to the Senate and stated his reasons for wanting the position and his qualifications. SENATOR POBST asked if he thought it would be a problem with his brother already sitting on the Judicial Council? Mr. Amend stated that he did not believe it would be a problem. SENATOR POBST asked if he would be able to fill the entire two year term? Mr. Amend stated that he could. Move into a vote. Motion passes 12-1-4. SENATOR PIDA opposed. SENATORS RIVERA, POBST, ANWAR, and SCHWARTZ abstained. SENATOR FOX Point of Personal Privilege. D. Approval of Michael Anderson as student member to the Entertainment & Programming Board; Motion to approve by SENATOR SMITH, seconded by SENATOR CAMPBELL. Motion to table item by SENATOR POBST, seconded by SENATOR COLE. Move into a vote to table item. Motion passes 16-0-0. Senate Minutes 24-34 page 2 IX. OPEN DISCUSSION SENATOR SCHWARTZ - there is a Memorial Blood Drive coming up in memory for a fraternity brother of his that was killed in an accident a few years ago, so anyone who can donate is encouraged to do so. SENATOR POBST - congratulations to Senator Rivera, and good job on Homecoming. SENATOR WONG - congratulations to Senator Rivera, and she hopes everyone had a good weekend. SENATOR MORROW - congratulations to Senator Rivera, and Homecoming went really well. SENATOR VODRAZKA - thanks to Senator Smith for helping put on the tailgate party. SENATOR ANWAR - congratulations to Senator Rivera, glad the meeting went so quickly. SENATOR FERGEN - congratulations to Senator Rivera, and thanks to the Senate for allowing him to finish off the session. SENATOR RAY - congratulation to Senator Rivera, and the tailgate went well. SENATOR BLOCK - congratulations to Senator Rivera, and to Senator Vodrazka for homecoming. SENATOR CAMPBELL - welcome to Senator Rivera, and Senator Vodrazka looked cute in his tights. SENATOR SMITH - wanted to thank Director Phillips and Kenny for all their help with the tailgate. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE PIDA - glad Homecoming went well, he heard through the grapevine that there was another brawl at the game, this time with the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, we'll see if it makes it into the paper. SENATE PRESIDENT ROMERO - congratulations to Senator Rivera and "Duke" Vodrazka, good luck to everyone on mid-terms. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by SENATOR VODRAZKA, seconded by SENATOR DINOTO. Move into a vote. Motion passes 16-0-0. Senate Minutes 24-34 page 7 Meeting adjourned at 7:04p.m. J. William Romero, Jr. SENATE PRESIDENT