Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 04, 2002

l/srsity of Nevada, .adent Government O f f i c e of t h e S e n a t e P r e s i d e n t Christopher B. Powell I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President fto Temg^ CALL Las Vegas Senate Agenda Meeting 33-01 Monday, November 4, 2002 MSU 201, 6:00pm Jessica Zarndt Health Sciences Tony Salsaa Business Anisa Izzolo Hotel Administration Michael Amesquith( Jr. Education Rachael Wagner Liberal Arts Peter Goatz Student De\>elopmehl I. Nikole Flinner Education Ryan Cianci Liberal Arts Chester Corpuz \siness sh Goihl business Sherry Snyder Business Nicole Sunstrum Education K Faon Cobb Engineering Mark Ulep Engineering Kevin Mullinax Fine Arts Holly Nye Fine Arts Lisa Soldano Health Science Aaron Arneson Hotel Administration Nick Christiansen Liberal Arts Terry Crawford Sciences Amy Schanhals Student Development Sherrelle Blood Urban Affairs III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ANNOUCEMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes 32-36. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/ University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Report D. Directors' Reports CSUN Services- Rocco Gonzalez Elections- Jennifer Angell Entertainment & Programming- Dallas Fueston Nevada Student Affairs- Brooke Buchanan Office of Student Information- Seth Juarez Publications- Thomas Carrow Rebel Radio- Jason Chan E. Liaison Reports Greek Advisory Multicultural Student Affairs Residence Hall Association Student Athletics Student Body President's Advisory Council Student Health Advisory Committee ROTC VII. PUBLIC COMMENT CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Vote to break the tie for the second Urban Affairs Seat. As submitted by Senate President Powell. B. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a sound board, mixing board, computer monitors, rack ' units, desks, microphones, headphones, wires, and other equipment necessary. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY02-03 Rebel Radio (Equipment) Account. As submitted by Executive Board. C. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of placing John Dugan, Krista Jorge, Michael Amesquita Jr., Anisa Izzolo, Jessica Zarndt, Rachael Wagner, Nikole Flinner, Amy Schanhals, and Nicole Sunstrum as the voting members of the Scholarship Committee for the remainder of their terms. As submitted by Senate President Powell. D. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of one (1) Senator to serve as Senate President Pro-Tempore for the 33r d Session. As submitted by Senate President Powell. E. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of a $435.00 monthly stipend and a twelve-credit fee waiver for the Senate President Pro-Tempore. As submitted by Senate President Powell. F. Discussion Item: Discussion of membership for Senate Committees. X. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS XI. SENATE WORKSHOP XII. GOOD OF THE SENATE XIII. 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. Minutes Meeting 33-01 Monday, November 4, 2002 MSU 201, 6:00pm I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Powell calls Meeting 33-01 to order at 6:07pm. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Jessica Zarndt Tony Salsaa Anisa Izzolo Michael Amesquita, Jr. Rachael Wagner Peter Goatz Nikole Flinner Ryan Cianci Chester Corpuz Josh Goihl Sherry Snyder Nicole Sunstrum E. Faon Cobb Mark Ulep Kevin Mullinax Holly Nye Lisa Soldano Aaron Arneson Nick Christiansen T. Dustin Crawford Amy Schanhals Sherrelle Blood •Senators were sworn in by Chief Justice Green* PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III ANNOUCEMENTS Vice President Pro-Tempore Ho- Congratulations and welcome to all of the new Senators. There is a Scholarship Committee meeting on the 18th at 5pm in the Conference Room. See Senator Izzolo for agendas and minutes from those meetings. Everyone should dress professionally for pictures on the 18th Vice President Hale- Hello and welcome to Senate. Director's evaluations and calendars were put in your boxes. She was a Senator before so feel free to see her or any other members of Executive Board with any questions. President Moradkhan- She would like to give everyone a warm welcome. Feel free to come to her with any questions. All of the members of Executive Board have an open door policy. She is still looking for representatives from each college to be on the Student Technology Board. She will be out of the office on Friday so see Vice President Pro-Tempore Ho with any questions. Senate President Powell- State of the Senate Address. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Senator Cianci- Moves to approve Minutes 32-36; Seconded by Senator Amesquita. Move into a vote. Motion carries unanimously. Senator Goatz- Moves to move out of the order of the day to the RHA and SHAC Liaison Reports; Seconded bv Senator Zarndt. Move into a vote. Motion carries unanimously. Residence Hall Association- Congratulations and good luck with you constituents this semester. RHA is sending 150 residents to Adventure Dome and providing them with a buffet. They are also sending students to a speaker's conference to bring back ideas to UNLV. Student Health Advisory Committee- She hopes everyone enjoys his or her wellness pills. Their next event is World AIDS Day from December 2-4th. There will be a vigil on December 12th Senator Goatz- Moves to move back into the order of the day to Board and Committee Reports; Seconded by Senator Salsaa. Move into a vote. Motion carries unanimously. IV BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports Vice President Pro-Tempore Ho- The Scholarship Committee reviewed the Tom Wiesner Scholarship and is changing the amount from $2,000.00 to $1,250.00 and the GPA to a 3.3 from a 3.0. Senator Salsaa- The RYAB still needs one more Senator to sit on the board. See him if you are interested. B. Faculty Senate/ University Committee Reports None. C. Business Manager Report Business Manager, David Hill- All the new Senators need to stop in the office to fill out their E-Docs tomorrow. Please verify your address when you receive your paychecks so your W2 form is sent to the right place. Expenses: Publications: Discretionary- $408.65 for Quark Software Office: Office Supplies- $71.25 for Stock Forms Services: Discretionary- $38.25 for Full-Time Sports Passes Elections: Senate Elections- $192.00 for Tables and Chairs from Facilities D. Directors' Reports CSUN Services- Rocco Gonzalez He has been working with his assistant to file all the packets, e-mail organizations, and order supplies for the SORCE room. Elections- Jennifer Angell Welcomes all the new Senators and passes out an Elections survey. Entertainment & Programming- Dallas Fueston Congratulations to all the new Senators. November 13t h is the next movie night. They will be giving away tickets to all the Hip Hop All Star Jam. They are also working on a panel discussion with local law enforcement. Nevada Student Affairs- Brooke Buchanan The Board of Regents and the Question 9 Forum went well. She has the minutes from the October Board of Regents Meeting. Please Vote!!! It is very important! She is looking forward to working with all of the new Senators. Office of Student Information- Seth Juarez Welcome to CSUN. He has been working on the website. There are still e-mails available if you are interested. They are web based and there are no restrictions. He is continuing his work on the database so it will be easier for the next director to update the site. Publications- Thomas Carrow He has been working on editing the creative magazine. The magazine will contain art, photography, graphic design, magic, music, painting, etc. This is a great opportunity for Senators to talk to their constituents and get them involved with the project. Rebel Radio- Jason Chan There is a large item on the agenda for the remaining equipment that still needs to be purchased. The previous $21,000.00 was spent on computers; three of which are set up for the radio. The equipment is necessary to get the station up and running. The equipment will be student friendly and they will play a variety of music. E. Liaison Reports Greek Advisory- President Moradkhan- No Report. Multicultural Student Affairs- Vice President Pro-Tempore Ho- Retreat applications went out on November 1s t . There is a $10.00 fee and space will be given to the first 45 applicants. Student Athletics- Senator Zarndt- Women' Soccer was given 2 laptops. Basketball is starting. The Board has been busy informing athletes of the new Mountain West Conference regulations. Student Body President's Advisory Council- Bradley Mayer-Welcome to all the new Senators. It is good to see some fresh faces. The Advisory Council has around 30-40 members. They are trying to bring back the Rojos to help with school spirit. He is going to switch up meetings in order to get a better turnout. ROTC- Marie- Come cheer them on during the State Parade. PUBLIC COMMENT None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS B. Action Item: Vote to break the tie for the second Urban Affairs Seat. As submitted by Senate President Powell. Senator Goatz- Moves to approve; Seconded by Senator Izzolo. Senator Goatz- Moves to allow each candidate to speak for no more than two minutes, followed by question and answer, followed by a roll call vote; Seconded by Senator Flinner. Move into a vote. Motion carries unanimously. Candidate Berry- She is seeking a second term. In her previous term she worked closely with her fellow Urban Affairs Senator, Giselle Stewart. Her goals include to work with her fellow Senator, putting a link on the Urban Affairs website, and having a representative on the Safety Committee. She has served on the E & P Board, the NSA Board, and the Publications Board, the President's Advisory Council for two years, the Rebel Radio Board, the E & P Street Team, and done work with the College of Republicans. She has supported MSA events, shared Rebel Radio with her constituents, and attended CSUN sponsored events. She is familiar with the CSUN Constitution, Bylaws, and Robert's Rules of Order. Candidate Cabral- He didn't prepare a speech so he is going to speak from the heart. He has a passion for making a difference and has held several leadership positions. He is a former FBLA National Presidential Candidate, held Student Council offices, and held positions within his fraternity. He ran on issues of career and professional development and would like to teach how to apply them to everyday life. He believes communication with Senators is a key concept. Voter turnout is low and Student Government is so important to a university. He has the opposite experience; go with the little guy! There were questions from Senators Goatz, Amesquita, Cobb, Zarndt, Izzolo, and Salsaa regarding the dean, time constraints, high school/ college leadership, and why he waited until his junior year to run for Senate. Move into a roll call vote. Senators Salsaa, Izzolo, Amesquita, Goatz, Flinner, Cianci, Corpuz, Goihl, Sunstrum, Mullinax, Nye, Soldano, Arneson, and Christiansen vote for Candidate Berry; Senators Zarndt, Wagner, Snyder, Cobb, Ulep, Crawford, and Blood vote for Candidate Cabral; Senator Schanhals abstains. By a vote of 14-7-1 Candidate Berry receives the seat. Justice Green is not here to swear in Senator Berry; She can discuss, but not vote. C. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a sound board, mixing board, computer monitors, rack units, desks, microphones, headphones, wires, and other equipment necessary. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY02-03 Rebel Radio (Equipment) Account. As submitted by Executive Board. Senator Flinner- Moves to approve; Seconded by Senator Zarndt There is discussion on the budget and the previously purchased equipment. Move into a vote. Motion carries unanimously. D. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of placing John Dugan, Krista Jorge, Michael Amesquita Jr., Anisa Izzolo, Jessica Zarndt, Rachael Wagner, Nikole Flinner, Amy Schanhals, and Nicole Sunstrum as the voting members of the Scholarship Committee for the remainder of their terms. As submitted by Senate President Powell. Senator Salsaa- Moves to approve; Seconded by Senator Christiansen. Senator Izzolo- Moves to amend inserting Phil Burns; Seconded by Senator Cianci. Move into a vote on the amendment. Motion carries 21-0-1; Senator Wagner abstains. Move into a vote on the item as amended. Motion carries 21-0-1; Senator Wagner abstains. E. Action Item: Nomination/ Election of one (1) Senator to serve as Senate President Pro-Tempore for the 33r d session. As submitted by Senate President Powell. Senator Goatz- Moves to open nominations; Seconded by Senator Flinner. Senator Wagner- Nominates Senator Zarndt; Seconded by Senator Izzolo. Senator Zarndt accepts the nomination. Senator Flinner- Nominates Senator Amesquita; Seconded by Senator Cianci. Senator Amesquita accepts the nomination. Senator Salsaa- Nominates Senator Salsaa; Seconded by Senator Christiansen. Senator Salsaa accepts the nomination. Senator Goatz- Moves to waive Bylaw 6 for the duration of the meeting; Seconded by Senator Flinner. Move into a vote on waiving Bylaw 6. Motion carries unanimously. Senator Amesquita- Moves to allow each candidate to speak for no more than two minutes, followed by Question and Answer, followed by Roll Call Vote; Seconded by Senator Cianci. Move into a vote. Motion carries unanimously. All three candidates speak on why they feel they are qualified for the position and some goals they have. There were questions from Senators Goatz, Wagner, Izzolo, Cobb, Cianci, Berry, and Mullinax regarding time constraints, graduation dates, and qualifications. Move into a roll call vote. Senators Izzolo, Wagner, Goatz, Flinner, Cianci, Snyder, Sunstrum, Arneson, Nye, Soldano, Blood, and Schanhals vote for Senator Amesquita; Senators Corpuz, Goihl, and Christiansen vote for Senator Salsaa; Senators Cobb, Crawford, and Ulep vote for Senator Zarndt; Senators Zarndt, Salsaa, Amesquita, and Mullinax abstain. By a vote of 12-3-3-4 Senator Amesquita receives the position. F. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of a $435.00 monthly stipend and a twelve- credit fee waiver for the Senate President Pro-Tempore. As submitted by Senate President Powell. Senator Izzolo- Moves to approve; Seconded by Senator Cianci. There was discussion on what constitutes the stipend amount and the last time it was raised. Move into a vote. Motion carries unanimously. Senator Sunstrum leaves at 7:35pm. G. Discussion Item: Discussion of membership for Senate Committees. Previous Chairs discuss the duties and responsibilities of each committee. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS Senate President Powell- It was a good first meeting. He would like to extend his thanks to former Senate President Pro-Tempore Zarndt. Thank you to Senators Flinner, Zarndt, Goatz, and Salsaa for their help with the bylaws revision over the last six months. He will have a master copy printed and available this week. Senator Goatz- Moves to move out of the order of the day to Good of the Senate (leaving the Senate Workshop for after the meeting); Seconded by Senator Flinner. Move into a vote. Motion carries unanimously. SENATE WORKSHOP GOOD OF THE SENATE Senator Zarndt- She is excited to be part of the new Senate. She agrees with Senator Wagner that she would like to see a budget breakdown. Have a great week. Senator Salsaa- Pass. Senator Izzolo- She does miss her partner, Scotty! The next scholarship committee meeting is on November 18th at 5pm. Senator Amesquita- Thank you for the support. He won't let you down. It seemed like the tunnel of oppression was focused on one point of view. Senator Wagner- Tunnel of oppression costs a lot of money, go check out and support events you fund. New senators who discussed, good job and call her with any questions. Senator Goatz- Thanks Krista for your work on Sunday at the brunch at Ghost Bar. Go see the tunnel of oppression. Congrats to all new senators and SPPT Amesquita. Senator Flinner- There was not a lot of Senators at the Tech meeting. The football game was fun. Congratulations to Senator Berry and SPPT Amesquita. Senator Cianci- Congratulations to all. Amesquita- it was not an easy decision. Be active and let your opinions be heard. Senator Corpuz- Glad to be a senator and to work with other senators of his college. Senator Goihl- He wants to learn the rules and bylaws. He will be more talkative at the next meeting. Senator Snyder- Go see the Tunnel of Oppression! Senator Cobb- He is happy to be here. He likes to discuss the money approved. He would like to have a meet and greet in the engineering college so his constituents get a chance to meet him. Senator Ulep- He is glad to be here. Next time he will be more talkative. Senator Mullinax- Thanks. Senator Nye- She is excited to work with everyone. Senator Soldano- Congratulations to Mike and Diana. She is excited to work with all. Senator Christiansen- Go to movie night- Player's Court- It's a real movie. Senator Arneson- He is excited to work with everyone, including Senator Izzolo. Senator Schanhals- She would love to hear more feedback on the Tunnel of Oppression. She thinks the Residence Hall Association is an untapped resource with around 2,000 students. We need to support each others events. Senator Blood- She is excited to be here and work with Senator Berry. Sony she was kind of quiet today. Senator Berry- Thank you for appointing her. The Question 9 Forum was hot and heavy. ADJOURNMENT Senator Goatz- Moves to adjourn; Seconded by Senator Cianci. Move into a vote. Motion carries unanimously. Senate President Powell adjourns Meeting 33-01 at 7:58pm. Christopher B. Powell Stephanie D. Filson STATE OF THE SENATE ADDRESS 3 3 r d SESSION Delivered by Senate President Christopher B. Powell CSUN Senate Meeting 33-01 November 4, 2002 Good evening, tonight we begin the 33r d session of CSUN Student Senate. As we begin, let's for a moment think back to all of the years that have passed before. There have been many issues of local and national importance that have affected CSUN Senate. The world and UNLV have gone through many changes in the past 32 years; the Vietnam War, the Aids epidemic, Desert Storm and 9-11. In those years CSUN has channeled millions of dollars to the UNLV community; concert events have been sponsored, speakers have been brought and many a hot dog has been purchased for the students of UNLV with CSUN funds. The most admirable fact about CSUN, I believe, is that no matter how large or small the amounts, Senators have always been extremely conscientious of the spending decisions they make and their implications on the UNLV community. Senate has always been mindful to make decisions so as to maximize the benefit to the UNLV student body. Indeed while the CSUN budget has increased to support the continued growth on the UNLV campus Senate continues to maintain that the vast majority of our budget flows directly to the students we serve. CSUN is the largest student employer on campus. CSUN employs over 30 UNLV student s in addition to the elected and appointed CSUN Directors, Assistant Directors, Senators and Executive Board Members. CSUN sponsors many events that have become campus traditions. Rebelpalooza our annual concert event has continued to gain prestige and notoriety as the big event of the spring semester. Senate has also sponsored many events that seek to bring diversity and increased cultural awareness to the UNLV campus. CSUN has been a leader in bringing opportunity and means to those aspects of college life that are so important to personal growth and development. CSUN has been called a living laboratory. We come to Senate from a world of books, and there is much to learn their pages, there is however no better teacher than experience. Through the years Senators have debated passionately for what they believed in, the Senate experience has taught it's participants more about the challenges of life the challenges of the world, and more about themselves than can be put into words. As we enter into this new chapter in CSUN Senate history I urge you to regard your office with the utmost dignity to which it is entitled. Exercise your duties with diligence and respect to the best interests of those students whose best interests and well being is our duty.