Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, December 03, 2007

S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T STUDENT BODY SENATE PRESIDENT IRIS SAINT CSUN SENATE MEETING 38-03 MONDAY, December 3rd SU208C, 6:00PM NOTE: Below is an agenda of all items scheduled to be considered. Various items are listed as action items on the following agenda. Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically disabled persons attending the meeting. Please call the CSUN office at (702) 895-3645 in advance so that arrangements may be made. Rick Shukis Senate President Pro Tempore Business Mike Wong University Studies Wendy Rosser University College Brett Butler Hotel Administration Rebecca Hoffer Liberal Arts Paige Hanson Education Megan Murphy University Studies Victor Barragan S<' s Gi. .pez-Herrera Business Chelsea Milko Liberal Arts Nicholas Hawkins Hotel Administration Lance Agostino Business Sally Wong Business Haley Brieger Education Aaron Baca Engineering Matt Cutler Engineering Justin Favela Fine Arts Krystal Ramirez Fine Arts Mike Silva Hotel Administration Adrian Viesca Liberal Arts Leshelle Perez Sciences Jon Goldman Urban Affairs Jason Ontiveros Urban Affairs Kassie Cartright Nursing I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL Q IV. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes are submitted for approval ACTION 38-02 PUBLIC COMMENT INFORMATION Public Comment will be taken during this agenda item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken. The Chairman may place reasonable limitations as to the amount of time individuals may address the Senate. The Chairman may elect to allow public comment on a specific agenda item when the agenda item is being considered. VI. REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Report BC^Liaisop, Reports ay Student Involvement and Activities D. Residence Hall Association CT Student Athletics d / Student Health Advisory Committee ROTC x ^ Air Force ROTC 4B: Rebel Yell Report EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T Vffl. OLD BUSINESS Information/ Action HI, Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one (1) member of CSUN to serve as health sciences * * senator for the remainder of the / 38t h Senate Session. As •s ubmitted by Senate President Saint. B. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one (1) CSUN Senator to serve as chairperson for the Senate Development Committee for the 38th Senate Session. As submitted by Senate President Saint. I tion Item: Approval of Senate Resolution 38-01 as submitted by Senator Shukis. See attachment 38.02.01 IX. NEW BUSINESS Information/Action r O I A. Information Item: Executive Vice Chancellor Dan Klaiche will present to the CSUN Senate on possible changes to fees and tuition, and their potential impact at UNLV. As submitted by President Espinoza. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one (1) member of CSUN to serve are Liberal Arts Senator for the remainder of the 38t h Session. As submitted by Senate President Saint. Action Item: Approval of four (4) to seven (7) undergraduates to serve on the CSUN Scholarship Committee. As submitted by Vice President Thomas on behalf of Vice President Pro Tempore Mayer. D. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $1400.00 for registration and travel expenses for UNLV All Campus Flag Football Champions to NIRSA Western Region Tournament. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2702 FY08 CSUN Senate Discretionary Budget. As submitted by , Senator Ontiveros. El 'Action Item: Approval of $567.00 to be paid to Kaercher Campbell & Associates for the premium on the ONE Campaign's concert. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 NSA (Discretionary) budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Brown. F. Action Item: Approval of a contract with Las Vegas Review-Journal for free delivery of JlebelNation Newspaper. As submitted by President Espinoza. See attachment 38.03.01. ^ijy/ Action item: Approval of $2942 to be paid to Security Unlimited for security guards at Rebel Ruckus. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2702 FY08 E&P Concerts budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Ouzer. H. ^Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500 to be paid to Farayi Dete for DJ services for the Men's Basketball tailgate. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 Campus Life Tailgates budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Tempore Shukis on behalf of Director Mackin. Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 U N LVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T y \fc Action Item: Approval of Senator Viesca to serw as a Services Board member for a term ending April 30, 2008. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. Discission Item: Discussion regarding the idea of periodically holding senate meetings in the buildings of our respective colleges. As submitted by Senator Favela and Senator Ramirez. "L J. L. Action Item: ApprovaL of an amount not to exceed $500 for the Percussion Club. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. M. Action Item: Approval of $500.00 to be paid to Pi Sigma Alpha. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. N. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. O. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the University Theatrical. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. P. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to LDSSA. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. Q. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Chess Club. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. R. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Thai Student Association. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. X. Executive Board Summations XI. Good of the Senate XII. Adjournment This meeting has been posted in accordance with NRS 241.020 on the third floor of the Student Union, the seventh floor of the FDH, BEH, CSUN annex in the CBC, and also posted on-line at www.UNLVCSUN.com Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 K. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of three (3) to seven (7) senators to serve on the Campus Safety and Awareness Committee for the 38th Session. As submitted by Senator Viesca. Attachment 38.02.01 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T Resolution 38-01 Introduced by Senator Rick Shukis WHEREAS, Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Jim Rogers has called for tuition increases of upwards of $2,000^ and; WHEREAS, UNLV students paid an additional $130 a semester for the creation of building's on-campus, and; WHEREAS, out-of-state student's tuition is currently given directly to the State general fund, and; WHEREAS, the average cost for an out-of-state student for tuition is $724 a credit , and; WHEREAS, in July of 2006, nearly 6,500 students were classified as non-residents, and; WHEREAS, Governor Jim Gibbons has already called for budget cuts to the NSHE and UNLV3 . Therefore be it, RESOLVED, that the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas call for an end to proposed tuition increases, and therefore be it, RESOLVED, that money sent to the State should be used for the purposes of bettering the UNLV campus, and therefore be it, RESOLVED, that budget cuts that are plaguing the NSHE should be dissolved, and therefore be it, RESOLVED, that the Senate Secretary shall send a copy of this resolution to the following people. ht1p://www.unlwebelyellxom/article/2007 2 http://www.unlvrebelyell.com/article/2006/07/24/outofstate-tuition-hurt… 3 http://www.rgj.conT/blogs/inside-nevada-politics/2007/10/governor-tells… Contract 4604, Amendment #1 Attachment 38.03.01 UNiy UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS CONTRACT 4604 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT 4604 TO PROVIDE THE DELIVERY OF REBEL NATION NEWSPAPERS THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT 4604, is made and entered into this day of , 2007 by and between the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, (hereinafter called "UNLV") and Stephens Media LLC, dba Las Vegas Review-Journal (hereinafter called Contractor); WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Contract provides for amendments upon mutual agreement by both parties; and; WHEREAS, Contractor desires to amend the Contract; and WHEREAS, UNLV desire to amend the Contract, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration hereof, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I: INITIAL TERM The option to extend this Contract shall be exercised and extended from January 1, 2008, though December 31, 2008. All other terms and conditions shall remain the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be duly executed the day and year first above written. STEPHENS MEDIA LLC dba LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL APPROVED: By: Steve Guirernand Date Contract 4604, Amendment #1 Attachment 38.03.01 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS RECOMMENDED: Date CSUN Executive Board By: uate Date Melissa Closek, Director SL Resource Management Date BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS APPROVED: BY: Sharrie Mayden, C.P.M. Director of Purchasing Date ii 2 David Hill, CSl/N Business Manager By: