Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 20, 2003

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President Michael J. Amesquita Jr. STUDENT SENATE MEETING 33-33 MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2003 MSU 201, 6:00PM I. CALL TO ORDER Peter Goatz Senate President Pro Tempore Business II. ROLL CALL CCOT5 n Rachael Wagner Liberal Arts Ryan Cianci Liberal Arts Nikki Flinner Education Chester Corpuz Business Josh Goihl Business Sherry Snyder Business Nicole Sunstrum Education Mark Ulep Engineering Kevin Mullinax ne Arts Holly Nye Fine Arts Lisa Soldano Health Science Aaron Arneson Hotel Administration Dustin Crawford Sciences Sherrelle Blood Urban Affairs Gina Marie Nissen Urban Affairs Betty Thompson Education Eric Anderson Liberal Arts Nick Heeg Hotel Administration David Langhaim Student Development Ryan Rosas VII. Student Development Christina Cazares Engineering Ryan West Health Science III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES VI. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Reports D. Directors' Reports CSUN Service Director - Anisa Izzolo Entertainment and Programming Director - Jeff Long Office of Student Information Director - Jesse Taylor Rebel Radio Director - Joshua Greenrock Nevada Student Affairs - Jeanine Tegano Elections Director - Laurie Evans Publications Director - Angela Powers E. Liaison Reports Greek Advisory Multicultural Student Affairs Residence Hall Association Student Athletics Student Body President's Advisory Student Health Advisory Committee ROTC LAB PUBLIC COMMENT LH crj CO - C5 CJ -°n -^j CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Action Item: Nomination/Selection of one (1) students to serve on the Faculty Senate Academic Standards Committee. As submitted by Senate President Amesquita. B. Action Item: Nomination/Selection of one (1) student to serve on the Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee. As submitted by Senate President Amesquita. C. Action Item: Nomination/Selection of one (1) student to serve on the Faculty Senate General Education Committee. As submitted by Senate President Amesquita. D. Action Item: Discussion/ approval of the sponsorship agreement for Alloy Marketing for $1,000.00. As submitted by Senator Arneson. E. Action Item: Discussion/ approval of moving $1,000.00 received from the Alloy Marketing sponsorship from the CSUN 2702 General account to the Entertainment and Programming (Tailgate) account. As submitted by Senator Arneson. F. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 to be paid to Greek Life for co-sponsorship of the Alcohol Awareness Week Programming to be held October 19-25th, 2003. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Senate Discretionary (Miscellaneous) Budget. As Submitted by Senate President Pro-Tempore Goatz. See attachment 33.31.01 G. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 30, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 1) H. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 43, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 2) I. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 45, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 3) J. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 47, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 4) K. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 48, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 5) L. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 49, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 6) ( M. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 54, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 7) N. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 57, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 8) O. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 58, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 9) P. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 60, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 10) Q. Action Item: Discussion/Approval: of Senate Bylaw 61, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 11) R. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 62, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 12) S. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 63, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 13) T. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 67, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 14) U. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 69, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 15) V. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 56, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 16) W. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 9, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 17) X. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 11, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 18) Y. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 12, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 19) Z. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 24, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 20) AA. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 26, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 21) BB. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 27, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 22) CC. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 33, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 23) DD. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 35, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 24) EE. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 37, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 25) FF. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 39, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 26) GG. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 42, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 27) HH. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 44, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 28) II. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 50, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 29) JJ. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 53, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 30) KK. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 55, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 31) LL. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 64, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 32) MM. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 65, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 33) NN. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 66, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 34) OO. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 68, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 35) PP. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 70, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 36) QQ. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 71, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 37) RR. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval: of Senate Bylaw 72, as submitted by Senator Cianci (See attachment 38) IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of Rocco Gonzalez to serve as Assistant CSUN Services Director for the 2003-2004 school year. As submitted by Senator Nissen. B. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of assigning a three (3) credit fee wavier to each member of the Judicial Council of CSUN. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Senate Discretionary account. As submitted by Senator Cazares. See attachment 33.33.01. C. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of paying $1,000.00 for an Artist and Label Copyright Fee. Amount to be encumbered from the 2702 FY03-04 Rebel Radio (discretionary) budget. As submitted by Senator Goihl. D. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of an amount not to exceed $660.08 to be paid to the College of Liberal Arts for the Model United Nations conference taking place on November 22-25, 2003. Amount to be encumbered from the FY03-04 Senate discretionary account. As submitted by Senator Cianci. See attachment 33.33.02. E. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 to be paid to the College of Hotel Administration fo the Phi Alpha Delta, Pre-Law Fraternity Washington D.C. trip to take place on November 6th through November 8th 2003. Amount to be encumbered from the FY03-04 Senate discretionary account. As submitted by Senator Cianci. See attachment 33.33.03. X. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS XI. GOOD OF THE SENATE XIII. ADJOURNMENT This was 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, and the Classroom Building Complex. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 to be paid to Greek Life for co-sponsorship of the Alcohol Awareness Week Programming to be held October 19-25th, 2003. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Senate Discretionary (Miscellaneous) Budget. As Submitted by Senate President Pro-Tempore Goatz. See attachment 33.31.01 B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $610.00 for the purchase of ten (10) CSUN-logo magazine stands for distribution of the Vagus Nerve and all other CSUN publications. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2702 FY 03 -04 Publications Discretionary account. As submitted by Senator Flinner. See attachment 33.31.02 C. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Robert Hollins, Sara Peterson, Michelle Bourdet and Nikki Flinner to serve on the CSUN Publications Board for the 2003- 2004 school year. As submitted by Senator Flinner. D. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of a contract for Eve 6 to perform at Rebel Ruckus on October 17, 2003. As submitted by Senator Arneson. See attachment 33.31.04 E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of contract for Dr. Roger K. Newman to give a public lecture on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 4pm on the UNLV campus. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY03-04 Nevada Student Affairs (Lecture Series) Account. As submitted by Senator Wagner. See attachment 33.31.03 F. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the amount of $1,200.00 to be paid to the Clark County workers for senate elections. Cost to be encumbered by the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Elections (Senate) Account. As submitted by Senate President Pro-Tempore Goatz. G. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the amount of $1,700.30 to be paid to the Clark County Elections Department for the voting booths. Cost to be encumbered by the CSUN 2702 FY03-04 Elections (Senate) Account. As Submitted by Senate President Pro-Tempore Goatz. X. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS XI. GOOD OF THE SENATE XII. ADJOURNMENT To the CSUN Senate and Executive Board: I am proposing an opportunity for collaboration regarding Alcohol Awareness Week (October 19-25). I had intended to, but was unable to, snag you or your rep after the last Alcohol Task Force Meeting. This would be a great opportunity to pull several areas of campus together to address the issues of alcohol related issues education and outreach. Bridget and I met to brainstorm the start of a programming schedule for the week. Here is what we have been able to come up with so far: Mon, Tues and Wed- Sober Driver Pledges MSU Counterspace 10-2 Wed- Staff Development - Rick Barnes ("tentative) MSU 11-ish Sobriety Field Testing Games CBC/DC area 2:30-3:30 Drunk goggle big wheel races & ring toss MPE 3:30-4:30 Pida Plaza 4:30-5:30 Mocktail Reception & Games Recognition MSU Ballroom 6:00 Drink Think Program - Rick Barnes MSU Ballroom 6:30 This by no limitation is the exclusive list of programs for the week, more the skeletal base we have come up with. I have broken the current ideas into resource/supply needs, as well as, resources currently being considered/ solicited: Sober Driver Pledge DriveRebel Service Council is considering the sponsorship of staffing Rick Bames - Currently secured through the Greek Life budget and seeking supplemental funds to assist (Speaker fees of $2500) CSUN well review proposal for possible sponsorship Rick Barnes identified a $500 sponsorship scholarship available through NCAA for athletics Sobriety Field Testing Games. Game Supplies available through Student Health Services Proposal for Public Safety involvement being considered: -Stop DUI visibility/sponsorship currently being sought -Game Prize Packages- Currently seeking a solicitor to secure donations -Mocktail Reception-Current proposal being considered by Sodexo Bridget is checking with John for possible assistance through Pepsi. Please feel free to provide any feedback or suggestions and let me know if you and/or your area would be willing and interested in providing. I would be more than happy to attempt the scheduling of a meeting for us all to come to the table provided each of you could send your times of availability. I am also open to the possible of coordinating efforts via email given everyone's current time constraints. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Walter "Pete" Glass II UNLV Coordinator for Greek Life 4505 Maryland Pkwy Box 452008 Las Vegas, NV 89154-2008 702-895-3221 702-895-4103 (fax) B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of (l)one student to serve as Senator for the College of Engineering. As submitted by Senate President Amesquita. C. Informational Item: Business Manager Dave Hill will be presenting to the Executive Board Members, Directors and Senate Chairs the policies, procedures and guidelines of the Nevada Open Meeting Law. XI. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS 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, and the Classroom Building Complex. MICHAEL J. AMESQUITA KRISTA M. DONNELLY University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government CSUN Justices To: Nick Christiansen, Student Body Vice President From: Royi Moas, CSUN Chief Justice CC: Mike Amesquita, Senate President Peter Goatz, Senate President Pro Tempore David Hill, CSUN Business Manager Date: October 8, 2003 Re: Proposal for Justice Stipends For a long while, the Justices have requested some type of compensation for the services they provide the student body. To my knowledge this request has never been formally requested or rejected. The Justices believe that they are entitled to some type of stipend for their services. The Justices have expressed that their several obligations warrant a minimal stipend. Among these services are obligations such as meeting and publishing an operating policy in the beginning of the semester, confirming Senators, interpreting the constitution, being available to confirm election ballot counts, and being available at a moments call to hear cases; especially those dealing with elections. Furthermore, the Justices also take a large legal liability amongst themselves to ensure that they are performing their duties legitimately. We request that the Senate and in the future the Ways and Means Committee consider allocating funds in the form of a set stipend for each Justice who serves on any given semester. We propose that perhaps a one class (three-credit waiver) be granted or a scholarship/stipend for books be allocated. A set non-variable amount would be most appropriate for such a position. A concern presented in the past is in regards the Justices who do not follow the guidelines and uphold their responsibility to the position, which can be addressed by referring to the operating policy that prevent those type of justices from continuing to serve. Please take some time to consider this proposal and the meaning behind such a stipend/scholarship. As Chief Justice, I have promised the Council that I will continue to request funds for the Justice, something that we, as well as many others seem to favor. Such a minimal amount would speak mountains in significance and would not take away but further strengthen the legitimacy of our positions and the entire student government. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this or any other matter; anytime, at 499-4571. Committees and Topics that will be discussed: General Assembly - Partnership for Africa's Development Conventional Arms Control at the Regional and Sub-Regional Level Intellectual Property Rights Economic and Social Council - Development of Landlocked Countries Regional Cooperation and Economic Development Assistance to Third States Affected by the Application of Sanctions U.N. Relief and Works Agency - The Impact of Violence, Curfews, and Closures: Security Council - The Situation in Iraq Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict Israel and Palestine International Court of Justice - Topics as they arise Organization of American States - Promoting Gender Equality Coordinating Disaster Relief Organization of Islamic Conference - Islamic Women of the 21st Century Islam and Extremism: Disseminating Knowledge, Eradicating Fallacy Islam and Globalization: Moving Forward in Modern Society While Maintaining Cultural Identity Agenda for the Phi Alpha Delta, Pre-Law Fraternity, trip to Washington D.C. trip Thursday, November 6th 8:00 am Registration opens - 9:00 am Mock Trial Info. Session, Team introduction, Disclosure of Witness - 1:00 pm Mock Trial Round # 1 - 3:3 0 pm Mock Trail Round #2 7:00 pm Kick off and welcome, meet and greet P.A.D.s (Phi Alpha Delta), Mock trial standings and pairings for round #3 Friday, November 7th 7:30 am Registration opens 8:30 am Review announcements 8:45 am Feature, "What to Expect the First Year of Law School" 10:30 am Feature, "Every Question you wanted to ask about Law School, but were afraid to", A panel discussion with law school representatives 12:30pm Lunch 1:30 pm Workshops, "Providing Public Service" presented by P.A.D. Public Service Center, "Tips for Developing Your Personal Statement" 2:30 pm Free Time for sightseeing and Tours of Law Schools - 6:3 0 pm Mock Trial Round #3 9:00 pm Mock Trial Finalist Announced Saturday, November 8th 8:00 am Continental Breakfast, Silent Auction Opens 9:00 am Chapter Leadership, Case study session 10:15 am Roundtable chapter dialogue 11:15 am Feature, "Hazing", presented by Douglas Fierberg partner with Bode and Grenier 12:30 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Career Panel with DC Area P.A.D members 2:30 pm Final mock trial 4:30 pm Roundtable discussion led by the Pre-Law Advisory Council 7:00 pm Pre-Law Awards banquet