Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 31, 1991

I. II. III. IV. V . VI. VIII. IX. X. / bjb CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 21-07 THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1991 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 21-06 ANNOUNCEMENTS BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Business and Economics Senate Seat. 1 . Scott Fisher 2. Brian Cox 3. Michael Volkert 4. Jerry Loyd NEW BUSINESS OPEN DISCUSSION ADJOURNMENT 4:00 pm. MSU 201 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-20 09/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA SENATE MEETING 21-07 THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1991 4:00 pm MSU 201 V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Mike Quick as a Justice on the Judicial Council. B. Approval of Jorge Gonzalez as a member of the Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of the Executive Board Nominations. B. Approval of the Student Government revised budget for 1991. C. Approval of the revised 1991 Elections Board rules. D. Approval of encumbering $5000.00 out of the 904 account for participation in the 1991 UNLV Career Days. E. Approval of encumbering $5000.00 out of the 903 account for the Valentine's Dance at Alexis Park on February 5, 1991 at 9:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. F. Approval of increasing the Assistant Student Services Dir-ector's fee waiver from 24 credits to 30 credits out of the 904 account. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT :bjb UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-20 09/(702) 739-3477 Date A C C O U N T Prof salary Class salary Student wages Benefits 0/S travel Operating Control TOTAL A C C O U N T _ Prof salary Class salary Student wages Benefits 0/S travel Operating Control TOTAL A C C O U N T _ Prof salary Class salary Student wages Benefits 0/S travel Operating Control TOTAL A C C O U N T _ Prof salary Class salary Student wages Benefits 0/S travel Operating Control TOTAL A C C O U N T _ Prof salary Class salary Student wages Benefits 0/S travel Operating Control TOTAL. ENTERTAINMENT SURVEY This survey is brought to you by Student Government's Entertainment and Programming board as an attempt to find out what type of entertainment you enjoy and would to see here at UNLV. In case you were wondering, some of the different acts for last semester included Tommy Davidson, Ted Carpenter, and The Shakin' Dominos just to name a few. What type of entertainment would you like to see more of on campus? comedians bands films lectures other Who are your favorite comedians? If we could bring one of your favorite comedians to campus how much would you be willing to pay to see him(her)? What is your favorite type of music? R&B Alternative Rock Jazz or Other(please specify)__ What radio station do you listen to? What nightclub do you hang out at? Who is your favorite band? Who is your favorite local band? Who is your favorite artist? If what yo uw eli kbe rotuo ghste ef?i lms on campus would you attend? If yes, If we held lectures on campus would you attend? If yes, who would you like to hear speak? What other types of entertainment would you like to see on campus? Comments We would like to thank you for taking your time on this survey It's important to see what people like and want so we can meet those needs. After you have completed this please drop this survey off in the Moyer Student Union at room 120, you can just drop it in the box marked surveys. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS To: Mario From: Gretchen Date: January 31, 1991 Re: Breakdown of Fall Semester 1990 There were approximately 250 students who placed listings as to "Roommate Wanted" and "Roommate Needed" in the Roommate Book. We furnished students with approximately: There offere dw. ere approximately 77 classes for which lecture notes were 2L2e chtuarned icNaoptpese d wesrteu depnrtosv. ided free of charge to approximately Revenue collected was approximately: 1615,,000000 RSceadnbtorooknss 2,500 Pencils LTeycpteuwrer itNerost es $ 2,975853..0205 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-20 09/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS CAREER DAYS PROPOSAL This year we are creating a more professional atmosphere and also a more inviting program for the corporations to participate in. The 1991 Career Days we hope will set a new standard for Career Days to be. Break Down of Funds for Career Days Cocktail Party for Corporations, Senators, Faculty, and Career Day Hosts. Funding help for Alumni Association Luncheon. Shirts for Career Days Hosts Flyers and name tags for hosts and corporation represenatives. Envelopes for mailings about Career Days to students. TOTAL $3000 $750 $512 $400 $197 $4,859 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-20 09/(702) 739-3477 1989-1990 pay scale for editors at Yellin' Rebel Entertainment editor Photo editor News editor Sports editor $175. 175. 175. 175. per month Managing editor $5 per hour Editor in chief 375. Yellin' Rebel is currently running with six editor positions, exactly the same as in 1989-1990. Yet, the paper has grown to over 100 employees, it has grown in circulation by 3,000, and it has grown in quality. Letters can be provided upon request from the Communications Studies Department as well as from individual professors and members of the professional media. In order to maintain this growth and still produce quality, the following positions as well as pay scales are being respectfully requested. I think it is both fair and completely in line to ask for a $25 a month raise for section editors. I feel a 50 cent per hour raise is necessary for hourly employees. And it is a mistake that I ask be corrected that last year's editor in chief was paid $375. per month, while this year's editor is paid $300. Bonar Tucker Yellin' Rebel stipends 1990-91 Layout $6.50 hr; Layout/Graphics 6.50 hr. Layout/Computers 6.50 hr. Editor-in-Chief $375. mo. Campus Events Editor 200 Sports Editor 2 0 0 Lifestyles Editor 2 0 0 Entertainment Editor 2 0 0 Opinion Page Editor 2 0 0 Photo Editor (to be appointed) 2 0 0 Copy Editor $5.50 hr. Copy Editor 5.50 Proofreader 5.50 Proofreader 5.50 News assistant $150. mo. News assistant 15 0 News assistant 15 0 News assistant 15 0 Delivery $5.50 hr. The Yellin' Rebel respectfully asks if a committee has been set up (or will be soon) to consider The Yellin' Rebel proposal for independency. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-3020 • (702) 739-3370 UPDATE MEMORANDUM January 22, 1991 TO: Alumni Newsletter, Yellin Rebel, Campus Update, KUNV, Residential Life Newsletter, Athletic Department, Rex Perkins, Student Development Center FROM: Lori Winchell, Director of Student Health Center RE: Announcement Information PLEASE PRINT/ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS MANY TIMES AS ALLOWED: ****** ***** The following is FREE to all faculty, staff and students: 1. Alcoholics Anonymous - Every Thurs. Night 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Beam Hall - Rm. 219 2. ALA-NON - Every Thurs. Morning 11:30 - 1.2:30 a.m. - Student Health Center - Conference Room 3. Narcotics Anonymous - Every Wed. Night 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Beam Hall - Rm. 219 4. Overeaters Anonymous - Every Mon. Night - 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - WRI Hall - Rm. 201 5. Smokers Anonymous - Every Wed. Night 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. - WRI Hall - Rm. 210 HIV TESTING DATES/RESULTS DATES Testing Date Jan. 30 Feb. 27 March (No testing/Spring Break) April 3 May 29 June 26 July 31 Aug. 28 W.I.N. With Wisdom In Nurtition Results Date Feb. Mar. Apr. 10 June 5 July 3 Aug. 4 Sept. 4 The UNLV Student Health Center is pleased to announce that registered dietitian Lisa Cavaretta will be available to students free of charge to provide answers to your questions about diet and nutrition. Sessions in conference room of the Student Health Center from 2 - 4 p.m. every Tuesday.afternoon. To: All Senators From: Kim Kershaw, Acting Director Elections Board Date: January 30, 1991 Re: New Elections Board Rules Packet Enclosed is the new Elections Board Rules Packet to be approved at Senate Meeting 21-07. It has the updated versions of the rules as well as a cover sheet which explains what has been changed. Please look over the explanations which will fa-cilitate understanding of the changes therein. Thank you very much for your cooperation. cc: GlnaB. Polovina, Senate President Joe Bunin, Student Body President Bud Benneman, Senate President Pro Tempore B.J. Engel, Vice President Tammy Fountain, Vice President Pro Tempore CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT MINUTES SENATE MEETING 21-07 THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1991 4:00 P.M. MSU 2 01 I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Polovina called the meeting to order at 4:13 pm. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Adair Barkhuff Benneman Bun in Cudlip Field Finmark Jensen Kostman Lee Love Maultsby Ortega Ricci Roth Young Tomory Romero ABSENT: Senator Bernardi [excused] Senator Kannenburg [unexcused] Director Rosenberg Director Ynigues [excused] Chair Benneman Acting Director Kershaw Director Gripentrog Director Kennedy [late] Director Reed Chair Gonzalez [late] Chair Tomory Director Menez Chair Engel [late] Chair Bunin III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 21-06 Motion to approve by Sen. Tomory. Corrections: Directors Ynigues and Rosenberg had excused absences. Motion carried by voice vote. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS PRES. BUNIN stated that he had a few announcements, and that he UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154-20 09/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MEETING 21-07 2 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, CONT. would be surprised if everyone didn't think he did. He stated that as far as the newspaper is concerned, no one should worry about it, and that if anyone wants to hear a speech about it to listen to last weeks Senate tape. He stated that the paper has done a poor job, and that it was prompted by malicious intent, and that he will try to write an opinion piece, having been as-sured by the Yell that it will be printed, but that he doesn't want a big debate about the situation. He stated that the Senate will try to give the Yellin' Rebel indepence in a fair way, and that he wants to go with the spirit of cooperation that he spoke about in his State of the Campus Address. He stated that he hopes to have a good semester, and informed those with malicious intent that they should just do what they have to do. He stated that the new scholarship committee will be a Presidential committee, and that he wants to form more scholar-ships that Student Government offers at this time, and that he wants to set up other ways to offer financial aid, such as loans, grants, and several types of scholarships. He stated the com-mittee will consist of Senators, Directors, etc. and that he will set up a sign up sheet to pass around the Senate. He stated that it will begin as a student committee, but that faculty will be-come involved if necessary. VICE-PRES. ENGEL had no comments. SEN. PRES. PRO TEMPORE BENNEMAN stated that the Senate/CSUN retreat will be on Saturday, February 9th, and that everyone will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the MSU. He stated that they will be leav-ing at 9:30 a.m., promptly, and that University vehicles will be taken. He stated that there will be steaks, but that if anyone wants chicken, to let him know. He informed the Directors that they should come with a list of goals that they want to achieve this semester, and to prepare a ten minute presentation of them. PRES. BUNIN stated that there is a new CSUN official, and that while his is not a paid position, it does have a title. He stated that the position is that of 'Executive Assistant to the President', and that the position is held by David Gillespie. He stated that the basic idea is that if anyone have a problem, and are unable to speak to him, that they should talk to Dave, whose job it is to let him know. SEN. PRES. POLOVINA stated that tomorrow she and Mike Kennedy will be in Carson City lobbying, and that she has spoken with Pres. Maxson, who is pleased with the Govenor1s proposed budget for UNLV. She stated that they will be working on bills to be passed in the legislature which will benefit the students and the University. She reiterated the importance of the retreat, and stated that overall, last semester's retreat got a lot of things accomplished, and that she would appreciate it if everyone at-tended. V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS APPROPRIATIONS - Director Rosenberg spoke and distributed hand-outs . OSI - Director Reed had no report. E&P - Director Gripentrog spoke, distributed handouts, and answered questions. SCSAC - Chair Gonzalez spoke. SENATE MEETING 21-07 3 V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS, CONT. STUDENT SERVICES - Director Menez spoke, distributed handouts, and answered questions. BUSINESS MANAGER - Sue Hobbs, CSUN Business Manager, spoke. NSA - rEk^j?-e~~tfas report-. YELLIN1 REBEL - Eileen Brady spoke, distributed liandouts, ancT answered questions. ELECTIONS BOARD - Acting Director Kershaw spoke, distributed handouts, and answered questions. RULES - Chair Bunin spoke. SHAC - Chair Tomory spoke and distributed handouts. ORGANIZATIONS - Chair Engel spoke. BYLAWS - Chair Benneitian spoke and answered questions. VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Mike Quick as a Justice on the Judicial Council. B. Approval of Jorge Gonzalez as a member of the Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Business and Economics Senate Seat. 1. Scott Fisher 2. Brian Cox 3. Michael Volkert 4. Jerry Loyd No further action taken. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of the Executive Board Nominations. Motion to approve by Sen. Pres. Pro Tempore Benneman. Sen. Pres. asked if it was approval as a whole. Maker of the motion and the second concurred. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. B. Approval of the Student Government revised budget for 1991. Motion to approve by Sen. Field. Moiton carried by voice vote. C. Approval of the revised 1991 Elections Board Rules. Motion to approve by Sen. Ricci. Motion carried by voice vote. D. Approval of encumbering $5000.00 out of the 904 account for participation in the 1991 UNLV Career Days. Motion to approve by Sen. Finmark. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. E. Approval of encumbering $5000.00 out of the 903 account for the Valentine's Dance at Alexis Park on February 15, 1991 at 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Motion to approve by Sen. Bunin. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. F. Approval of increasing the Assistant Student Services Director's fee waiver from 24 credits to 30 credits out of the 9 04 account. Motion to approve by Sen. Kostman. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. SENATE MEETING 21-07 4 Motion to make an emergency motion by Pres. Bunin. Seconded by Sen. Pres. Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carred by voice vote. Motion to approve Rex Henriott as Student Services Night Recep-tionist by Pres. Bunin. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION SEN. BARKHUFF asked Acting Director Kershaw if the Elections Board needed to expand. ACTING DIRECTOR KERSHAW stated that the Elections Board has three openings at this time, and hopefully they will be filled at the next Executive Board Meeting. SEN. LOVE asked when and where the tickets will be available for the Valentine's Dance. She asked when Health Awareness Day is, and wished Sen. Pres. Polovina and Director Kennedy good luck with their lobbying. SEN. JENSEN had no comments. SEN. ADAIR asked what type of business will be represented at Career Day. SEN. YOUNG had no comments. SEN. FINMARK stated that she thinks that everybody feels the same about the article, that it was ridiculous how there was nothing about last weeks Senate meeting, and nothing about the Senate's support of the Yellin' Rebel going independent. She stated that for anyone with flyers, she will be willing to put them up in the dorms for them if they leave the flyers in her box. She wished Gina and Mike good luck, and stated that we have faith in them. SEN. ORTEGA stated that there will be two mandatory meetings for all volunteers of the Snow Spectacular, and that she will have the times and dates later in the week. She wished Gina and Mike good luck with lobbying. SEN. TOMORY wished Gina and Mike good luck. SEN. MAULTSBY asked what time everyone would return from the retreat and was informed that it would be at about 5:00 p.m. SEN. ROTH stated that there is going to be a rally on Saturday downtown to support the troops and that the Senate should go and give their support. SEN. ROMERO stated that he is looking forward to the retreat, and wished good luck to Gina and Mike. He stated that the paper has upset him and that if the paper wants to talk to him, fine, but that the situation is so unnecessary, and that he is tired of the garbage. SEN. TOMORY stated that he likes the OSI page with the listings of the services provided. SEN. RICCI stated that the qualitiy of the articles have improved and that they even used names in the articles. She stated that the article with Daffy Duck on it was great news?... SEN. FIELD stated that tomorrow is the last day to apply for CSUN Scholarships, and asked about the status of the pre-professional scholarships. SEN. BUNIN wished Mike Kennedy and Gina Polovina good luck, and stated that his open discussion will not be long, but that he is disappointed in the article about the proposal. He stated that the Senate does support the Yellin' Rebel's independence. He SENATE MEETING 21-07 5 IX. OPEN DISCUSSION, CONT. SEN. BUNIN, CONT. also stated that he is the Bunin that is a member of the Senate. SEN. CUDLIP congratulated Exec. Asst. to the Pres. Gillespie, and suggested that all handouts be photocopied on both sides to help conserve paper. He stated that as far as the retreat is con-cerned, he takes his steak medium-rare. He wished Mike and Gina good luck up North. SEN. KOSTMAN congratulated Dave Gillespie, and stated that it is good to see Sen. Bunin here. He wished Gina and the Stealth Lob-byist good luck, and volunteered to help Bud. He informed Mario that the handicapped student note service is a great idea, but asked if all handicapped students have access to the notes. He stated that he has never said anything about the Yellin1 Rebel, but who measured this extreme growth? SEN. LEE wished Gina and Mike good luck in lobbying. FROM THE EXECUTIVES: SEN. PRES. PRO TEM BENNEMAN stated that it is about time that the Yell' prints his name, especially after all the good stuff that he has done. He stated that the paper is incredible, and that he can't believe that CSUN tells the Yell what to do. He stated that he believes in freedom of the press, and that all of the Senate supports the Yell' 100%. He stated that the Senate never controlled the way the Yell' operates, and that the idea of the OSI page as a government controlled paper which only prints the good things, is silly. He stated that the person who wrote this article, who did not put his name on it, is an idiot, or is it that everyone at the paper is a flock of idiots? He stated that he feels the Yell1 wants to give CSUN a fair trial and then con-vict them. He wished good luck to Stealth {Mike} and Gina, and stated that the Directors need to prepare their presentations for the retreat, and that everyone needs to show up. VICE-PRES. ENGEL had no comments. PRES. BUNIN congratulated the UNLV Debate Team for placing first in the Govenor's Cup in Sacramento, California. He thanked the Senate for their response to the Scholarship Committee, and stated that the Directors were well prepared today and did a good job. He wished Gina and Stealth good luck, and stated that Mike Kennedy is the only person that he can see, turn his back on, and then see that he has disappeared without ever going past him in the office, and that he thinks that Mike knows all the little teleport areas in the office to use. He requested that everyone go to the retreat. He stated that he isn't going to make the least attempt to trash the paper, and that the Yell' can write what they want. He stated that he is philosophically in favor of separation, and, in a less forceful way, agrees with what Bud stated, before the 'flock of idiots' comment. He stated that he has never opposed the Yellin' Rebel, and that the Yell' doesn't know how lucky they are. He stated that it is a shame to present the OSI page as the same as ' Pravda' . He stated that the OSI is government propaganda, but in a good way, and that the OSI does not have a tragic function. He stated that he is still trying to have a SENATE MEETING 21-07 6 IX. OPEN DISCUSSION, CONT. PRES. BUNIN, CONT. good, productive semester. He stated that everyone should try to consider the source at the Yell', and that the paper should not be malicious and try to hurt people. He stated that much of the information is fed by a malicious source, and that much of it is incorrect. SEN. FINMARK asked if CSUN is just extending the scholarships. PRES. BUNIN explained that it will be expanding, but will also be adding new programs. He explained that any matriculated member of the University can get a scholarship. He wished everyone a good weekend, and asked that everyone please communitcate. SEN. PRES. POLOVINA congratulated Mike Quick on his appointment to the Judicial Council, and stated that he is a nice guy, and will do a fine job. She stated that she has all the paperwork for the vacant Business and Economics Seat but Micheal Volkert's, so if anyone knows him, to remind him to get his papers in. She stated that she will not rehash the Yellin' Rebel situation, and that she has never had anything but a desire to have an open and productive relationship with the Yell', and that it is so ironic to her that the type of attitude the Yell1 portrays CSUN as having is an antithesis of our feelings. She stated that she has never expressed animosity, never shirked CSUN's responisibility, and never has refused to help the Yell' in any way. She stated that Student Government has been portrayed as some type of beast, and that she doesn't know how it has grown so large. She stated that she hopes that lines of communication will open,and that she is tired of the situation. SEN. FINMARK stated on behalf of the OSI page that what was stated and what the OSI intends is entirely off. She stated that the OSI page wants to print what was on the agenda, not make the Senate look like philanthropists. SEN. PRES. POLOVINA stated that as far as the retreat stands, that everyone should take it to heart, and be enthusiastic. She stated that Bud has put a lot of work into it, and that everyone should make an attempt at productivity. She thanked everyone for their support of her and Mike in Carson City. X. ADJOURNMENT Senate President Polovina adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Becky Jo Birmingham, enate Secretar