Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, June 20, 1985

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Senate Meeting 15-29 MSU Lounge 203 June 20, 1985 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes 15-28 IV. Announcement s 153 M VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports VII. Old Business A. Nominations to Academic Advisement Seat (2 open) 1. Tony Asbe B. Appointment of Academic Advisement Senate Seat. C. Nominations to Health Sciences Seat. VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations B. Approval of an amount not to exceed $700.00 for the History Club for a party for the graduating undergraduates and graduate students, and to send two graduate history students to a conference in San Fransisco. C. Approval of Budget Proposal for the 1985-86 academic year. D. Approval of Stipends and Fee Waivers: 1. Beverage Manager - $150 Stipend, half in June and July, full starting in August. Full out-of-state fee waiver. 2. Beverage Assistant - $75.00 stipend, starting in August. V. Executive Board Nominations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Kirk Hendrick to OPI, E&P, and Public Relations Thomas Speaks to NSA, and Curriculum Andy Rappard to OPI, and Greivence Mike Johnson to Publications Board Mike Muir to E&P Jack Spicer to OPI Gus Varona to IAC Tom Muir to IAC Tim Muir to IAC Ron Zayas to Publications Board Chairman UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 ) -2- Senate Agenda 15-29 3. Entertainment & Programming Director - $200.00 Stipend, half in June, full starting in July. Full fee waiver. 4. Vice Chairman to Entertainment & Programming - $75.00 Stipend starting in August. 5. Intramurals Director - $200.00 Stipend starting in August. Full out-of-state fee waiver. 6. Intramurals Assistants - $125.00 Stipend starting in August and no time will be allowed on the clock (hourly). 7. Nevada Student Affairs Director - $200.00 Stipend starting in June (all year round). Full fee waiver. 8. Organizations Board Chairman - $75.00 Stipend starting in August. 9. Student Services Director - $200.00 Stipend, no stipend in June, full in July. Full out-of-state fee waiver. 10. Yell Editor - $275.00 Stipend. Full starting in August, % in Dec., Jan., and May. Full fee waiver. 11. Managing Editor - $175.00 Stipend, full starting in August, % in Dec., Jan., May. 12. Appropriations Board Chairman - Full out-of-state fee waiver. E. Nominations to vacant Hotel Seat. F. Nominations to vacant Arts and Letters Seat. G. Nominations to vacant Business and Economics Seat. H. Approval of an amount not to exceed $300.00 to the Hotel College for a buffet unit, with monies coming from an account approved by the Appropriations Board. I. Approval of payment for undergraduates catalog for freshmen orientation, in an amount of $1,800 from the 900 account. J. Approval of work waiver for President Kelleher to work 20 hours a week. K. Recognition of clubs: 1. Higher Conciousness Club L. Approval of an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 for IFC and Panhellenic for picnics after orientation. M. Discussion/Action of endorsement of Barnes and Nobles Bookstore Bid. N. Introduction of approval of Stipend for OPI Director, $200.00, \ in August, and full starting in September. IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment GV:sj d June 19, 1935 •Pot CSUri .executive Board and Senators from: Senator Thereto t.i. Kowalczyk R3 s H i S31 o ry C1 ab Deer fnec-utive jiosxd and Senatorst first of all I would 1 ike to apologize for the wording of new business itom B on this Thursday* s Senate agenda. After furIher investigation the History Club has realized that the trip is no longer feasible. Instead the money will be used to continue the "i.iyth and Reality" film series. Given below is a breakdown of the projected costs: There will be a total of 5 filres. The approximate cost of each film is v!20. 1) yjO - y30 of this is to pay the projectionist's salary 2) 0-':o is to pay for publicity 3) $20 is to pay for refreshments I feel this project is very worthwhile and deserves our support, Thank you for your time and effort TMK Monday, April 15,1S85 I _ . - . LAS VEGAS SUN 8D 18 m M s ; -A -WS 1 - * u - ^ - ^ • C i ^ l f e M r t M p i . fafctai*hasb*eo«alta£'Kto&n* rotation Is the "Myth artd Raall- moat Cinematic work date," ty" film lad tectuta sarios, will be presented free at T p.ni. Wednes-day at the John Wright Hall Auditorium. UNLV. For informa-tion, call 7S&-to4». Produced In 1851 by Darryl F. Zanuck, the Academy Award-win-ning film stars Marlon Brando as Emillano Zapata, the Mexican peasant who became a national leader in the 1910 Revolution. An ardent opponent of injustice and oppression, Zapata rises to become the president of Mexico, but discovers that his new power docs not end the corruption and despotism. A s t i r r i n g work and psychological study, "Viva Zapata!" explores the human dilemma of idealism and reality. Directed by Elia Kazan, "Viva Howaveify according to film authority Michel Shepter, both left-wing and tight-wing critic* atuwM tfca matt* as "propaRruv da," while others Interpreted the film as an attempt by Kazan to clear his name before the House Un-American Activities Commit-tee. Sponsored by the UNLV His-tory Club, "Myth and Reality" focuses on cinematic interpreta-tions of history, regarding factual and fallacious translations of various historical periods. A dis-cussion monitored by a UNLV professor of history follows the viewing of the picture.. Dr. Tom Wright, Dean of the College of Arts and Letters at UNLV, will lead the discussion following "Viva Zapataf" A noted Latin AttwSrleift sehblar, Wright attended Pomoaa CoU*g« lfi V California and received his dOc-lot ate at th4 Ufltf t t i U ? : of California, Berkeley. He hat traveled extensively throughout Central and South America and spent his junior year studying at the University of San Marcos in PerU, .irireh And; "tett&fhti book "UbfowWnrs and Hiform.ta Chile: The SoHedad* Naelonai U 4A|McttUUfir^ lMt-iMOL* Published by ihd Urt-: IVsrslty of Illinois Press, his book ] h&s received natiortal recognition. ^ •i 1 4I c LAS VEGAS SUN Tuesday, March 28,1365 By Lee Ann Green New series features 1 Russian film The Russian movie, "Ballad of a Soldier," will be the first presen-tation of "Myth and Reality," a free film and lecture series sponsored by the UNLV History Club 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wright Hall, Room 103, UNLV. The public is invited. For in-formation, call 739-3549. "Myth and Reality" will focus on the cinematic interpretations ; of history, regarding factual and | fallacious translations of various I historical epochs. A discussion monitored by a UNLV professor 1 of history, whose expertise in-volves the subject or era, will i follow the viewing of the picture. j. Filmed in 1960 by Grigori [Chukrai, "Ballad of a Soldier" I chronicles the encounters of a i World War II soldier as he { journeys home for a 10-day leave. I Dr. Paul Burns, a full professor ! of history at UNLV, will lead the * discussion following the film. His major fields include Russian and film history- CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS BUSINESS OFFICE EMERGENCY SENATE AGENDA REQUESTS For June 20, 19 8 5 Transfer of $8,99 of cash from 90G account, code 9002 to 902 account- code 9 0 01. Transfer of $827.51 of cash from 906 account, code 9002, to 9 08 account, code 9 001. Transfer of $9,446.51 of cash from 906 account, code 9002, to 912 account, code 9 001. UNIVERSITY. OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3881 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Minutes Senate Meeting 15-29 MSU Lounge 20 3 June 20, 1985 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. II. Roll Call Present Absent Senator Chadwell Senator Cherhoniak Senator Harrington Senator Hendrick Senator Kowalczyk Senator Larson Senator Lieberman Senator Nichols Senator Speaks Senator Tornell (excused Late) Senator Wong Senator Davis (excused) Senator Maestas (unexcused) There being quorum, the meeting continued. Senate President Varona introduced three emergency transfers for approval. Transfer of $8.99 of cash from 906 account, code 9002 to 902 account, code 9001. Transfer of $827.51 of cash from 906 account, code 9002, to 908 account, code 9001. Transfer of $9,446.51 of cash from 906 account, code 9002, to 912 account, code 9001. Senator Harrington moved to accept the emergency items for approval. Senator Nichols seconded. The motion carried with 10 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Senator Nichols moved to approve the transfers as a whole. Senator Cherhoniak seconded. The motion carried unanimously. III. Approval of Minutes 15-28 The minutes were approved with corrections. Noted that Senator Adams, Kim and Smith were not removed from the Senate, but resigned. IV. Announcements Vice President Pro Tempore Lieberman announced that Fred Tredup will be resigning on June 28, 1985. _ Senate President Varona discussed the new absentee policy. -Senator Tornell arrived at 4:10 p.m. Executive Board Nominations 1) Kirk Hendrick to OPI, E&P, and Public Relations UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Seriate Minutes 15-29 June 20, 1985 -2- 2) Thomas Speaks to NSA and Curriculum 3) Andy Rappard to OPI, and Grxevence 4) Mike Johnson to Publications Board 5) Mike Muir to E&P 6) Jack Spicer to OPI 7) Gus Varona to IAC 8) Tom Muir to IAC 9) Tim Muir to IAC 10) Ron Zayas to Publications Board Chairman VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports Andrew Nichols, Appropriations Board Chairman addressed the Senate and announced that the Board held their first meeting and that he will be requesting all Directors and Chairmen to meet with him. John Novak, Entertainment & Programming Director addressed the Senate and discussed the picnic and other upcoming events. VII. Old Business A. Nominations to Academic Advisement Seat (2 open) 1. Tony Ashbe (removed his name) There were no further nominations. B. Appointment of Academic Advisement Senate Seat. C. Nominations to Health Sciences Seat There were no nominations. VIII.. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations Senator Harrington moved to approve #1-9. Senator Hendrick seconded. A friendly amendment was offered to #3 and 4 pending GPA requirements. The amendment was accepted. The motion passed with 11 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Senator Nichols moved to approve #10. CSUN President Kelleher seconded, ffhe motion carried with 10 in favor, 1 opposed (Harrington) and 0 abstaining. B. Approval of an amount not to exceed $700 for the History Club for a party for the graduating undergraduates and graduate students, and to send two graduate history students to a conference in San Fransisco. Senator Kowalczyk addressed the Senate and requested that the motion read as approval of an amount not to exceed $700 for the History Club for a 5 picture film series, as the History Club realized that the trip is no longer feasible. Senator Kowalczyk moved to approve $700.00 for the History Club, with an account determined by the Appropriations Board after July 1. Senator Chadwell seconded. Br. Cauford addressed the Senate and explained the film series. Senator Hendrick offered a friendly amendment to decrease the amount by $100.00, therefore not paying for refreshments. The friendly amendment was not accepted. Senate Minutes 15-29 June 20, 1985 -3- Senator Hendrick moved to amend the main motion decreasing the amount of $700.00 to $400.00. Senator Nichols seconded. Several senators spoke in favor of the amended amount. The amendment passed with 7 in favor, 4 opposed (Cherhoniak,Kowalczyk,Chadwell, Nichols) and 0 abstaining. The main motion to approve $400.00 to the History Club for a Film Series passed with 7 in favor, and 4 opposed (Speaks,Wong, Lieberman,Nichols) and 0 abstaining. C. Approval of Budget Proposal for the 1985-86 academic year. Senator Hendrick moved to approve. Senator Harrington seconded. The soon-to-be Mrs. Clark, Nancy Russell addressed the Senate and discussed the budget. The motion passed with 11 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. D. Approval of Stipends and Fee Waivers: 1. Beverage Manager - $150 Stipend half in June and July, full starting in August. Full out-of-state fee waiver. 2. Beverage Assistant - $75.00 Stipend, starting in August. 3. Entertainment & Programming Director - $200.00 Stipend, half in June, full starting in July. Full fee waiver. 4. Vice Chairman to Entertainment & Programming - $75.00 Stipend starting in August. 5. Intramurals Director - $200.00 Stipend starting in August. Full out-of-state fee waiver. 6. Intramurals Assistants - $125.00 Stipend starting in August and no time will be allowed on the time clock, (hourly). 7. Nevada Student Affairs Director - $200.00 Stipend starting in June (all year round). Full fee waiver. 8. Organizations Board Chairman - $75.00 Stipend starting in August. 9. Student Services Director - $200.00 Stipend, no stipend in June, full in July. Full out-of-state fee waiver. 10. Yell Editor - $275.00 Stipend. Full starting in August, % in Dec., Jan., and May. Full fee waiver. 11. Managing Editor - $175.00 Stipend. Full starting in August, % in Dec., Jan., and May. 12. Appropriations Board Chairman - Full out-of-state fee waiver. Senator Harrington moved to approve #1-12 as a whole. Senator Lieberman seconded. Senator Hendrick offered a friendly amendment to #7 concerning NSA, he requested that he receive a stipend for May, no stipend for June and % in July, as his work load will not be that great. The amendment was accepted to the motion. The motion passed with 11 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Nominations to vacant Hotel Seat. Dave Penczek was nominated. Senate Meeting 15-29 June 20, 1985 -4- F. Nominations to vacant Arts and Letters Seat. Lori Susman was nominated. Tony Ashbe was nominated. G. Nominations to vacant Business and Economics Seat Jack Spicer was nominated. Ron Zayas " ", his name was later removed from nominations. H. Approval of an amount not to exceed $300.00 to the Hotel College for a buffet unit, with monies coming from an account approved by the Appropriations Board. This item was withdrawn from the agenda. I. Approval of payment for undergraduates catalog for freshmen orientation, in an amount of $1,800 from the 900 account. Senator Nichols moved to approve $1,100 (the actual cost of the cataloges.) Senator Speaks seconded. The motion passed unanimously. J. Approval of work waiver for President Kelleher to work 20 hours a week. Senator Nichols moved to approve. Senator Lieberman seconded. CSUN President Kelleher pleaded with the Senate "PLEASE". The motion carried unanimously. K. Recognition of clubs: 1. Higher Conciousness Club This item is no longer necessary. L. Approval of an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 for IFC and Panhellenic for picnics after orientation. John Novak the Entertainment & Programming Director requested that the funding go to E&P and that E&P will handle the picnics, opening the co-sponsorships to all organizations. Senator Chehoniak moved to approve $1,000 to E&P for a picnic open to all organizations. Senator Larson seconded. The motion was withdrawn. M. Discussion/Action of endorsement of Barnes and Nobles Bookstore Bid. Senator Nichols moved to endorse the Barnes and Nobles Bid. Senator Lieberman seconded. Senate President Varona passed the gavel at 5:20 to explain the bid. The motion passed with 5 in favor, 2 opposed (Wong,Chadwell) and 4 abstaining (Larson, Cherhoniak, Kowalczyk,Harrington). The gavel was passed back to Sen. Pres. Varona at 5:36 p.m. N. Introduction of approval of stipend for OPI Director, $200.00, % in August, and full starting in September. IX. Open Discussion Senator Kowalczyk withdrew her nomination of Ron Zayas. Senator Hendrick discussed his stipend. Senator Nichols announced his Appropriations Board meeting will be July 2, at 3:00 p.m. ..."MURPHYS"... X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Jus Varona, Senate President