Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 1, 1979

AGENDA SENATE MEETING #1 May 1, 1979 Moyer Student Union Building Room 201 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes #41 IV. Executive Board Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations VI. Committee Reports A. Elections Board B. Organizations Board C. Entertainment and Programming Board D. Appropriations Board E. Publications Board F. Radio Board G. Bylaws Committee H. S.E.F. Committee VII. Old Business A. Vacant Senate Seat (vote) 1. University College a. Scott Snoek b. Laura Fletcher c. Shellee Willden d. Paul Luke Puschnig B. Outstanding Senator Award (vote) 1. Run off 2. Selection VIII. New Business A. Endorsement of UNLV Observatory (Senator Matvay, SM) B. Allocation of Funds from Matching Funds (Senator Matvay, SM) 1. Sigma Gamma Epsilon ($55) 2. Young Entrepeneurs ($500) C. CSUN Recognition 1. Association for Computing Machinery 2. Baptist Student Union Organization D. Mandatory Athletic Fee Resolution (Senator Haldeman, UC) E. Extension of All Appointments IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment MINUTES SENATE MEETING #1 May 1, 1979 Moyer Student Union Building Room 201 I. Call to Order The first meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate was called to order by the Senate President at 4:00 p.m. in Lounge 201 of the Moyer Student Union Building. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance Bill Haldeman Pam Roberts Marie Ropell Byron Blasco Carol Tarpley Nina Ross Shellee Willden Lisa Wolfbrandt Absent Sandy Williams (unexcused) Scott Gonzalez (unexcused) III. Approval of Minutes #41 Joe Matvay made a correction to the Minutes of Senate Meeting #41 on Page No. 4, under Item 8, New Business, last paragraph, correcting it to read all the members of the Elections Board that stayed until 3:00 a.m. counting ballots as well as Dr. Cassesse. There were no further correction to the Minutes of Senate Meeting #41, therefore, they stood approved. IV. Executive Board Announcements Applications Being Accepted President Campbell announced that everyone should tell their constituents that applications are now being taken for the Yell editor, Appropriations Board Chairman, and the Entertainment and Programming Board Chairman. They will be accepting applications until May 15, 1979. Day Care Center President Campbell announced that he has spoken with Wayne Williams from the Controller's Office who has informed him that the Education College has been tentatively funded $20,000 for the Day Care Center. He further informed the Senate that this approval still has to go to the Board of Regents. Cindy Vannucci informed the Senate that they have already met with Dr. Kunkel, herself, and one of the parents from the Day Care Center. They are going to put together the budget, and the Day Care Center will not be opening until next year. President Campbell informed the Senate that although this Board will approve any policies or whatever, but Dean Kunkel still has veto power and he is concerned about this. (Nick Santoro arrived at 4:10 p.m. - unexcused.) "Skip" Kelley Jeff Wild Nick Santoro (unexcused late) Cindy Vannucci Dave Craddock (excused late) Joe Matvay David Martinez Cindy Simia Minutes - Senate Meeting ft1 May 1, 1979 Page 2 Law School Vice President Wyman announced that the law school was passed in Committee, and will come up to the Finance Committee within the week. V. Executive Board Nominations There were no Executive Board Nominations. VI. Committee Reports A. Elections Board There was no Elections Board Meeting, therefore, there were no Minutes, however, Pam Roberts read a memo addressed to her from John Hunt. The memo read as follows: Madam Chairperson: I would like to apologize for my rude and inconsiderate outburst that I made at your April 19th meeting. I think the reason I made the outburst is that I believe I was too emotionally tied up in the campaign. I apologize to you and those present for my inconsiderate outburst and I hope you will accept this public apology. B. Organizations Board Dave Gist reported that the April 26, 1979 meeting of the Organizations Board was cancelled due to the lack of quorum, however, they did have an informal meeting. They gave a vote of confidence to both organizations requesting Matching Funds and both organizations seeking recognition. C. Entertainment and Programming Board Dave Gist reported that they had their final Entertainment and Programming Board Meeting on April 25, 1979, and he read the Minutes of that meeting. He reported that another self defense day will be held this Friday, he also reported on the MDA dance marathon, and reported on the Awards banquet which will be held on May 11 in the Student Union Lounges. The incoming and outgoing officers of UNR will also be invited to the banquet. Next week is Jazz Week. There were no corrections or comments on the Minutes of the Entertainment and Programming Board, therefore, they stood approved. D. Appropriations Board There was no report for the Appropriations Board. E. Publications Board There was no report for the Publications Board. F. Radio Board Tommy Walker reported that there was no report for the Radio Board, however, he reminded the Committee to please contact him this week or next week. G. Bylaws Committee Bill Haldeman reported that there was no meeting of the Bylaws Committee due to a lack of quorum, and if there was no objection from the floor he would become the Chairman of the Bylaws Committee. There were no objections, therefore, he is now the Chairman of the Bylaws Committee. Minutes - Senate Meeting ft1 May 1, 1979 Page 3 H. S.E.F. Committee There was no meeting of the S.E.F. Committee, therefore, there was no report. VII. Old Business A. Vacant Senate Seat (vote) 1. University College a. Scott Snoek b. Laura Fletcher c. Shellee Willden d. Paul Luke Puschnig The Senate President informed the Senate that Laura Fletcher and Paul Luke Puschnig withdrew their nomination due to the lack of an adequate G.P.A., therefore, the two remaining nominees were Scott Snoek and Shellee Willden. Joe Matvay moved that each person address the Senate for about a minutes or two and then go into a vote by secret ballot, and was seconded. The motion passed. Both Scott Snoek and Shellee Willden addressed the Senate, and a vote was then taken by secret ballot. Shellee Willden won the University College seat by a vote of 12 in favor of Shellee Willden, three in favor of Scott Snoek, and no abstentions. B. Outstanding Senator Award (vote) 1. Run Off 2. Selection The Senate President informed the Senate of the proceedings of the selection of the Outstanding Senator. Pam Roberts then addressed the Senate in concern with one of the nominees, Joe Matvay. Bill Haldeman formally abstained from the vote. The nominees were Lorraine Alderman, Joe Matvay, David Martinez, Lise Wyman, and Dave Craddock. The vote on the run off was: Lorraine Alderman received three votes, Joe Matvay received six votes, Lise Wyman received three votes, and there were four abstentions. The selection of the Outstanding Senator now came down to three Senators: Lorraine Alderman, Lise Wyman, and Joe Matvay. A vote was taken and Joe Matvay received the Outstanding Senator Award by receiving six votes, while Lorraine Alderman received three votes and Lise Wyman received four votes. VIII. New Business A. Endorsement of UNLV Observatory (Senator Matvay, SM) Senator Matvay gave some background information on this item and made the following resolution: Whereas, donations have allowed the University to obtain a heliostat and two observatory domes without cost, and whereas an increasing need exists on campus for facilities to house instrumentation in the physical sciences and whereas, already included in the UNLV master plan for (1977-1981) the following item labeled, Objective No. 23 "To seek funds for an observatory, a green house and for the continued landscaping of the campus", let it be resolved that the CSUN Senate feels that a permanent observatory is needed on the University campus and feels that this item should be moved up in priority on the objectives list, was seconded, and passed unanimously. B. Allocation of Funds from Matching Funds (Senator Matvay, SM) 1. Sigma Gamma Epsilon ($55) Minutes - Senate Meeting ft1 May 1, 1979 Page 4 Joe Matvay explained the Matching Funds request and then moved that the Senate allocate $55 from the Matching Funds Account to Sigma Gamma Epsilon, was seconded, and passed unanimously. 2. Young Entrepeneurs ($500) Dave Craddock moved to approve, and was seconded. Discussion took place and David Martinez moved to table this item of business definitely until May 8, and was seconded. More discussion took place and David Martinez informed the Senate that he feels that if this is important to them they would have a representative here at the meeting. Bill Haldeman then called for the question, was seconded, and passed with one opposed and one abstention. A vote was then taken on the motion to table. A division of the house took place, and the motion passed with 10 in favor, 5 opposed, and one abstention. C. CSUN Recognition 1. Association for Computing Machinery Joe Matvay moved that the Senate officially recognize the Association for Computing Machinery, and was seconded. Discussion took place and Danny Campbell called for the question, was seconded by Carol Tarpley and passed unanimously. A vote was then taken on the main motion to approve the Association for Computing Machinery as a CSUN recognized organization which passed unanimously. At this time the Chair entertained a motion to move into Open Discussion to let Donald Mosley address the Senate, this motion was moved, was seconded, and passed unanimously. Donald Mosley addressed the Senate, answered questions, and then "Skip" Kelley moved that the Senate return to the Agenda, was seconded, and passed. 2. Baptist Student Union Organization David Craddock moved to approve the Baptist Student Union as a CSUN recognized organization, and was seconded by Joe Matvay. Discussion took place and Byron Blasco called for the question, and was seconded. A division of the house took place and the called for the question failed with 9 in favor, and six opposed. More discussion took place, mainly on the legalities of recognizing a religious oriented organization, and Nina Ross called for the question, and was seconded by Marie Ropell. The call for the question passed with one opposed. A vote was then taken on the main motion to approve this organization for CSUN recognition which failed with three in favor, seven opposed, and six abstentions. D. Mandatory Atheltic Fee Resolution (Senator Haldeman, UC) Bill Haldeman read the following resolution to be sent to the Board of Regents for their next meeting to be held on May 18: "I move that the CSUN Senate issue a resolution to the Board of Regents to be phrased as follows: The CSUN Senate officially submits notice of approval to the Board of Regents for the UNLV Referendum rejecting the Mandatory Athletic Fee. Minutes - Senate Meeting ft1 May 1, 1979 Page 5 A referendum question was posed by this Senate as an advisory vote and for the use of this body in requesting action. After lengthy examination of all the data concerning the referendum, the Senate unanimously voted to support the vote. In so doing, the Senate concluded that the results were valid and representative, and so to be taken as the will of the students. In regard to the last resolution issued on the M.A.F.: This Senate has been authorized by the Board of Regents to act as the official voice of the students. Yet an unanimous resolution of the Senate, based on a complete evaluation of all available data, was ignored. We feel this to be directly contrary to the form and function of student government, and therefore, repeat our request that the Board of Regents reconsider its actions concerning the athletic fee at their next meeting." The resolution was seconded. President Campbell informed Senator Haldeman that this should be sent to the June meeting of the Baord of Regents because he feels the May 18th meeting is too soon and now it is passed the Agenda deadline for that meeting. Senator Haldeman accepted this as part of his motion and the second concurred. A vote was then taken on the resolution which passed with none opposed. E. Extension of All Appointments The Chair entertained a motion to have the Senate approve the extension of all CSUN appointments through the month of May until new ones can be appointed. The motion was so moved, seconded, and passed unanimously. The Chair reminded the Senate that there is an empty seat in the Hotel College and will be taking informations sheets and nominations at the next Senate meeting. IX. Open Discussion David Martinez questioned Dave Gist about the MDA Dance Marathon. Dave Gist informed the Senate that we have got through the first portion of May to see out the recruitment is going, and that we might have to go to the high schools, but if we have over a majority of UNLV participants it will be called UNLV's Worlds Largest Dance Marathon 1979. "Skip" Kelley informed the Senate that the Draft Rally was a marginal success, but there was plenty of media coverage. Pam Roberts moved that the Senate give the Yell a "Done Good" Award for giving up their stipends during our budget crisis, and was seconded. Danny Campbell informed the Senate that the Yell might have given up their stipends because of the mismanagement of their portion of the budget. More discussion took place and Pam Roberts called for the question, was seconded, and passed with one abstention. A vote was then taken on the main motion for the "Done Good" Award to the Yell which passed with seven in favor, two opposed, and four abstentions. David Martinez moved that a "Done Good" Award be given to John Hunt for his participation and efforts to CSUN, and was seconded. Discussion took place, and Nina Ross called for the question, was seconded, and passed with one abstention. A vote was then taken on the main motion to give a Minutes - Senate Meeting ft1 May 1, 1979 Page 6 "Done Good" Award to John Hunt which passed unanimously. Joe Matvay thanked all of those that thought he was deserving enough for the Outstanding Senator Award. He also reminded the Senate that the size of the Senate is now somewhat smaller and things should be running smoother. He also commended Senate President Alderman for doing an outstanding job today. X. Adjournment Cindy Simia moved to adjourn, and was seconded. The motion passed with one opposed. The first meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Respectfully prepared by: v. Lorraine Alderman Senate President Rene Bernier Senate Secretary