Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 29, 1980

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 Telephone (702) 739-3477 AGENDA SENATE MEETING #22 April 29, 19 80 Moyer Student Union Building Room 20 3 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes #21 IV. Executive Board Announcements A. State of the Campus Address, President Campbell B. Farewell Address, Senate President Alderman V. Executive Board Nominations VI. Committee Reports A. Appropriations Board B. Elections Board C. Organizations Board D. Entertainment and Programming Board E. Publications Board F. Ad Hoc Committee Reports VII. Old Business A. Outstanding Senator of the Year Award (vote) 1. Marty Burzinski 2. Rick Oshinski 3. Pam Roberts B. Allied Health College Vacancy (vote) 1. Valerie Biagini 2. Lisa Rollens VIII. New Business A. Literary Magazine Presentation, Bob Aniello B. Arts & Letters Colllege Vacancy (nominations) C. Hotel College Vacancy (nominations) D. Bike Resolution E. Art iClub Presentation IX. X. Open Discussion Adjournment MINUTES SENATE MEETING ft 22 April 29, 1980 Moyer Student Union Building 4 p.m. Room 203 I. Call to Order The twenty-second meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Moyer Student Union Building. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance Gabi Ziros Bill llaldeman Dorothy Halpin Rick Oshi.nski Mike Taylor Susana Reyes Skip Kelly Ray Corbett Marty Burzinski Claire Dowell David Martinez Denise Rajnovi.ch Kelly Campbell Dale Uulen III. Approval of Minutes 1121 There being no further additions or corrections the Minutes of Senate Meeting 1121 stood approved as read. IV. Executive Board Announcements A. Resignation of Editor, Dennis Berry Editor, Dennis Berry, of the Yell read is official resignation to the CSUN Executive Board in the presence of the CSUN Senate Meeting if21. The resignation goes into effect on April 30, 1980 at 12:00 p.m. See Attached. President Campbell than read a statement concerning the Editor's resignation as follows: In the April 24 issue of the Yell the ditor was responsible for an editorial, which by use of innvendo, compared the new studentbody President to the Rev. Jim Jones. The students on this campus are the publichers of this newspaper and we, as their elected officials are responsible for the type of paper which is printed. The Yell ediotr, using the cloak of the first amendment, has violated the students trust. The Yell is supposed to provide its readership with unbiased objective reporting and an evenly balanced editorial forum. The Yell editor has shown us repeatedly that he is not capable of such as style of reporting. While he condemns on one hand, the use of innuendo and slander, he turns around on the other hand and provides us with printed examples of the very musconduct his editorials cri ti c.i ze. As studentbody President I wholeheartedly urged Mr. Berrys' resignation and accept it without reservations. I hope that you as the elected representatives of your respective colleges do the same. Scott Karosa Sandy Williams Pam Roberts Dave Levins Derrek Yelton Senate Meeting if 2 2 April 29, 1980 Page 2 B. Radio Station The radio station manager, John Winstrom, spoke briefly to the Senate explaining what is happening with the radio station. First half of the radio package has been ordered. Mr. Winstrom will be reporting to the Senate at each meeting. C. Vice-President's Farewell Address Vice-President spoke briefly to the Senate. She evaluated the board and committees she had worked on. She pointed out some of the first committees that she had formed during her administration. She commented to the New Executive Board that communication and respect are extremely important. Remember also that you are .in office to represent the students not yourself. D. President's Campus Address President Campbell spoke to the Senate stressing that the past should be put aside. He wished the new adminstration best of luck. He informed the Senate of some of the problems that will be occurring next year. There will be a few restructuring based upon a zero-budget. Money is going to be tight so the Senate should be prepared to make changes. He also wished to the Senate luch and hope in meeting the new challenges. E. Senate President's Address Senate President Alderman directed her speech toward the Senator's of CSUN. She stressed the importance of the CSUN Senate and all the power that has been put into their hands. She explained that they are the decision makers of CSUN and they have to be careful in what they decide to do. F. Student Evaluation of Faculty Senate President Pro Tempore Burzinski announed that a computer program will be tested on a trial run the Second Summer Session. Mark Ray has been working with Marty on this evaluation program also. The Clark County School District Computer department will assist in this computer program. G. USUN'S Delegates Vice-President Wyman announced that the New Executive Board needs to decide at the next Senate meeting the delegates to USUN'S from CSUN. .V. Executive Board Nominations VI. Committee Reports A. Appropriations Board There was no report due to lack of quorum. 1. Allocation of Funds, 5037.81 allocated to Entertainment and Programming SenatorCampbell moved to approve 5037.81 to the Entertainment and Programming Board based on unanticipated generated revenue, and an additional $2000 from the contengency account to be appropriated. B. Elections Board Robin Starlin read the minutes of the Elections Board. She announced that the Elections had been certified. It was announced that Chairman Lisa Miller and Vice- Chairman Robin Starlin had resigned. Martha Boos was nominated and vote in as new acting Vice-chairman. Senator Taylor moved to approve the motion was seconded. There being no additions or corrections the minutes stood approved. Senate Meeting if 2 2 April 29, 1980 Page 3 C. Organizations Board Dave Gist, read the minutes of the Organizations Board. He announced that the UNLV Folk Dancers had been re-recognized on the Organizations Board. He was announced that Jeff Wild had resigned as Parlimentarian. Sigma Chi also applied for recognition but the board decided to table the re-recognition since there was not a member present at the meeting at that time. Senator Dowell moved to approve the motion was seconded. Discussion took place. Senator Hulen moved bmmend the~minutes!that'the Sigma Chi Fraternity be a recognized organization on the UNLV campus. the motion was seconded.Discussion took place. Senator Kelly called for the question. The motion was seconded and passed with eighteen in favor and one opposed. Senator Hulen asked for a roll call vote. Kelly Campbell-no Gabi Ziros-Yes Derrek Yelton-Yes Scott Karosa-No David Martinez-no Bill Haldeman-No Denise Rajnovich-no Dorothy Halpin-no Rick Oshinski-no Mike Taylor-no Susana Reyes-abstention Skip Kelly-no Dale Hulen-yes Sandy Williams-yes Ray Corbett-no Marty Burzinski-no Claire Dowell-no Pam Roberts-abstention The motion failed with twelve opposed, four in favor and two abstentions. There being no further additions or corrections the minutes stood approved as read. D. Entertainment and Programming Board Dave Gist read the minutes of Meeting If26. He suggested to the Senate that the board is suffering from the symptom of end of the year burn out. Bill Botos, Crystal Hester, and Craig Lassoff were removed from the Board. There was a move to approve the motion was seconded. There being no further additions or corrections the minutes stood approved as read. E. Publications Board Senator Oshinski read the minutes of the Publications Board. He announced that May 9 the distribution party would take place for the Epiloque. Senator Oshinski moved to approve the motion was seconded. There being no further additions or corrections the minutes stood approved as read. F. Wallenburg Petitions Vice-President asked the Senators to return the petitons for Mr. Wallenburg to be turned into her has soon as possible. G. Academic Vice-President Senate President Alderman suggested to the Senators that the make an appointment to meet with the new Academic Vice-President and make an attempt to get to know Senate Meeting if 2 2 April 29, 1980 Page 4 VII. old Business A. Outstanding Senator Award The three nominees for outstanding Senator wore Marty Burzinski, Pam Roberts, Rick Oshinski. At this time Senator Roberts declined the nomination and announced her support to Rick Oshinski. A vote than took place. Rick Oshinski received 11 votes, Pam Roberts-4, and Marty Burzinski.-3. Rick Oshinski was voted i>n as Oustanding Senator for 1979-1980. B. Allied Health Vacant College Seat Senate President Pro Tempore Burzinski moved that both candidates Lisa Rollins and Valerie Biagini speak for 3 minutes and than be voted on my secret ballot. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Valerie Biagini was no present at this time due to uncontrollable circumstances. Senator Roberts spoke in her behalf. Lisa Rollins spoke breifly to the Senate. The vote was taken four votes for Valierie and fifteen for Lisa Rollins. Lisa Rollins was voted on as the new Allied Health College Senator. Senate President Alderman asked her to take a scat at the Senate table at this time. VIII. Mew Business A. Referendum Ballots Senator Corbett moved that the Senate count the ballots during open discussion the motion was seconded and passed with eighteen in favor and one opposed. The ballots concerning the referendum will be counted during Open Discussion. B. Presentation, Literary Magazine Bob Aniello Bob Aniello spoke briefly to the Senate and gave them some ideas concerning what he called and Art Magazine. He suggested to the Senate that they check into two resolutions that had been passed concerning this magazine. Publications Board usually has something to do with the magazine and Senator Oshinski said he would check into the situation. C. Nominations for Arts and Letters College Vacant Seat Vice-President Wyman moved to nominate Jeff Wild the motion was seconded. Senator Hulen moved to nominate Tim McGarry the motion was seconded. Senator Kelly moved to close nominations the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Will be voted on next week. D. Hotel College Senate Seat Vacancy Senator Dowell moved to nominate Howard Reign the motion»-was seconded. Senator Burzinski nominated John Reyhons which was seconded. Senator Levins moved to nominate Greg Goussak and Chuck Weinberger which was seconded. Senator Ilulen nominated Matt Bailey with a second. There was a motion to close nominations which passed with eighteen in favor and one abstention. Voting will take place next meeting. C. Bike Resolution Withdrawn from the agenda. D. Art Club Presentation Withdrawn from the agenda. IX. Open Discussion Senate President Pro Tempore congratulated Rick Oshinski and announced that he was flattered just to receive the nomination. He is looking forward to begin his term in CSUN next week. Vice-President Wyman reminded the Senate of the Award banquet to be held on May 15 at Macayo's. Senate Meeting if 2 2 April 29, 1980 Page 5 Senator Reyes also thanked the Senate at this time and remarked that she enjoyed being on the Senate. Senator Hulen apologized for his actions concerning the re-recognition of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Senator Hulen expressed his gratitude toward Danny Campbell, Lise Wyman , and Lorraine Alderman for a job well done this year. Senator Corbett also thanked Danny for a great year and supporting the Intramural pFSgram. Senator Corbett announced that Pam Roberts was chosen as CSUN Intiramurals Woman of the Year. Senator Campbell announced that the University College will be going out into the High Schools if wish to speak at the orientations please contact her. Vice-President Wyman thanked Pam Roberts for being her Vice-President Pro tempore. At this time the referendums were counted. X. Adjournment Senate President Alderman adjourned the twenty-second meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate at 6:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by, Respectfully Prepared by, Marty 'Burzinski Senate President Robin Starlin CSUN Senate Secretary THE YELL University of Nevada, Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 (702) 739-3478 News (702) 739-3889 Advertising April 29, 1980 To the CSUN Executive Board: As of 12 noon Wednesday, April 30, 1980, I, Dennis R. Berry, hereby resign as editor of the UNLV YELL newspaper. It has become evident the past few weeks that some members of the CSUN Execu-tive Board are unhappy with my editorial stance. This apparently was because of petty jealousies and certain officers' desire to be featured in the YELL more often, regardless of whether they did anything news-worthy . Also, certain members of the Executive Board seemed to be seeking revenge for articles printed in the YELL that either criticized them or brought to light certain actions they committed. I have always strived during my tenure as YELL editor to print the truth and inform the students of UNLV of what their elected representatives have done and/or are doing, without stopping to fear that printing anything casting a CSUN officer in a deservedly unfavorable light would create problems for me and/or jeopardize my job. However, what has occurred recently, particularly during the strife-torn election weeks, has made me aware that if it would better serve their own purposes, these certain people would try their hardest to deny the freedom of the UNLV press. It has become impossible to adequately perform my duties under these unneces-sarily and unreasonably tense conditions, and therefore I am resigning. Sincerely Dennis R. Berry, YELL Editor