Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 30, 1979

AGENDA SENATE MEETING #30 January 30, 3 979 Moyer Student Union Building Room 201 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes #29 IV. Executive Board Announcements A. State of the Campus Address (President White) B. Bob Cashell, Chairman of the Board of Regents (guest) V. Executive Board Nominations A. Intramurals Director (vote) 1. Dave Bernson VI. Committee Reports A. Constitution Revision Committee (vote) B. Student Counseling Hotline Committee (Ad Hoc) C. Radio Committee D. Activities Board E. Organizations Board VII. Old Business A. Vacant Senate Seats (nominations) 1. College of Arts and Letters VIII. New Business A. Request for Funds 1. Black Student Alliance - Black History Week IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment MINUTES SENATE MEETING I!30 January 30, 1979 Moyer Student Union Building Ballroom I. Call to Order The thirtieth meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate wass called to order by the Speaker Pro Tem, Joseph Matvay, at 4:05 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Moyer Student Union Building. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance She1 lee Will den Phillip Jackson Peggy Racel Lise Wyman Kirk Voelcker DeAnn Turpen Lorraine Alderman Joyce Bridges Bill llaldeman Pam Roberts Marie Rope11 Byron Blasco Carol Tarpley Nina Ross Scott Greene (excused late) Lisa Wolfbrandt Jeff Wild Nick Santoro Absent None Danny Campbell Cindy Simia Cindy Vannucci Dave Craddock Joe Matvay Kent Reardon David Martinez Bruce Bayne Scott Gonzalez III. Approval of Minutes 1129 The Speaker Pro Tem, Joe Matvay, informed the Senate about the new policy for the preparation of the Minutes. There will now be two signatures required. Lorraine Alderman noted that on page 5 instead of the class Senators going to see their Deans, it should be the college Senators (class should be changed to college) . There were no further corrections, therefore, the Minutes stood approved. IV. Executive Board Announcements CSUN Constitution The Speaker Pro Tem, Joseph Matvay, informed the Senate that he hoped that everyone had read the Constitution, and it will be voted upon later in this Meeting. Taping of the Senate Meetings The Speaker Pro Tem, Joseph Matvay, announced that KULV will be taping this Meeting, and if they are not set up and ready by the time of the State of the Campus Address the Senate will suspend the rules. Intramurals Director Application The Speaker Pro Tem, Joseph Matvay, informed the Senate that everyone should have received a copy of Dave Bernson's application for Intramurals Director. This will come up for a vote later on in this Meeting. Minutes - Senate Meeting tl30 January 30, 1979 Page 2 Senate Party The Speaker Pro Tem, Joseph Matvay, announced that the Senate Party will be held on February 16, and Rene will be setting it up and will need volunteers from the Senate to help set it up. CCCC's Problems President White advised the Senate to try to stay out of Clark County Community Colleges political goings on. He announced that we are only concerned with their problems when it comes to USUNS. Stay out of the middle of their procedures. 1978-79 Budget President White announced that the budgets have already been approved from last time and he has now received the final results of the fee distribu-tion. 91.8% of the budget was realized, and this means that we got 8.2% cut off of the budget ($12,700 was cut off). He announced that they have taken the liberty, however it hasn't become official, in proposing that each account 900-910 with the exception of 909 and 908 be made up to what they were originally supposed to be made up to. This money will be taken from the $15,000 in Contingency. The Appropriations Board will make this recommendation, and the money will be distributed to each account except for the Matching Funds Account. He announced that the other accounts can be easily brought up to the figures originally passed by the Senate. This proposal will come to the Senate with a formal recommendation. David Martinez inquired as to whether the Matching Funds account was going slower or faster than anticipated, and President White informed him that it is going slower. President White announced that the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare are on campus to see if UNLV has complied with Title 9. Title 9 states that whatever is spent in mens athletics must be spent on womens athletics, lie also announced that if you have any input or any knowledge to add to the HEW study please contact Jim Kitchen. He also asked that no one go up there just to "bad mouth" the athletic department. Interim Report on the Analysis of Fee Structure President White reported that this Committee deals with why full time enrollment of students has dropped. This is the interim report and it is a five page report which is available through President White. It contains such proposals as a Consolidated Fee Package where it is $24 per credit up to 12 credits, but $320 from 12 to 18 credits to induce the students to take at least 12 credits. There are also such proposals as giving a 10% discount for incoming Freshman if they take 12 credits or more and will continue if they keep up the 12 credits. This will also effect transfer students who would be eligible for this discount. Presidential Screening Committee President White announced that the Presidential Screening Committee is down to 10 candidates, however, not all of these will be visiting the campus. There will be interviews with these people, and the Faculty Minutes - Senate Meeting tl30 January 30, 1979 Page 3 Senate Executive Committee is thinking of questions to ask these candidates and they are asking the Senators to work out some questions to ask of these candidates. Each candidate will come and speak openly at Ham Hall and then questions will be directed to him. Homecoming Queen President White announced that the Homecoming Queen, Christie Gritton, recently won a competition in Denver. They took eight sports and invited women from all over to participate. The competition included athletic endeavors and a beauty contest. Ms. Gritton won Miss All-American Diver and she made the final eight. At the end of March a nationwide broadcast will be shown of the finals. It will be held at Caesar's Palace. Activities Board Seats Tim Herlosky announced that there are two student-at-large seats open in the Activities Board. These openings will be posted on the marque. Executive Board Announcements The Speaker Pro Tem, Joseph Matvay, announced that when Marshal returns he may have some further Executive Board announcements, and if he does he may announce them. Research Task Force The Speaker Pro Tem, Joseph Matvay, informed the Senate that the Research Task Force Committee recently completed their trip to four different schools, and he informed them that he felt it was a very worthwhile trip and essential information was found. They will prepare a slide presentation and he has already been interviewed by KULV. Bob Cashell, Chairman of the Board of Regents President White announced that Bob Cashell's visit will be withdrawn this week, and this item will be on every agenda until he comes. (The Speaker arrived at 4:25 p.m. - excused.) Union Board Report Gene Russo announced that the TV is coming (25" Magnavox). He also announced the new delicatessen is underway and it will be a major renovation. This should be done by this summer. This semester the renovation of the second floor will be of major concern. Parliamentarian The Speaker Pro Tem, Joseph Matvay, appointed Pam Roberts as Parliamentarian. State of the Campus Address See Attachment No. 1. V. Executive Board Nominations A. Intramurals Director (vote) 1. Dave Bernson Minutes - Senate Meeting tl30 January 30, 1979 Page 4 Danny Campbell moved to approve Dave Bernson as Intramurals Director, and was seconded. Various questions were directed to the Chair and to Dave Bernson. A vote was taken on the motion which passed with two abstentions. VI. Committee Reports A. Constitution Revision Committee (vote) (At 4:32 p.m. Joseph Matvay passed the gavel back to the Speaker.) The Speaker announced that the Constitution Revision Committee has with all hope completed its work. The Board met about 62 times in the last 8 1/2 months with a couple of hundred hours of meetings and the Committee has talked to anyone who has shown interest in aiding this project in any way. The Constitution was submitted at the last Meeting and will be voted upon today. The Speaker informed the Senate that because of the inordinant length of time that has gone into the revision of the Constitution, he would like to pass the gavel back to the Speaker Pro Tern to complete this item of business. At 4:34 p.m. the gavel was passed back to the Speaker Pro Tom. A motion was made to approve the Committee Report, was seconded, and passed. A concensus was taken and it was decided through this concensus that the Senate would go article by article and approve each one separately. The Speaker announced that he will read each Section and comments will be allowed to be made and each Section will be approved and then final approval of the whole thing will be made. L.i.se Wyman asked as we must read each Section if everyone has their questions organized enough, but the Speaker Pro Tem, Joseph Matvay, informed her that this is following Parliamentary rules. The Speaker read the Preamble and Jeff Wild moved to approve this portion of the Constitution, was seconded and passed unanimously. The Speaker read the Bill of Rights. David Martinez pointed out that according to this the CSUN Constitution will override the recognized organization'sConstitutions and in the case of sororities and fraternities this could cause problems. The Speaker explained that this could be solved through the production of a by-law. There were no further questions, therefore, the Bill of Rights stood approved. The Speaker read Article I and there were no questions or amendments to be made, therefore, it stook approved. The Speaker read Article II and Joyce Bridges informed the Senate that as read this implies that graduate students can pay the fees and become CSUN students. President White announced that Herman Westfall has ruled that there are not enough graduate students who show interest in becoming CSUN members. There were no further questions, therefore, this Article stood approved. The Speaker read Article III and there were no corrections to be made, therefore, Article III stood approved. The Speaker read Article VI, Sections A and B and Bruce Bayne suggested that we change Section B, sub-section d. from 25 credits to 17 credits. Minutes - Senate Meeting tl30 January 30, 1979 Page 5 President White informed him that this gives the person time to familiarize himself with CSUN for almost one gear. David Martinez questioned Section B, sub-section 3 and asked if this meant that the Executive Officer may not run for the same seat he currently holds? The Speaker informed him that the meaning for reelection is taken from the dictionary which states that he cannot run for the same seat again. Danny Campbell questioned Section B, sub-section 1, paragraph e. and informed the Senate that sometimes the paper work on transferring from college to college may take four to five months. Lorraine Alderman suggested that the Election Board, when they right up their Operating Policy, solve this problem. The Speaker Pro Tem, Joseph Matvay, informed him that according to Robert's Rules of Order, the Constitution is a general document and the by-laws will clarify the Constitution. (Scott Greene arrived at 5:05 p.m. - excused.) David Martinez questioned Section A, sub-section 1 and asked why the name of the Speaker of the Senate was changed to Senate President. The Speaker informed him that Senate President convey an adequate mental image of the job while Speaker of the Senate does not. David Martinez also asked for an explanation as to why the Union Board Vice-President and the Vice-President for Activities was cut off the Executive Board. The Speaker informed him that this was an easier number to work with than five members and they are now making the Vice-President for Activities an appointed position instead of an elected position. There were no further comments, therefore, Article IV, Sections A and B stood approved. The Speaker read Article IV, Section C and there were no corrections, and, therefore, stood approved. The Speaker read Article IV, Section D and there were no corrections, and, therefore, stood approved. The Speaker read Article IV, Section E and Bruce Bayne questioned sub-section a of Section E and he was informed that the advisor gets a stipend, but if he does not serve as advisor then he doesn't get a stipend. David Martinez informed the Senate that it is going to be very difficult for this body or any body to tell someone after they have completed their office that they are going to be an advisor to anyone. The Speaker informed him that this is understood by the person before he even runs for office, and this aids in the continuity of the matter. There were no questions on Artice IV, Section E, and it therefore stood approved. The Speaker read Article IV, Section F, and David Martinez questioned sub-section 1, paragraph b. He asked whether the Vice-President or the Senate President ascends to the office of President in the absence of the President. He was informed that the Vice-President assums the office of President. There were no further questions , and, therefore, stood approved. Minutes - Senate Meeting tl30 January 30, 1979 Page 6 Lisa Wolfbrandt moved to approve Article IV as a whole, was seconded, and the motion passed with one opposed, and two abstentions. The Speaker read Article V, and Bruce Bayne moved to delete Section C, sub-section 6 of Article V, and was seconded. Mr. Bayne felt that this should be part of the President's job out of is own will and he shouldn't be forced to do it. The Speaker informed him for the reasons for keeping this in the Constitution: 1. Everyone saw it fit for the President to do it, and 2. everyone felt it was important enough that it should be his responsibility. President White also stated that because it is mandated in other governments outside CSUN, he feels it should be mandated. A vote was then taken on the amendment to delete sub-section 6. The motion failed with one in favor and 27 opposed. David Martinez asked for a point of information about Section C, sub-section 2. He asked whether the President is required to obtain any expertise in an area of the contract that he is signing or may he just sign contracts? The Speaker stated that there are other requirements like being approved by the Senate, but only requires one signature of the department head. John Hunt then informed the Senate that only the President's signature is required to enter the contract, but it requires two signatures to pay the person. There were no further questions on Article V, Sections A, B, and C, therefore, they stood approved. (Scott Gonzalez left at 5:00 p.m. - excused.) The Speaker read Section D of Article V, and there were no comments and, therefore, stood approved. The Speaker read Section E. of Article V, and Scott Greene asked as to whether Senator• dismissals require a vote from the Senate or does the Senate President have the sole power? Jeff Wild informed the Senate that the Senate can override the Senate President's dismissal. Danny Campbell then asked how do the mini-terms and summer classes pertain to the "per semester" in this section. The Speaker informed him that the definition of "semester" will be left to a by-law or a personal Senate definition. (Scott Gonzalez arrived at 5:57 p.m. - excused.) There were no further questions on Article V, Section E, and, therefore, stood approved. The Speaker read Article V, Section F, and there were no corrections so, therefore, stood approved. David Martinez moved for a five minute recess, was seconded, and passed. The Meeting recessed at 6:04 p.m. and was called back to order at 9:12 p.m. Lise Wyman asked if we could suspend the rules to move on to other business and then return to this item* President White informed the Minutes - Senate Meeting tl30 January 30, 1979 Page 7 Senate that the Board of Regents has to have time to review it for legal complications and alot of duplication needs to be done, and this also takes alot of time. That is why this item of business must not be delayed. The Speaker read Article V, Section G, and John Hunt moved to amend sub-sections 1 and 2 to read ....plus the Activities Board Chairman since he will be holding an Executive Office, and was seconded. The Speaker informed him that on Page 13, No. 12 of the Constitution gives the Senate the ability to pay them. John Hunt informed the Senate that his motion mainly concerned the fee waivers. Kirk Voelcker moved that we do not consider that motion, and was seconded. John Hunt requested a hand count. The objection to the consideration failed with 10 in favor and 11 opposed. David Martinez informed the Senate that he feels that the Activities Board Chairman is extremely active, and he feels that a fee waiver for this position is justified and warranted. Lorraine Alderman informed the Senate that if they wanted to give a fee waiver to him they should do it under "Boards" where he is called for. John Hunt informed the Senate that he feels that in order to make the Senate aware of who is getting the waivers it should be written. The amendment was then ruled out of order because the Senate was in discussion of the Executive Boar.7. There were no further questions or corrections to Article V, Section G, so it, therefore, stood approved. Joyce Bridges moved to approve Article V as a whole, and was seconded. The motion passed with two opposed and two abstentions. The Speaker read Article VI, Sections A, B, and C. (Bruce Bayne left at the recess, and Kent Reardon left at 6:43 p.m.) Lise Wyman questioned Article VI, Section B, sub-section 1, paragraph a, and stated that we need a larger proportion to the students, and if you are going to make a cut of eight students, why not cut the number of University College Senators down. Joyce Bridges informed the Senate that all other legislatures have 20 member, and this seems to be a good working number. Phillip Jackson stated that by doing away with these seats is a violation of President White's Open Door Policy. Jeff Wild informed the Senate that this change is not taking away student representation because information can always be referred to the College Senator and the information can be relayed through him. Dave Craddock stated that he feels that we are taking a good thing and "fiddling" with it. He doesn't think that it can be changed, and he also feels that we shouldn't compare ourselves with other schools in California. The Chair warned Phillip Jackson for disrupting the assembly. Danny Campbell stated that one can not define a "class" Senator because they are in a College already and they are represented there. Lisa Wolfbrandt stated that by reducing the number of seats to 20 this would eliminate alot of repetition which now takes place with 28 members. Lorraine Alderman informed the Senate that she feels that there should be more competition for the College seats and not using the "class" seats as a way or means to get into the Senate. She feels that if you want a seat you must campaign for it. Pam Roberts informed the Senate that she thinks "class" Senators are important when it comes to Freshman and Sophomore classes. Minutes - Senate Meeting tl30 January 30, 1979 Page 8 She also felt that if it were possible, we should have at least one "class" Senator. Pam Roberts then moved to amend this Section, Article VI, Section D, sub-section 1, paragraph a, to read: The Senate shall consist of 24 representatives. One representative will be assigned to each class. Of the 20 remaining representatives each college shall receive at least one Senate seat apportioned according to the percentage of CSUN members enrolled in that college, and was seconded by Lise Wyman. President White informed the Senate that most people don't even know or care what class they are in, and he wonders how one can represent a body who doesn't even know what class they are in. Bill Haldeman objected to the consideration of the motion, and was seconded. The motion failed with 10 in favor and 11 opposed. (Scott Greene left at 7:00 p.m. - excused.) Scott Gonzalez informed the Senate that he feels that we are all representing students, the "class" and "college" names are just titles. Peggy Racel then called for question with a roll call vote, and was seconded by Scott Gonzalez. This motion passed with 18 in favor and 3 opposed. (Shellee Willden left at the recess.) Shellee Willden Lorraine Alderman No Carol Tarpley Yes Phillip Jackson Yes Joyce Bridges pass Nina Ross No Peggy Racel Yes Bill Haldeman No Scott Greene Lise Wyman Yes Pam Roberts Yes Lisa Wolfbrandt No Kirk'fi/oelcker No Marie Rope11 No Jeff Wild No DeAnn Turpen Yes Byron Blasco No Nick Santoro No Kent Reardon David Martinez Yes Bruce Bayne Scott Gonzalez Yes Danny Campbell No Cindy Simia Yes Cindy Vannucci No Joyce Bridges No Dave Craddock Yes Joe Matvay No The amendment failed with 10 in favor, and 13 opposed. Dave Craddock then moved that the Senate shall consist of 28 representatives. Two representatives will be assigned to each class. Of the 20 remaining representatives each college shall receive at least one Senate seat apportioned according to the percentage of CSUN members enrolled in that college, and was seconded. Bill Haldeman objected to the consideration of that item, and was seconded. (Scott Greene arrived at 7:19 - excused.) David Martinez questioned if there is a legality with both the "class" and "college" Senators. The Speaker explained that he has consulted the Political Science Department and if taken to court we might be forced to amend the Constitution. Peggy Racel then moved to suspend the rules to get on with the rest of the Agenda and then get back to this and if it gets to late we can table this until the next meeting, and was seconded. A vote was then taken on the motion made by Peggy Racel which passed with 14 in favor, 7 opposed, and one abstention. The Speaker Pro Tern, Joseph Matvay, passed the gavel back to the Speaker in order to participate in the vote on the objection to the consideration of Dave Craddock's motion. The objection passed with 15 in favor, 6 opposed, and one abstention. Minutes - Senate Meeting tl30 January 30, 1979 Page 9 Peggy Racel then moved to table this item of business until the next Senate Meeting and continue with the Agenda, and was seconded. (DeAnn Turpen left at 7:35 p.m. - excused.) A vote was then taken on Peggy Racel's motion to table the Constitution until next week, and the motion passed with three opposed. See Attachment No. 2 VII. Old Business A. Vacant Senate Seats (nominations) 1. College of Arts and Letters The gavel, at this time, was passed back to the Speaker. Jeff Wild nominated "Skip" Kelley and Dondi Corleone. Byron Blasco nominated Dale Hulen, Cindy Simia nominated Lisa Miller, and Peggy Racel nominated Radford Smith. This will come up for a vote at the next Senate Meeting. VIII. New Business A. Request for Funds 1. Black Student Alliance - Black History Week President White informed the Senate that they are submitting a $500 transfer from General Expense to Activities Board Account. This normally comes out of the Activities Account, but this year the General Account is going to match the Activities Board $500. There will be representatives here next week from the Black Student Alliance. IX. Open Discussion John Hunt informed the Senate that .in reference to the Constitution he suggested that it is unethical for the members of the Constitution Revision Committee to vote on this Constitution. He feels that they should abstain their votes or they should present this Constitution to the body and then abstain after their representation. The members of the Committee objected to this and they informed him that everyone was invited to the Meetings. Lorraine Alderman also informed him that the members of this Committee are not the Speaker's "puppets" and if they feel that an amendment to the Constitution is feasible and is worthwhile they will vote in favor of .it. X. Adjournment Lorraine Alderman moved to adjourn, and was seconded. The motion passed with one opposed. The Meeting adjournmet at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Respectfully prepared by: Marshal S. Willick Speaker of the Senate Rene Bernier Senate Secretary Joseph Matvay Speaker Pro Tcm Attachment No. 1 Marshal and his committee have shortened the Constitution quite a bit but they did leave me this address -- and so I stand before you proud to be giving the 2nd ever State of the Campus address. Six months ago, I said the state of the Campus was well. At the risk of being redundant, I say again the state of the Campus is well . We are doing well this year. The major difference is that we have now progressed six months longer into my administration, therefore, making it six months better. This year we have worked with more input, diversity, rationale and concern for the students as a whole. Credibility has been the key to our success. We have shown everyone from the Chancellor to the Regents to the UNLV administration -- the faculty and the students themselves -- that student government can be effective. We have been effective this year in putting order back into what had, over the years, reached near chaotic proportions. Credibility does not come over night. Credibility comes with responsible, efficient organization. It comes with following guidelines such as a Chain-of- Command within the University administration, no-end runs to the Chancellor, etc. It comes with additions such as John Purvis to the business operation of CSUN and Tommy Walker to finally prove to everyone that CSUN is capable of starting a project such as the radio station and following through and getting it accomplished. It comes from fair and equal representation to all concerned. It comes with seeking input, then evaluating that input to come up with a rational decision that is good for the whole, not a minority a majority'. All of these things I have mentioned we have done in State of the Campus Address 1/30/7 9 Page 2 CSUN this gear. We have done more than this -- but I think you can see where I am coming from. We have been successful in many endeavors this year -- some new, some carry over from past years -- but we have been successful. 1) Our radio station -- our most obvious success and the result can be heard right now on campus with the future being ever so much brighter than now. 2) Pre-school -- For at least 2 years, CSUN has been seeking Universi ty assistance for this and now we are faced with the most desirable possibility of alleviating ourselves from this almost totally, but at the same time serving the students -- our $1 function'. 3) Liquor program -- This past summer we were fortunate,for the time being, to acquire a special events liquor license — and since then, thanks mainly to Joe LaLiberte, we have implemented an extremely efficient bar policy from the bartenders to the serving of liquor. And let me assure you the inner UNLV administration, Dr. Glennen, t Dr. Seidman, Police Chief Dale Florian nave told me personally they have appreciated CSUN's open, honest stand — nothing sneaky going, everything up front. 4) We were successful in maintaining representation on the Faculty Committees even after the disaster of vote that removed students from the Univers i ty Senate. 5) The Student Evaluation of Faculty -- Although still at trial basis is a reality and with the openness of this Committee and their State of the Campus Address 1/30/79 Page 3 success, individual members of the faculty have expressed thanks in the way the students have handled it. 6) The Constitution, though it comes up later in the agenda and there have been comments, so I ttfill not get into this right now -- but the Committee has worked hard and diligently and you may not agree with it but it will be a successful document regardless of the amendments added. 7) The movie series is probably the best ever at tended, as well as their being of the highest caliber ever, -- and are free'. If you put all this together with the increased and diverse involvement of the students, the openness of my entire administration we have been successful -- and it is my sincerest hopes that the last 3 months are as successful as the 1st nine -- and that we do not get lost in the politics of the upcoming elections and that we i continue along with our past and current policies. Thank you. CHUCK WHITE CSUN President 1978-79 LEGISLATIVE C.S.U.N. EXECUTIVE JUDICIAL