Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 31, 1984

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA SENATE MEETING #13 SESSION 14 JANUARY 31, 1984 4:00 P.M. BOARD OF REGENTS ROOM EDU 399 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes #12 IV. Executive Board Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations A. Elections Board - Wilbur Schaefer(SAL), Hal Friedman(SEN) B. Judicial Council - Jef Wild VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports A. Public Relation Committee(Faculty Senate) B. Bylaws Committee C. Entertainment and Programming Board D. Elections Board VII. Old Business A. Nominations for Senate Seats 1. Education College(2)(Liz Cory, Nanda Briggs, Deb Peterson) 2. Health Sciences College(1)(Sunny Shelley, Renee Bielby) 3. Academic Advisement College(1)(Mona Borsellino, Vykky Cave, Robin Blitz) B. Transfer Budget Authority and Fund Balance of Student Services Account(904) to Contingency(906) effective upon Approval - Shaffer C. Approval of Kwik-Kopy On-Campus Copier Service Con-tract - Shaffer and Eglet D. Submission of Stipend Increase from $285.00 to $325.00 for the D-l Position of Yellin' Rebel Editor ~ Dimick VIII. New Business A. Nominations for Senate President Pro Tempore UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 B. Approval of Closing Nominations for Senate President Pro Tempore C. Appointment of the Senate President Pro Tempore D. Request for Monthly Stipend Increase from $285.00 to $325.00 for the position of KUNV Program Director - Hawley IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 SESSION 14 JANUARY 31, 198 4 4:00 P.M. Board of Regents Room EDU 399 I. Call to Order Senate President Clay called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in Education room 399. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance Members Absent Bill Haldeman Jay Lezcano - unexcused James Ohriner Patrick Adams Karen Cohen Robert Eglet John F'azi Gus Varona Hal Friedman Mark Doubrava Karen Eckert Cara Iddings Steve Dimick - unexcused late Tom Hawley - excused late Rian Flourens - unexcused late III. Approval of Minutes #12 Senator Fazi moved to approve senate minutes #12. Senator Cohen seconded the motion. Senator Ohriner moved to amend the motion to include that the Senate President and the secretary make any incidental corrections which may be necessary. There being no objections the minutes from senate meeting #12 stood approved as amended. IV. Executive Board Announcements A. Senate President Clay Senate President Clay yielded the floor to Sari Bloom. Bloom stated that she is no longer a member of the college of Academic Advisement, . because she has accumulated 30 credits. She must declare a major and can no longer be a senator for the Academic Advisement College. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 Senate President Clay asked whether there were any objections to scheduling a senate meeting for April 13 at 3:30 p.m. Senators Eckert and Eglet objected. Senate President Clay announced that the date of April 13 was decided upon at the last senate meeting. The time is what the senate should consider now. Senator Friedman asked if Senate President Clay received his note stating that he would not be available for a senate meeting on April 13. Senate President Clay stated that she received Friedman's note. Senator Eglet stated that he would not be able to attend a meeting on the 13th of April. 1 It was requested that the meeting be scheduled for later than 3:30 p.m. Senate President Clay set the meeting for April 13 at 4:00 p.m. New grade release forms are due by Monday, February 6 by 12 noon. If a Senator does not submit a grade release form, Senate President Clay will act under the assumption that that person is no longer in the same college or did NJoT receive a G.P.A. to meet the qualifications and will no longer be considered a member of the senate. Senator Dimick arrived. V. Executive Board Nominations A. Elections Board - Wilbur Schaefer(SAL), Hal Friedman(SEN) Senator Eglet moved to approve Wilbur Schaefer as a student-at- large member and Hal Friedman as a senate member of the Elections Board. Senator Haldeman seconded the motion which passed with 11 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstaining (Friedman). B. Judicial Council - Jef Wild There was discussion as to why the nomination of Joe Buczyet did not appear on the agenda this week. Senator Eglet raised a point of information asking whether the nomination for Joe Buczyet could be con-sidered under Old Business. Senate President Clay stated that it could be considered under Old Business. There was no motion regarding this item. VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports A. Public Relations Committee(Faculty Senate) Bill DiBenedetto reported that the committee has compiled a study from the sports department listing its problems MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 and assets. The Public Relations Committee has been established as an advisory board to the President as to the channels of publicity available at the univer-sity. B. Bylaws Committee Senator Cohen moved to approve the minutes from Bylaws Committee meeting #14-03 held on January 24, 1984 at 2:30 p.m. Senator Eckert seconded the motion. The meeting #14-03 was called to order by Chairman Cohen at 2:55 p.m. on January 24, 19 8 4 in MSU 12 2. Steve Dimick, Bill Haldeman, James Ohriner and Karen Cohen were present. Patrick Adams was unexcused absent{2). Franco Frantellizzi was a guest. A draft of Bylaws #2 3 was submitted by Steve Dimick. The minutes from meeting #14-02 were approved. There was no action taken on amendment to bylaw #9. The committee repealed Senate Bill 013 on the grounds that it violates Article IX, Section G, Subsection 1, Paragraph a of the Constitution. The committee approved a motion to inform the Senate that consideration of the reorganization proposals on the Senate agenda for January 24, 1984 would be illegal as they are actually amendments to a by lav/. James Ohriner was appointed as Vice Chairman for the Bylaws Committee. The committee recommended the repeal of Senate Bill 010. The committee referred Senate Bill 016 to the Judicial Council to review its constitutional merits. The committee recommended the repeal of Bylaw #19. Steve Dimick submitted a draft of a constitutional revision. The meeting was adjourned at 3:43 p.m. The motion to approve bylaws committee meeting minutes #14-03 passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstaining(Ohriner). Senator Cohen stated that approval of these minutes would only mean approval of the bylaws committee recommendations. The items approved by the committee will appear on next Tuesday's agenda. C. Entertainment and Programming Board Chairman Compan stated that quorum was not achieved at the last meeting. The minutes have not been typed. The Senate must approve the contract with Inland Empire today or there will not be a carnival for Mardi Gras. The Welcome Back T.G.I.F. has been postponed until February 10, because there was no contract and no transfer done. Compan announced the possibility of receiving film series from Swank which would be sponsored by the Ford Motor Companv. In exchange for advertising their company, CSUN would receive free movies. Lowenbrau has also offered to sponsor a film series. Senator Eglet moved to approve the minutes from Entertain-ment and Programming Board meeting #12 including the contract with Inland Empire. Senator Eckert seconded the motion which passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstaining. D. Elections Board Bill DiBenedetto read the minutes from the Elections Board MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 meeting held on January 31, 1984. The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. on January 31 by Chairman DiBenedetto. The members present were Bill DiBenedetto and Mojgan Sobhani. The members absent unexcused were Bruce Shapiro (3) and Egiliespie Si.nayoko (2) . Members absent excused were Sari Bloom and Giovanna Sardelli. Quorum was not achieved and the meeting was adjourned at 1:01 p.m. Senator Eglet moved to approve the minutes from Elections Board meeting #84-3. Senator Ohriner seconded the motion which passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstaining (Haldeman). Chairman DiBenedetto reported that the Elections Board budget could be from $2000 to $6000 dollars. The board spent $1200 on the last election. It would cost $550 to do mailings to 1100 students. He is planning a candidates' rally. DiBenedetto suggested that the board use a vote amatic device with punch cards instead of the voting machines. The next meeting of the Elections Board has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, at 1:00 p.m. Senator Eglet reported that the lecture notes will be subsidized by the Miller Beer company. Miller is offer-ing a cash donation of $500 in exchange for allowing the notes to be called "Miller Notes." Chairman Compan reported that there are currently three openings on the Entertainment and Programming Board. One opening is for a senate member. Senate President Clay reported that the Course Fee Review Committee with a vote of 5 to 1 approved an increase in the nursing and radiology course fees varying from $10 to $15. The additional fee for radiology courses will be used for supplies and the additional fee for nursing courses will be used for the upkeep of the equipment. Federal grants used to pay for supplies and upkeep but they were discontinued. The committee is also considering increasing or adding fees for Hotel, Business and Economics and Arts and Letters classes. Senate President Clay also announced that the Executive Board has delegated the duties of the shuttle service, lecture notes and various other student services duties to the Nevada Student Affairs Director. Senator Ohriner reported that he had been chosen as a member of the Presidential Search Committee by the Board of Regents. He will keep the senate up-to-date on the activities of the committee. There is a briefing meeting on Wednesday, February 1st and the deadline for applications is March 1, 1984. VII. Old Business Senator Eglet moved to reconsider item E under Executive Board Nominations from Agenda #12 which was the nomination of Joe Buczek for Judicial Council. MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 Senator Haldeman seconded the motion to reconsider. There was discussion as to why Wild was nominated when Buczek was nominated last week. Senator Ohriner stated that once a nomination has been made it can only be withdrawn by the person who was nominated according to Robert's Rules. Joe Buczek addressed the Senate. Senator Cohen stated that it would not be legal to consider the nomination of Joe Buczek since it did not appear on today's agenda. Senator Ohriner stated that according to Robert's Rules it is legal to consider an item which appeared on a previous agenda. According to the Nevada Open Meeting Law the item must be listed on the agenda of the meeting at which it is to be considered. Senator Haldeman stated that he would vote in favor of Jef Wild. Senator Eglet withdrew his motion to reconsider. A. Nominations for Senate Seats 1. Education College(2)(Liz Cory, Nanda Briggs, Deb Peterson) 2. Health Sciences College(1)(Sunny Shelley, Renee Bielby) 3. Academic Advisement College(1)(Mona Borsellino, Vykky Cave, Robin Blitz) Senator Eglet nominated Sylvia Patchinger. Senate President Clay reported that there were no new grade release forms submitted for the new semester. B. Transfer Budget Authority and Fund Balance of Student Services Account(904) to Contingency(906) effective upon Approval - Shaffer Senator Eglet moved to approve a transfer of budget authority and fund balance of Student SErvices Account (904) to Contingency(906) effective upon approval. Senator Friedman seconded the motion which passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstaining. C. Approval of Kwik-Kopy On-Campus Copier Service Contract - Shaffer and Eglet Senator Eglet stated that the proposal for an on-campus copier service must be put out to bid. He, Mark Shaffer and Vice President Westfall will meet next week to dis-cuss the bidding process. D. Submission of Stipend Increase from $285.00 to $325.00 for the D-l Position of Yellin' Rebel Editor - Dimick MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 Senator Dimick moved to approve an increase in stipend from $285.00 to $325.00 for the D-l Position of Yellin' Rebel Editor. Senator Ohriner seconded the motion. Senator Ohriner explained that last week he moved to serve notice of reconsideration of this item which kept that action in limbo until today's meeting. Senator Ohriner moved to reconsider this item. Senator Eckert seconded the motion. Senator Fazi spoke in favor. Senator Eglet spoke against the motion. Senator Ohriner spoke against the motion. Senate President Clay yielded the floor to Bill DiBenedetto who spoke against the motion. Senator Dimick yielded the floor to Bruce Menke who spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Ohriner stated that he will be submitting an agenda item which would eliminate the possibility of an increase in stipend during a person's term in office. Senator Haldeman objected to the submission of that item. Senator Cohen stated that she would vote in favor of the motion. Senator Eckert stated that she would vote in favor of the motion. She yielded the floor Bruce Dyer who spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Fazi spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Varona spoke against the motion. Senator Cohen requested that a roll call vote be taken on the item. Senator Dimick, "Well, how about this, Gus. Give him the money and he'll shut up couple of real hostile editorials . . . " The following senators voted in favor of the motion to reconsider : Steve Dimick Tom Hawley Karen Cohen John Fazi Cara Iddings The following senators voted against the motion to reconsider: Bill Haldeman James Ohriner Patrick Adams Robert Eglet Gus Varona Rian Flourens Hal Friedman MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 Mark Doubrava Karen Eckert The motion to reconsider the increase in stipend for the Yellin' Rebel Editor failed with 5 in favor, 9 opposed and 0 abstaining. Senator Eckert moved to recess the meeting for five minutes. Senator Eglet objected to the motion. There were 8 in favor of recessing the meeting for five minutes and 7 opposed. The meeting was recessed for five minutes at 4:59 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 5:09 p.m. Second Roll Call Members in Attendance Steve Dimick Bill Haldeman Tom Hawley James Ohriner Patrick Adams Karen Cohen Robert Eglet John Fazi Gus Varona Rian Flourens Hal Friedman Mark Doubrava Karen Eckert Cara Iddings VIII. New Business A. Nominations for Senate President Pro Tempore Senator Haldeman nominated Hal Friedman. Senator Iddings nominated James Ohriner. Senate President Clay stated that Ohriner had withdrawn his name at the last meeting. Senator Ohriner stated that he accepts the nomination. Senator Haldeman nominated Tom Hawley. B. Approval of Closing Nominations for Senate President Pro Tempore Senator Haldeman raised a point of information stating that these nominations should have remained on the agenda for at least one week. Senator Eglet moved to close nominations for Senate Presi-dent Pro Tempore. Senator Fazi seconded the motion which passed with 12 in favor, 1 opposed(Haldeman) and 1 abstain-ing (Ohriner). C. Appointment of the Senate President Pro Tempore Members Absent Jay Lezcano - unexcused MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 Senator Flourens moved to table this item for one week. Senator Dimick moved to approve the appointment of a Senate President Pro Tempore. Senator Ohriner moved to postpone the appointment of a Senate President Pro Tempore for one week. Senator Iddings seconded the motion which passed with 12 in favor, 1 opposed(Fazi) and 1 abstaining(Friedman). D. Request for Monthly Stipend Increase from $285.00 to $325.00 for the position of KUNV Program Director - Hawley Senator Friedman moved to approve a monthly stipend increase from $285.00 to $325.00 for the position of KUNV Program Director. Senator Eckert seconded the motion. Senator Ohriner spoke against the motion. Senator Friedman spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Eckert spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Hawley spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Eglet spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Haldeman spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Iddings spoke against the motion stating that if the Yellin' Rebel Editor did not receive an increase in stipend then the KUNV Program Director should not be in-creased either. Senator Ohriner spoke against the motion. Senator Cohen spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Eglet spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Friedman spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Hawley moved the previous question which was not necessary since no one else wished to speak. Senator Ohriner requested a roll call vote on the motion. The following senators voted in favor of a monthly stipend increase from $285.00 to $325.00 for the position of KUNV Program Director: Steve Dimick Bill Haldeman Tom Hawley Patrick Adams Karen Cohen Robert Eglet John Fazi Gus Varona Rian Flourens Hal Friedman Karen Eckert MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 The following senators voted, against a monthly stipend increase from $285.00 to $325.00 for the position of KUNV Program Director: James Ohriner Mark Doubrava Cara Iddings The motion to approve a monthly stipend increase from $285.00 to $325.00 for the position of KUNV Program Director passed with 11 in favor, 3 opposed and 0 abstaining. Senator Hawley stated that Paul Nyman has done a great amount of work at the Radio Station to keep it going. There are a number of times that KUNV would have gone off the air had it not been for Paul Nyman. IX. Open Discussion Senator Hawley nominated Paul Nyman for a Done Good award. The nomination was approved. Senator Cohen asked how many senators there were. Senate President Clay stated that there are 15. Senator Dimick, "Firstly, the Yellin' Rebel is back in town. Secondly, for those of you who don't know it, I figure that's everybody in here, I'm the Managing Editor upstairs. Thirdly, thirdly, Franco and I have been talking and we've decided it will never cost CSUN $20.00 to publish their stuff in the newspaper. That should make all of you very happy. Did you hear that, Gus? What will probably make all of you very unhappy, the reason it will never cost CSUN $20.00 to publish their stuff in the paper is because we're never going to accept it.(laughter) So you can appoint two Public Information Officers or you can Publi, appoint 50 Public Information Officers but we're not going to publish your shit for $20 or $20,000. I have an announcement that I expect all of you to deny and that is is students don't give a fuck about CSUN. I'm sorry, it's the truth. Election turnouts prove that. There were 6 4 people who voted in my college in the last senate elections. There were one, there were 1,769 people who voted in the last E board election. That's not e, not even 1/6 of the total, total student body population at UNLV. All students want out of CSUN are scan-trons, bud books, parties and an informative and entertaining newspaper. Anything else is frivolous and dilatory. Students simply do not give a rat's ass. And Jim, I'm really sorry you said this bill might not help to make the senate more responsible and that's a very noble cause. It would work if we had senators that acted their age and understood what responsibility meant. But we don't and, you know, I can, I can, I can count the responsible senators in this room on one hand and not even use all my fingers . . .(?) and besides we don't want your shit in our newspaper. That's right, our newspaper. That paper belongs to me. That paper belongs to Franco. That paper belongs to Bruce. It belongs to the MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 people who sweat over it every week and it belongs to the students who read it and enjoy it. Students like our newspaper, students like our newspaper a lot and the faculty do, the faculty here does, too. They tell us every week. I have a newsflash for you, gang. CSUN does not fund the Yellin' Rebel. The students fund the Yellin' Rebel. And we work too hard to let you run this stuff in our newspaper. And, you know, students don't want to read CSUN's official party line. They want to read stories about the Runnin' Rebels. They want to read stories about the new Engineering school. They want to read stories about the Psychology professor that abdicates immediate nuclear war with the Soviet Union. And they don't want to read about the 20 odd yahoos that meet every week to jerk each other off. So save yourself some time and hassle and don't send us your garbage. Send it to the Greek newspaper. They need new bullshit. And lastly, Catherine, you can relay this message to Mark. As soon as Franco gets back from New York, we're taking you both in front of the Grievance Committee for fucking around with his regents grant. We're going to complain that you were both grossly incompetent and that you ha, are guilty of unethical political practices by an elected official. I am meeting with CSUN counsel Beecroft on Thursday to discuss our case and I would suggest that you both consult legal counsel (?) That's all. " Senator Eckert requested that Dimick's statements be recorded in the minutes. Eckert stated that the newspaper calling the senate childish is probably true, because the senate does do some childish things. She believes that Dimick has been very childish in his display of hostility toward the senate. One must realize sometime that the Yellin' Rebel and CSUN are one in the same thing. The newspaper would be unable to get $60,000 a year out of students if CSUN isn't here to do it for you. The intent of the Public Information Office is to inform the students about CSUN. Until students are informed about CSUN, they will know nothing about it and not care. Even if it's printed the students will not care, but at least CSUN is trying to let the students know what its doing. It would be nice to have something positive for once in the newspaper about CSUN. If the paper continues to tear up CSUN every week then people will get tired of hearing about CSUN. It is not fair to take jabs at this senate by not allowing it to print something about CSUN just because the senate has taken jabs at the Yellin' Rebel. People would like to read some positive things about CSUN in the paper. Senator Ohriner stated that Dimick's statements calling CSUN childish were like "the pot calling the kettle black." The organization is the Consolidated Students and the senate represents the students. Until a poll or survey is taken, he will not accept Dimick's statements as to what the students want. Students have not been able to read anything positive about CSUN and the objective of the MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 Public Information Office. Dimick1s outlay of criticism was well taken but Dimick should reconsider his decision not to print CSUN's information in the newspaper. If the Yellin' Rebel wishes to indict the senate then it's indicting itself. Senator Ohriner expressed his disappointment that Franco has gone back on his word regarding the printing of CSUN's information. If the newspaper falls under the first amendment rights, Ohriner suggested that CSUN ask the Judicial Council to consider whether it is legal for the newspaper to refuse to print CSUN's information. If the Yellin' Rebel refuses to print information, it is possibly violating the right to freedom of speech. Senator Varona concurred with Ohriner and Eckert's state-ments. The students should have the opportunity to be informed about CSUN. Controversy for the sake of contro-versy is just chaos. There should be some justification behind any controversial matters. Senator Dimick stated that he was impressed with the response he has received. He issued a challenge that if the senate would begin to work together and try to help the students, then the students would hear about it. He reminded everyone that what is written in the editorials is his opinion and Franco's opinion. It is not the position of the Yellin' Rebel or CSUN. He welcomed letters to the editor and stated that the newspaper did not get any letters to the editor last semester. Senator Cohen asked how many senators have Tuesday night classes. Senator Haldeman raised a point of information stating that today he must leave the meeting and would appreciate adjournment of this meeting as soon as possible. Senator Flourens stated that when the Yellin' Rebel puts down CSUN, he can tolerate it. When the Yellin' Rebel puts down his fraternity, it's bad, but he can tolerate that, too. But when the Yellin' Rebel has the gall of irresponsible journalism to print that the Runnin' Rebels are boring, that's . Senator Friedman stated that his editorial(Dimick's) regarding Mark Shaffer was just another way of getting back at Shaffer. As far as Bruce Menke having to drive his car to Arizona for the newspaper, Friedman and Jim DeFrates drove to the PCAA in California for KUNV and paid for it out of their pockets and did not ask the Senate for a vehicle. Senator Dimick extended his apology to Robert Eglet for calling him a son of a bitch at the last meeting. That was completely uncalled for and asked that his apology be recorded in the minutes. Senator Ohriner stated that the first resolution passed by this senate was passed in efforts to assist the Yellin' Rebel. Ohriner added that he wrote a letter to the editor MINUTES SENATE MEETING #13 JANUARY 31, 19 8 4 PAGE 12 that took three weeks to get printed. He requested that next week's agenda have an item for nominations to the Office of Public Information. Senate President Clay stated that she has some information on other student governments which is interesting. If anyone wants to see it, speak with her about it. Clay also added that it is not anyone's business what people's income is outside of CSUN. In considering the Yellin' Rebel one should look at the news articles, layout. The editorials are always controversial. Senator Eckert announced that on page 4 of the newspaper, the third article regarding the achievements of UNLV's computing team. Senate President Clay stated that next week's senate meeting will be held in a building other than the Student Union. X. Adjournment Senate President Clay adjourned the meeting at 5:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Respectfully prepared by, ,, MI U C B L . CSUN Senate President * CSUN Secretary