Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 29, 1991

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 21-25 THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1991 4:00 TO 6:00 P.M. BEH 542 I. Call to Order I I . Roll Call I I I . Approval of Senate Minutes 21-24. IV. Announcements V. Board, Committee, and Director Reports V I . Executive Board Nominations A. Approval of Michael Quick as CSUN Student Services Director. B. Approval of Lauren Field to the Academic Standards Committee. C. Approval of Heather Love to the Academic Standards Committee. D. Approval of Bud Benneman to the Academic Budget Committee. E. Approval of Kim Kershaw to the Admissions Committee. F. Approval of Mike Bunin to the Grievance Committee. G. Approval of Christopher Lee to the Grievance Committee. H. Approval of William Romero to the Library Committee. V I I . Unfinished Business V I I I . New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. The Executive Board has requested the approval of the nominations in item VI of this agenda. B. Approval of $5664.75 out of the 904 account for scantrons. The Student Services Department has requested approval of the purchase of 150,000 scantron test forms from the 904 account. C. Approval of waiving Senate Bylaw 19. Elections Board Director Kim Kershaw has requested to waiving Senate Bylaw 19 to make rule changes for the upcoming CSUN Elections. D. State of the Campus Address President Colebrook by order of the CSUN Constitution, Article V , Section C, subsection 5, shall give the State of the Campus Address. I X . Open Discussion X. Adjournment POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEVADA OPEN MEETING LAW IN: BEH 1st floor, FDH 1st floor, TBE 1st floor, WRI 1st floor, TOH 2nd floor. MK/bjbs UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA SENATE MEETING 21-25 THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1991 4:00 TO 6:00 P.M. BEH 542 VII. Unfinished Business A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Hotel Administra-tion Senate Seat. 1. Jami Nalder Nominations are still open for the Hotel Administration Senate Seat vacated by Senator Cudlip. VIII. New Business E. Approval of $835 for the October Entertainment and Programming Lecture by Helen Caldacat from the 903 account. Entertainment and Programming Director Warren White has requested approval of Item E of the Supplemental Agenda. Details of the event will be presented at the meeting. F. Approval of $800 for the Back to School Dance on Saturday, August 31, 1991 from the 903 account. Entertainment and Programming Director Warren White has requested approval of Item F of the Supplemental Agenda. Details of the event will be presented at the meeting. G. Approval of $550 for the bands Liberty, Zoo Band, and Endless Mindless from the 903 account. Entertainment and Programming Director Warren White has requested approval of Item G of the Supplemental Agenda. Details will be presented at the meeting. IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEVADA OPEN MEETING LAW IN: BEH 1st floor, FDH 1st floor, TBE 1st floor, WRI 1st floor, TOH 2nd floor. MK/bjbs UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CSUN BUDGET BALANCE: 8/29/91 Professional Salaries Classified Salaries Student Wages Benefits Out of State Travel Operating Contingency Transfer Out 900 GENERAL 10575 -3585 4378 249 3480 38670 0 25000 901 KUNV 56 961 0 -2790 2500 12726 0 902 ORG 3000 0 0 80 0 45000 0 903 E&P 1800 0 0 120 0 74742 0 904 ST.SERV 6000 6384 19712 3771 0 21898 0 58600 Expenses to Date 110277 109047 0 2958 22700 Remaining Balance 78767 13453 48080 76662 116365 Original Budget 189044 122500 48080 79620 139065 Budget Revenue Actual Revenue 189044 122500 48080 189076 91283 48080 79620 139065 71120 136065 REVENUES LESS EXPENSES 78799 -17764 48080 68162 113365 906 CONT 0 0 I 0 0 0 0 20000 908 909 OSI KUNV/CAP 250 0 0 80 0 9353 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4940 0 912 NSA 1350 0 0 80 0 2659 0 TOTAL 23031 3760 24090 1590 5980 200108 20000 83600 0 • 2 0000 20000 5397 9683 15080 9940 -4940 5000 1891 4089 5980 262210 362159 624369 20000 15080 5000 20000 15080 16212 20000 9683 6272 5980 624369 5980 592896 4089 330686 AMERICAN PEACE TEST TEL : 17023869335 Jul 31 ,91 13:31 No .012 P.02 BE PART OF A BREAKTHROUGH! ORGANIZERS WANTED FOR HELEN CALDICOTT EDUCATIONAL TOUR Project Turning Point is a year-long educational campaign designed to cause a critical increase in awareness of environmental, nuclear disarmament and government spending issues before the federal election in November 1992. The intended outcome of this campaign is for Americans to elect candidates, including president, who are committed to taking bold, effective action on all the environmental issues and funding social needs. The lecture tour (see below) will be broadcast each week on a new environmental television network with a potential audience of 10 to 12 million people. The keynote lecturer will be Dr, Helen Caldicott, Nobel Peace Prize-nominated environmentalist, who will be returning to the United States from Australia in September to apeak to the American public before the 1992 election. Dr. Caldicott is one of the foremost spokespersons for nuclear disarmament, saving the environment, and Americans taking responsibility for their government. "Tonight, I am going to talk about how to turn this country into a democracy" declares Dr. Caldicott in a typical speech. Her lectures appeal to a broad ranga of people. AMERICAN PEACE TEST TEL : 17023869335 Jul 31 ,91 13:31 No .012 P.05 DR, HELEN CALDICOTT ON PERSONAL ACTIVISM, ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS AND STOPPING WAR Spend an evening with Nobel Peace Prize-nominated environmentalist Dr. Helen Caldicott 8:00 p.m., Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason, Buchanan and Marina Blvd., San Francisco, Doors open at 7:15 p.m. (information tables). Ticketi are $10.00 (sec flyer). Hear from an expert the relationship between nuclear disarmament, economic conversion, saving the environment, shifting the spending priorities of the American government and ending world hunger. Learn how to make a difference, and make your voice heard where it counts. Dr, Caldicott is a former Harvard professor of pediatrics who left medicine to speak out worldwide for nuclear disarmament, economic conversion and preserving the environment, She has been honored with the Gandhi Peace Prize and the University Women Peace Award for her leadership of Physicians for Social Responsibility. Dr, Caldicott is a member of the International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War, the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize winner, She founded Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament (WAND) and recently cofounded International Physicians for Saving the Environment (IPSE), Her work has been the subject of three award-winning Alms, including a 1983 Academy Award-winning documentary. She has briefed governments, editorial boards of major newspapers, colleges, corporate and military leaders, and community groups around the world about the dangers of the nuclear age and the need for nuclear disarmament. Dr, Caldicott has met with former President Ronald Reagan and spoken before Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, Her third book, If You Love This Planet will be published in March 1992. In her San Francisco lecture, Dr, Caldicott will discuss the leadership role American citizens must play in demanding nuclear disarmament and a shift in government priorities from military spending to meeting human needs (55% of American tax dollars now go to the military and weapons manufacturers, and most social services have been cut the last ten years), how to replace our dependence on oil with nonpoliuting fuels and nontoxic materials, how the U.S. government must be redirected away from intervention and toward real humanitarian aid to the Third World, the role women must play in speaking up for a change in priorities, how changing one's consumption patterns can help save the environment, the need for mass transit systems and reforestation, and the opportunity to end world hunger and manage population growth. There will be information tables to assist participant: to take action on the various issues Dr. Caldicott discusses. AMERICAN PEACE TEST TEL : 17023869335 Jul 31 ,91 13:31 No .012 P.03 Sixteen to 20 large coalition events this fall and 16-20 events next spring, with from 1,000 to 3,000 participants in each city, will be the primary organizing vehicle for the campaign, These lacturas will bring together environmental, peace, social justice, women's and political groups, as well as people not involved in or informed about the issues at hand. The focus of the coalition events will be how to bring about a major change in American government spending priorities to meet human needs, including ending hunger. Participants in the coalition events can wort together to significantly increase voter awareness and participation in the 1992 election, Dr. Caldioott will ba the primary §peaker (for about 1*5 to 2 hours) with other possible speakers in various oitiea to include candidates for political office, including presidential candidates; governors, mayors, senators and congresspeople from each state when available; retired high-ranking military officers? prominent environmental and social justice advocates; business leaders committed to environmentalism; Sandra Robartson. director of the Georgia Coalition on Hunger; and well-known entertainers, Dates and Cities for Fall Educational Tour Dr. Caldicott will be on tour in the fall from September 15 to November 15, and in spring, 1992 beginning March 1. Organizers and volunteers from peace, environmental, political, social justice and women's groups are needed to help coordinate efforts in the following cities that have scheduled or are now scheduling coalition events; [Some dates are tentative] Phoenix (Sept. 16) Tucson (Sept, 17) Seattle (Sept. 19) Spokane (Sept, 20) Salt Lake City (Oct. 2) San Jose (Oct. 4) Oakland (Oct. 5) Dallas (Oct. 12) Las Vegas (Oct, 14) Kansas City (Oct. or Nov.) Minneapolis (Oct. 17) Milwaukee (Oct, 19) Los Angeles (third veek in October) Orange County, California (last week in October) Miami (Oct. 31) Iowa City (Nov.) Indianapolis (Nov,) Memphis (Nov.) Chicago (Nov.) Cities Being Considered For Spring Campaign, Beginning March l New York Boston Philadelphia Tulsa Houston Denver Santa Fe Washington, D.C, Charleston Cincinnati New Orleans Raleigh Portland, Oregon Eugene Baltimore New Haven Austin Raleigh flan Diago Memphia AMERICAN PEACE TEST TEL : 17023869335 Jul 31 ,91 13:31 No .012 P.9 Additionally, Project Turning Point, in conjunction with International Physicians for Saving the Environment (IPSE) is setting up "grand rounds" in hospitals and health care facilities with Dr. Caldicott. This aspect of the campaign will build a movement of doctors and health professionals to be educators on saving the environment. If you know health professionals in any of the above cities, we will be most appreciative. For more information, contact Scott Powell at Project Turning Point at (415) 979-8890. AMERICAN PEACE TEST TEL : 17023869335 Jul 31 ,91 13:31 No .012 P.06 DID YOU KNOW THAT: • Among industrialized nations, the United States ranks 18th in infant mortality 14th in money spent per capita on education, 12th in health care and first in military spending, while less than half of eligible voters participate in elections and one-third of Americans live below the poverty line and have no access to health care, Job training, or affordable housing? • 75% of Americans favor significant reductions in nuciear weapons and 75% of high school students rate nuclear disarmament as their no. 1 wish for world, according to a 1987 Harvard poll? • There are proven and effective ways to clean up and prevent the further contamination of our air, land and waters, and to reverse the Greenhouse Effect and ozone depletion? DISCOVER; * What will be possible for our young people when we remove the threat of nuclear war (accidental or deliberate) * The leadership role American citizens must play in demanding a shift in government spending from armaments to meeting human needs •• how to have a strong voice and a powerful impact * The success of economic conversion programs in actually Increasing the number of jobs in communities that were reliant on weapons production * How massive reforestation programs, preservation of existing forests, nonpolluting transportation systems and solar technology will stabilize our global climate and reverse the Greenhouse Effect and ozone depletion * Why women must greatly expand their participation In world affelrs * How shifting our consumption patterns will save the environment and prevent trash disposal problems AMERICAN PEACE TEST TEL : 17023869335 Jul 31 ,91 13:31 No .012 P.07 * What corporations can do to produce nontoxic, renewable materials using nonpolluting manufacturing processes * The educational effort necessary to manage population growth and prevent starvation and malnutrition in Third World countries * A new model of development for the Third World which allows for self'tuflldency and •uatainable planning without incurring the environmental dangers of overlndustrlalltation * How to bring about change Dr. Helen Caldlcott on Personal Activism, Environmental Solutions and Stopping War San Francisco March 16, 1991 OFFICE SPACE GUIDELINES The following is an Agreement between the Consolidated Students-University of Nevada (hereafter referred to as CSUN), UNLV's Student Government and the administration of the Donald C. Moyer Student Union (hereafter referred to as MSU) regarding the use and occupation of the student government offices in the newly-remodeled Donald C. Moyer Student Union building: 1. CSUN agrees to provide its own fixtures, signs, furniture, office equipment, etc. It is the sole responsibility of CSUN to maintain and safeguard its equipment and furniture and personal property; 2. Keys necessary for CSUN personnel to have access to the CSUN external office doors (MSU building) will be issued by the office of the Director of MSU on the CSUN Executive Board Officer's approval only. CSUN shall be responsible for the cost of keys made by the UNLV Facilities Management Department; 3. Keys necessary for CSUN personnel to have access to their internal offices will be issued by the office of CSUN on the CSUN Executive Board Officers' approval. CSUN shall responsible for the cost of keys made by the UNLV Facilities Management Department. CSUN officials will have unlimited access to assigned office spaces; 4. In order to perform necessary emergency building repairs, a sub-master key will be issued to the MSU Building Superintendent (in addition to the MSU day custodian who will be assigned to CSUN); 5. All and any necessary emergency security checks after building hours will be performed by the UNLV Public Safety Dept. who are holders of master keys to all buildings on campus; 6. MSU shall provide routine housekeeping services in the assigned CSUN offices; 7. MSU will perform necessary building repairs to the foundations, walls, roofs, ceiling, windows and doors of the CSUN offices. 8. CSUN may, at its own cost, make additions, alterations and improvements to assigned office space. 9. Telephone service in the assigned offices, including installation, monthly charges and toll calls shall be the sole responsibility of CSUN. 10. MSU agrees to provide CSUN with the regular services of light, water, heat ventilation and air conditioning at no cost to CSUN. 11. MSU agrees that CSUN will not be assessed any rental fees or charges thereof for the occupation of assigned offices in the MSU building; 12. CSUN recognizes that the office of the Director of the Moyer Student Union, advised by the Moyer Student Union Board, sanctioned by the UNS Board of Regents, has the authority of total building management of the Donald C. Moyer Student Union. CSUN President Date DIRECTOR OF MSU Date CSUN Vice President Date CSUN Senate President Date Welcome to the fall semester of 1991. Whether you are a returning undergraduate, graduate or a new enrollee, Student Government is here to serve you. The main focus of our new Executive Board, Senators and Directors is to better serve you, the student. Your new offices are expected to open in October, 1991. They will be located on the first floor of the MSU Building, room 160. Presently, our temporary office is in Tonapah Hall, room 218. If there is anything that Student Government can do to make your semester a better one, please don't hesitate to ask. Our office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Please feel free to stop by and see our offices or contact the office of Student Information to arrange a presentation for your group or class. We all look forward to seeing you soon. Hope you had a great summer! Sincerely, Director, Office of Student Information EXECUTIVE BRANCH BOARDS & COMMITTEES The Executive Branch of Student Government is the Executive Board, which consists of the President, Vice- President and the Senate President. These officers are elected at large by the students, with primary elections in March, and a general election in April. The Execu-tive Board administers, reviews and executes the daily operations of the government, as well as serving as the chief representative of the students to the university administration. PRESIDENT, Roderick Colebrook The President is the chief administrator and spokes-person for Student Government and is responsible for the execution of all official Student Government and Executive Board actions. VICE-PRESIDENT, Kevin Briggs In addition to assisting the President chairs the Organization Boards, helps to plan the Student Gov-ernment budget and acts as liaison between the Execu-tive Board and the Judicial Council. SENATE PRESIDENT, Mike Kennedy Student Government Senate President presides over the Student Government Senate and acts as a liaison between the Senate and Executive Board. In addition, the Senate President acts as spokesperson for the legis-lative branch of Student Government. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH SENATORS Senators represent more than 18,000 students at UNLV and in doing so are required to attend Senate meetings weekly. Thus, Senators are responsible for being informed on current Student Government issues and being prepared to make important decisions on these issues. Senators must also serve on other boards and committees and assist in promoting Student Gov-ernment activities, issues and elections. Senators are elected every October and serve for one year. Most of the authority within Student Government is delegated to the Senate and includes, but is not limited to the following: • Approval of funding • Recognition of student organizations • Approval of contracts and legal agreements • Approval of nominations • Approval of resolutions • Preliminary approval of Constitutional Amend-ments • Approval of By-Laws and Statutes • Enactment of other legislation • Enactment of directives to other Student Govern-ment offices • Impeachment and removal of Student Government officers Student Government Boards and Committees are the administrative bodies that perform specific opera-tive functions as delineated by the Student Govern-ment Constitution, By-Laws and Senate Directives. All Board and Committee members are approved by the Senate. Committees are set up to handle temporary issues that require resolutions in a timely manner. Examples of committees are the By-Laws Committee and the Constitutional Revision Committee. Complete lists of active committees can be obtained in the Student Government offices. Boards are permanent entities up by Student Gov-ernment to administer on-going Student Government services and to achieve long-term goals. Listed below are the present Student Government Boards: ORGANIZATIONS BOARD Student organizations are pertinent to the legitimization of campus life, activities, and diversity. Chaired by the current Student Government Vice- President, the Organizations Board oversees the gen-eral welfare and security of Student Government rec-ognized groups on campus. In addition, it provides annual funding to support activities of those groups. The board may act as mediator in inter-organizational disputes and may also provide an informational base upon which to heighten awareness and participations in Student Government activities. We currently have over 80 organizations for you to get involved with! ENTERTAINMENTS AND PROGRAMMING The Entertainment and Programming Board ap-pears to be the most exciting position in Student Gov-ernment. However, this board has the challenge of increasing cohesiveness, camaraderie, and school spirit among students through presentation of social, tradi-tional, and educational activities. Such events planned each year are: • Oktoberfest • Lecture Series • Springfest • Major Concerts • Pep Rallies • Movie Series • Homecoming • And More ... STUDENT SERVICES This department acts as a catch-all for Student Government services which are not large enough to warrant their own boards, yet are important to stu-dents nonetheless, are available free or at a minimal cost, and include: • Free legal counsel • A typing room « Lecture note service • Free scantrons • Free "Rebel Red" books • Security shuttle • Roommate referral CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT MINUTES SENATE MEETING 21-25 THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1991 4:00 TO 6:00 P.M. BEH 542 I. Call to Order Senate President Mike Kennedy called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m. II. PRESENT Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Roll Call Barkhuff Benneman Bunin Epperson Field Finmark Fisher Jensen (late) Lee Love Quick Romero Roth Young Ricci Kershaw ABSENT Senator Adair (unexcused) Senator Maultsby (ts^excused Senator Ortega (excused) III. Approval of Senate Minutes 21-24 Motion to approve by Senator Quick. There were no corrections. Motion carried by voice vote with Senator Kershaw opposed, and Senators Finmark, Fisher, Roth and Barkhuff abstaining. IV. Announcements President Colebrook had no announcements. Vice President Briggs welcomed everyone back to school. Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman stated that he is planning the CSUN Retreat, and that he will let everyone know on Tuesday the date of the retreat. Senate President Kennedy welcomed everyone back to school, and stated that it is Grade Verification Form time for all Senators. He requested that all Senators return the forms to him at the end of the meeting. V. Board, Committee, and Director Reports KUNV Manager Rob Rosenthal stated that the newly hired Development Director will begin on September 19th, and that the KUNV billboard, which rotates location around town, is currently located on 1-95 between Flaming and Tropicana. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MEETING 21-25 Page Three (2) OSI Director Joel Kostman stated that the OSI mailers will be going out to the student body on Friday, and that he needs people to get involved with his committee, and that he would appreciate input. He stated that the next mailer will be concerned with the proposed $25.00 health fee. He stated that there was no OSI page in the Yellin1 Rebel due to poor communication, and a lack of return calls. He stated that anyone wishing to place information in the OSI page needs to turn it in before Friday, 3:00 p.m. E&P Director Warren White stated that New Business Items E, F, and G need to be approved, and passed out flyers explaining the events concerning the items. He stated that he has to leave the meeting early, as he has a 4:30 appointment. He responded to a question by Senator Barkhuff concerning the bands that they will play this Friday. Elections Board Director Kim Kershaw requested that Bylaw 19 be waived in order to facilitate the revision of the Election Board Rules before the Elections begin. She stated that the rules for the Homecoming Floats are available, and that she is checking with the Registrar concerning Senate Seat reapportionment. NSA Director Paul Stuhff stated that he has the banner for the Voter Registration Drive which will be held next week, and that Senator Ortega and he will be Deputy Voter Registrars during the drive. Appropriations Board Director Dave Gillespie stated that he will be holding a meeting this Tuesday, September 3, 1991 at 1:00 p.m., and that he is hoping to have meetings every Tuesday. He stated that the topic under discussion will be appropriation of 9 Card (fee waiver) funding through individual department accounts, rather than through the 900 account, organization funding, and that he will have a tentative proposal for shuttle service funding hopefully for the next meeting. He stated that he will also have a proposal for a Constitutional Amendment to be placed on the ballot during the elections. CSUN Business Manager Sue Hobbs stated that her last day will be September 30, and that she is putting together a CSUN Business Procedures Office Manual, and that any input from the Senate and the Directors would be appreciated. She informed everyone that the new budget balance has been passed out during the meeting, and that it is self-explanatory. Bylaws Chair Bud Benneman stated that there will be a meeting as soon as he can arrange one with everyone's schedules, and that he needs two more people for the Bylaws Committee, as he only has two members that consistently go to the meetings. He stated that the main topic to be discussed is the Elections Board policy, and if any Senators are interested, please see him after the meeting. Rules Chair Mike Bunin had no report. SENATE MEETING 21-25 Page Three (3) VI. Executive Board Nominations A. Approval of Michael Quick as CSUN Student Services Director. B. Approval of Lauren Field to the Academic Standards Committee. C. Approval of Heather Love to the Academic Standards Committee. D. Approval of Bud Benneman to the Academic Budget Committee. E. Approval of Kim Kershaw to the Admissions Committee. F. Approval of Mike Bunin to the Grievance Committee. G. Approval of Christopher Lee to the Grievance Committee. H. Approval of William Romero to the Library Committee. Senate President read the Executive Board Nominations per the agenda. VII. Unfinished Business A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Hotel Administr-tion Senate Seat. 1. Jami Nalder 2. Brett Lindermann (nominated by Senator Field) 3. Lindsey Lauro (nominated by Senator Field) 4. Trina Wolfenbarger (nominated by Senator Field) Motion to close nominations by Senator Kershaw. Motion carried by voice vote. There was no action. VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. Motion to approve Item A by Senator Kershaw. Motion to amend to approve Executive Board Nominations A - H as a whole by Senator Field. Seconded by Senator Kershaw. Motion carried by voice vote with Senator Fisher opposing and Senators Ricci, Romero, and Benneman abstaining. B. Approval of $5664 .75 out of the 904 account for scantrons. Motion to approve by Senator Benneman. There was discussion as to cost, distribution and location of scantrons, and whether or not they would last the academic year. Motion carried by voice vote. C. Approval of waiving Senate Bylaw 19. Motion to approve by Senator Kershaw. There was discussion pertaining to problems with the Elections Rules precipitating the Bylaw being waived. Motion carried by voice vote. D. State of the Campus Address Student Body President Roderick Colebrook gave the State of the Campus Address in accordance with CSUN Constitution Article V, Section C, subsection 5 as follows: SENATE MEETING 21-25 Page Three (4) "Dr. Ackerman, members of the Executive Board, Senators, invited guests, welcome to our Senate Meeting. Now, when this Executive Board took office, we had a very difficult task ahead of us and we were quite aware of this, we were well aware of this. Uh, we met daily and we discussed for hours what are we going to do to change Student Government, to try to make it much better than it was. Uh, we set up some aims and objectives that we wanted to follow throughout the year. We wanted to set it kind of generally so that we all can take a look at them and obviously when we appoint our Directors we can have them make goals and have their goals and objectives kind of in line with all of ours so that we can get together and really push on to make Student Government so much better than it was before. The first goal was to improve the quality of service to students, secondly to increase student involvement and. awareness in the overall university affairs. We wanted to present quality programs to students who also want to establish long-term programs and objects for both CSUN Student Government and the Univeristy as a whole. And we want to improve the image, obviously, of Student Government. First of all, um, we want students to be aware of the services that we have here at UNLV. Um, and want, really at this point, to aggressively go out and speak to people, to students here at the University, tell them what we have to offer, issue conflicts, and talk about it. Right now we just appointed Mike Quick in charge of Student Services, we expect to really come around and get the information home to the students. And we also want each Senator to take a really active part in doing the same thing as well. We want to increase involvement and awareness in our overall University affairs. Like our NSA Director stated, and he spoke about this several times, that we want to get more involved with what's going on in the community; deal with issues pertaining to, to here, the campus and also what's goes on in Carson City. So we want to try to make things much better for people. We want to present quality programs through Entertainment and Programming. I think that we can actually do this. Right now we have so much confidence and so much faith in our Entertainment and Programming Director and also the people around here that we can do such a wonderful job right of it. We're more organized right now, and we can see things, and we can actually feel success. The Executive Board is so happy right now that it, it's really unbelievable. And I think Student Government will really benefit from the type of people that we have in there right now. When I mention that we want to establish long-term programs and objectives for CSUN and this University in itself, I mean that we have to not just think of here and now -- we have to think about what we want in the future, five years from now, probably ten years from now, even though we only have a year, probably a year. We want to start looking at our offices again. Do you realize that we only have a small space in Student Government office right now, even though we're under renovations and we're SENATE MEETING 21-25 Page Three (5) "getting more. But as this University grows and develops, obviously we'll have more students coming in and we have to start looking now on how we can expand. Right now we don't see a way that we can actually expand in the existing areas, unless we actually try to throw out the Moyer Student Union people. May-be we can do that one of these days, but maybe we can't. But we have to look into things like that or see whether or not we can put up a building somewhere else on campus or grab one that's really exsisting now. So those are part of some of the things that we are thinking of now, and we need ideas from you guys to help us out in really thinking of the future for our school. Also to improve the image of Student Government. Now with that flyer that Joel just passed around, that's one way that we want to do that. OSI knows it could be doing so much more and so much better. It will be more organized again, and looks so m