Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 26, 1996

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President Joe Laxague STUDENT SENA TE MEETING 26-25 Monday, August 26,1996 Moyer Student Union Room 201 6:30p.m. Terry A. Moore Studies Senate President Pro-Tempore Shawna J. Campbell Liberal Arts Leia Fleischman Fine & Performing Arts Laura Zurek Hotel Administration Joaquin F. Trujillo Business & Economics Jeremy A. Aguero Hotel Administration Heather A nderson Business & Economics Douglas deBecker Architecture Frank Licleros Engineering Kyle Lopez ident Development ! ronica Perez l i b e r a l Arts William Price Communications Todd Rasmussen Liberal Arts Andreas Roell Business & Economics Robert IV. Solomon Education Michael Atherly Business & Economics Derrick Bruce Hotel Administration Ryan Marth Science & Mathematics I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. OVERRIDE OF SENATOR LAURA ZUREK'S THIRD (3RD) UNEXCUSED ABSENCE IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Director reports 1. Entertainment and Programming Director Castillo; 2. O.S.I. Director Hamilton; 3. Organizations Board Director Bonghi; 4. Nevada Student Affairs Director Valera; 5. Student services Director Tolbert; B. Senate Committee Reports C. Faculty Senate Committee Reports D. Business Manager Report E. CSUN-Residence Hall Liaison Report VI. PUBLIC COMMENT [in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)] VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Nomination/Election of applicants for the open Senate seat for the College of Education (tabled at 26-24); B. Discussion/Nomination/approval of applicant for the open Senate seat for the College of Student Development (no action at 26-24); C. Action Item: Discussion/Nomination/Election of one (1) CSUN member to the Faculty Senate Code Committee (no action at 26-24); D. Action Item: Discussion/nomination/Election of one (1) CSUN Senator to the Student Services Board (no action at 26-24); E. Action Item: Approval of outgoing 1996-97 CSUN Executive Officers receiving one-half (1/2) of their monthly stipend an remuneration for the two (2) weeks (May 01 through May 15, 1997) they serve as advisors to their successors as specified in the CSUN Constitution, Article V, Section 1.(3) to be expended from the fy 96-97 CSUN 2702 (GenOp) account (tabled at 26-24); * 3 = » CCZ-3 r~~r OQ R S ) •=c mx too - ft r ^ —I ™ RJ • "H ' < —! <"> •s —-J R*i - . m t n -•' 5 RV> o - C -f-• -wm —-%j o RRJ: ^ -< 5 & o o as • m -txs OF// C7-S er> CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. 4 5 0 5 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 8 9 5 - 3 4 7 7 • FAX (702) 8 9 5 - 4 6 0 6 SENATE MINUTES 26-25 / AUGUST 26, 1996 F. Action Item: Endorsement/Approval of concept of twenty-five foot (25') high cold-air inflatable UNLV Rebel mascot to be purchased from D & R Balloons of Las Vegas, estimated production expense costs in the amount of $8675; said costs to be evenly divided between UNLV Alumni Association and CSUN Student Government pending Alumni approval of cost-sharing proposal (tabled at 26-24); * G. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the amount of $5,000.00 for the implementation of a CSUN informational television channel system with estimated costs to include 1} Gateway 2000 computer processor with monitor {$1529}; 2} Olsen Technologies OTEM-3000-CV-4505SW modulator {$910}; Olsen Technologies OTR-3000-LAN remodulator {$1300}; A VerMedia A VKEy5 (NTSC) video converter {$500}; campus telemedia department services' estimated installation/set-up costs related to attachment to the Rebel Net CCTV Network, {$100}, and installation of ceiling hung television monitor {$660} to be located in the snack bar area in the student union to be encumbered from the fy 96-97 CSUN 2702 (GenOp) account (tabled at 26-24); * H. Action Item: Endorsement/Approval of proposed concept of establishing a student annex in CBC, Building C-l 11 (tabled at 26-24); * VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Introduction/Discussion/Approval of fee waiver apportionment for the 96-97 fiscal year for the CSUN Senate Secretary (apportionment as follows: 12 credits for Fall '96 semester, 12 credits for Spring '97 semester, and 6 credits for '97 Summer session) to be encumbered out of the fy 96- 97 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account; B. Action Item: Introduction/Discussion/Approval to encumber an amount not to exceed $759.00 (approximate amount is $690.80) for the purchase of four (4) industrial steel shelving units and four (4) posting kits to be encumbered out of the fy 96-97 CSUN 2703 (KUNV) account; * C. Action Item: Introduction/Discussion/Approval of encumbering an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 for CSUN co-sponsorship of major speaking engagement costs of bringing Olympic champion Greg Louganis to the UNLV campus to be scheduled possibly in conjunction with World Aids Day slated for early December, 1996 [estimated expenditures related to production expenses including speaking fee; travel; meals and lodging; venue, sound system and/or stage provider fees; printing/advertising costs for flyers, posters, banners; campus security costs, and other miscellaneous expenses as may be needed pending final approval of contract agreement(s)] out of the fy 96-97 CSUN 2702 (GenOp) account; * D. Action Item: Introduction/Discussion/Approval to encumber an amount not exceed $2,000.00 for CSUn co-sponsorship related to the Mmarimba Nandayapa Orchestra providing an on-campus musoical entertainmernt performance of marimba-style classical and Mexican folk music on Monday, November 18, 1996 out of the fy 96-97 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account; * E. Action Item: Introduxtion/Discussion/Approval to encumber an amount not to exceed $1,147.50 to purchase 150 hats at $7.65 a piece for the UNLV marching band, as submitted by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN; rss ro XT —a 3E ~< o i r ^ o TE " -X —-e ar< y»o - m33 - _4 p-.'. - iji O c > S ' l i j—i fs io J^ rn S*- fn o o ^ f SENATE MINUTES 26-25 / AUGUST 26, 1996 IX. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS X. STATE OF THE CAMPUS ADDRESS - PRESIDENT ROSENTHAL XI. GOOD OF THE SENATE XII. ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241.000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank and Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, Classroom Building Complex, and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. * Items marked as such have been passed by the the CSUN Executive Board, on Tuesday, August 20, 1996. OFFICIAL NOTICE: When applicable, any formal Executive Board/Senate approval for all heretofore and hereafter appointed nominee(s) are to be contingent upon necessary receipt of required grade point average verification(s). •rcv> 3 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President Joe Laxague STUDENT SENA TE MEETING 26-25 MINUTES Monday, August 26,1996 Moyer Student Union Room 201 6:30p.m. Terry A. Moore Studies Senate President Pro-Tempore Shawna J. Campbell Liberal Arts Leia Fleischman Fine & Performing Arts Laura Zurek Hotel Administration Joaquin F. Trujillo Business & Economics Jeremy A. Aguero Hotel Administration Heather A nderson Business & Economics Frank Lideros Engineering Kyle Lopez Student Development onica Perez ,eral Arts William Price Communications Todd Rasmussen Liberal Arts Andreas Roell Business & Economics Robert W. Solomon Education Michael Atherley Business & Economics Derrick Bruce Hotel Administration Ryan Marth Science & Mathematics David Fisk Education I. CALL TO ORDER SENATE PRESIDENT LAXAGUE called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Jeremy Aguero Heather Anderson Michael Atherley Derrick Bruce Shawna Campbell Leia Fleischman Frank Lideros Kyle Lopez Ryan Marth Terry Moore Veronica Perez Margaret Persch William Price Todd Rasmussen Andreas Roell Robert Solomon Joaquin Trujillo Douglas deBecker C ; J .pr ccrr- III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes 26-21, 26-22, 26-23, 26-24 are up for approval. Motion to approve made by SENATOR ANDERSON, seconded by SENATOR PEREZ. Corrections to minutes— SENATOR FLEISCHMAN-26-24, Page 10, Item P-The item was amended by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR SOLOMON to read "...three (3) CSUN members...". SENATOR CAMPBELL—26-24, Page 1, ROLL CALL-SENATORS PEREZ and CAMPBELL were not absent, they were tardy to the meeting (times upon entering are reflected in the text of the minutes) Move into a vote. Motion passes 18-0-0. ! 4 5 0 5 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 8 9 5 - 3 4 7 7 • FAX (702) 8 9 5 - 4 6 0 6 SENATE MINUTES 26-25 / AUGUST 26, 1996 A. OVERRIDE OF SENATOR LAURA ZUREK'S THIRD (3RD) UNEXCUSED ABSENCE Laura Zurek addressed the Senate. Motion to override made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR AGUERO. Move into a vote. Motion passes 13-0-4. SENATOR ZUREK remains a Senator. Note: The Senate sits at 18 Senators present. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS SENATE PRESIDENT LAXAGUE-announced new phone number, there will be a new hone number this week. Welcomed the Senators back. He is putting together a retreat for the Senators on Sunday Sept. 8, about three hours or so. V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Director reports 1. Entertainment and Programming—Copperpot is playing Friday in the courtyard. Boogie knights will be playing on the North Field on September 6 from 8-12 p.m. Vegas Pizzaria has donated pizza, they are still waiting for reply from Ocean Spray regarding their possible donation. The new E&P tee-shirt is being designed. The fist Noon Scene will be September 25, they will be switching sides of campus for each noon scene and they will be held every other week. Mission Impossible will be playing on November 22. November 13 is the noon scene with the group "Larimba" a Latin band. 2. O.S.I.—There was an open house in front of the student government offices today to provide students with information regarding student government., it went well. Next Wednesday will be Infofest from 10-6. The blueline for the directory will be coming in on August 29, the final copy of the directory will be in on September 6. The first OSI page is done. All of the flyers are out for all of the events, and she is working on a new CSUN Minute with KUNV. 3. Organizations Board—The first O-Board meeting is Tuesday, September 3, at 5 p.m. the organization rosters are due in by September 2 for the football lottery. The lottery will be held this weekend for the tickets for the first game, the general student ticketing policy is done, he helped put it together. The athletic department likes the fact that tickets will be run through the student government office. 4. Nevada Student Affairs—He is working with Phil Burns to arrange a debate between the Young Republicans and the Young Democrats organizations on campus. The early voting sights will be on campus this Thursday as well as voter registration. 5. Student Services—He is set for the fist week of school. The annex is being advertised. The e-mail computer for the main student government offices should be up and running in a couple of weeks. He is ordering some more pencils, but none of the supplies are low. He still need to know if any of the Senators are interested in the leadership workshop. He also needs Senators for his committee. 2 SENATE MINUTES 26-25 / AUGUST 26, 1996 B. Senate Committee Reports SENATOR AGUERO-Bylaws-They will be meeting Thursday, September 5, at 4 p.m. in the Senate chambers. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN-Campus Safety and Awareness-they will be meeting Wednesday, September 4, at 4 p.m. in the Senate chambers. SENATOR CAMPBELL—Constitutional Ad Hoc-Will be meeting next week or as soon as is possible. Motion to nominate SENATOR SOLOMON to the Constitutional Ad Hoc Committee and to close nominations made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR LOPEZ. Move into a vote. Motion passes 16-0-2. SENATORS BRUCE, SOLOMON abstained. C. Faculty Senate Committee Reports SENATOR ANDERSON—Admission met last Monday, the next meeting will be in November. D. Business Manager Report Business Manager Karla Kirk advised the Senate of the Executive Board expenditures for the preceding week. E. CSUN—Residence Hall Liaison Report No liaison at this time. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT [in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)] Sunny Martin addressed the senate regarding Premier UNLV and the Welcome Week activities. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (UB) A. Action Item: Discussion/Nomination/Election of applicants for the open Senate seat for the College of Education (tabled at 26-24); Motion to remove from the table made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR SOLOMON. Move into a vote on removal. Motion passes 18-0-0. Motion to reopen nominations and nominate David Fisk made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR PRICE. Move into a vote on reopening and nomination. Motion passes 18-0-0. Motion to close nominations made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR ANDERSON. Move into a vote on closing. Motion passes 18-0-0. Motion to waiver Bylaw 4 for the next 15 minutes and to allow each candidate to speak to be followed by limited question and answer, to be followed by a division of the house and a roll call vote made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR CAMPBELL. 3 SENATE MINUTES 26-25 / AUGUST 26, 1996 Move into a vote on preceding as such. Motion passes 12-2-4. SENATORS CAMPBELL, TRUJILLO opposed. SENATORS SOLOMON, MARTH, ATHERLEY, MOORE abstained. Michael Bolshazy addressed the Senate and answered questions. David Fisk addressed the Senate and answered questions. Move into a roll call vote. Michael Bolshazy received 7 votes. David Fisk received 10 votes. David Fisk received the seat for the College of Education. (UB) B. Discussion/Nomination/approval of applicant for the open Senate seat for the College of Student Development (no action at 26-24); Out of order. Motion for a two minute recess made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR SOLOMON. Move into a vote. Motion passes 18-0-0. SENATE PRESIDENT LAXAGUE called a recess at 7:14. SENATE PRESIDENT LAXAGUE called the meeting back to order at 7:19 p.m. Motion to move out of the order of the day to New business, Item C made by SENATOR MOORE, ( seconded by SENATOR SOLOMON. Move into a vote on moving out of the order. Motion passes 18-0-0. (NB) C. Action Item: Introduction/Discussion/Approval of encumbering an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 for CSUN co-sponsorship of major speaking engagement costs of bringing Olympic champion Greg Louganis to the UNLV campus to be scheduled possibly in conjunction with World Aids Day slated for early December, 1996 [estimated expenditures related to production expenses including speaking fee; travel; meals and lodging; venue, sound system and/or stage provider fees; printing/advertising costs for flyers, posters,banners; campus security costs, and other miscellaneous expenses as may be needed pending final approval of contract agreements)] out of the fy 96-97 CSUN 2702 (GenOp) account; * Motion to approve made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR PRICE. David Turner addressed the Senate and answered questions. Motion to amend the item to read "$15,000.00" made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR MARTH. Move into a vote on the amendment. Motion passes 13-3-2. SENATORS LOPEZ, RASMUSSEN, LIDEROS opposed. SENATORS MOORE, ATHERLEY abstained. Move into a vote on the main motion. Motion passes 11-4-3. SENATORS LOPEZ, LIDEROS, RASMUSSEN, ATHERLEY opposed. SENATORS MOORE, MARTH, BRUCE abstained. Motion to move back into the order of the day made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR MOORE. 4 SENATE MINUTES 26-25 / AUGUST 26, 1996 Motion withdrawn. (NB) D. Action Item: Introduction/Discussion/Approval to encumber an amount not exceed $2,000.00 for CSUN co-sponsorship related to the Marimba Nandayapa Orchestra providing an on-campus musical entertainment performance of marimba-style classical and Mexican folk music on Monday, November 18,1996 out of the fy 96-97 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account; * Motion to approve made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR PRICE. SENATOR CAMPBELL yielded the floor to Willie Romero, who in turn yielded the floor to Dean Gronemeier, whom addressed the Senate and answered questions, along with providing a musical interlude of one of the band's released albums. Motion to amend the item to read "Wednesday, November 13" made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR AGUERO. Friendly amendment to correct the spelling on the item to read "Marimba", "musical entertainment" made by SENATOR ANDERSON, the first and second concurred. Move into a vote on the amendment. Motion passes 18-0-0. Move into a vote on the main motion. Motion passes 18-0-0. (UB) E. Action Item: Introduction/Discussion/Approval to encumber an amount not to exceed $1,147.50 to purchase 150 hats at $7.65 a piece for the UNLV marching band, as submitted by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN; Motion to approve made by SENATOR ANDERSON, seconded by SENATOR PRICE. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the purchase of hats last year, and the pros and cons of purchasing hats again for the band. Call to question made by SENATOR BRUCE, seconded by SENATOR ANDERSON. Move into a vote on calling to question. Motion passes 12-5-1. SENATORS CAMPBELL, FLEISCHMAN, PRICE, MARTH, ZUREK opposed. SENATOR SOLOMON abstained. Move into a vote on the main motion. Motion passes 11-6-1. SENATORS CAMPBELL, ZUREK, LOPEZ, RASMUSSEN, ROELL, PEREZ opposed. SENATOR ATHERLEY abstained. Motion to move back into the order of the day to Unfinished Business, Item C made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN. Move into a vote on moving back into the order. Motion passes 18-0-0. (UB) C. Action Item: Discussion/Nomination/Election of one (1) CSUN member to the Faculty Senate Code Committee (no action at 26-24); Motion to nominate SENATOR PERSCH made by SENATOR ANDERSON, seconded by SENATOR ROELL. Motion to close nominations made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR PRICE. Move into a vote on closing. Motion passes 17-0-1. SENATOR PERSCH abstained. 5 SENATE MINUTES 26-25 / AUGUST 26, 1996 Move into a vote on the main motion. Motion passes 17-0-1. SENATOR PERSCH abstained. (UB) D. Action Item: Discussion/nomination/Election of one (1) CSUN Senator to the Student Services Board (no action at 26-24); Motion to nominate SENATOR FLEISCHMAN made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR MOORE. Motion to close nominations made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR PRICE. Move into a vote on closing. Motion passes 18-0-0. Move into a vote on the main motion . Motion passes 17-0-1. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN abstained.. (UB) E. Action Item: Approval of outgoing 1996-97 CSUN Executive Officers receiving one-half (1/2) of their monthly stipend an remuneration for the two (2) weeks (May 01 through May 15,1997) they serve as advisors to their successors as specified in the CSUN Constitution, Article V, Section 1.(3) to be expended from the fy 96-97 CSUN 2702 (GenOp) account (tabled at 26-24); * Motion to remove from the table made by SENATOR ANDERSON, seconded by SENATOR PERSCH. Move into a vote on removal. Motion passes 18-0-0. SENATOR SOLOMON yielded the floor to Chief Justice Steve Amend. Chief Justice Amend addressed the Senate and answered questions. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the item and the specifications of its application. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN takes personal privilege at 7:45 p.m. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN returned to the meeting at 7:50 p.m. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN yielded the floor to Willie Romero. Additional lengthy discussion ensued regarding the item. SENATE PRESIDENT reminded the senate that "evenly" was stricken from the item at the last meeting. Motion to commit to Ad Hoc Constitutional Revision Committee made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR ATHERLEY. Move into a vote. Motion passes 18-0-0. (UB) F. Action Item: Endorsement/Approval of concept of twenty-five foot (25') high cold-air inflatable UNLV Rebel mascot to be purchased from D & R Balloons of Las Vegas, estimated production expense costs in the amount of S8675; said costs to be evenly divided between UNLV Alumni Association and CSUN Student Government pending Alumni approval of cost-sharing proposal (tabled at 26-24); * Motion to remove from the table made by SENATOR ANDERSON, seconded by SENATOR PERSCH. Move into a vote on removal. Motion passes 18-0-0. 6 SENATE MINUTES 26-25 / AUGUST 26, 1996 Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the item, the details of personnel, and the schedule of property sharing with the other sponsors and other miscellaneous details. SENATOR PEREZ yields the floor to STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT MILLS, whom addressed the Senate and answered questions. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the item and details of the item proposed to be purchased. Call to question made by SENATOR ANDERSON, seconded by SENATOR PERSCH. Move into a vote on calling to question. Motion passes 17-1-0. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN opposed. Move into a vote on the main motion. Motion passes 16-0-2. SENATORS MOORE, FLEISCHMAN abstained. (UB) G. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the amount of $5,000.00 for the implementation of a CSUN informational television channel system with estimated costs to include l}Gateway 2000 computer processor with monitor {$1529}; 2} Olsen Technologies OTEM-3000-CV-4505SW modulator {$910}; Olsen Technologies OTR-3000-LAN remodulator {$1300}; A VerMedia A VKEy5 (NTSC) video converter {$500}; campus telemedia department services' estimated installation/set-up costs related to attachment to the Rebel Net CCTV Network, {$100}, and installation of ceiling hung television monitor {$660} to be located in the snack bar area in the student union to be encumbered from the fy 96-97 CSUN 2702 (GenOp) account (tabled at 26-24); * Motion to remove from the table made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR PRICE. Move into a vote on removal. Motion passes 18-0-0. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN expressed concern with the loss of communication and the subsequent loss of flyers on the North side of campus with the implementation of this program. Move into a vote on the main motion. Motion passes 11-6-1. SENATORS CAMPBELL, PERSCH, SOLOMON, FLEISCHMAN, PRICE, BRUCE opposed. SENATOR ZUREK abstained. (UB) H. Action Item: Endorsement/Approval of proposed concept of establishing a student annex in CBC, Building C - l l l (tabled at 26-24); * Motion to remove from the table made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR SOLOMON. Move into a vote on removal. Motion passes 18-0-0. Motion to approve made by SENATOR ANDERSON, seconded by SENATOR PEREZ. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the viability of the new annex site, and the possible problems with the location, staffing the additional office, and who would maintain the responsibility over the staff and the maintenance of the safety of the new proposed annex. SENATOR ATHERLEY yield the floor to STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT MILLS whom addressed the Senate and answered questions. SENATOR SOLOMON takes a personal privilege at 8:25 p.m. SENATOR SOLOMON returns to the meeting at 8:29 p.m. 7 SENATE MINUTES 26-25 / AUGUST 26, 1996 Motion to call to question made by SENATOR ANDERSON, seconded by SENATOR ATHERLEY. SENATORS CAMPBELL, FLEISCHMAN addressed concern with people calling to question when not everyone on the Senate has been afforded their opportunity to express their views concerning the item. Move into a vote on calling to question. Motion passes 13-4-0. SENATORS TRUJILLO, CAMPBELL, FLEISCHMAN, LIDEROS opposed. Move into a vote on the main motion. Motion passes 13-3-2. SENATORS ZUREK, ANDERSON, LIDEROS opposed. SENATORS FLEISCHMAN, CAMPBELL abstained. VIII. NEW BUSINESS (NB) A. Action Item: Introduction/Discussion/Approval of fee waiver apportionment for the 96- 97 fiscal year for the CSUN Senate Secretary (apportionment as follows: 12 credits for Fall '96 semester, 12 credits for Spring '97 semester, and 6 credits for '97 Summer session) to be encumbered out of the fy 96-97 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account; Motion to approve made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR PRICE. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the reapportionment of the past credits. Motion to amend the item to strike "12 credits for Spring '97 semester, and 6 credits for '97 Summer Session" made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN. ( Additional Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the item. Move into a vote on the amendment. Motion passes - - . SENATORS opposed. SENATORS abstained. Move into a vote. Motion passes 16-1-1. SENATOR CAMPBELL opposed. SENATOR ROELL abstained. (NB) B. Action Item: Introduction/Discussion/Approval to encumber an amount not to exceed $759.00 (approximate amount is $690.80) for the purchase of four (4) industrial steel shelving units and four (4) posting kits to be encumbered out of the fy 96-97 CSUN 2703 (KUNV) account; * Motion to approve made by SENATOR PRICE, seconded by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 18-0-0. ***Emergency motion to pass the Elections Board packet made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR PERSCH. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the packet and the inconsistencies in the packet. Motion to table pending revisions made by SENATOR AGUERO, seconded by SENATOR MOORE. Move into a vote. Motion passes 18-0-0. Senate discussion regarding holding a meeting on Monday, September 2, to discuss the Election handbooks I further and pass them in time for elections. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 2, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. in the Alumni Amphitheater on the UNLV campus. 8 SENATE MINUTES 26-25 / AUGUST 26, 1996 IX. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT ROSENTHAL-Discussed the conception and implementation of a CSUN President Advisory Council. Reminded the Senate that the executive will continue to bring concepts to the Senate for guidance and suggestions. STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT MILLS-Welcomed everyone back to school. The Welcome Week display for the student government went well. He thanked the senate for their approval of the contract. SENATE PRESIDENT LAXAGUE—Welcomed everyone back to school. Reminded the senate to let him know if they were free for the retreat on Sunday, September 8. He would like to have a Senate forum in conjunction with the first noon scene of the semester. He feels that the Senate, though they are here to hear and give feedback to the ideas that the Executive Board brings, the Senate should also try to generate some of their own ideas. Erin Neimeyer informed the senate that the Rebel Yell will be doing Senator profiles in the first edition of the Rebel Yell, and they will be taking photos in FDH 204-5, Wednesday, August 28, from 9:00 -12:00. X. STATE OF THE CAMPUS ADDRESS - PRESIDENT ROSENTHAL Senate President Laxague, Senators, and fellow students: again we are here prepared fort the start of a new semester, a new school year, and indeed a new day in CSUN Student Government. It is with great pleasure that I address you tonight with my report on the state of the campus and the state of student governance. Let me begin my remarks by saying that even if we argue each and every issue, principle, or initiative we are faced with during the year we must still always agree that we are here for the benefit and servitude of our students. It is these students who requested the pleasure of our service by majority consent and it is these students to whom we must answer for all our actions and in-actions. Period. Having said that let me now focus on the crucial issues at hand. Upon assumption of office the new Executive Board resolved to make whatever sacrifices necessary so that we may understand each other and work as a cohesive unit together. Further, we recognized that the most valuable asset Student Government has is its powerful synergy created by effective teamwork. The kind of teamwork that produces a result benefiting students. In pursuit of this ideal we have taken the lead in setting a positive tone and combined our thoughts to develop several goals for Student Government in general, and many more projects based on a demand for service. There are three areas that our efforts will address during the coming year, and I am sure you will agree that they are areas of critical concern to all of us. The first area is that of fiscal responsibility. After careful review of our budgetary situation I have concluded, and made it well known, that we are in need of serious fiscal reform. Spending has been on a rampage and it is at a level which student government can not sustain for a long period of time. In recognizing this we have made a concerted effort to carefully monitor how money is spent in our operating budget. Karla Kirk and I have reviewed the budget a half dozen times and given each board a reasonable limit on spending which the Senate likewise approved. I might add to this the Executive Board's commitment is reflected monetarily and symbolically in our decision to take a cut in pay at the beginning of our term. Additionally, I encourage anyone receiving money to evaluate their efforts in relation to their compensation, for the accountability starts with us. It is my sincerest belief that we are here to provide services and programming for the students, and out budget is the facilitating venue. We are not a slush fund from which other departments should subsidize their budgets and pass it off as co-sponsorship, and notice must be served to other departments on campus that we are not a universal resource./ We are not allocated money so that we may develop programs and provide entertainment. The second area of concern is that of improving our standards to serve students. Some of the programs and services we provide are less than acceptable, but they are full of potential, it is the job of everyone in student government to help grow these services so they are something that is a true credit to our efforts. The shuttle service, roommate referral service, OSI page, programming, and ticket distribution are a few examples of our product that can be taken to another level. With the help of the directors, I intend to make that happen, for we should not forward until we are successful where we are at. That brings us to the last and perhaps most important area of concern which is how we can develop new initiatives that will further benefit the students we represent. Many projects are underway already which SENATE MINUTES 26-25 / AUGUST 26, 1996 will bring about a refreshing air in student life. A new e-mail center, closed circuit TV system, an additional annex, development of the Nevada Student Alliance, the student directory, a responsible drinking campaign, recognition for outstanding student organizations, and a candidates handbook for elections are all initiatives we will see come to fruition by years end. there are many more ideas out there being generated by our office and you can expect to see them become reality as the year progresses. It will not be an easy road but the achievements of this administration will be both numerous and notable, and they will be a reflection of each and every one of us. Now that I have detailed the three areas of primary concern for the coming year, let me take not of the two projects that are of special importance to the success of student government now ands for years to come. First, is the matter of hiring an advisor within student government,. Though not received with open arms initially, wee all can see the possible benefits. There are timed when the leadership of student government may tend to stray from the path on which it should travel. During these times it is the students who suffer the most. It is my hope that ewe find a way to implement a position while keeping the ideas of autonomy and strict accountability at the forefront of all discussions. I believe in the merits wholeheartedly of such a position, but I will never jeopardize our independence for it. The second project under way is something I believe puts us in touch with the pulse of the student body better than ever before, it is the Presidential Advisory Council. The concept is founded on two principles. First, any productive system mus