Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 20, 1999

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President DAVID FISK Stephanie Davy Senate President Pro-Tempore Education MINUTES SENA TE MEETING 29-32 Monday, September 20,1999 MSU 201, 6:00 PM RylanclG. Whitaker Engineering Christian Augustin Liberal Arts John P. A. Garcia Health Sciences Tara Schroeder Health Sciences Ofir Ventura Business Catharine Bastunas Liberal Arts Monica Moradkhan Student Development Marc Maietta Business Brady T. Knapp Business Johnny Anzalone lucation . auI Moradkhan Sciences Luis Ay on Business Sheridan Green Engineering Jennifer Hamby Education Marion McLaughlin Hotel Administration Mike Fecteau Liberal Arts Scott Pajak Hotel Adminstration James Benedetto Urban Affairs Monika Callahan Student Development Amanda Brink Hotel Administration Michael Turner Fine Arts Faiza Qureshi Urban Affairs I. II. C A L L T O O R D E R : SENATE PRESIDENT FISK called Senate Meeting 29-32 to order at 6:05 p.m. R O L L C A L L : PRESENT ABSENT III. Christian Augustin Luis Ayon Catharine Bastunas Amanda Brink Monika Callahan Stephanie Davy Michael Fecteau John P.A. Garcia Sheridan Green Jennifer Hamby Brady T. Knapp Marion McLaughlin Monica Moradkhan Paul Moradkhan Tara Schroeder Michael Turner Ryland Whitaker Cherokee DeLaFontaine Heather Ramirez-Estus Gil Glancz Eric Nystrom * denotes tardiness A P P R O V A L O F M I N U T E S : Johnny Anzalone (unexcused) Ofir Ventura (excused) Holly Wainscott (excused) c<T-jD —t •t CO CmO c t-c o o o ri Motion to approve minutes 29-29 made by SENATOR AUGUSTIN, seconded by SENATOR MAIETTA. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 895-4606 SENATE MINUTES 29-32/September 20, 1999 Move into a vote. Motion passes 20-0-1. (SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY abstains) IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS: V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Director Reports: NEVADA STUDENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR NYSTROM stated that the voter registration information will be available. ELECTIONS BOARD DIRECTOR RAMIREZ-ESTUS stated that she has completed the homecoming packet, which is due October 1, 1999. Information will be given out on Monday. ENTERTAINMENT AND PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR GLANCZ stated that the tailgate last week went well. This coming tailgate Boogie Nights will perform. Movie night was a success. Comedy night is this week, please come and support this event. There were questions from SENATOR QURESHI and SENATOR GARCIA. OFFICE OF STUDENT INFORMATION DIRECTOR DELAFONTAINE stated all of her announcements on paper. She announced "Thank you for your help with all of the publicity that has been placed in your boxes. The next things that you will be seeing in your boxes within the next week are going to be for Pauly Shore. We are currently working on Table tents, handbills and big posters to be distributed for this big event. It will be a sell-out! Just make sure that you folks get your tickets early and spread the word. Also, I would like to remind you all that I am still looking for people to volunteer at Senior Nights this week. Here are the dates and times: Wednesday, September 22 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 23 6:00-8:00 p.m. I really need people to sign up. It is for a great cause! Let me know after the meeting if you can help out. If you have any questions, please see me after the meeting. H. Business Manager Report: BUSINESS MANAGER MOORE read the expenditures for the last week: $ 104.57 to Telecommunications for the August Phone bill; $7.65 to Reprographics for "Vote Today" Flyers; $15.15 to Reprographics for Comedy Night flyer; $166.46 to Motor Pool for Vehicle rental for directors' retreat; $0.23 to Reprographics for Leadership SENATE MINUTES 29-32/September 20, 1999 Scholarship flyers; $15.15 to Reprographics for "King of the Beach flyers; $7.65 to Reprographics for Homecoming flyers; $500.00 to Anthony Bey for Band performance at football pep rally 9/16; $500.00 to Najja Hashim for Performance of "Lion's Pride" at Iowa State tailgate 9/18/99; $497.75 to Aramark for Food/Drinks for organizations meeting 9/19; $50.00 to Las Vegas Video & Sound for Projector rental for 9/19 movie "The Matrix"; $52.00 to Sparkletts for Water for August; $21.08 to Target Stores for Candidates' Pictures; $285.00 to New Image Photography for Photography of new CSUN officials VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VII NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending $3,100.00 for the band Neon Chameleons to perform on 25 September 1999 at the Rebel Experience, as submitted by SENATOR FECTEAU; SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY made a motion to approve, seconded by SENATOR BASTUNAS. Move into a vote. Motion passes 21-0-0. B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of contract with Alan Miller for the band Neon , Chameleons to perform, on 25 September 1999 at the Rebel Experience, as submitted by SENATOR FECTEAU (see attachment); SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY made a motion to approve, seconded by SENATOR P. MORADKHAN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 21-0-0. C. Action Item: Nomination/Election of two (2) students to serve on the CSUN Judicial Council as nominated by the Executive Board; SENATOR AUGUSTIN made a motion to approve, seconded by SENATOR BENEDETTO. Move into a vote. Motion passes 21-0-0. III. PUBLIC COMMENT DIRECTOR DELAFONTAINE stated that the web site is working, but there are some mistakes, which will be corrected. Search for CSUN to find web page. IX. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS 3 SENATE MINUTES 29-32/September 20, 1999 STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PECK stated that she is working with the Student Focus Group. The CSUN Scholarship is coming up and the applications will be available on September 27th and they are due October 15, 1999. There will be ticket distributution for the game, but use them and don't waste them. VICE PRESIDENT CANEPA stated that CSUN is one team and we must work together. Posting Policy Banner Committee Meeting. She also stated that she had a fun time at the Football Game. This week is family weekend and there will be a Pool party at the Hard Rock on Friday, Pre Party on Saturday, and Brunch on Sunday. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK stated that the web site looks great. The meeting at 7:30p.m. tonight, has been cancelled. X. GOOD OF THE SENATE SENATOR PAJAK had no comment. SENATOR BRINK stated that she had a voice at the Aramark Meeting. And she is looking forward to Family Weekend. SENATOR MC LAUGHLIN stated that the football game was fun and she will be out of town this weekend. SENATOR AUGUSTIN had no comment. SENATOR BASTUNAS stated that she had fun at the football game. SENATOR FECTEAU stated that he had fun at the football game. SENATOR GARCIA stated that he missed the football game for the fight. There will be a Student Health tour tomorrow from 12:30p.m. - 2:30 p.m. He also stated that he was concerned about Amy Canepa's job performance. SENATOR SCHROEDER stated that she was not at the game. SENATOR TURNER had no comment. SENATOR KNAPP stated that he had tickets for the fight. He has his brothers wedding this weekend. SENATOR A YON stated he has no box in the office. SENATOR MAIETTA stated that he would like to have tickets. He also stated that VICE PRESDIENT CANEPA is not a disgrace to Alpha Gamma Delta. SENATOR M. MORADKHAN had no comment. 4 SENATE MINUTES 29-32/September 20, 1999 SENATOR CALLAHAN had no comment. SENATOR GREEN had no comment. SENATOR WHITAKER stated that the football game was fun. SENATOR HAMBY had no comment. SENATOR P. MORADKHAN talk to constitutes himself not SENATOR GARCIA. SENATOR BENEDETTO stated that he represents his constitutes. SENATOR QURESHI thanked everyone for the name tag. SENATOR DAVY had no comment. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting made by SENATOR DAVY, seconded by SENATOR P. MORADKHAN. Move into a vote. Vote to adjourn passes 21-0-0. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m. Submitted by: Prepared by: SENATE PRESIDENT SENATE SECRETARY Note: All minutes are subject to summation. 5 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President DAVID FISK STUDENT SENATE MEETING 29-31 Monday, 13 September 1999 MSU Ballroom 6:00PM Stephanie Davy Senate President Pro-Tempore Education Ryland G. Whilaker Engineering Christian Augustin Liberal Arts John P. A. Garcia Health Sciences Tara Schroeder Health Sciences Ofir Ventura Business Catharine Bastunas Liberal Arts Monica Moradkhan Student Development Marc Maietta Business Brady T. Knapp Business Johnny Anzalone iucation Paul Moradkhan Sciences Luis Ay on Business Sheridan Green Engineering Jennifer Hamby Education Marion McLaughlin Hotel Administration Mike Fecteau Liberal Arts Scott Pajak Hotel Adminstration James Benedetto Urban Affairs Monika Callahan Student Development Amanda Brink Hotel Administration Michael Turner Fine Arts Faiza Qureshi Urban Affairs I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Director Reports Nevada Student Affairs-DIRECTOR NYSTROM Elections Board-DIRECTOR RAMIREZ-ESTUS CSUN Student Services-DIRECTOR WAINSCOTT Entertainment and Programming-DIRECTOR GLANCZ Office of Student Information-DIRECTOR DELAFONTAINE D. Residence Hall Liaison Report E. Student Athlete Advisory Board Liaison Report F. Ethnic Student Council Liaison Report G. Student Health Advisory Liaison Report H. Greek Advisory Liaison Report I. Business Manager Report VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 29-25 as submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY (see attachment); B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 29-24 as submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY, (see attachment); VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 29-22 as submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY (see attachment); B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 29-23 as submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY, (see attachment); C. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Michael Lundon to serve as Assistant Director for the Entertainment and Programming Board as submitted by SENATOR BASTUNAS. (rn/) cc r-o 4fOT CO CO D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of adding the following people to the Elections Board: Chris Augustin and Chad Todd. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 895-4606 E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. ( ^ Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Homecoming Packet 1999 as submitted by SENATOR AUGUSTIN. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of spending $3,200.00 for scholarships to be awarded to Homecoming Court and Homecoming King and Queen (see attachment). Funds to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (general elections) Budget as submitted by SENATOR AUGUSTIN. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of spending $5,000.00 for total Homecoming Budget (see attachment). Funds to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (general-elections) Budget as submitted by SENATOR AUGUSTIN. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $33118.75 for five tailgates on the following days 9-18, 9-25, 10-23, 11-20, 11- 27. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (general) account as submitted by SENATOR M. MORADKHAN. (see attachment); Action Item: Nomination/Election of one (1) Senator to sit on the Faculty Senate Academic Standards Committee; Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Resolution No. 5 as submitted by SENATOR AUGUSTIN (see attachment); Action Item: Nomination/Election of one (1) Senator to serve on the Engineering Dean Search Committee; Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $2,800.00 for two comedy nights on the following days 9-23 and 10-7. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (general) account as submitted by SENATOR M. MORADKHAN; Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the following individuals Scott DelValle, Rocio Escamilla, Laura Lamont, Andy Perdy, Lisa Shapiro, Chad Todd, Ann Warren, and Alice Yue Lin to serve on the Office of Student Information Board; Action Item: Discussion/Approval of co-sponsorship with Alumni Association for an amount of $6,000.00 for sound, stage and lighting for the Blast from the Past, and Oozeball concerts on September 10-11. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (general) account as submitted by M. MORADKAN; Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Brooke Bohlke to serve as Assistant Director for the Nevada Student Affairs Board; Action Item: Discussion/Approval of annual cmputer maintenance contract with UNLV Office of Information Technology. Contract cost of $1,320.41 to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (general-office) FY00 account (see attachment) Action Item: Discussion/Approval of reimbursement of costs for a Directors Retreat not to exceed $211.00. Retreat was held August 24-25 1999 at Blue Springs Lodge, Panguich Lake, Utah. Total Costs to be encumbered out of the CSUN 2702 FYOO (general-travel) account (see attachment); Action Item: Nomination/Election of one (1) Senator to serve on the Rules and Ethics as per Bylaw 31; VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT {in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)} IX. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS X. GOOD OF THE SENATE XI. ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241.000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, Classroom Building Complex and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. ( Senate Resolution No. 5 of the 29th session INTRODUCED BY: Senator Augustin WHEREAS, Automobile traffic is heavy and congested in the intersection of Maryland and Del Mar/Moyer Student Union Horseshoe; and WHEREAS, Hundreds of University of Nevada, Las Vegas students cross the intersection every day, while thousands of vehicles travel on Maryland crossing the busy intersection; and WHEREAS, Many vehicles do not observe traffic laws pertaining to pedestrian right-of-way and cross walk traffic; and WHEREAS, Chances increase everyday that drivers of these vehicles will harm the safety of each student that cross the intersection; and WHEREAS, With drivers of vehicle ignoring the traffic laws around the busy intersection and chances increasing that danger will occur, the crosswalks have become inadequate forms of pedestrian safety; and WHEREAS, Many students, staff, and faculty have requested a solution to the grave dangers that may arise, LET IT BE HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, that the UNLV administration or an entity of the University (public safety) research and take action in pursuing traffic signals at the intersection of Maryland and Del Mar/Moyer Student Union Horseshoe; Be.HJ0oh ee m SV03A r-V1 Y0VA3H JC >iiSH3A!Nfi "50301K3HNH3A00iH38fU$ ^ I MICH'S 03 W10SN00 Senate Bill No. 22 Of the 29th Senate Session Introduced by: Student Body President Jennifer C. Peck Summary: The funding that CSUN provides to Career Services in the form of fee waivers can be better utilized in the form of a co-sponsorship of the new online Career Connections Web Career Management System. Senate Bylaw 48 Career Services [Fee Waiver] P r o g r am Co-Sponsorship (Effective February 23, 1998) I. Purpose To establish [a fee waiver for students in financial need who seek the career planning services offered at UNLV Career Services] an ongoing co-sponsorship with Career Services that will aid in supporting the Career Connections Web Career Management System which is used by students to search for employment and internships, and serves as a guide for on-campus recruiting, resume referral, and candidate selection. II. Structure ( A. Funding for this service shall be encumbered out of the CSUN 2702 account for the [1998 spring semester] 1999 fall semester. From [May 17, 1998] December 20, 1999 thereafter^ funding for this [fee waiver] co-sponsorship shall be factored into the annual CSUN budget by the incoming Executive Board. [B. The criteria for the fee waiver as follows: 1. Must be a matriculated student at UNLV with at least 9 credits. 2. Minimum GPA 2.75 3. First come, first serve (fist 200 students/100 per semester) 4. Financial need of at least $5,000.00/year.] [C. The total fee waiver is $45.00 which includes a $30.00 web site fee and a $15.00 career planning program fee.] B. Projected budgeting for this service is $9,000.00 per academic year to be encumbered out of the CSUN 2702 account. [D.] C. Marketing of the [fee waiver provided by CSUN] co-sponsorship shall be done by the Career Services Office in conjunction with the Office of Student Information. Senate Bill No. 23 Of the 29th Senate Session INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Pro-Tempore Stephanie Davy Summary: This bill is intended to update bylaw 33 to make it consistent with current CSUN operating procedures. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: (Additions will be underlined, deletions shall be placed in brackets) SENATE BYLAW 34 PATRIOT LAW I. PURPOSE Procedure for removal, transfer, or discontinuation of CSUN entities II. PROCEDURE In order to remove or discontinue a CSUN entity, directorship, or program; the following procedures are required: A. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the CSUN Executive Board; B. A proposal must be drafted by the CSUN Executive Board and introduced to the CSUN Senate. The proposal shall be discussed at a regular CSUN Senate meeting and then tabled; C. The proposal shall be re-introduced at the next regular CSUN Senate meeting, and requires a two-thirds (2/3) vote in favor of removal, transfer, or discontinuation of a CSUN entity as stated in Article III of this bylaw. III. THE FOLLOWING CONSTITUTE AS CSUN ENTITIES A. CSUN Education Policies Committee; B. Elections Board; C. Entertainment and Programming; D. Nevada Student Affairs; E. Office of Student Information; [F. Organizations Board;] [G.] F. KUNV Radio Board; [H.] G. Senate [Ad Hoc] Constitutional Revision Committee; [I.] H. Senate Bylaws Committee; [J.] L Senate Rules and Ethics Committee; [K.] I Senate Ways and Means Committee; [L.] K. Student Health Liaison; [M. Student Services] [N.] L. Senate Campus Safety and Awareness Committee; [O.] Mi Any and all standing committees and boards organized by the CSUN Executive Board and confirmed by the CSUN Senate. N. CSUN Services Board; 4 Senate Bill 29-2^ Of the 29th Senate Session INTRODUCED BY: Senator Marc Maietta Summary: This bill is intended to clarify and revise a few details regarding the responsibilities of the CSUN Ways & Means Committee. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: (Additions are underlined. Deletions shall be placed in brackets.) SENATE BYLAW 15 WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE (Effective June 16, 1988; Revised October 7, 1992; September 17, 1993) I. PURPOSE The purpose of the Senate Ways & Means Committee shall be to prepare the annual CSUN Budget and to serve as financial counsel to CSUN. II. STRUCTURE The Senate Ways & Means Committee shall consist of the following: A. The chair which shall be appointed by the Senate; B. At least (5), but no more than nine (9). CSUN Senators, at least one of whom must be the Senate President Pro-Tempore; C. The Business Manager shall serve as an advisor to the Committee. III. DUTIES, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Chair: 1. The Chair shall preside over all committee meetings; 2. The Chair shall assign excused/unexcused absences to members of the Committee; 3. The Chair shall be empowered to vote only in case of a tie. B. The [Committee]Vice_Chair: 1. The Committee shall nominate and approve a voting member of the Committee to serve as Vice Chair; 2. The Vice Chair will preside over the committee only in the absence of the Chair. When acting as the Chair, the Vice Chair is granted all the rights and privileges bestowed upon the Chair; 3. The Vice Chair forfeits his/her voting privileges when acting as the Chair of the Committee. [Duties, Powers and Responsibilities] The Committee: 1. The Ways & Means Committee shall submit the annual CSUN budget to the Senate no later than the 4th Wednesday of May; 2. The Ways & Means Committee shall make the recommendations necessary for the proper control and management of CSUN funds; 3. The Ways & Means Committee shall submit a [monthly] weekly financial statement to the Senate; 4. The Ways & Means Committee shall recommend approval or disapproval of all budget allocations of all CSUN organizations according to the merit of the proposed activities; 5. The Ways & Means Committee may authorize the audit of any CSUN organization using CSUN funds; 6. The Ways & Means Committee may set guidelines for any CSUN organization [concerning] regarding the use of CSUN funds; 7. The Ways & Means Committee shall suspend or revoke the privilege of the use of CSUN funds of any group that does not abide by the principles of the CSUN Constitution, Bylaws, and Revised Statutes; 8. Quorum for all meetings shall be considered greater than half of the appointed members; 9. The Ways and Means Committee shall have the ability to establish and necessary subcommittees. ^ s£NATE B Y L A W 52 C ^ s s i c v w CSUN SCHOLARSHIP (Effective October 13,1998) I. At the time of fonnulating each CSUN fiscal budget, $65,000.00 from the total CSUN budget received from student fees shall be transferred to each college in the following manner. A. 50% ($32,500) to be divided evenly amongst the three colleges that received the lowest percentage of the previous fall's undergraduate monetary allotments; B. 15% ($9,750) to be divided evenly amongst the four colleges that received the highest percentage of the previous fall's undergraduate monetary allotments; C. 35% ($22,750) to be divided evenly amongst the remaining three colleges; II. The funds therein shall be awarded by the scholarship committee already in existence within each college. A. The committee shall determine scholarship winners; B. Each committee shall divide its allocated funds evenly among. its respective undergraduate majors/programs; C. Each scholarship will be distributed in one part for the foil semester; D. Any unawarded funds will be distributed evenly among approved award . recipients; /; . E. The UNLV Student Financial Services Department Will distribute all CSUN. scholarships in accordance with the University of Nevada System and UNLV guidelines. HI. The CSUN Scholarship will be awarded on the following basis: A. All scholarships shall be awarded to undergraduate UNLV students. B. These awards shall be granted strictly on the following basis (most important to least important): 1. Applicants must be of at least sophomore status. 2. 2.75 semester G.P.A. and 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. 3. Completion of twelve credits for the fall semester. C. CSUN Officials currently receiving a stipend and/or fee waiver are eleigible to compete for these scholarships, provided that they do not apply for a stipend position the following year. D. If after receiving a scholarship a recipient receives a fee waiver and/or stipend from CSUN prior to the beginning of an academic semester, he/she forfeits the remainder of the scholarship. E. Students who are dual majors are able to apply in both colleges and departments for the scholarship, but if awarded more than one award, can only accept one award. F. Any forfeited awards shall be returned to the Student Financial Services for distribution in the following academic semester or session. IV. To override or repeal this bylaw, the following votes are required: