Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 31, 2000

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President DAVID FISK STUDENT SENATE MEETING 30-08 Monday, 31 January 2000 FDH 109,6:00PM Stephanie Davy Senate President Pro-Tempore Education Tara Schroeder Health Sciences Monica Moradkhan Student Development Brady Knapp Business Johnny Anzalone Education Paul Moradkhan Sciences Sheridan Green Engineering Jennifer Hamby Education Marion McLaughlin Hotel Administration Amanda Brink Hotel Administration Faiza Qureshi 'rban Affairs jseph Cordone Business Brian Murphy Hotel Administration Jennifer Hale Business Shaun Schoener Liberal Arts Stefanie Gannon Student Development Tract Cornelison Health Sciences Brooke Bohlke Liberal Arts Samra Dayani Urban Affairs Wael Elrifai Engineering Kathleen Holbron Liberal Arts Tye Brown Fine Arts Sarah Bowers Business I. n. in. IV. v. A. B. C. D, VI. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Senate Committee Reports Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports Director Reports Nevada Student Affairs-DIRECTOR NYSTROM Elections Board- CSUN Student Services-DIRECTOR WAINSCOTT Entertainment and Programming-DIRECTOR GLANCZ Office of Student Information- Business Manager Report UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Rules for the 30th Senate Session; VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $27,000.00 to Pinnacle Entertainment to provide musicians, Filter and support (one (1) act and one (1) DJ) to perform at "Rebelpalooza" on April 14,2000. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (Rebelpalooza) Account, as submitted by SENATOR SCHROEDER; B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 to Pinnacle Entertainment to provide musicians, Save Ferris, to perform at "Rebelpalooza" on April 14, 2000. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (Rebelpalooza) account, as submitted by SENATOR SCHROEDER; C. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 to Tiberti Fencing, for all of the fencing for "Rebelpalooza" on April 14,2000. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (Rebelpalooza) account, as submitted by SENATOR SCHROEDER; D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $12,507.50 to Bogus Productions for the remainder of the production. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (Rebelpalooza) Account, as submitted by SENATOR SCHROEDER, (see attachment); CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 895-4606 E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of SENATOR HOLBRON to serve on the Constitutional Revisions Committee as submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY; F. Action Item: Nomination/Appointment of two (2) members to serve on the CSUN Judicial Council; G. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the CSUN Code of Conduct, (see attachment); H. Action Item: Nomination/Election of one (1) student to serve as the Office of Student Information Director for CSUN effective January 31,2000 through April 30, 2000. As of January 31, 2000 this Director shall assume all roles, responsibilities and benefits of serving as the OSI Director for the duration of the term; I. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of spending no more than $300.00 to pay former OSI Director Cherokee De La Fontaine, to train the new OSI Director. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (general) account from the OSI Budget; J. Action Item: Nomination/Election of no more than two (2) senators to the Ways and Means Committee, as submitted by SENATOR KNAPP; VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT {in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)} IX. EXECUTIVE BOARD 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 Rules for the 30th Session 1. Senators must give a minimum of two speeches in class per semester. 2. Senators must live up to the standards set forth in the UNLV Conduct Code. 3. If a Senator cannot effectively represent his/her constituents, as shown through repeated tardiness, absences, or other documentablefaults, he!she can be brought up for disciplinary measures (such measures can result in dismissal). 4. Senate Committee Chairs must -verbally announce the times and date of the committee meetings at the Senate meeting before the committee meeting. Emergency meetings are an exception. 5 . All Senators must spend a minimum <oj two hours per week in a place accessible to their constituents and other Senators. Classes do not qualify. 6. When a Senator obtains three unexcused tardies he/she will be given one unexcused absence. 7. Minimum disciplinary action shall be a written warning, three warnings shall be grounds to begin the impeachment process as set forth in Senate By-Law 6. 8. Other rules as set forth in Article VI, Section D, Items 1 through 4. They are as follows: 1. The Senate shall require the regular attendance of the Senators. A Senator who accumulates three (3) unexcused absences in any six (6) month period within a session shall be dismissed from the Senate, unless the third f 3rd) unexcused absence shall be considered as the first item of business following Roll Call of the next regular meeting of the Senate after the third (3rd) unexcused absence was issued; 2. The Senate shall require a quorum of two-thirds (2J3) of the current Senate membership. Senate meetings held between the Spring and Fall Semesters shall require a quorum of 50 percent plus one (1) of the current Senate membership; 3. Neither proxy votes nor absentee ballots are permitted during Senate meetings; 4. The Senate shall maintain records through the Senate Secretary, or the Senate President's designee. 9. Alt Senators must maintain membership in two committees, committee membership includes CSUN Senate & Faculty Senate committees. Inability to maintain committee membership results in automatic stipend reduction of no less then 50%. Failure to maintain committee status is defined as being placed on a committee, and subsequently terminated, dropped, or released. 10. All Senators must work diligently in each committee. Failure to work diligently in each committee may result in a written warning by the chair of the committee. Three warnings will constitute grounds for removal from the committee. 11. All Senators must present themselves in their classes during the first two weeks of instruction (This does not count as a class speech). 12. All Senators must attend a new or transfer student orientation during either the summer or winter orientations. If a Senator is not able to attend a transfer or new student orientation, then he/she shall speak to one additional class during the Senate session, in addition to Rule Ml, By-Law 44, and By-Law 27. CSUN Code of Conduct Members of CSUN Student Government are expected to conduct themselves according to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Conduct Code and Policies, in and out of the CSUN Offices and annexes. It is our hope that each member of CSUN can and will conduct themselves in a manner that is reflective of the position they hold. CSUN employee is defined as any CSUN member who is currently receiving a stipend, salary or hourly wage from CSUN or who actively participates or volunteers for any entity of CSUN Student Government. CSUN Member Responsibilities: The following acts are prohibited. Impeachment or removal from office could be the result should the CSUN Member fail to abide by the following: Interference to the rights and freedoms of others, including but not limited to, • Assaulting, striking or harassing or threatening another CSUN Member, employee, or officer. • Any action of a sexual nature or involving sexual activities that are intimidating, demeaning, coercive or violate the privacy of another CSUN Member. • Trespassing, forcefully entering or occupying CSUN Offices without authorized permission. • Wrongful utilization of CSUN goods, money, services or property. • Forging, altering or misusing University or public record documents. • Unauthorized use of a computer system, authorization codes, or restricted data for personal or CSUN use. • The repeated use of foul language in a public or office setting even after others have respectfully asked and documented that you refrain. (Foul language will be defined as something beyond the general bounds of good taste and discretion or that is offense to another member or employee of CSUN.) • Destruction or vandalism of personal or public property or usage with the intent to destroy. CSUN Member Obligations: It is the obligation of any CSUN Official, elected or otherwise, to act and react with their constituency in mind at all times. Voting or representing other groups, organizations or individuals not affiliated with an officials' constituency is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. It is necessary to remain unbiased and unaffiliated with organizations outside of one's constituency when acting in a CSUN capacity (i.e. committee and board meetings, appointments, voting etc.) CSUN Property: CSUN property includes but is not limited to the main CSUN Office in MSU 160, the BHS Annex, CBC Annex and the storage areas. The CSUN Offices and Annexes are under the sole control of the Student Body President. The chambers are a work and meeting space for all CSUN members. Priority of the Chambers will be given to CSUN Committee or Board Meetings and CSUN student legal services. The CSUN carts are to be used by CSUN Officials for CSUN Business only. Any CSUN member using the carts for personal use or driving recklessly will relinquish then-right to use the carts. The keys to the carts will be in the possession of the CSUN Business Manager or their designee. All CSUN members must abide by the CSUN Cart Policy. CSUN members not in accordance with the CSUN Cart Policy will be subject to ramifications as stated in the CSUN Cart Policy. CSUN computers in the CSUN Office are to be used by CSUN members and employees. Priority of these computers will be given to CSUN business, and there after on a first come first served basis. CSUN printers are to be used to print CSUN business only. The CSUN Copy Machine is to be used for CSUN business only. Each CSUN employee will be given a specific PIN in order to track the number of copies. It is up to the CSUN Business Manager to monitor usage and abuse of the copy machine. Abuse of the copy machine will result in the loss of copying privileges. Guests: In order to remain productive, it is requested that each CSUN member have no more than one (1) guest in the office at any given time, for non-CSUN related business. Please be respectful of the receptionists who are required to monitor incoming guests. Personal Property: Due to the limited space in the CSUN Office, CSUN employees do not have ample space to store personal belongings and non-CSUN materials. It is imperative that CSUN members keep their workspace clear of clutter and debris to preserve the professional atmosphere of the office. Anything on, around or near the general vicinity of the Senate mailboxes, Senate Secretary, Senate President Pro-Tempore or CSUN Directors desks, Executive Board or Business Manager's offices are to be recognized as that individual's property and to be treated as such. Rummaging, riffling, "borrowing", or moving possessions that are not yours will not be tolerated. Any CSUN employee or guest of an employee caught stealing from the personal items of any other CSUN member will be subject to investigation by Rules and Ethics and barred from the CSUN office. Consequences: Any violation or grievance regarding the CSUN Code of Conduct will be sent in writing to: • Chair of CSUN Rules and Ethics Committee • CSUN President • CSUN Vice President • CSUN Senate President The Rules and Ethics Committee will arrange a hearing in accordance to CSUN Bylaw 31. The CSUN Executive Board is ultimately responsible for upholding and enforcing this Code of Conduct for themselves and other CSUN members. However, all members of CSUN are encouraged to hold themselves and their peers accountable for their actions. If you wish to file a formal complaint regarding the UNLV Code of Conduct, it may be addressed to the Code Officer by contacting the Student Services Office at 895-3656. University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President DAVID FISK Stephanie Davy Senate President Pro-Tempore Education Tara Schroeder Health Sciences Monica Moradkhan Student Development Brady Knapp Business Johnny Anzalone Education Paul Moradkhan Sciences Sheridan Green Engineering Jennifer Hamby Education Marion McLaughlin Hotel Administration Amanda Brink Hotel Administration Faiza Qureshi ]ban Affairs Joseph Cordone Business Brian Murphy Hotel Administration Jennifer Hale Business Shaun Schoener Liberal Arts Stefanie Gannon Student Development Traci Cornelison Health Sciences Brooke Bohlke Liberal Arts Samra Dayani Urban Affairs Wael Elrifai Engineering Kathleen Holbron Liberal Arts Tye Brown Fine Arts Sarah Bowers Business MINUTES SENA TE MEETING 30-08 Monday, January 31, 2000 FDH109, 6:00 PM I. II. CALL TO ORDER: SENATE PRESIDENT FISK called Senate Meeting 30-08 to order at 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT ABSENT Brooke Bohlke Sarah Bowers Amanda Brink Tye Brown Joesph Cordone Traci Cornelison Stephanie Davy Samra Dayani Wael Elrifai Stefanie Gannon Sheridan Green Jennifer Hale Jennifer Hamby Kathleen Holbron Brady Knapp Marion McLaughlin Monica Moradkhan Paul Moradkhan Brian Murphy Faiza Qureshi Shaun Schoener Gil Glancz Eric Nystrom Holly Wainscott * denotes tardiness Johnny Anzalone (excused) Tara Schroeder (excused) III. ANNOUNCEMENTS CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 895-4606 SENATE MINUTES 30-08/ January 31, 2000 STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PECK stated that she needs to identify one CSUN official (Senators, Directors, and Justices) that are interested in serving on the CSUN Leadership Scholarship Selection Committee. The Dining Commons Contract is up for renewal. Consequently, there is an opportunity to express what you like and don't like in our dining service. Please start listening and gathering information from your constituents regarding the dining service. The LEAD Team is sponsoring the LEADing Edge Series. The Series is a 10-week leadership development seminar that is a lot of fun. Every week the group meets from 3 to 5 p.m. and participates in interactive activities and discussions. The UCCSN Board of Regents will be meeting at the CCSN-Cheyenne Campus next week on February 10 and 11. All CSUN officials and students are welcome to attend. The CSUN Constitutional revisions will be on the agenda. The LEAD Team is sponsoring an officer training on Saturday, February 5 from 12-4pm. Lunch is included All CSUN officials are welcome to stop in or attend for the afternoon. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY stated that nameplates are on order and pictures will be scheduled soon, and will be taken in MSU 201 next week. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY made a motion to approve minutes 30-07, seconded by SENATOR GANNON. Move into a vote. Motion passes 21-0-0. ( V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Senate Committee Reports SENATOR P. MORADKHAN stated that the Rules and Ethics Committee will be meeting tomorrow in chambers at 4:15 p.m. B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports There was none. C. Director Reports: NEVADA STUDENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR NYSTROM stated that the Students Technology Advisory Board will be reviewing the budget on Friday at 11:30 a.m. They will be looking at the effects of the technology fee on campus and where the money from the budget should be given. There will be a new ticketing policy for the Law School Students coming in the Fall Semester. There is going to be an Intercollegiate Athletics Primary Registration Drive prior to campaigning and NSA will be hosting a Senate Forum to talk with constitutes. 2 SENATE MINUTES 30-08/ January 31, 2000 ELECTIONS BOARD ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ROTH stated that he would like to thank everyone for approving additions to flyers that will be put up for the upcoming elections. Each Senator needs to take some flyers to post in their respective colleges. Elections Packets will be available February 1, 2000 at 8am and are due back on February 14 at 5pm. On February 7th there will be an elections board meeting for all elections board members. CSUN STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR WAINSCOTT stated that she is trying answer questions from the organizations. The Organization Information Session is on February 5th at 1 lam in the MSU. Working with Mike Casteo on expanding the Alumni Scholarship for Organization Presidents. More information to come as it develops. ENTERTAINMENT AND PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR GLANCZ stated that on Saturday UNLV will be playing UTAH and there will be a pre-game tailgate. There will be pizza and the first 150 people get T-shirts. Still looking for more offers for Rebelpalooza. Hopefully, by next Monday he will have more information about Rebelpalooza. SENATOR BROWN and SENATOR CORDONE had questions for DIRECTOR GLANCZ. OFFICE OF STUDENT INFORMATION - STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PECK reported that on the agenda there is an item that will possibly fill this Director position. C. Business Manager Report BUSINESS MANAGER MOORE stated the weekly expenditures: $100.75, $12.50, $8.90, $5.15, $50.00, $116.50, and $465.00. Paychecks for December are still available, so if you have one come and pick it up. The three new Senators need to come to the office and fill out the paperwork in order to get paid. VII UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Rules for the 30lh Senate Session; SENATOR DAYANI moved to remove from the table, seconded by SENATOR SCHOENER. Move into a vote on removing from the table. Motion passes 21-0-0. SENATOR SCHOENER moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR GANNON. Move into a vote. Motion passes 21-0-0. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 3 SENATE MINUTES 30-08/ January 31, 2000 A) Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $27,000.00 to Pinnacle Entertainment to provide musicians, Filter and support (one [1] act and one [1] DJ) to perform at "Rebelpalooza" on April 14, 2000. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (Rebelpalooza) Account, as submitted by SENATOR SCHROEDER; B) Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 to Pinnacle Entertainment to provide musicians, Save Ferris, to perform at "Rebelpalooza" on April 14, 2000. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (Rebelpalooza) account, as submitted by SENATOR SCHROEDER; C) Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 to Tiberti Fencing, for all of the fencing for "Rebelpalooza" on April 14, 2000. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (Rebelpalooza) account, as submitted by SENATOR SCHROEDER; D) Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $12,507.50 to Bogus Productions for the remainder of the production. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (Rebelpalooza) account, as submitted by SENATOR SCHROEDER, (see attachment); SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to combine Action Items A-D, seconded by SENATOR KNAPP. Move into a vote to combine items. Motion passes 21-0-0. Move into a vote on the item as a whole. Motion passes 21-0-0. E) Action Item: Discussion/Approval of SENATOR HOLBRON to serve on the Constitutional Revisions Committee as submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY; SENATOR CORDONE moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR DAYANI. Move into a vote. Motion passes 20-0-1. (SENATOR HOLBRON abstained.) F) Action Item: Nomination/Appointment of two (2) members to serve on the CSUN Judicial Council; SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR P. MORADKHAN. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to strike two (2) and replace with one (1), seconded by SENATOR P. MORADKHAN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 21-0-0. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to open nominations, seconded by SENATOR BRINK. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to nominate David Moezzi, seconded by SENATOR P. MORADKHAN. SENATE MINUTES 30-08/ January 31, 2000 SENATE PRESIDENT FISK closed nominations. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to wave bylaw 4, seconded by M. MORADKHAN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 21-0-0. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to have candidate speak for no more than two (2) minutes followed by a brief question and answer by Senators, seconded by SENATOR CORDONE. Move into a vote. Motion passes 21-0-0. David Moezzi speaks. There are questions asked from SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY, SENATOR HOLBRON, SENATOR CORDONE, and SENATOR DAYANI. Move into a vote. Motion fails 13-8-5. (SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY, SENATOR HOLBRON, SENATOR HAMBY, SENATOR HALE, and SENATOR P. MORADKHAN opposed. SENATOR BROWN, SENATOR DAYANI, and SENATOR BOWERS abstained.) G) Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the CSUN Code of Conduct, (see attachment); SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR GANNON. Move into a vote. Motion passes 21-0-0. H) Action Item: Nomination/Election of one (1) student to serve as the Office of Student Information Director for CSUN effective January 31, 2000 through April 30, 2000. As of January 31, 2000 this Director shall assume all roles, responsibilities and benefits of serving as the OSI Director for the duration of the term; SENATOR CORDONE moved to open nominations, seconded by SENATOR KNAPP. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to nominate Jason Smylie, seconded by SENATOR SCHOENER. SENATOR CORDONE moved to nominate Dustin Williams. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK ruled the motion out of order. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK closed nominations. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY yields the floor to STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PECK. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PECK explained the reason for this nomination. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to allow nominee to speak for no more than 2 minutes followed by questions and answers from the Senate, seconded by SENATOR MCLAUGHLIN. There was discussion from SENATOR MCLAUGHLIN, SENATOR CORDONE, SENATOR KNAPP, SENATOR M. MORADKHAN, SENATOR HOLBRON, SENATOR BOWERS, SENATOR DAYANI, SENATOR ELRIFAI, and SENATOR BROWN. 5 SENATE MINUTES 30-08/ January 31, 2000 SENATOR DAYANI moved to call the question, seconded by SENATOR SCHOENER. Move into a vote. Motion passes 19-2-0. (SENATOR BOHLKE and SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY opposed.) Jason Smylie speaks. There are questions from SENATOR BROWN, SENATOR DAYANI, and SENATOR HOLBRON. Move into a vote. Motion passes 21-0-0. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK called a recess at 7:10 p.m. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK called meeting back to order at 7:21 p.m. I) Action Item: Discussion/Approval of spending no more than $300.00 to pay former OSI Director Cherokee De La Fontaine, to train the new OSI Director. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 (general) account from the OSI Budget; SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR SCHOENER. SENATOR GREEN moved to amend striking $300.00 and replacing with no more than $8.00 per hour not to exceed $300.00, seconded by SENATOR HOLBRON. Move into a vote on amendment. Motion passes 21-0-0. There is discussion from SENATOR DAYANI, BUSINESS MANAGER MOORE, and SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to amend striking no more than $8.00 and replace to read $8.00 per hour, seconded by SENATOR P. MORADKHAN. Move into a vote on the amendment. Motion passes 21-0-0. Move into a vote on the item as a whole. Motion passes 20-1-0. (SENATOR KNAPP opposed.) J) Action Item: Nomination/Election of no more than two (2) senators to the Ways and Means Committee, as submitted by SENATOR KNAPP; SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to open nominations, seconded by SENATOR M. MORADKHAN. SENATOR CORDONE moved to nominate SENATOR BOHLKE, seconded by SENATOR MCLAUGHLIN. SENATOR BOHLKE accepts the nomination. SENATOR M. MORADKHAN moved to nominate SENATOR BOWERS, seconded by SENATOR MURPHY. SENATOR BOWERS accepts nomination. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK closed nominations. SENATOR BOHLKE and SENATOR BOWERS receive the seat by acclimation. 6 SENATE MINUTES 30-08/ January 31, 2000 III. PUBLIC COMMENT Dustin Williams stated that he would like to congratulate Mr. Smylie. He also reminded the Senators that if another seat does become available he was the man for the job. IX EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT CANEPA stated that the elections packets will be available tomorrow at 8 am. She passed around a pink paper for the Faculty Excellence award. Nomination forms for faculty nominations is on a white sheet of paper which gets returned to her. Please turn them in by March 1st. February 14th bios are due. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY stated that if anyone has any name suggestions for the next JC please forward them to her. Thanks for passing the Code of Conduct it is very important. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK stated that he wanted to remind everyone about taking his or her positions seriously. He is interested in giving feedback about the good professors on campus. Congratulations to the new Director. He is interested in seeing something happen with Rebelpalooza and Rock the Vote. X. GOOD OF THE SENATE SENATOR HOLBRON stated that she spoke with Dean Fry and they talked about the lack of pencil sharpeners within the college. Talked about College Newsletter updates and she is interested in meeting with the other Liberal Arts Senators. Congratulations to the new Director. She has also been in touch with the Rebel Yell, but Aaron Clemens won't return phone calls. SENATOR HAMBY had no comment. SENATOR HALE stated that career services is still looking for hosts for Career Day. She also wanted to commend SENATOR HOLBRON on her efforts with the Rebel Yell. SENATOR GREEN stated that the College of Engineering is very visible on campus, they have a large number of organizations on campus. SENATOR GANNON stated that she would like to see the forum for Senators and their Constitutes. SENATOR ELRIFAI stated that he would like information about the scholarships. SENATOR DAYANI had no comment. SENATOR CORNELISON had no comment. 7 SENATE MINUTES 30-08/ January 31, 2000 SENATOR CORDONE stated that he would like to see the forum for the Senators and their constitutes. In the future he would like to see the Executive Board come into a meeting with two candidates so there is a choice. SENATOR BROWN stated that he would learn how to make things he wants to say relevant to the topic of discussion. Also, the play The Vagina Monologues, is going to be on Monday, February 14th it is a play that deals with domestic violence issues. Tickets are free and he would encourage everyone to take time and go see the play. Congratulations to the new Director. SENATOR BRINK stated her congratulations to Director Jason Smylie. SENATOR MURPHY stated that he did an email page for the students in his college so that they can get a hold of the Senators via email. He would like to see other colleges do the same thing for their students. SENATOR BOWER stated that she would like to thank everyone for the appointment she received to be on the Ways and Means Committee. SENATOR BOHLKE stated that she would like to thank everyone for her seat on the Ways and Means Committee. She met with Dean Fry to talk about the clocks and pencil sharpeners in the college of liberal arts. Knows the problem and now will be working to fix the problem. Meeting with the Wilson Advising Center this week. SENATOR KNAPP stated that he would like to congratulate Jason Smylie. He would also like to meet with the College of Business after the meeting tonight. SENATOR MCLAUGHLIN stated that Career Day hosts are still needed. It is disappointing so the applications will still be available through Friday. SENATOR M. MORADKHAN stated that a few Senators went down to Career Services to sign up for Career Day Volunteering. SENATOR P. MORADKHAN stated that things are going well in his lab class and that he didn't need to wear goggles in the lab this week. Also, he stated that he would like to meet with all Math and Science Senators after the meeting tonight. SENATOR MURPHY stated that he created an email for the college Senators to answer questions for the students, he has made flyers, and he would like to encourage other Senators to steal his idea. SENATOR QURESHI stated that the email idea is a good thing for the colleges. She also congratulated Jason Smylie for his position as director. SENATOR SCHOENER stated that he would like to congratulate Jason Smylie. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY stated that she would like to thank SENATOR CORRNELISON for coming to the Faculty Senate Meeting. She suggested the restaurant of choice be Hi Steaks and Tequila. 8 SENATE MINUTES 30-08/ January 31, 2000 XI ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting made by SENATOR DAVY, seconded by SENATOR MURPHY. Move into a vote. Vote to adjourn passes 20-1-0. (SENATOR KNAPP opposed) SENATE PRESIDENT FISK adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Submitted by: Prepared by: David Fisk ' SENATE PRESIDENT Carrie De Souza SENATE SECRETARY Note: All minutes are subject to summation. 9