Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 11, 2001

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President Steph Davy STUDENT SENATE MEETING 31-27 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 FDH 105, 7:00PM Monica Moradkhan Senate President PTTemportALL J O Q R D E R Education Samra Dayani II. Urban Affairs Sarah Bowers Business Chris Powell Education Lisa Fleming Liberal Arts Katie MacDonald Hotel Administration Ken Aoki V. Student Development Jessica Zarndt Health Services Shawna Hughes Fines Arts Cara Chasin Sciences Aaron Dunning Education Tony Salsaa Business Alyson Ling Business Luke Bowland Engineering Rocco Gonzalez Liberal Arts Jason Schrock Education Giselle Stewart Urban Affairs Scott Fauske Hotel Administration Nicole Reddick Business Lauren Miller Student Development Nicholas Farrey Health Sciences Anisa Izzolo Hotel Administration ROLL CALL III. ANNOUNCEMENTS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 31-24 and 31-26 BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports B. Business Manager Report D. Directors' Reports Michael Bond- Office of Student Information A1 Heck- Nevada Student Affairs Davin Hill- Rebel Radio Ali Laman-Lyons- Elections Joseph Lucchese- Entertainment & Programming Kelly Martinez- CSUN Services VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Action Item: Nomination/ Election of one (1) senator to serve on the Technology Faculty Senate Committee; B. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of changes to Bylaw 42 (See Attachment). As submitted by SENATOR MACDONALD; C. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of changes to Bylaw 29 (See Attachment). As submitted by SENATOR MACDONALD; D. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of services of Constana Mancill for seven (7) Noon Scene performances. Costs not to exceed CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 $1,400.00 to be encumbered from the CSUN Entertainment & Programming (Noon Scene) Account. (See Attachment); E. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of services of BOGUS PRODUCTIONS providing Technical Elements for four (4) Tailgates and one (1) RebelRuckus. Costs not to exceed $23,000.00. (See Attachment); F. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of the purchase of six (6) office computers for Rebel Radio from Gateway Computers. Costs not to exceed $9,192 and to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 Rebel Radio-Computer Account; G. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of allocating an amount not to exceed $2,500 to the Thomas & Mack Center for the co-sponsorship if Rebel Kick-Off TV Party to be held on August 30, 2001. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 Entertainment & Programming (Discretionary) Account. H. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of allocation an amount no to exceed $704.44 for Party Time Rentals for tent services for the August 27th Noon Scene. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01- 02 Entertainment & Programming (Noon Scene) Account. As submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE MORADKHAN; I. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of purchasing undergraduate student tickets for an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 from the UNLV Department of dance for the 2001-2002 Academic Year. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 General Discretionary (Dance Tickets) Account. (See Attachment); J. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of two (2) roving election stations for the Senate Elections to be held on October 3 & 4, 2001. (See Attachment); K. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Cara Chasin to serve on the Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Sciences; L. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Jennifer Hale to serve on the Search Committee for the Dean of the Honors College; M. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of one (1) student to serve on the Search Committee for the Dean of the School of Dentistry; N. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Resolution 31-01. As submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE MORADKHAN. (See Attachment); O. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Lauren Miller to serve on the CSUN Rules and Ethics Committee; P. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of allocating additional funds for the CSUN Brochures. Costs in the amount of $500,000 to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 OSI Ad Campaign Account; Q. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of sending four (4) CSUN members to attend the UCCSN Board of Regents in Fallon, Nevada on October 17-19, 2001. Costs not to exceed $800 to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 Travel Account; R. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of one (1) undergraduate student to serve as the Rebel Radio Campus News Coordinator until April 30, 2001; VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Nomination/ Election of one (1) student to serve as senator for the College of Liberal Arts; B. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of changes to Bylaw 57 (See Attachment). As submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE MORADKHAN; C. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of changes to Bylaw 21 (See Attachment). As submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE MORADKHAN; D. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of the CSUN Homecoming Elections Packet for the 2001 Homecoming Elections (See Attachment); E. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of co-sponsoring $495.00 to the Women's Center Take Back the Night 2001. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 General Discretionary-Women's Center Account; F. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $4,100 to be paid to Yugar Productions for a Real World Cast-speaking event. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 Entertainment & Programming (Comedy Night) Account; G. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $1,512.00 to be paid to the UNLV Marching Band for 144 baseball hats. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 General Discretionary Account; H. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of school membership with the National Association for Campus Activities. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 Entertainment & Programming (Discretionary) Account; I. Action Item: Nomination/ Approval of (1) one student to serve on the university's search committee for a Dean of the College of Sciences; J. Action Item: Nomination/ Approval of (1) one student to serve on the InterAthletic Council (IAC); K. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of (1) one student to serve as the assistant OSI Director; L. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of co-sponsoring $3,500.00 to the Public Safety Division for the Fall Daytime Safety Shuttles. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 Public Safety Account; VIII. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS IX. GOOD OF THE SENATE X. 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. UNIV UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS CSUN Senate Supplemental Agenda August 13, 2001, 3:00 P.M MSU 201 Supplemental Item F. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the purchase of six (6) office computers for Rebel Radio from Gateway Computers. Costs not to exceed $9,192 and to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 Rebel Radio- Computer Account Consolidated Students • University of Nevada 4505 Maryland Parkway • Box 452009 • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 895-4606 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President Steph Davy CSUN Senate Meeting Supplemental Agenda August 13, 2001, 3:00 P.M MSU 201 NEW BUSINESS Supplemental Items D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of 2 (two) roving election stations for the Senate Elections to be held on October 3 & 4, 2001. (See Attachment). E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of allocating of an amount not to exceed $2,500 to the Thomas & Mack center for the co-sponsorship of Rebel Kick-Off TV Party to be held on August 30, 2001. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY01-02 (Entertainment & Programming- Discretionary) Account. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 Office of the Senate President University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Senate Supplemental Agenda Item Action Item G. Discussion/Approval of allocation an amount not to exceed $704.44 for Party Time Rentals for tent services for the August 27th Noon Scene. Cost to be encumbered fro the CSUN 2702 Entertainment and Programming/Noon Scene Account. As submitted by SENATOR MORADKHAN. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 SENATE BYLAW 42 CSUN BUDGET ACCOUNTS (Effective October 14, 1992) Additions are underlined, deletions are placed in [brackets]. The following are established financial account numbers for CSUN: FUND AREA ORIGIN TITLE 2XXX 237 2700 Student Government [2300 237 2701 CSUN-KUNV Gifts] 2457 237 2702 CSUN General lExpensel Operations [2457 237 2703 CSUN-KUNV] [2457 237 2704 CSUN-Organizations] [2457 237 2705 CSUN-E&P] [2457 237 2706 CSUN-Student Services] [2457 237 2707 CSUN-Contingency] [2457 237 2708 CSUN-OSI] [2457 237 2709 CSUN-KUNV Capital Improvements] 2457 237 2710 CSUN-Bar Account [2457 237 2711 CSUN-NSA] 2220 243 3855 CSUN-Fee Waivers 2300 243 3492 CSUN Leadership Scholarship 2220 243 3893 CSUN Student teaching Scholarship 2220 243 3916 CSUN Scholarship 2XXX 238 2800 REBEL YELL 2457 238 2801 Rebel Yell General 2457 238 2803 Rebel Yell Capital Improve SENATE BYLAW 29 SENATE SECRETARY (Effective October 20,1988; Revised February 26, 1992; March 4,1992) Additions are underlined. Deletions are placed in brackets. I. Job Description A. The Senate Secretary shall maintain all Senate records. These include but are not limited to: 1. Minutes of Senate Meetings are to be typed and submitted to the Senate President within seventy-two (72) hours; 2. Maintenance of the Senate attendance roll call; 3. Maintenance of the CSUN Board and Committee membership lists; 4. Correspondence that pertains to the Senate Business; 5. Posting of all Senate agendas in compliance with Nevada Open Meeting Law; B. The Senate Secretary shall perform any duties as assigned that pertain to Senate Business; C. The Senate Secretary shall perform any duties assigned by the following CSUN Officials in order of priority: 1. The Senate President; 2. The Senate President Pro-Tempore; 3. The Senate Committee Chairs; 4. Senators; II. Selection, [and] Supervision, and Removal A. The Senate Secretary's supervisor shall be the Senate President. In the absence of the Senate President, the Senate President Pro-Tempore shall be supervisor; B. The Senate Secretary shall be a CSUN member in good standing; C. The Senate Secretary shall submit a schedule of office hours to the Senate President at the beginning of each semester for approval. The Senate President shall notify the Senate President of those hours and post them in the CSUN office; D. The Senate President shall select the Senate Secretary and submit the selection to the Senate for approval. Removal of the Senate Secretary requires a written letter of termination [a recommendation] from the Senate President and may be overridden by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Senate; III. Remuneration A. The Senate President shall recommend remuneration of the Senate Secretary to the Senate for approval; B. Remuneration may include, but is not limited to: 1. Hourly wage; 2. Credit course fee waiver(s) C. The Senate Secretary shall be paid from the CSUN 2702 General Account. Senate Resolution No. 1 Of the 31st Session INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Steph Davy and Senate President Pro-Tempore Monica Moradkhan Whereas, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada Las Vegas supports anti-smoking measures; and Whereas, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada Las Vegas supports the welfare of the students; and Whereas, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada Las Vegas want to encourage a healthy smoke-free environment; and Then let it hereby be recommended by the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada as represented in the CSUN Senate, that smoking will be prohibited within 25 feet of building entrances. SENATE BYLAW 21 I CSUN ENTERTAINMENT AND PROGRAMMING BOARD (Effective November 21, 1987; Revised October 7, 1992) I. PURPOSE The purpose of the Entertainment and Programming Board (E & P) shall be to obtain, schedule, administer, and publicize CSUN sponsored activities, entertainment, and social events. II. STRUCTURE The E & P Board shall consist of the following: A. The Director, who shall be nominated by the Executive Board and approved by the Senate; B. The Assistant Director(s), who shall be selected as prescribed by Articles IX, Section E, Item 1, of the CSUN Constitution; C. At least five (5) but no more than [ten (10)] thirty five (35), CSUN members, at least three (3) of whom must be Senators. III. DUTIES, POWERS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ENTERTAINMENT AND PROGRAMMING A. The Director: 1. The duties of the Director shall be as those as described in Article IX , Section D, of the 1 CSUN Constitution; 2. The Director shall vote only to break a tie. B. The Assistant Director: 1. The duties of the Assistant Director shall be as those as described in Article IX , Section D, of the CSUN Constitution; C. The Board: 1. Budgetary Authority: a. The Board shall review the budget prepared by the Director; b. All budgets must be approved by the Board prior to their submission to either the Ways & Means Committee, the Senate, or any other body as appropriated. 2. The Board may establish any necessary subcommittees, the chair of which must be a Board member; 3. The Entertainment and Programming Board shall establish an Operating Policy to be approved by both the E & P Board and the Senate. 2001 - 2002 Filing Packet Due: September 28th by 5:00p Required Candidate Meeting: September 28th at 6:00p -»ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE ELECTIONS BOARD DIRECTORS-Alexana "Ali" Laman-Lyons 895-2310 alexana@lvcm.com *OR CHECK OUT THE CSUN WEBSITE www.unlvCSUN.com - Click on Elections HOMECOMING 2001 Prepared by Elections Director Alexana "Ali" Laman-Lyons September 1, 2001 The competition for Homecoming King and Queen will be based on a point system with a possible total of one hundred (100) points. Scores will be combined from a banner competition and straw poll vote to determine the top six finalists for Homecoming King and Homecoming Queen (total of twelve finalists). A panel of judges will interview the finalists. The top four candidates as determined by the panel will be the Homecoming Court. The scores from all categories will then be combined to determine the Homecoming King and Homecoming Queen. • Applications will be available September 19th, 2001 through September 28t h , 2001 in the Main CSUN Office, 3rd Floor of the MSU. from 8a - 5p. • Applications are due Friday September 28t h , 2001, at 5p • All candidates must attend a required candidate meeting on September 28t h , 2001 at 6p in BEH 109. • Eligible candidates must be fully matriculated UNLV students in good standing with their respective college. HOMECOMING 2001 - RULES I. Categories A. Banner Competition (10 points) 1. Each candidate will receive flat 10 points for completion of a banner that meets all banner requirements 2. The theme of the banner must portray the Homecoming 2001 theme of Rebel Island 3. Must fulfill size and material requirements (see attached banner guidelines) 4. Banners will be hung in MSU during the week of Homecoming 5. Due October at 5p in the CSUN office B. Straw Poll Vote (60 points) 1. 1st through 6t h place winners receive appropriated points, others will receive a flat 20 points for participation 2. Posted fliers and word of mouth are the only acceptable forms of publicity or campaigning (Punishable by disqualification) a. Campaigning begins on the final day of filing for Homecoming (September 28th) at a time that will be announced at the required candidate's meeting. No campaigning or publicity is allowed before the specified time. Candidates must follow proper posting procedures when posting fliers: 1. Each candidate is limited to one (1) flyer per bulletin board or kiosk 2. Flyers may be no larger t h a n 8 1 / 2 by 11 inches in size 3. All postings must be done in compliance with the rules set forth by that building. When in doubt, ASK!!! b. Candidates must submit samples of fliers for approval by the Elections Board prior to distribution c. No off-campus campaigning will be allowed. Painting or writing on car windows is considered off-campus campaignin 3. Elections will be two days; Wednesday, October 10th and Thursday, October 11th, 9:00a to 7:00p 4. There will be only one voting booth, located in the academic mall near the Alumni Grove 5. Candidates are not allowed within 25 feet of the poll 6. Results only given to the Elections Board Director II. The twelve highest combined scores (Six Homecoming King and Six Homecoming Queen Finalists) will then move on to the second half of the competition. Each will be judged by a panel who will determine the top four (4) candidates for each position. This decision will determine the 2000-2001 Homecoming Court. The scores from the other categories will be combined with the panel scores to determine the Homecoming King and Queen. A. Panel of Judges 1. Panel will consist of four (4) judges who are selected by the Elections Board. Judges may include: a. Community Members b. UNLV Alumni and Faculty/ Staff, not affiliated with any campus organization 2. Only the top six candidates for each position will be interviewed 3. Candidates will be required to give a speech and answer a question from the panel (see attachment for more details) 4. Results from panel will determine the Homecoming Court (Top 4) III. The top four candidates for each position will be the 2001-2002 Homecoming Court. Their previous scores will then be combined with panel results to determine the Homecoming King and Homecoming Queen for 2001-2002. IV. Point Scale = Total 100 points A. Banner Competition (10 points possible) 1. Each candidate who submits a banner that meets all requirements will receive flat 10 points. B. Straw Poll Vote (60 points possible) 1. First Place 2. Second Place 3. Third Place 4. Fourth Place 5. Fifth Place 6. Sixth Place 7. All Others = 60 points = 55 points = 50 points = 45 points = 40 points = 35 points = 20 points C. Panel of judges (30 points possible) 1. Each candidate will receive a composite score from the panel of judges with a total of 30 points possible 2001 HOMECOMING ELECTIONS - BANNER GUIDELINES 1. All banners are due by October 5th, 2001 at 5:00p in the CSUN office (MSU 3r d floor) 2. Candidates need to provide their own materials. Banners should be made of felt or similar sturdy material. 3. Banners must be only be two-dimensional. 4. The maximum size for a banner is four (4) feet wide by three (3) feet long. 5. Banners must be created by the candidate (not purchased). 6. The banner must include the candidate's name and theme of the banner must portray the 2001 Homecoming theme (Rebel Island). 7. Banners will be displayed inside the Moyer Student Union during Homecoming week. 8. Campus Community Development will be in charge of placement of banners around the MSU staircase. 9. Banners must be neat and in good taste. Those banners that the Elections Board deems to be sloppily made or offensive will not be displayed and the candidate will receive zero points for their banner. 10. Banners must be picked up by October 19th, 2001 from the CSUN office. Banners not picked up will be discarded. 11. Candidates may only spend fifty dollars ($50.00) for the materials to make their banner. 12. Receipts must be turned in with the banner. 13. Each candidate will receive a flat 10 (ten) points for submitting a banner that meets all requirements. 14. Any Candidate that does not follow these rules will be withdrawn from the banner competition and will receive zero (0) points for their banner score. 2001 HOMECOMING ELECTIONS - PANEL JUDGING 1. The Top six (6) finalists for each category (King/ Queen) will be the only candidates to participate in the second half of the Homecoming process. 2. The Panel judging will be on Friday October 12th, 2001. The room and time will be announced at the required candidate meeting. 3. Each candidate will give a three (3) minute speech on what they feel they have contributed to UNLV. In addition, they will all be asked the same question, and be judged on their impromptu responses. 4. There will be a total of four judges that will be selected by the Elections Board. 5. Candidates are encouraged to dress in business attire for the panel judging. 6. Each candidate will receive a composite score from the panel of judges with a total of 30 points possible. The top four will be the Homecoming Royalty Court. 7. Scores from panel will be combined with scores from the banner competition and straw poll vote. The highest scores will determine the Homecoming King and Queen. 8. In the case of a tie, the scores from the previous categories will take precedence over the results from the panel. 9. Announcement of the Homecoming Royalty Court will take place at the Homecoming Kick-Off at Sam Boyd Stadium Friday October 12th, 2001. 2001 HOMECOMING ELECTIONS - IMPORTANT DATES September 19t h - September 28t h September 28t h , 2001 at 5p September 28t h , 2001 at 6p October 5t h , 2001 5p October 10t h , 2001 9 a - 7p & October 11t h , 2001 9 a - 7p October 12t h , 2001 October 12t h , 2001 8p October 13t h , 2001 Halftime Filing Dates Due Date for Filing Required Candidate Meeting Banners Due S t r aw Poll Election Panel Judging Court Announced King a n d Queen Announced 2001 HOMECOMING ELECTIONS - CANDIDATE'S PROXY AUTHORIZATION do hereby authorize to act as a proxy on my behalf at the Required Candidate's Meeting. Date: Candidate Signature: Candidate Name (Please Print): Proxy Name (Please Print): 2001 SENATE ELECTIONS - REQUIRED CANDIDATE MEETING 6:00p, Friday September 28, 2001 I, , do hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Homecoming rules and was advised of specific points formally addressed at the above-referenced meeting. By signing below, I indicated that I fully understand and agree to comply with the publicly stated set of codes, governing actions, and procedures by which I must follow. I have also been further instructed on the points as stated below: 1. Verbal complaints will not be tolerated. Any and all complaints must be formally submitted in writing. Written complaints will be submitted to CSUN Election Board Members only. The CSUN Elections Board member is to annotate the complaint with signature and time stamp and give it to the Elections Board Director. At the time of submittal a copy will be furnished to the complainant. 2. Candidates may contact the CSUN Elections Board Director at her business office if problems or questions arise, or on her cell phone in case of emergency only. 3. Biographies must be submitted to the Elections Board by Friday, October 5th at 5:00p. Please submit your biography on a clean disk in Microsoft Word format. Biographies are not to exceed two hundred and fifty (250) words. Pictures will be taken to accompany biographies immediately following the required candidate meeting or by appointment with the Elections Board. If the candidate does not turn in their biography or have their picture taken by the designated time there will not be a biography or picture published or displayed for that candidate. 4. Campaigning and publicity is limited. Any candidate who violates the rules pertaining to campaigning will be subject to disqualification by the Elections Board. The only types of campaigning allowed are posted fliers and word of mouth; this is explained more in detail in the straw poll voting rules. Candidates Signature Date 2001 HOMECOMING - FILING FORM Please Print I, , do hereby submit my name as a candidate for the position of KING / QUEEN (please circle one) of UNLV Homecoming 2001, and agree as such, if chosen for the 2001-2002 term. I understand that I may be disqualified bye the Elections Board if I do not meet the qualifications to hold this position and follow t h e rules in the packet put forth by the CSUN Elections Board. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the rules by which I must conduct my campaign and agree to comply with the CSUN Elections Board Operating Policy/Election Rules, Posting Policies and any other rules that apply to the CSUN Homecoming Process. Candidates Signature Please Print Clearly Full Name: SSN: School Address: Phone Alt. Phone Email Please Note: Date of submission is no later than 5:00p on September 28, 2001. If this form is not submitted, signed, time-stamped and attested within the time prescribed, the application will be invalidated. Attested to by: ( CSUN Business Manager Meeting 31-27 was cancelled due to the tragic events of September 11th.