Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 29, 2007

STUDENT BODY SENATE PRESIDENT ADRIEL ESPINOZA CSUN SENATE MEETING 37-05 MONDAY, January 29 SU 208 C, 6:00PM NOTE: Below is an agenda of all items scheduled to be considered. Various items are listed as action items on the following agenda. Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically disabled persons attending the meeting. Please call the CSUN office at (702) 895-3645 in advance so that arrangements may be made. I. CALL TO ORDER at 6:08pm II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL Senators, Jimenez, Wong, Seneviratne, Rosser, Shukis, Allen, Boynton, Butler, Callaghan, Coletti, Graham, Head, Hoffer, Smith, Strout, Turunc, Brust, Hanson, Hooshmand, Shakhlevich IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION The following minutes are submitted for approval 37-01 / 37-02 / 37-03 SPPT Saint Move to approve 37-02, 37-03 and moves to postpone 37-01 2n d Senator Shukis 21-0-0 V. PUBLIC COMMENT INFORMATION Public Comment will be taken during this agenda item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken. The Chairman may place reasonable limitations as to the amount of time individuals may address the Senate. The Chairman may elect to allow public comment on a specific agenda item when the agenda item is being considered . Kinmbery manguola university studies nominee announces her interest Information Item: Student Recruiter Jessica Hyam will speak on the student recruitment committee Jessica Hyam discusses the starting of a new committee, and finding student recruiters for the student recruitment committee. The Committee aims to recruit underprivileged students and minorities. Information Item: Elections Director Pelham will introduce the Executive Board, Elections Filing packet. Postponed VI. REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports none B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports The search committee for VP of diversity is looking for applicants along with Dean of graduate school search. The search committee for dean of business narrowed down to 10 applicants C. Business Manager Report none D. Liaison Reports a. Student Involvement and Activities SIA wants to hit the ground running, an organization information meeting for the new semester is happening in parallel to this meeting. There is a Meals on Wheels meeting on Friday along with Rebels after dark. Spring semester events calendar is out, there is about 20 copies left. Homecoming is being discussed they want to broaden and expand Homecoming events. b. Residence Hall Association none c. Student Athletics Jennifer sheer, is SA representative to Senate, she is a track runner. Baseball has a home tournament coming up. Student Athletics is hosting blood drive in the Cox pavilion d. Student Health Advisory Committee none e. ROTC none f. Air Force ROTC none g. Leadership Advisory Board This organization helps fund other organizations, applications are available thru SIA. h. Rebel Yell Report They will be having their next meeting on Feb 23 at 2:30pm VII. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION VPPT Little- faculty excellence awards are being nomination and we want csun representatives to ask their constituents about their nominees. VP Nakashima- there is a town hall meeting tomorrow in this room MSU C20.8 Nominees for new directors are being interview SBP Panchavinin (chief cousel) speaks on his behalf about new event in midtown UNLV SP Espinoza Pack the mack was a success. Be patient with the meeting there are many nominees. Midtown UNLV is important make sure you voice your concerns and questions. VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS INFORMATION/ACTION A. Action Item: Approval of the Executive Board nominee to serve as Creative Technology Director for a term ending April 30, 2007. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza. SPPT Saint Move to combine and Postpone Action items A and B of unfinished business till 37-05 2I l d Senator Turunc 21-0-0 B. Action Item: Approval of the Executive Board nominee to serve as Entertainment and Programming Director for a term ending April 30, 2007. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza. Action Item postponed, see Action Item A of Unfinished business. C. Action Item: Approval of the Executive Board nominee to serve as Chief Counsel for a term ending April 30, 2007. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza. Senator Saint Moves to approve 2n d Senator Shukis Senator Graham moves to postpone till 37-06 2l l d Senator Hooshmand Senator Graham rescinds his motion SPPT Saint moves to amend and strike nominee and insert Matt Maxsun 2n d Senator Shukis 20-1-0 20-1-0 Matt Maxsun is the new Chief Counsel D. Action Item: Approval of one (1) CSUN Member to serve as Senator for the college of Fine Arts for the remainder of the 37lh session. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza SPPT Saint Move to postpone till 37-05 2n d Senator Turunc 21-0-0 E. Action Item: Approval of one (1) CSUN Member to serve as Senator for the college of University Studies for the remainder of the 37th session. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza Senator Shukis moves to approve and open nominations 2n d Senator Hoffer Senator Shukis move to open nominations, and nominates Kim Mendiola, Megan Murphy 2n d Senator Hoffer Senator Shukis moves to proceed with 2 minute speeches, 5 minutes of question and answer and 5 minutes of discussion followed by a roll call vote. 2n d Senator Coletti 7 Mendiola 14 Murphy Megan Murphy is the new senator for the college of university studies F. Action Item: Approval of one (1) CSUN Member to serve as Senator for the college of Business for the remainder of the 37th session. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza SPPT Saint moves to approve 2n d Senator Wong Senator Shukis moves to open nominations and nominates Hugo Calderon, Lance Barkdull, Gil Lopez, Alexis McCabe, Earl Britos 2n d SPPT Saint Senator Shukis moves to proceed with 2 minute speeches, 10 minutes of question and answer, 10 minutes of discussion followed by a roll call vote. 2n d Senator Coletti 20-1-0 2-Calderon 5- Barkdull 2-Lopez 12- McCabe McCabe is the new Senator for the business college G. Action Item: Approval of one (1) CSUN Member to serve as Senator for the college of Hotel for the remainder of the 37th session. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza SPPT Saint moves to approve 2n d Senator Shukis Senator Shukis moves to open nominations James Underwood, Susan Taylor 2n d Senator Hoffer Senator Shukis moves to proceed with 2 minutes of speech, 5 minutes of question and answer and 5 minute of discussion followed by a roll call vote. 2n d Senator Hoffer Senator Shukis obstains 10 Taylor 10 Underwood Senate President Espinoza abstains Revote 12 Taylor 9 Underwood Taylor is the new Senator for the hotel college IX. NEW BUSINESS Action A. Action Item: Approval of one (1) CSUN senator to serve as the chairperson for the Rules and Ethics Committee. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza. SPPT Saint moves to combine and postpone Action Items A through C of new business 2n d Senator brust 18 0 5 Senators Hooshmand, Shakhlevich, Smith, Paige and Coletti abstain B. Action Item: Approval $1000 to be paid to Dominic Acorda for a co-sponorship of the BOTO football team to travel to ASU to participate in the regional championship and Texas for the Flag National Championship. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza. Item Postponed see Action Item A C. Information Item: Approval of a contract between CSUN and Stephens media to deliver Rebel Nation on Campus for $0 dollars. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza Item Postponed see Action Item A D. Action Item: Commitment of Senate bill 37-02 to the bylaws committee. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza. See attachment 37.05.01 SPPT Saint moves to commit 2l l d Senator Rosser 21-0-2 Senators Hooshmand and Shakhlevich abstain E. Action Item: Approval of Senate bill 37-03 to the bylaws committee. As submitted by Senator Wong. See attachment 37.05.02 Senator Wong moves to Commit to Bylaws committee 2n d SPPT Saint Senator Wong moves to amend striking bylaws and inserting constitutional revisions and statutes 2n d SPPT Saint 11-7-5 Senators Callaghan, Shakhlevich, Graham, Smith and Allen obstain Amendment fails Senator Boynton calls the question 2n d Senator Coletti 23-0-0 Item as a whole 0-20-3 Item fails F. Action Item: Approval of Brian Dukie to serve at 2nd publications assistant for a term ending in April 2007 as submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Marazita. SPPT Saint Moves to combine and postpone F through H till meeting 37-06 2n d Senator brust 21-0-2 Senators Turunc and Head abstain G. Action Item: Approval of a six credit fee waiver for Spring 07' to assistant publications director Adam Beauchamp. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on Behalf of Director Marazita. Item postponed see Action Item F of New Business H. Action Item: Commitment of a six credit fee waiver for Spring 07' to Brian Dukie, 2nd publications assistant. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Marazita. Item postponed see Action Item F of New Business I. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $4,620 for the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality for conference registration held in Bellvue, WA. Cost to be encumbered from the Senate Discretionary Fund. As submitted by Senator Head. Senator Shukis moves to committee to ways and means committee 21ld Senator Jimenez 22-0-1 Senator Head abstains J. Action Item: Approval of $40,000.00 to Three 6 Mafia for the date of 4/27/07. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 fy07 E & P (Concerts) Budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of acting Director Maloof. Senator Shukis moves to combine and approve Action Items J, K and L of new business 2n d Senator Colletti Senator Saint moves to amends Item K striking Ne-Yo and inserting The Game 21-0-2 Senators Head and Jimenez abstain Senator Boynton calls the question Senator Coletti 2nds 18-4-1 Senator Head abstains Question is called 19-3-1 Senator Head abstains Items J, K and L are approved K. Action Item: Approval of $37,500.00 to Ne-Yo for the date of 4/27/07. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 fy07 E & P (Concerts) Budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of acting Director Maloof. Item Approved see Action Item J of New Business L. Action Item: Approval of $15,000.00 to Ghostface Killah for the date of 4/27/07. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 fy07 E & P (Concerts) Budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Maloof. Item Approved see Action Item J of New Business M. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $1,500 (estimated cost $1462.25) for the purchase of tee shirts. Shirts will be used for promotion of Dr. Drew. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 Fy07 marketing budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Glazer. SPPT Saint moves to approve 2n d Senator Hoffer 2 2 - 1 - 0 N. Action Item: Approval of a six credit fee waiver for the Spring 07' semester. Waiver will be used for assistant marketing director. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 Fy07 marketing budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Glazer. SPPT Saint moves to postpone to 37-06 2n d Senator Turunc 23-0-0 X. Executive Board Summations XI. Good of the Senate XII. Adjournment Senator Shukis moves to adjourn at 8:41 pm 2n d SPPT Saint 23-0-0 This meeting has been posted in accordance with NRS 241.020 on the third floor of the Student Union, the seventh floor of the FDH, BEH, CSUN annex in the CBC, and also posted on-line at www.UNLVCSUN.com Senate Bill 37-02 Attachment 37.05.01 INTRODUCED BY: President Jeff Panchavinin Summary: This proposed bylaw would create a new council for the students of UNLV. The purpose of the council is to create a healthy environment of awareness, and understanding of the diverse population of the UNLV campus We the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate do enact as follows: Senate Bylaw 86 Council on Student Diversity I. Purpose a. The Council in Student Diversity shall serve as a catalyst for student engagement through enabling the University's diverse student groups to effectively foster cross-cultural communication, advance educational and cultural philosophical principles that promote inclusiveness and advocacy, and to collaboratively engender mutual respect for all groups. II. Structure The Council on Student Diversity shall consist of a. The Chairperson; shall be nominated by the President and approved by the Senate. b. The Vice-Chairperson; shall be from members of the council and shall be appointed on by the Council. c. Representative Council; shall consist of members who represent their respective organizations. The representatives shall relay information to the Council on Student Diversity from and to their respected organizations and will also be the link with other organizations. d. Student Body President; in accordance with Article IV, Section C, the President shall be an ex-officio, non voting member of the Council on Student Diversity. e. The office of Student Diversity Programs and Services shall have a representative which shall be a non-voting member III. Duties, Powers and Responsibilities of the Council on Student Diversity. a. The Chairperson i. Shall oversee the Council on Student Diversity and act as Chairperson. ii. Shall report directly to the Student Body President. iii. The Chairperson reserves the right to remove any member of the Council for; 1. More than three (3) unexcused absences. 2. Conduct unbecoming of a CSUN official as stated in the CSUN code of conduct. b. The Vice-Chair Person i. Shall assume the duties of the chair if the chair is not available. IV. The Council a. The Council on Student Diversity shall serve the UNLV community by; i. Creating an environment of understanding of diversity on the UNLV campus through programs and open dialogue. ii. Advocating on behave of diverse student populations directly to the Student Body President. iii. Building a more inclusive environment on the UNLV campus. iv. Promoting the interaction and collaboration among the student organizations of UNLV. V. The Council on Student Diversity shall; a. Plan and organize a bi-annual symposium, which will have UNLV faculty and staff and community leaders in conjunction with the Office of Student Diversity and Programs. b. Provide open forums with Las Vegas Community Speakers. c. Create the annual synopsis on the diversity of the undergraduate student body of UNLV. d. An annual International/diversity fair in conjunction with the University community. e. Have access for communication through the UNLV CSUN website. VI. The Council on Student Diversity's shall consists of; a. One (1) representative from each CSUN recognized organizations. b. The CSUN recognized groups shall appoint each member from amongst their ranks. c. Each Council member shall have the right to vote on issues regarding items of importance. Senate Bill No. 37-03 Of the 36 Session Attachment 37.05.02 Introduced by: Senator Wong Summary: This bill changes Article four section D of the Constitution in that it provides for more accountability on the part of individual senators. We the consolidated students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows D. Rules: 1. The Senate shall require the regular attendance of the senators. A senator who accumulates [three] two unexcused absences in any six month period within, a session shall be dismissed from the senate, unless the [third] second unexcused absence is overridden. Overriding the [third] second unexcused absence shall be considered as the first item of business following role call of the next regular meeting, of the senate, after the [third] second unexcused absence was issued. Senators shall also be dismissed if they accumulate four excused absences in any six month period. Overriding the fourth excused absence shall be considered as the first item of business following role call of the next regular meeting, of the senate, after the fourth excused absence was issued. Once a senator accumulates four excused absences they are immediately expelled from the senate.