STUDENT SENATE Meeting of 4 October 1994 Roll was taken at 7:00 PM. Meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM. Senators Present: Alexander (CFA) Ardire (IM), Atkinson (CIT), Benowitz (HSS), Cote (GSIA), Franklin (HSS), Gach (CFA), Gal-or (CIT), Gonzalez (MCS), Grant (Heinz), Holzman (CIT), Keir (CIT), Krisle (Misc), Mallo (CIT), Mielke (IM), Mueller (CIT), Pizzurro (MCS), Wang (CIT), White (HSS). Senators Absent: Alzona (Misc), Bielke (CIT), Foster (GSIA), Landers (SCS), McGivney (Heinz), McKnight (Heinz) Approval of the Minutes: Minutes from 10/4 were corrected and approved. Audience Participation: Greg Haverkamp, of WRCT, spoke of a talk show discussing campus issues on Thursdays. Interested parties should contact him via email: gh1w Charles Lowry of the University Library Committee spoke of the decision to keep the library open from 12-3 AM, the plans for a new automated system, the new features of the library information service, and the new circulation policy which takes effect on Oct. 31 Ex-Officio Reports: AB (Martin Dixon): Last week's movies were Orpheus, Serial Mom, and Suspina. This week's movies are Stalker, La Strada, Backbeat, The Nasty Girl, Schindler's List, and Good Guys Wear Black. In the tent, John Wesley Harding will be performing at 9 PM on Thursday, and Anne Rosmus will be speaking at 7:30 PM on Friday. GSO (Craig Brown): No report Greek Council (): No report. Faculty Senate (Anne Shields): At the October 6 meeting, three issues were brought up. Two dealt with tenure and reappointments, and Dr. Mehrabian spoke about the goals of the University. Student Affairs (Kevin Hughes): A reminder that this weekend is the International Festival and Family Weekend, and that after getting a change of address you should contact the Registrar's office. SDC (Adam Davis): Schindler's List is playing this weekend in Doherty Hall. SDC continues to support dorm activities, come to the meetings in DH 1212 President (Declan McCullagh): We toured the Sikbo pit on October 7. At the Student Government meeting last Thurs., we talked with Dining Services, and found that there has been no decision on the PH/BH carts, and that the move to Building D could be delayed until winter break. The Presidential Committee on dining will meet this week, it is waiting for nominations from the Greek Council and the Staff Council. Cosponsored the Nina Behr lecture last week with the PSFB. Met with the Pitt student government last Wed. to talk about shuttle services. A student government summit will be held after their elections on Nov. 7. Treasurer (Emma Gosden): All accounts fine except for Lacrosse and the Tartan. The Lacrosse account has been frozen. The Tartan has accumulated a deficit of $19,525.45 as of this week. A payment plan is being worked on, several proposals have been submitted by both sides. A proposal must be in place by next Wed., or all billings will have to be approved by the senate. Discussion: A discussion followed the Treasurer's report. Some points brought up included: The proposals were not discussed with the Tartan before being submitted. The money has already been paid by the senate, all money collected from the Tartan will be put into a fund for the new Student Center. There should be a meeting where the Tartan and the senate resolve their differences. The Tartan's 8 year payment plan ties up the money for too long. The Tartan should receive notice before any proposals are voted on by the senate. A suggestion was made that all funds not spent during the year should be applied to next year's budget. Committee Reports: Academic Affairs (Kami White): We are introducing two new surveys, one about classroom furniture and the other about online registration. It has been agreed that PH 100 will undergo renovation, at a cost of roughly $125,000. Meetings are Mondays at 4:00 in the senate office. Campus Affairs (Cheryl Gach): We met with security to organize the Security Council, with the Dining Committee, and with the University Committees. Meetings are at 6:00 on Tuesday in the third floor Morewood AB Lounge. Funding and Recognition (Merle Atkinson): 3 budgets will be up for a vote next week. Meetings are at 7:00 on Mondays at 5105 Forbes Ave. Human Resources (Troy Benowitz): We are scheduling a Leadership Conference for the middle of next term and are preparing a list of funded and non-funded organizations. We meet Wednesday nights at 6:00. Email tb00 for more information. Public Relations (Eduardo Gonzalez): Petitions were distributed in Highlander and Morewood. Meetings are at 4:45 in the Senate Lounge. Chair (Burt Holzman): I have key cards for those who need them. We have a new secretary, Ben Bostwick. Don't be afraid to bring up concerns about resolutions, don't be afraid to vote against them. New Business from Committee: % F94-06: Special Allocation: $99.00 for CMU Vegetarians (video, leaflets, posters) Passed by acclamation. % F94-07: Special Allocation: $1496.00 for AB Main (computer) Passed by acclamation. % F94-08: Recognition: College Bowl Passed by acclamation. New Business from the Floor: % F94-09 Choosing time and place of election Passed by acclimation. % F94-10 Nomination and election of PSFB members was tabled by acclimation. % Filling Vacancies GSIA: Michelle Valko filled 1 out of 1 seats by acclimation. Points of Discussion: Subscribe to the cmu.student.government bulletin board. Read bulletin board and voice opinions on proposed lounge in the Student Center. Announcements: % Vacancies: 2 SCS, 3 CFA, 2 HSS, 3 CIT, 1 Misc, 1 MCS. Petitions are due by 10/17. % Family Weekend this weekend, also the finals of the European Trivia Bowl on Saturday from 3-5 in the Mellon Auditorium. % The Tartans are playing Chicago at 1:30 on Saturday. Meeting adjourned at 9:16 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Ben Bostwick (signed)