STUDENT SENATE Meeting of 7 February 1995 Roll was taken at 5:00 PM. Meeting was called to order at 5:05 PM. Senators Present: Ardire (IM), Atkinson (CIT), Babyak (MCS), Benowitz (HSS), Bielke (CIT), Cote (GSIA), Demasi (MCS), Franklin (HSS), Gal-or (CIT), Gallo (HSS), Gonzalez (MCS), Grant (Heinz), Holzman (CIT), Keir (CIT), Lin (CFA), Miller (GSIA), Mielke (IM), Mueller (CIT), Patel (CIT), Rand (SCS), Sharpe (HSS), Studaru s (Misc), Tuxen (CFA), White (HSS). Senators Absent: Coster (CIT), Hudson (HSS). Approval of the Minutes: Minutes from 1/17 and 1/24 were approved. Audience Participation: Sam Greenfield called for Declan McCullagh's resignation, saying that Declan's actions render him unfit for leadership of this school. Julie Harris spoke in defense of Declan, arguing that we do not know all the facts in the harassment case, so we should not rush to judgment. Ex-Officio Reports: AB (Martin Dixon): This week's movies are: Thursday: Bopha Friday: Harold and Maude Sunday: Krull The lecture by Nikki Giovanni has been canceled due to illness. There will be a concert on Feb 18th in the Morewood Cafeteria. GSO (Oliver Schulte): We have elected new officers. They are: President: Chris Gurciullo Vice President: Prithvi Rao Liaison Officer: Oliver Schulte Treasurer: Doug Cunningham We would like to work with Senate to accomplish several things. Among them are: An examination of the closing of the Men's Locker Rooms for the Gym Renovation and a shuttle to Squirrel Hill Greek Council (Christine Halberstadt): On Wednesday, February 8 at 7:00 a speaker from Theta Ki will give a lecture on Fraternity Insurance Policies. On Thursday, Feb. 23 we are sponsoring ice skating, and Greek Sing is on March 11. Faculty Senate (Anne Shields): No report. Student Affairs (Kevin Hughes): There will be a "Last Lecture" by Dr. Matzen on Tues. Feb., 28 at 5:00 in the Adamson Wing. SDC (Adam Davis): Saturday's movie is When Harry Met Sally. Meetings are held on Wednesdays in Doherty 1212. President (Declan McCullagh): No report. Treasurer (Emma Gosden): The Doctors of Carnegie and Lacrosse budgets have been unfrozen, but Hockey remains frozen. Senate then examined the expenses incurred by the Student Body President during the Fall 1994 Semester. Committee Reports: Academic Affairs (Kami White): As a result of our survey, the University is going to be completing $125,000 worth of repairs to Porter Hall 100 this summer. Campus Affairs (Brenden Mielke): To get in touch with the committee with your suggestions, send email to campus-affairs@andrew.cmu.edu. Funding and Recognition (Merle Atkinson): Two non-funded recognitions are coming up tonight. Organizations who wish to receive funding must pick up a budget pack from the Senate Mac in the Backbone server. They are due back in the Drop-Off box by Feb. 26. Questions should be addressed do ma2t. Human Resources (Troy Benowitz): Send your suggestions to tb00. Public Relations (Eduardo Gonzalez): An ad for Senate petitions was placed in the Tartan this week. Send comments/suggestions to eg2h Chair (Burt Holzman): Keycards will be available for new senators next week. Future business will include the elimination of the PSFB and the Vice-Chair positions. The next meeting will be on Feb. 21 in the Adamson Wing at 5:00. New Business From Committee: Non-Funded Recognition: The Newman Club Anadolu Passed by acclamation New Business From Committee: Motion to create President's Committee on Squirrel Hill Transportation with Steve Slaminsky as chair. Passed by acclamation Motion to name Brian Mueller as chair of the President's Committee on the University Disciplinary Process. Passed by acclamation Announcements: % Vacancies: 4 CFA, 1 Heinz, 1 MCS, 2 CIT, 1 GSIA. Deadline for petitions is Feb. 19. % The Tartan's budget came out positive last semester. % A housing survey will be distributed in order to determine whether the University should provide housing for graduate students. Meeting adjourned at 6:34 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Ben Bostwick (Signed)