STUDENT SENATE
 Meeting of 9 April 1996

Roll was taken at 5:00 PM. Meeting was called to order at 5:05 PM.

Senators Present: Abramson (HSS) - 1, Alexandrovich (SIA) - 0, Bembenick (HSS) - 1, Boyle (CFA) - 1, Brinkmeier (CIT) - 2, Buck (SCS) - 0, Conger (HSS) - 0, Conner (HSS) - 1, Coster (CIT) - 1, Defilippo (MCS) - 1, Drake (CIT) - 2, Hart (HSS) - 0, Kienzl (HNZ-SAL) - 0, Kopacka (CIT-SAL) - 0, Korhut (CIT) - 3, Krug (CIT) - 0, McKeown (CFA) - 2, Mendelssohn (CIT) - 0, Messinger (CIT-SAL) - 0, Mielke (SIA) - 0, Mueller (CIT) - 1, Nathan (MCS-SAL) - 1, Ohm (MCS) - 1, Patel (SIA) - 1, Perry (CIT) - 3, Phelps (CIT) - 0, Ram (CIT-SAL) - 0, Rosenthal (SCS) - 0, Rumpf (CIT) - 0, Senderling (HNZ)  - 0, Toraason (MCS) - 1, Williams (SIA) - 0.

Senators Absent: Lee (HSS) - 1, Loucks (HSS-SAL) - 1, Sanchez (CFA) - 3, Yu (SIA) - 1.
		

Approval of the Minutes:

	Minutes from 3/19 and 4/2 were approved.

Ex-Officio Reports:

	AB (Martin Dixon No report.
	
	GSO (Kristi Guillory): No report.

	Greek Council (Jeff Polega No report.

	Faculty Senate (Barbara Prevost): No report.

	Student Affairs (Barbara Prevost): Applications for University Committees can be picked up at the Information Desk.  The deadline has been extended and they are due by April 12.  There was a discussion with Chief LaPaglia concerning the revised alcohol policy on Thursday, please contact me if you have any further questions.

	Student Activities (Anne Wichner): No report.

	SDC (Michael Sperger): No report.

	President (Gina Schuyler): No report.

	Treasurer (Ray Ardire): No report.


Committee Reports:  

	Academic Affairs (Matt Phelps): We spoke with Computing Services regarding changes to the clusters.  There will be computers added to the Wean 5200 and 5419 clusters, and in Baker Hall 140.  There is a resolution on Martin Luther King day coming up tonight. 

	Campus Affairs (Katie Hart):  The Skibo survey has been compiled, please sign up to help distribute it.  We will be setting up a table on April 15, 16 and 17 outside of Doherty Hall.  We have gotten a price on the plaque for the time capsule and we are now looking for prices on a chest.
	
	Funding and Recognition (Brian Mueller): Budgets have been completed and are available at the Student Information Desk.  
 	
	Human Resources (Matt Bembenick):  No report.
	
	Public Relations (Mike Rosenthal): The candidate profile forms have been returned. There will be a debate between candidates  on April 11 at 7 PM in the Adamson Wing.  WRCT is involved, and we are looking for a faculty moderator.  The format will include an opening statement by each of the candidates followed by audience questions.

	Chair (Brenden Mielke):  Cameron Conger reported on the progress of the Elections Rules ad hoc committee.  The committee has decided that a thorough revision is necessary, and will begin the revisions after the elections.  Please contact Brenden if you would like to join.  There will be a very brief meeting of Senate on April 16 at 5:00 in Wean 7500.  Budget packets will be distributed, and refreshments will be provided.
		
New Business from Committee:

	S96-030 - Martin Luther King Day resolution

	The Academic Affairs committee believes that a majority of the students feel that students would like to recognize Martin Luther King Day.    

		Passed by hand vote, 14-9-0.

	S96-031 - Special Allocation to the Korean Students Association: $500

	The money is for expenses related to booth.  They have raised a matching amount of funds as required by the bylaws.  Concerns were raised as to the timing of the request, but the Funding and Recognition committee admitted it was their fault, as budgets have taken a considerable amount of their time.

		Passed by hand vote, 20-3-0.

	S96-032 - Approval of Elections Board

		Arch Moberly, Adam Phelps, Ben Kutler, Brian Humensky, Brian Kidder, Brigit Spitzinagel, Brigit Tuxen, Bryan Nagy, Charlotte Yano, Choli Lightfoot, Christa Houlahan, Dave Newell, Dave Nolan, Dave Stott, Deanna Rubin, Erin Childs, Greg Zornetzer, Harsha Hakkal, Heather Kucharik, Jen Grey, Jen Rode, Jesse Donaldson, John Meier, Jon Wildstrom, Jonah Dietz, Julie Dunn, Laura Valintine, Marc Gabriele, Maricio Vives, Marybeth Griffin, Mattt Myers, Nat Lanza, Natasha Jackson, Nick Cascato, Pete Wilcox, Rebecca Connor, Steve Miller, Tim Showalter, Trevor Schadt, Wing Ling Leung, Melinda Parades, Ryan Ingram, Ross Knepper, Jeffrey  Boats, Jodi  Poniewaz, Michael  Baker, Lawrence  Solomon, Shweta Nagendra, Michael Podlipsky, Trey  Smith, Shelby  Davis, Kevin Vicklund, Daniel  Tilkin

		Passed by voice vote

	S96-033 - Release of Transition Funding for Printer: $4200

	The printer will be a HP LaserJet 5si, which will be located on the third floor of the University Center and will be available for all organizations to use.

		Passed by hand vote, 23-0-0.

	S96-034 - Release of Loan Funding for Copier: $17,600

	The copier will be a Xerox high speed model, and will available for all organizations to use.  Copies can only be made using the organizationŐs account number.  Copies will be five cents each, a savings over what organizations must pay currently.

		Passed by hand vote, 23-0-0.

	S96-035 - Suspension of Fiscal Policy

	Due to outdated the fiscal policy, it must be suspended in order to approve budgets for organizations to which the Funding and Recognition Committee has granted exceptions to.

		Passed by voice vote.

Audience Participation: Marianne Moore, University Relations

	The opening of the new University Center was discussed.  Events have been planned in two stages, the first for current students, faculty and staff, and the second for alumni and friends of the University.  The grand opening will be on August 1.  An official opening for returning students and faculty is tentatively scheduled for the first week of classes.  The second phase of the opening will occur on Homecoming weekend, with events geared towards returning alumni.  Students with comments or suggestions regarding the festivities are encouraged to contact Marianne Moore at 8-5052 or mp3g.

New Business from the Floor:

	Motion to put to Referendum:  $30.00 increase in Activities Fee

	Senate has the option of raising the activities fee, or taking a chance at losing money in the next fiscal year.  The Fee cannot be raised for the coming semester without a referendum.  

		Passed by voice vote.

	Motion to reconsider 

	Senators voiced concerns about an uninformed campus, and offending other governing bodies of the university.

		Passed by voice vote.

Announcements:

ˇ Vacancies: 3 CFA, 2 CIT, 1 MCS, 1 MIS, 1 HNZ.
ˇ There will be a very short meeting on April 16 in Wean Hall 7500 at 5:00.
	
Meeting adjourned at 7:00

Respectfully Submitted,
Ben Bostwick (Signed)