1989 BILLS TABLE OF CONTENTS Bill Number and Title Page Bill 89/1 1989 Student Senate Standing Rules.....................................................................1 Bill 89/2 Revision of Senate Bill 88/60, Educational Opportunity Fund Allocation for 1990 Fiscal Year..............................................................................................3 Bill 89/3 ASK Constitutional Revisions...............................................................................4 Bill 89/4 SGA By-Laws Revisions: Senate Interns..............................................................7 Bill 89/5 Extension of Investment Ad Hoc Committee........................................................8 Bill 89/6 Consumer Relations Board Special Allocation: Reference Book .........................9 Bill 89/7 SGA Special Allocation: Printing Budget...........................................................10 Bill 89/8 Student Health Fee Increase ................................................................................11 Bill 89/9 SGA Special Allocation: Washington, DC Trip..................................................12 Bill 89/10 Combining SGA Reserve Accounts ....................................................................13 Bill 89/11 Campaign Regulations & Campaign Expenditure Regulations Revisions..........14 Bill 89/12 Athletic Fee Referendum.....................................................................................19 Bill 89/13 Kansas State Engineer Special Allocation ..........................................................22 Bill 89/14 Associated Students of Kansas Line Item Increase & Student Activity Fee Increase ........................................................................................................23 Bill 89/15 Men’s Glee Club Special Allocation...................................................................24 Bill 89/16 Academic Grievance Policy Revisions ...............................................................25 Bill 89/17 KSU Marching Band Special Allocation ............................................................26 Bill 89/18 Student Funds & Ethical Responsibilities ...........................................................27 Bill 89/19 Establishment of an Athletic Fee.........................................................................29 Bill 89/20 1989-90 Tentative Allocations ............................................................................31 Bill 89/21 Establishment of SGA Constitution & By-Laws Revisions Ad Hoc Committee...........................................................................................................33 Bill 89/22 KSU High School Leadership Conference Funding ...........................................34 Bill 89/23 SGA Special Allocation: Computer & Printer ....................................................35 Bill 89/24 Rodeo Club Special Allocation: Ambulance Costs.............................................36 Bill 89/25 SGA By-Laws Revision: Judicial Code ..............................................................37 Bill 89/26 Representation Ad Hoc Committee Establishment .............................................38 Bill 89/27 Fine Arts/Athletic Fee Task Force ......................................................................39 Bill 89/28 1989-90-Student Health Insurance ......................................................................40 Bill 89/29 SGA By-Laws Revision Elections Committee....................................................41 Bill 89/30 Standing Rules Revisions ....................................................................................42 Bill 89/31 Tennis Table Special Allocation .........................................................................44 Bill 89/32 HALO Special Allocation ...................................................................................45 Bill 89/33 Campaign Expenditure Regulations Revisions: Expenditures ............................46 Bill 89/34 Educational Opportunity Fund Allocation Procedures Revisions.......................48 Bill 89/35 No Legislation for this Number...........................................................................49 Bill 89/36 Arnold Air Society Special Allocation................................................................50 Bill 89/37 I.D. Validation for Voting Duping SGA Elections .............................................51 Bill 89/38 Closing of 1988-1989 Accounts..........................................................................52 Bill 89/39 Fine Arts Council and Athletic Department Fee .................................................53 Bill 89/40 Funding for Racial Ethnic Harmony Week .........................................................55 Bill 89/41 Reapportionment of Student Senate ....................................................................57 Bill 89/42 Holton Hall Council Re-Evaluation ....................................................................58 Bill 89/43 Educational Opportunity Fund Allocation for Fiscal Year 1991 ........................59 Bill 89/44 1989-90 Final Allocations Amnesty International ..............................................62 Bill 89/44 1989-90 Final Allocations Associated Student of Kansas ..................................62 Bill 89/44 1989-90 Final Allocations Associated Students of Kansas @ KSU ...................62 Bill 89/44 1989-90 Final Allocations Black Student Union.................................................62 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/45 Bill 89/46 Bill 89/47 Bill 89/48 Bill 89/49 Bill 89/50 Bill 89/51 Bill 89/52 1989-90 Final Allocations Coalition of Human Rights.......................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations College Councils ......................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Consumer Relations Board.......................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Fine Arts Council .....................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations FONE Crisis Center..................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Hispanic American Leadership Organization ..........62 1989-90 Final Allocations Honorariums .............................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations International Coordinating Council..........................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Legal Services ..........................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Mexican American Council of Students...................62 1989-90 Final Allocations OWLS.......................................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Puerto Rican Student Organization ..........................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Reserves for Contingencies ......................................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Sports Club Council .................................................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Student Governing Association................................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Students Against Driving Drunk ..............................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Students for Handicapped Concerns ........................63 1989-90 Final Allocations University for Man ...................................................63 1989-90 Final Allocations U-Learn.....................................................................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Withholding..............................................................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Women’s Resources Center .....................................63 Constitutional Revisions: Referendum Procedures .............................................64 Student Government Association Constitutional Revision: Board of Student Publications............................................................................................65 SGA Constitutional Revisions: Judicial Member Removal From Office ...........66 Educational Opportunity Fund Revision .............................................................67 SGA Office Assistant Special Allocation............................................................68 Constitutional Revision: Coordinator of Finances Appointment ........................69 Constitutional Revision: Student Body Presidential Cabinet..............................70 SGA By-Laws Revision: Replacement of Student Senate Interns......................71 1989 BILLS INDEX Constitutional Amendments page Bill 89/3 ASK Constitutional Revisions...............................................................................4 Bill 89/45 Constitutional Revisions: Referendum Procedures .............................................64 Bill 89/46 Student Government Association Constitutional Revision: Board of Student Publications............................................................................................65 Bill 89/47 SGA Constitutional Revisions: Judicial Member Removal From Office ...........66 Bill 89/50 Constitutional Revision: Coordinator of Finances Appointment ........................69 Bill 89/51 Constitutional Revision: Student Body Presidential Cabinet..............................70 By-Laws Amendments Bill 89/4 SGA By-Laws Revisions: Senate Interns..............................................................7 Bill 89/25 SGA By-Laws Revision: Judicial Code ..............................................................37 Bill 89/52 SGA By-Laws Revision: Replacement of Student Senate Interns......................71 Elections Bill 89/11 Bill 89/29 Bill 89/37 Campaign Regulations & Campaign Expenditure Regulations Revisions..........14 SGA By-Laws Revision Elections Committee....................................................41 I.D. Validation for Voting Duping SGA Elections .............................................51 Statutes Amendments Allocations Bill 89/2 Bill 89/20 Bill 89/22 Bill 89/38 Bill 89/43 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Revision of Senate Bill 88/60, Educational Opportunity Fund Allocation for 1990 Fiscal Year..............................................................................................3 1989-90 Tentative Allocations ............................................................................31 KSU High School Leadership Conference Funding ...........................................34 Closing of 1988-1989 Accounts..........................................................................52 Educational Opportunity Fund Allocation for Fiscal Year 1991 ........................59 1989-90 Final Allocations Amnesty International ..............................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Associated Student of Kansas ..................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Associated Students of Kansas @ KSU ...................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Black Student Union.................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Coalition of Human Rights.......................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations College Councils ......................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Consumer Relations Board.......................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Fine Arts Council .....................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations FONE Crisis Center..................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Hispanic American Leadership Organization ..........62 1989-90 Final Allocations Honorariums .............................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations International Coordinating Council..........................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Legal Services ..........................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Mexican American Council of Students...................62 1989-90 Final Allocations OWLS.......................................................................62 1989-90 Final Allocations Puerto Rican Student Organization ..........................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Reserves for Contingencies ......................................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Sports Club Council .................................................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Student Governing Association................................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Students Against Driving Drunk ..............................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Students for Handicapped Concerns ........................63 1989-90 Final Allocations University for Man ...................................................63 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 Bill 89/44 1989-90 Final Allocations U-Learn.....................................................................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Withholding..............................................................63 1989-90 Final Allocations Women’s Resources Center .....................................63 Special Allocations Bill 89/6 Consumer Relations Board Special Allocation: Reference Book .........................9 Bill 89/7 SGA Special Allocation: Printing Budget...........................................................10 Bill 89/9 SGA Special Allocation: Washington, DC Trip..................................................12 Bill 89/13 Kansas State Engineer Special Allocation ..........................................................22 Bill 89/15 Men’s Glee Club Special Allocation...................................................................24 Bill 89/17 KSU Marching Band Special Allocation ............................................................26 Bill 89/23 SGA Special Allocation: Computer & Printer ....................................................35 Bill 89/24 Rodeo Club Special Allocation: Ambulance Costs.............................................36 Bill 89/31 Tennis Table Special Allocation .........................................................................44 Bill 89/32 HALO Special Allocation ...................................................................................45 Bill 89/36 Arnold Air Society Special Allocation................................................................50 Bill 89/40 Funding for Racial Ethnic Harmony Week .........................................................55 Bill 89/49 SGA Office Assistant Special Allocation............................................................68 Privilege Fees Bill 89/8 Student Health Fee Increase ................................................................................11 Bill 89/14 Associated Students of Kansas Line Item Increase & Student Activity Fee Increase ........................................................................................................23 Bill 89/19 Establishment of an Athletic Fee.........................................................................29 Bill 89/39 Fine Arts Council and Athletic Department Fee .................................................53 Bill 89/48 Educational Opportunity Fund Revision .............................................................67 Funding Regulations and Guidelines Bill 89/10 Combining SGA Reserve Accounts ....................................................................13 Bill 89/34 Educational Opportunity Fund Allocation Procedures Revisions.......................48 Miscellaneous Bill 89/1 Bill 89/5 Bill 89/12 Bill 89/16 Bill 89/18 Bill 89/21 Bill 89/26 Bill 89/27 Bill 89/28 Bill 89/30 Bill 89/36 Bill 89/35 Bill 89/41 Bill 89/42 1989 Student Senate Standing Rules.....................................................................1 Extension of Investment Ad Hoc Committee........................................................8 Athletic Fee Referendum.....................................................................................19 Academic Grievance Policy Revisions ...............................................................25 Student Funds & Ethical Responsibilities ...........................................................27 Establishment of SGA Constitution & By-Laws Revisions Ad Hoc Committee...........................................................................................................33 Representation Ad Hoc Committee Establishment .............................................38 Fine Arts/Athletic Fee Task Force ......................................................................39 1989-90-Student Health Insurance ......................................................................40 Standing Rules Revisions ....................................................................................42 I.D. Validation for Voting Duping SGA Elections .............................................50 No Legislation for this Number...........................................................................49 Reapportionment of Student Senate ....................................................................57 Holton Hall Council Re-Evaluation ....................................................................58 BILL 89/1 BY: 1989 STUDENT SENATE STANDING RULES Todd Johnson, Greg Weisenborn, Justin Sanders & Travis Stumpff SECTION 1. The following be approved as the 1989 Student Senate Standing Rules: I. Open Period. Each regular meeting of Student Senate shall begin with an Open Period during which any individual without speaking privileges may address the body on any issue. Any senator or non-senator may ask questions of the Open Period speaker, but no debate with the speaker will be allowed. II. Debate. A. Debate shall be unlimited on all debatable notions, unless the body votes to limit it. B. Senate Executive committee members, Cabinet members, ASK Campus Director(s), Senate Interns, Associate Dean of Student Life, Coordinator of Student Activities and SGA Secretary shall have speaking privileges. C. Finance Committee members shall have speaking privileges during the tentative and final allocation process. D. Individuals with speaking privileges, having been recognized by the Chair, may yield time to individuals without speaking privileges to ask questions or speak during debate. If debate has been limited, the same limits shall apply to those individuals who have been yielded time. E. There shall be designated period on each piece of legislation or amendments to provide time for senators to ask questions. Points of information may be requested at any time during debate. III. First & Second Readings A. All legislation shall be read at two (2) regular meetings, unless moved special orders. The first reading shall be followed by a question period only. The second reading shall be followed by a question and debate period. B. Resolutions or the approval of appointments shall have only one (1) reading. IV. Limitations on Motion. A. Modification (friendly amendments) by the sponsor(s) may be made to legislation only during the question period, not luring debate. B. An objection to consideration must be voiced before the debate period. The person raising the objection may give a brief explanation of the reason for the objection. B-1 C. During non-review years, no amendments may be offered on line items (K-State Union, Recreational Services, KSDB-FM radio, Student Publications, Fine Arts Council). D. A motion to reconsider a vote may be made no later than the second meeting of Student Senate after the vote is taken. V. Tie Breaking. The Chair shall be all wed to cast a tie-breaking vote. VI. Attendance Policies. A. Three (3) unexcused lates (or leaving early or prolonged absences) shall constitute one (1) unexcused absence. B. Senators shall be required to complete two (2) group visitations during the spring semester and two (2) during the fall semester. Each assigned group visitation missed shall constitute one (1) unexcused absence. C. Two (2) unexcused absences from Student Senate office hours shall constitute one (1) unexcused absence. VII. Any changes to these standing rules must be approved by a 2/3 vote of Student Senate. PASSED 12/01/1988 B-2 BILL 89/2 BY: REVISION OF SENATE BILL 88/60, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND ALLOCATION FOR 1990 FISCAL YEAR Kirk Schuler WHEREAS: many KSU students need partial-day infant care or night time infant care rather than full-day care every day, and WHEREAS: full-day infant care is the only kind of infant care currently offered at the KSU Child Development Center (formerly the KSU Child Care Cooperative), and WHEREAS: parents do not have a choice under the present system as to who cares for their children, and WHEREAS: the administration of the KSU Child Development Center does not seem to be using the funds in the most efficient manner, and WHEREAS: channeling the money through another source could allow the money to aid more students, and WHEREAS: the Financial Assistance Office has stated that it would be willing to administer the funds proposed to be allocated to it, and WHEREAS: the KSU Students who are eligible for this money were not heard from during the ratification meeting on November 15, 1988 BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Senate Bill 88/60, educational Opportunity Fund Allocation for 1990 Fiscal Year, be revised by amending Section 1, Subsection 35 in the following manner: GROUPS KSU Child Development Center DESCRIPTION childships for toddlers & older GRANTED $ 36,405.50 Financial Assistance Office childships for infants, covering 60% of the cost of childcare up to $100/child/ month, using the same criteria that is used by the KSU Child Development Center $ 14,688.50 WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR 12/01/1988 B-3 BILL 89/3 BY: A.S.K. CONSTITUTIONAL REVISIONS Troy Lubbers, Scott King & Chris Kern WHEREAS: the Associated Students of Kansas (A.S.K.) has been in existence for 15 years, and WHEREAS: KSU has supported A.S.K. both financially and structurally, and WHEREAS: A.S.K. needs a new Constitution to enable the group to operate acre efficiently BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The KSU Student Senate approve the following revised ASK, Constitution: Article I - Name and Membership The name of this organization shall be the Associated Students of Kansas. The organization is an association of campus student governing associations. Membership shall be open to any democratically-elected organization which is recognized as a representative student governing association by a state educational institution under the control of the Kansas Board of Regents as defined by Kansas statutes, and which ratifies and meets the terms of this Constitution. Article II – Objectives The objectives of the Association shall be to promote the participation of students in the governmental process at all levels; to enhance both the quality and accessibility of higher education in Kansas; to assist in effective student particulate policy positions under the direction of the elected representatives of Kansas students Article III - Board of Directors SECTION 1. The executive agent of the Association shall be the Board of Directors, which shall be composed of the Student Body President, or highest elected student government executive officer, of each member student association. SECTION 2. The Board may provide for additional, non-voting ex-officio members. SECTION 3. The Board shall elect a Chairperson w shall preside over its meetings, and a Vice Chairperson who shall preside in the absence of the chair. For such elections, each Director all cast one vote, The terms and additional duties of these officers shall be determined by the Board. SECTION 4. The Board shall meet at least bi-weekly, or when called by the Chair or one-third of the Directors. Article IV - Internal Administration and Finance B-4 SECTION 1. Decisions concerning internal administrative and financial matters of the Association shall be made by a majority vote of the Board. Each Director shall cast one or more votes, based n the population of the student association the Director represents. SECTION 2. Each Director shall have one vote for every 5,000 students enrolled at the Director’s institution. The enrollment number shall be the same number used to determine the member’s dues, and to determine votes, shall be rounded to the nearest interval of 5,000; however, each Director shall have at least one vote. SECTION 3. Any three Directors may veto actions o the Board on personnel matters. Article V - Policy Positions and Proposals SECTION 1. The Association shall develop policy positions and proposals to protect and advance the interests of the member associations and the students they represent. SECTION 2. These policy positions and proposals s all be determined by a consensus of the membership, as provided in the Article. SECTION 3. Each member association shall select n t more than four delegates to the Policy Council, which shall meet at least quarterly, or when called by the Board. SECTION 4. Any policy position or proposal must receive unanimous consent of the delegates to be adopted; unless the delegates unanimously waive this requirement, in which case a two-thirds vote shall suffice. A majority may at any tine declare an impasse, in which case the question shall be submitted to the Board. to adopt policy positions, a majority of members must be represented by at least on delegate. SECTION 5. Any policy question submitted to the board must receive unanimous consent to he adopted; unless the voting Directors unanimously waive this requirement, in which case two-thirds of these directors, each casting on vote, must agree. SECTION 6. The Vice Chairperson of the Board shall preside over the Policy Council; in the absence of the Vice Chair the Board Chairperson shall appoint a presiding officer. Article VI - Legislative Assembly SECTION 1. The association shall conduct a Legislative Assembly in both the fall and spring semesters to provide informational sessions and workshops for delegates from the member student governing associations. SECTION 2. Each member shall determine the size and membership of its delegation. Any other student may attend the Assembly as a non-voting delegate. SECTION 3. The Assembly shall have the power to adopt and modify the Statement of Principles, which shall contain the long-tern goals and issue parameters of the Association. No action shall be taken without the approval of a majority of the delegates of each member’s delegation. Proposals may be offered only by a member student governing B-5 association or the Policy Council, provided they have been circulated to all members at least 30 days prior to voting. Article VII - Staff and Office To assist in the development of policy positions and proposals, conduct research and monitor student issues, provide services to member associations, and educate students in the political and governmental process, the Board shall direct a staff and maintain an office, subject to available funding. Article VIII - Budget and Dues SECTION 1. The board shall adopt an annual budget. Funding shall include, but not be limited to, and assessment of dues from the member student associations; the payment of which shall be a condition of membership. SECTION 2. Dues shall be assessed based on the enrollment or population of each member. SECTION 3. No increase in the rate of dues shall take effect without the approval of each member association. Article IX – Prohibitions The Association shall not intervene in strictly internal matters of the members and their institutions; endorse, oppose or contribute to candidates for political or student government office; or attempt to represent any non-member. Article X – Amendments This Constitution may be amended by the approval of each member student government association. PASSED 01/19/1989 B-6 BILL 89/4 BY: SGA BY-LAWS REVISIONS: SENATE INTERNS Senate Executive Committee WHEREAS: the Senate Intern Program serves as an excellent training ground for future endeavors, and WHEREAS: much interest has been expressed in the Senate Intern Program by an increased number of applicants, and WHEREAS: an increased number of Senate Interns would allow more students to become directly involved in Student Senate BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Article V, Section 9-F-2-a of the By-Laws to the KSU SGA Constitution be amended to read: The Senate Intern Program shall consist of a maximum of eighteen (18) and a minimum of twelve (12) members, each serving a one (1) year term…. SECTION 2. Article V, Section 9-F-2-c of the By-Laws to the KSU SGA Constitution be amended to read: … At least two (2) Interns shall be assigned to the following standing committee:… PASSED 42/2/2 ON 01/19/1989 B-7 BILL 89/5 BY: EXTENSION OF INVESTMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE Investment Ad Hoc Committee WHEREAS: the majority of the Investment Ad hoc Committee members will be appointed 2 February 1989, and WHEREAS: the committee is to be dissolved 2 February 1989, and WHEREAS: one week is not enough time to gather the requisite information BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The Investment Ad hoc Committee be required to submit its report to Student Senate by 23 March 1989 rather than 2 February 1989, as specified in Senate Bill 88/53. PASSED 01/26/1989 B-8 BILL 89/6 BY: CONSUMER RELATIONS BOARD SPECIAL ALLOCATION: REFERENCE BOOK Finance Committee WHEREAS: the Consumer Relations Board (CRB) provides advice to KSU students regarding consumer protection laws, and WHEREAS: CRB currently consults regularly with the Students’ Attorney regarding consumer protection laws, and WHEREAS: CRB and the Students’ Attorney have no all-encompassing reference source regarding consumer protection laws and their interpretations BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. the Consumer Relations Board be allocated $85 to cover the cost of the reference book, Consumer Protection and the Law. SECTION 2. This money be taken from the Reserves for Contingencies account. PASSED 02/16/1989 B-9 BILL 89/7 BY: SGA SPECIAL ALLOCATION: PRINTING BUDGET Finance Committee WHEREAS: the Student Governing Association (SGA) has no sources of outside funding, and WHEREAS: the money spent on printing has not decreased as anticipated for the 1988-89 Fiscal Year, and WHEREAS: the SGA printing budget is currently in a deficit and there are several months remaining in the fiscal year BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The Student Governing Association be allocated $ 1,570 to cover the current deficit of $ 863.48 and the anticipated cost of $ 706.52 for the remainder of the 1988-89 Fiscal Year. SECTION 2. This money be taken from the Reserves for Contingencies account. PASSED 02/16/1989 B-10 BILL 89/8 BY: STUDENT HEALTH FEE INCREASE Lafene Student Health Advisory Committee WHEREAS: with the current projections, Lafene will not meet expenditures with expected income for the 1990 FY, and WHEREAS: cost cutting measures have been instituted to decrease expenditures, and WHEREAS: health care costs have risen dramatically, and WHEREAS: Lafene would like to initiate a 3-5 year plan to better match income with expenditures to save students money and give added security to the funding of the center BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The student health fee be increased according to the following schedule: Fall ‘89/Spring ’90 Fall ‘90/Spring ‘91 Summer Part-Time (1-6 hours) Full-time $75 $25 with full benefits $80 $25 with full benefits $5 per credit hour up to $30 maximum SECTION 2. The Lafene Student Health Advisory Committee review the fee every year and recommend needed adjustments to Student Senate, with the goal of maintaining a 1520% reserves for contingencies. PASSED 43/8/0 ON 03/02/1989 B-11 BILL 89/9 BY: SGA SPECIAL ALLOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC TRIP Laurian Cuffy, Todd Johnson & Finance Committee WHEREAS: bills have been introduced in Congress that could affect students by placing more restrictions on financial aid monies, and WHEREAS: the Guaranteed Student Loan Program is under scrutiny and faces possible revision due to increased default rates, and WHEREAS: the Associated Students of Kansas has organized a trip to Washington DC on March 11-15, 1989 and will schedule appointments with members of the Kansas Congressional Delegation and members of Education Committee and WHEREAS: the KSU student body needs to be represented when Kansas student leaders meet with national representatives to voice student concerns and WHEREAS: past trips to Washington, DC by KSU student leaders have been productive BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The Student Governing Association be allocated $ 894.10 to send the Student Body President and Student Senate Chair to Washington, DC on March 11-15, 1989, Plane fare Lodging Food/Travel Parking at KCI RT Travel to KCI $ 188 x 2 $32.50/night x 4 nights x 2 $20/day x 5 days x 2 $4/day x 5 days $15/mile x 254 $376.00 $260.00 $200.00 $20.00 $38.10 SECTION 2. This money be taken from the Reserve for Contingencies account. PASSED 02/16/1989 B-12 BILL 89/10 BY: COMBINING SGA RESERVE ACCOUNTS Lauren O’Connor & Sally Routson WHEREAS: there are currently three different SGA reserve accounts: Reserves for Contingencies, Reserves for Maintenance of Long Standing Programs and Long Range Reserves for Capital Outlay, and WHEREAS: it is unnecessary to have three separate reserve accounts BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate approve the transfer of $ 1,820.62 from the Reserves for Maintenance of Long Standing Programs account and $ 5,540.69 from the Long Range Reserves for Capital Outlay account to the Reserves for Contingencies account. SECTION 2. The Reserves for Maintenance of Long Standing Programs and Long Range Reserves for Capital Outlay accounts be closed. PASSED 02/16/1989 B-13 BILL 89/11 BY: CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS & CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE REGULATIONS REVISIONS Senate Operations Standing Committee & 1989 SGA Elections Committee WHEREAS: past problems with SGA election procedures have necessitated evaluation of election regulations, and WHEREAS: the report filed by the 1989 SGA Elections Committee recommended several revisions to eliminate future problems in election procedures, and WHEREAS: the chairperson of the 1989 SGA Elections Committee and the Coordinator of Student Activities spent considerable time evaluating these recommendations BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The revised Campaign Expenditure Regulations be approved by Student Senate: CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE REGULATIONS (revised 03/09/1989) 1. Campaign expenditures shall constitute the following A. Any expense of money or use of materials, excluding articles of clothing, that is directed by the candidate’s campaign for purposes of a candidate’s promotion in an election. Any materials used by not purchased shall be evaluated at fair market value. B. Only the screen charge for articles of clothing will be considered a campaign expenditure. C. The Kansas State Collegian shall only accept advertisements on behalf of the candidate that are first approved by either the candidate or the campaign treasurer. Upon acceptance, and advertisement shall be a campaign expenditure. 2. Expenditure limits shall be defined i the following: A. The amount any candidate for Student Body President may spend in the general election shall be equal to the tuition and fees paid by a full-time, in-state student for that semester. B. The amount any candidate for Student Senate or Board of Student Publications may spend in the general election shall be equal to one-tenth (1/10) the tuition and fees paid by a full-time, in-state student for the semester. 3. Campaign expenditure reports. A. A campaign expenditure report shall consist of details on all expenditures made by the candidate up to the report. The report shall include receipts as proof of purchase B-14 and a fair market value price for those materials used in the campaign but not purchased directly by the candidate’s campaign. 1. Write-in candidates shall be responsible for all reports required after the declaration of their campaign which shall be determined by the Elections Committee. 2. The report(s) shall be signed by the candidate seeking office. B. Two (2) campaign expenditure reports shall be submitted by Student Body President candidates to the Elections Committee. 1. The first campaign expenditure reports shall be due by 5 PM on the Wednesday that is one (1) week prior to the general election. 2. The final campaign expenditure report shall be submitted by 5 PM on the final general election day. This report shall contain an update of any expenses incurred since the last report and a final draft of all campaign expenditures made during the campaign. C. One (1) campaign expenditure report shall be submitted by Student Senate and Board of Student Publications candidates to the Elections Committee. This report shall be due by 5 PM on the final general election day and shall consist of a complete report of all expenditures for the campaign. The report must be submitted even if no expenses were incurred. D. These reports shall be kept on file in the SGS Office and made available to the public for one (1) full academic year. 4. Run-offs. A. Run-off elections shall be run with one-fourth (1/4) of the amount of money available for the general election. B. A run-off campaign expenditure report shall be due by 5 PM on the day of the run-off elections and shall consist of a complete report of all expenditures for the run-off campaign. 5. Violations of election expenditure regulation/s. A. Failure to submit an expenditure report or violation of expenditure limits will result in disqualification of the candidate responsible. B. Instance of first hearing concerning violations rests with the Elections Committee. C. Contested decisions of the Election Committee will be decided upon by Student Tribunal. SECTION 2. The revised Campaign Regulations be approved by Student Senate: CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS B-15 (Revised 03/09/1989) 1. Definition of Candidate. A. A candidate shall be defined as an office-seeking individual attempting to gain student support with or without the use of campaign materials. 2. Campaign Materials. A. Campaign materials shall be defined as posters, banners, use of chalk or any other elections displays in support of a candidate or candidates for election. This shall include t-shirts and items worn or attached to clothing. B. Banners shall be defined as displays suspended between two trees, held up or carried by an individual or individuals for public view. C. Campaign materials shall not be restricted in size, except in the K-State Union. D. Campaign materials shall not violate the common standards of decency. E. No electioneering, including items worn or on clothing, shall be allowed within 50 feet of the polls on election days. F. The pages of the Kansas State Collegian containing candidates’ photos and question responses shall not be allowed within 50 feet of the polls on election days. 3. Posting. A. Outside Posting (on campus). 1. Posters may be posted on trees and/or lampposts located on campus and must be secured on all four corners with string or rope during the entire campaign. Poster not secured on all four corners will be removed. 2. It is not permissible to a. use bushes for posting, b. use gummed stickers or announcements, c. use glue or paste to post notices, d. use trash cans for posting, e. place notices in or on cars parked in campus parking lots, f. use any type of tape to post notices, or g. use nails, staples or thumbtacks on trees. B-16 3. In accordance with state law, Senate Bill 402, the posting of political advertisements shall not be permitted on telephone or telegraph poles. 4. Posters must be placed so they do not obscure posters already posted. B. Use of Chalk (on campus). 1. Use of chalk is only allowed on paved roads or sidewalks. 2. Only sidewalk chalk will be permitted. C. Classroom Buildings. 1. Prior to posting in any campus building, campaign material must be received and stamped on the front side by the office in charge of the building. 2. There shall be no posted or chalked displays of campaign materials in any classroom on campus. D. Distribution of Literature. 1. Candidates may distribute campaign literature on campus or in any campus building providing the distribution does not unreasonably interfere with the movement of traffic, classes or other scheduled activities. E. K-State Union (to be inserted here) F. Residence Halls. (to be inserted here) G. Off-Campus. 1. All off-campus posting must comply with the City of Manhattan regulations. 2. Greek and scholarship houses are considered off-campus. H. Rallies (on campus). 1. Banners and campaign materials supporting the candidate(s) are allowed within the room of the rally prior to the posting limitations as outlined in #5, Time Limits, Sections A, B, C. 4. Banners. A. Banners may be displayed between trees in the following areas only B-17 1. southeast of Seaton Hall, 2. directly west of Holtz Hall 3. directly south of the clock (north of Holtz Hall), 4. between Farrell Library and Lafene Student Health Center, and 5. directly east of the Burt Hall entrance. B. The areas used for hanging banners are available on a first-come basis. C. Banners must be at least ten (10) feet above the ground and secured by rope on all four corners. The ropes must be at least seven (7) feet above the ground. D. Banners not hung according to these regulations will be removed. 5. Time Limits. A. Posting and displays (does not include clothing or items worn on clothing), other than banners, may begin seven (7) calendar days prior to the days of the general election at 5 PM. B. Tables may be set up for campaigning seven (7) calendar days prior to the days of the general election at 5 P.M. C. Banners may be displayed on campus no sooner than 5 PM, three (3) calendar days prior to the days of the general election. D. All posted Campaign materials of Senate and Board of Student Publications candidates must be removed by 9 P.M. on the final general election day. Election results will not be released until all campaign materials are moved. E. Candidates for Student Body President must remove their posted campaign materials by midnight the day following the general election. F. In the event of a run-off election campaign materials for Student Body President candidates may remain posted for the entire week between the general and run-off election. 6. Violations. A. Violations of campaign regulations may be cause for removal of said candidate’s name from the ballot and for invalidation of the candidate’s election. B. Penalties for violations will be at the discretion of the Elections Committee. C. Decisions of the Elections Committee may be appealed to Student Tribunal. PASSED 03/09/1989 B-18 BILL 89/12 BY: ATHLETIC FEE REFERENDUM Student Affairs & Social Services Committee WHEREAS: athletics is a “window” through which the rest of the country views Kansas State University, and WHEREAS: the KSU Athletic Department is currently operating on the lowest budget in the Big 8 Conference, and WHEREAS: ticket sales for the 1988 football season fell well below the seasons projections, and therefore the KSU Athletic Department will face a deficit in the 1989 FY, and WHEREAS: the current NCAA probation of the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and University of Kansas, and the potential probation of the University of Missouri, will cost the Big 8 approximately $ 3.75 – 4.5 million in lost revenue, KSU could lose in excess of $ 400, 000 annually for the next three years, and WHEREAS: the KSU Athletic Department has presented a three-year financial plan to raise its budget equal to that of a mid-level Big 8 university, and WHEREAS: the financial plan proposed by the KSU Athletic Department includes a request for a student fee, and WHEREAS: a student fee in only 1/5th of an overall plan to increase the KSU Athletic Department budget by $ 1.2 million over the next three years (with the other 4 portions coming from increased alumni contributions, increased ticket sales, conference and postseason splits and state appropriations), and WHEREAS: the KSU Athletic Department believes, to be competitive in the Big 8, it is essential to receive student financial input BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Members of the KSU Student Governing Association be permitted to vote “yes” or “no” on the following question during the Student Referendum on March 27 & 28, 1989: Shall a fee of $ 15/semester/full-time student and $ 7.50/semester/part-time student, collected in the spring and fall semesters, be implemented beginning in the 1989 Fall semester? Yes ________ No ____________ SECTION 2. Upon implementation of the athletic fee, the KSU Athletic Department guarantees the following provisions: 1. Fee admission to all non-revenue NCAA athletic events held on the KSU campus. B-19 2. A price cap on basketball and football tickets at $ 3.50/game and $ 5.00/game respectively, for a three-year period. 3. Football and basketball tickets will not be combined. 4. Students will receive a minimum of 6,000 seats in Bramlage Coliseum. SECTION 3. A Student Referendum be held on March 27 & 28, 1989 and follow SGA guidelines with polling places in the following locations: A. K-State Union B. Veterinary Medicine Complex SECTION 4. With a majority vote in the affirmative by the KSU Student Senate, this fee shall go into effect pending a referendum in the affirmative following KSU SGA Constitutional guidelines. SECTION 5. The KSU Athletic Department adhere to the seating proposal developed by Student Senate and Faculty Senate. SECTION 6. The KSU Athletic Department shall fund the following NCAA recognized sports teams at a level not to exceed a total of $ 10,000 per year: A. Crew B. Men’s Soccer C. Gymnastics SECTION 7. The remainder of the monies collected from this fee shall go to the KSU Athletic Department and divided as follows: Scholarships-non-revenue sports & support Football recruiting Basketball recruiting/travel Academic counseling Drug testing 39.8% 29.3% 09.9% 11.0% 10.0% SECTION 8. This fee shall come up for review every three years. The first will come up prior to the 1992-93 academic year. A. If Student Senate votes to discontinue this fee, there shall be a one-year grace period. B. All benefits shall continue through this one-year grace period. SECTION 9. The Student Senate Communications Standing Committee issue a fact sheet to inform students on this issue and the future cost of tuition at Kansas State University. B-20 SECTION 10. $ 300 be allocated from the Reserves for Contingencies account to cover the cost of a computer listing. PASSED 43/9/0 ON 03/07/1989 B-21 BILL 89/13 BY: KANSAS STATE ENGINEER SPECIAL ALLOCATION Finance Committee WHEREAS: the Kansas State Engineer is a student produced magazine of the College of Engineering, and WHEREAS: the Kansas State Engineer is available free of charge to any student or faculty member, and WHEREAS: the Kansas State Engineer is mailed to every high school and junior college in Kansas, and WHEREAS: one copy of the Kansas State Engineer is presented to each high school visited by the Engineering Ambassadors, and WHEREAS: the Kansas State Engineer has taken steps to reduce the costs and effectively utilize the money that is available, and WHEREAS: the Kansas State Engineer will face a deficit of approximately $ 640 after the printing of this semester’s final issue BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The Kansas State Engineer be allocated $ 640 to meet the project deficit. SECTION 2. This money be taken from the Reserve for Contingencies account. PASSED 03/02/1989 B-22 BILL 89/14 BY: ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS LINE ITEM INCREASE & STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE INCREASE John McIntyre, Laurian Cuffy & Lauren O’Connor WHEREAS: the Associated Students of Kansas (ASK) Board of Directors and the ASK staff have submitted projections through the 1993 FY, and WHEREAS: the dues have not been increased in five years and the raising cost of living has severely cut into the budget, and WHEREAS: the ASK Board of Directors and state staff have recommended the dues level for next year and beyond BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The Associated Students of Kansas line item, allocated from the Student Activity Fee, be increased from $.60 to $.75 per head count. SECTION 2. The full-time Student Activity Fee be increased from $ 8.00 to $ 8.20 to cover the increase. PASSED 41/1/0 ON 03/09/1989 B-23 BILL 89/15 BY: MEN’S GLEE CLUB SPECIAL ALLOCATION Finance Committee WHEREAS: the KSU Men’s Glee Club has been personally invited to attend the Intercollegiate Male Chorus Convention hosted by Loyola-Marymount on April 22-24, 1989, and WHEREAS: this convention will include representation by some of the top men’s glee clubs in the world, and WHEREAS: the Men’s Glee Club will be performing at various alumni events in the Los Angeles area throughout the trip, and WHEREAS: the Men’s Glee Club will be making an appearance at Disneyland during their stay, representing Kansas State University, and WHEREAS: the Men’s Glee Club is funding the majority of the cost of the trip through personal contributions BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate allocate $ 1,417.50 to the KSU Men’s Glee Club to help cover the cost of food for 45 people for 3 days at $ 5/person and to cover the cost of lodging for 45 people for 3 days at $ 5.50/person. SECTION 2. This money be taken from the Reserves for Contingencies account. PASSED 03/09/1989 B-24 BILL 89/16 BY: ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE POLICY REVISIONS Todd Johnson & Doug Holle WHEREAS: the current Academic Grievance Policy is unorganized and has several ambiguities, and WHEREAS: the policy was revised by a Faculty Senate sub-committee with a Student Senate representative, and WHEREAS: a revised version was approved by the Faculty Senate Faculty Affairs Committee, and WHEREAS: students should be allowed legal counsel if they fee it is necessary BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The proposed Academic Grievance Policy be approved by Student Senate if the following revisions are made: Delete Section III, Part B-2-a and insert: At the hearing, each party may be accompanied by (1) a representative, who is not an attorney, to serve as an advocate and/or assist in the presentation, and/or (2) an attorney, who say advise but not participate in the hearing. Insert “non-attorney” before the first advisor in Section III, Part B-2-d. Add under “Academic Dishonesty”, IV, C and down note current C to D: If after three years from the finding of guilt, and upon petition of the Undergraduate Grievance Committee by the affected student, the committee will consider whether the subsequent conduct of the affected student warrants removal of the previous record of misconduct. The committee may order the record of misconduct expunged if they feel it is warranted. PASSED 03/23/1989 B-25 BILL 89/17 BY: KSU MARCHING BAND SPECIAL ALLOCATION Johnny Gaffney, Todd Giefer, Stephanie Haub, Todd Heitschmidt, Kim Linin, David McIntyre, Jill Rathbun, Lee Slaten, Travis Stumpff, Stacy Sweazy WHEREAS: the KSU Marching Band represents all facets of the university, with participation from more than 200 students from all colleges, and WHEREAS: students receive no scholarships for marching band, but pay a fee to cover any additional expenses themselves, and WHEREAS: the KSU Marching Band has historically served as an ambassador of Kansas State University, performing for more than 294,000 people in 1988 alone, and WHEREAS: the uniforms currently used by the KSU marching Band are 20 years old, having lasted 10 years longer than their expected life, with individual pieces of the uniforms no longer replaceable, and WHEREAS: the projected cost of replacing the uniforms totals around $55,800, and WHEREAS: the KSU Marching Band, with the lowest budget of bands in the Big 8 Conference, cannot cover all of this cost, and WHEREAS: the KSU Marching Band has already received the support of the KSU administration and alumni to help pay for the uniforms, and WHEREAS: other Big 8 Conference marching bands receive funding from their student governments, and until 1975 the KSU Marching Band received up to $6,000 per year from the KSU Student Senate and WHEREAS: the KSU Marching Band is funded solely by the KSU Athletic Department and the band’s own fund-raising efforts, and WHEREAS: to help pay for the uniforms, the marching band has given up two annual trips, and WHEREAS: this request is a non-recurring one and meets the special allocation guidelines BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate allocate the remaining monies needed to reach $ 55,800 with a maximum of $ 20,000 to the KSU Marching Band to assist in purchasing 225 new uniforms, SECTION 2. This money be taken from the KSU Foundation Endowment account. PASSED 04/06/1989 B-26 BILL 89/18 BY: STUDENT FUNDS & ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Investment Ad Hoc Committee WHEREAS: Senate Bill 88/32 states that the KSU Student Senate of human rights and freedoms, and WHEREAS: currently there are student monies invested in companies doing business in the Republic of South Africa, and WHEREAS: South African law mandates the violation of human rights and freedoms, and WHEREAS: the committee determined, upon extensive investigation that foreign investments contribute significantly more to the maintenance, rather than the demise, of the apartheid system, and WHEREAS: the majority of South Africans and their representative organizations such as the Congress of South African Trade Unions and the United Democratic Front have called for an end to foreign investment, and WHEREAS: Student Senate has traditionally played a minor, if any, role in investment decisions regarding student monies, and WHEREAS: issues involving ethical consideration arise frequently, not only to investment policies, but in the regular course of student government activities, and WHEREAS: ethical behavior by student government representatives is essential to the trust of their constituents BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate adopt the Ethical Investment Policy drafted by the Investment Ad Hoc Committee: An ethical investment policy is one that conforms to standards consistent with, and is reasonably expected to result in, the promotion and protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms. In keeping with such a policy, therefore, the Kansas State University Senate rejects the investment of student monies in companies which: a) Promote discriminatory practices based on, but not limited to gender, race, national origin, sexual preference, religion, personal opinions, and/or economic situation. b) Limit the rights of people, including their own employers, to enjoy physical wellbeing, health, hygiene and a safe environment. B-27 SECTION 2. As an initial statement in support of the Ethical Investment Policy, Student Senate divest all student monies from companies doing business in South Africa. SECTION 3. Student Senate make efforts to assume more responsibility in the decision-making process of its investments. SECTION 4. Student Senate request representation in the KSU Foundation Executive Committee as one means of assuming responsibility for student investments. SECTION 5. Student Senate send Faculty Senate a copy of the committee’s report for their consideration. PASSED 27/19/4 ON 04/06/1989 B-28 BILL 89/19 BY: ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ATHLETIC FEE Anne Banning, Chris Kern, Jill Rathbun, Todd Johnson WHEREAS: athletics is a “window’ through which the rest of the country views Kansas State University, and WHEREAS: the KSU Athletic Department is currently operating on the lowest budget in the Big 8 Conference, and WHEREAS: ticket sales for the 1988 football season fell well below the seasons projections, and therefore the KSU Athletic Department will face a deficit in the 1989 FY, and WHEREAS: the current NCAA probation of the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and University of Kansas, and the potential probation of the University of Missouri, will cost the Big 8 Conference approximately $ 3.75 - 4.5 million in lost revenue, KSU could lose in excess of $ 400,000 annually for the next three years, and WHEREAS: the KSU Athletic Department has presented a three-year financial plan to raise its budget equal to that of a mid-level Big 8 Conference university, and WHEREAS: the financial plan proposed by the KSU Athletic Department includes a request for a student fee, and WHEREAS: a student fee is only 1/5th of an overall plan to increase the KSU Athletic Department budget by $ 1.2 million over the next three years (with the other 4 portions coming from increased alumni contributions, increased ticket sales, conference and postseason splits and state, appropriations),and WHEREAS: the KSU Athletic Department believes, to be competitive in the Big 8 Conference, it is essential to receive student financial input BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. With a two-thirds (2/3) vote in the affirmative by the KSU Student Senate, a fee of $ 10/semester/full-time undergraduate student $ 5/semester/part-time undergraduate student, collected in the spring and fall semesters, be implemented beginning in the 1989 Fall Semester. SECTION 2. Upon implementation of the fee, the KSU Athletic Department guarantees the following: 1. Fee admission to all non-revenue NCAA athletic events held on the KSU campus. 2. A price cap on basketball and football tickets at $ 3.50/game and $ 5.00/game respectively, for a three-year period. 3. Football and basketball tickets will not be combined. B-29 4. Students will receive a minimum of 6,000 seats in Bramlage Coliseum during men’s varsity basketball games. SECTION 3. The KSU Athletic Department adhere to the seating proposal developed by Student Senate and Faculty Senate. SECTION 4. The KSU Athletic Department shall fund the following NCAA recognized sports teams at a level not to exceed a total of $ 10,000 per year: A. Crew B. Men’s Soccer C. Gymnastics SECTION 5. The remainder of the monies collected from this fee shall go to the KSU Athletic Department and divided as follows: Scholarships-non-revenue sports & support Football recruiting Basketball recruiting/travel Academic counseling Drug testing 39.8% 29.3% 09.9% 11.0% 10.0% SECTION 7. This fee shall come up for review every three years. The first will come up prior to the 1992-93 academic year. A. If Student Senate votes to discontinue this fee, there shall be a one-year grace period. B. All benefits shall continue through this one-year grace period. FAILED 29/22/0 ON 03/28/1989 (NEEDED 2/3 TO PASS) B-30 BILL 89/20 1989-90 TENTATIVE ALLOCATIONS ALLOCATED 1988-1989 REQUESTED 1989-1990 TENTATIVE ALLOCATED 1989-1990 275.91 582.70 225.30 Associated Students of Kansas 20,373.00 ($ .60 HC) 25,378.50 ($ .75 HC) 25,378.50 ($ .75 H) Associated Students of Kansas @ KSU 1,527.70 1,727.70 1,643.40 Black Student Union (BSU) 799.85 2,867.55 591.80 Coalition for Human Rights (CHR) 253.40 456.00 267.60 44,580.24 47,239.44 47,239.44 Amnesty International College Councils Agriculture Arch. & Design Arts & Sciences Business Admin. Education Engineering Graduate Human Ecology Veterinary Med. 3,994.92 2,939.88 12,139.08 7,939.56 3,706.20 7,448.16 4,694.52 3,257.28 1,119.84 Consumer Relations Board Fine Arts Council ($1.50/full-time $ $.42/part-time student) 3,727.30 4,080.90 4,144.80 77,318.60 77,318.60 77,318.60 ($2.40/full-time, $.75/part-time, $.10/summer student) FONE Crisis Center 12,087.06 12,432.81 11,875.45 4,950.00 6,250.00 4,400.00 4,265.28 8,640.83 4,296.27 26,061.00 31,233.00 28,545.00 Mexican American Council for Students (MACS) 225.00 238.00 191.50 Older, Wiser, Learning Students 267.95 1,309.20 340.90 Puerto Rican Student Organization 120.75 0.00 0.00 8,584.64 0.00 503.81 Honorariums BSU CHR ICC MACS UFM WRC 1,000 350 1,950 400 500 200 International Coordinating Council (ICC) Legal Services Reserves for Contingencies B-31 Sports Club Councils 876.80 17,780.35 2,693.90 Student Government Association 33,575.10 36,282.60 35,373.15 Students Against Driving Drunk 276.80 337.08 218.60 Students for Handicapped Concerns 423.20 569.00 373.60 12,670.50 15,256.12 12,653.85 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 820.31 997.60 826.08 Gymnastics Parachute Rodeo Rugby Sailing Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer 190.20 340.20 635.20 113.20 199.00 823.70 392.40 University for Man (UFM) Withholding (estimate) Women’s Resource Center (WRC) PASSED 4/20/90 B-32 BILL 89/21 BY: ESTABLISHMENT OF SGA CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS REVISIONS AD HOC COMMITTEE Senate Operations Standing Committee WHEREAS: questions have been raised concerning certain aspects of the KSU SGA Constitution & By-Laws, and their interpretations and effectiveness, and WHEREAS: it is desirable to have a well represented committee to adequately address all concerns BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. An ad hoc committee be established by 27 April 1989 to address any revisions, excluding Student Senate representation, to the KSU SGA Constitution & By-Laws as may be deemed necessary. SECTION 2. The chairperson of the ad hoc committee shall be interviewed and selected by a panel consisting of the Student Body President, Student Senate Chairperson and Personnel Selections Coordinator. SECTION 3. The ad hoc committee shall consist of two (2) members of the legislative branch, two (2) members of the executive branch, two (2) members of the judicial branch, and two (2) at-large members selected from the student body. These members shall be interviewed and selected by a panel consisting of the Student body President, Chairperson of Student Senate and the chairperson of the ad hoc committee. SECTION 4. The chairperson of the ad hoc committee will vote only in the case of a tie and will have speaking privileges at Student Senate meetings during discussion of issue relevant to the actions of the committee. SECTION 5. The ad hoc committee shall present written report no later that 5 October 1989, which shall contain the committee’s findings and recommendations, REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 04/20/1989 B-33 BILL 89/22 BY: KSU HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FUNDING Legislative Affairs Standing Committee WHEREAS: a land grant university, as part of its mission, should provide services for the people of the state, and WHEREAS: the KSU SGA should provide services to the state of Kansas, and WHEREAS: the KSU SGA is comprised of leaders from Kansas and other states, and WHEREAS: some future SGA leaders are now attending Kansas high schools, and WHEREAS: a conference would help these students develop better leadership skills, and WHEREAS: the 2nd Annual KSU High School Leadership Conference is expected to cost $ 2,788.25, and WHEREAS: a $ 6.50 registration fee for 250 expected students would generate $ 1,625, and WHEREAS: the Office of Institutional Advancement will contribute $ 500 for the conference BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The SGA be allocated $ 663.25 to help fund the KSU High School Leadership Conference. SECTION 2. This money be taken from the KSU Foundation Reserves for Contingencies account. PASSED 04/13/1989 B-34 BILL 89/23 BY: SGA SPECIAL ALLOCATION: COMPUTER & PRINTER Finance Committee WHEREAS: computers are commonplace in most university offices, and WHEREAS: a computer would greatly facilitate the workload of the SGA secretary, and WHEREAS: the Olivetti typewriter may soon need a $700 new motor, and WHEREAS: a computer could attract a more qualified replacement for the current SGA secretary, and WHEREAS: it is important to have the summer months to train for computer use BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The Student Governing Association be allocated $ 2,015 for the purchase of a Zenith 159 Desktop Personal Computer, 20MB Winchester drive & monochrome monitor Surge protector Hewlett Packard DeskJet printer 5 print cartridges $ 1,365.00 25.00 525.00 100.00 SECTION 2. This money be taken from the Reserves for Contingencies account. PASSED 27/24/2 on 04/27/1989 B-35 BILL 89/24 BY: RODEO CLUB SPECIAL ALLOCATION: AMBULANCE COSTS Finance Committee WHEREAS: national rodeo rules require that an ambulance be present at all rodeos, and WHEREAS: the KSU Rodeo Club has always compiled with the national rules and has had an ambulance present, and WHEREAS: the Manhattan Ambulance Service has provided voluntary services at past rodeos, and WHEREAS: the Manhattan Ambulance Service has changed management and will no longer perform the services for the Rodeo Club voluntarily BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate allocate $ 980 to cover unexpected costs incurred at the 1989 rodeo. SECTION 2. This money he taken from the Reserves for Contingencies account. PASSED 04/27/1989 B-36 BILL 89/25 BY: SGA BY-LAWS REVISIONS: JUDICIAL CODE Judicial Council WHEREAS: the KSU Student Judicial Code was extensively revised in the 1988 Spring Semester, and WHEREAS: after one year of operation a concern to deliver the notice of a primary hearing, and brought to the attention of Judicial Council regarding the twenty-four (24) hour time frame to deliver the notice of decision is more reasonable WHEREAS: a forty-eight hour time frame to deliver the notice of decision is more reasonable BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Section 12-M-5 of the By-Laws to the KSU SGA Constitution be amended to read: The hearing board shall notify both the respondent and the complainant in writing within forty-eight (48) hours after the decision, stating the decision, the reasons for the decision, the sanctions, and the rules and procedures for exercising the right to appeal. SECTION 2. Section 13-N-8 of the By-Laws to the KSU SGA Constitution be amended to read: Student Tribunal shall mail or deliver in person the respondent, the complainant, the judicial body whose decision is being appealed and Judicial Council in writing within forty-eight (48) hours after the appeal, stating the decision, the reasons for the decision, the action to be taken, and the right of the respondent the University President. PASSED 04/27/1989 B-37 BILL 89/26 BY: REPRESENTATION AD HOC COMMITTEE ESTABLISHMENT Todd Heitschmidt, Mike Steinle, Lisa Rephlo, Greg Weisenborn WHEREAS: concern has been raised by the Student Body President regarding how students are represented in the KSU Student Senate, and WHEREAS: the 1986-87 Student Senate passed a bill calling for a referendum of their representation, and this topic went through intense consideration by many groups, and WHEREAS: previous committees researching this topic may not have provided well researched perspectives on representation, and WHEREAS: questions still remain on which, if any, changes may best accomplish the goal of improving student representation, and WHEREAS: interest has been raised for the establishment of and an ad hoc committee to research student representation in the KSU Student Senate, WHEREAS: an ad hoc committee, comprised of members from all elements of the student body could objectively study the issue and any possible alternatives BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. An ad hoc committee be established to examine and research the current representation of the student body. A. The ad hoc committee make a weekly report to Student Senate about its findings and progress. B. A file be kept of all information, and be available upon request. SECTION 2. The ad hoc committee present two (2) written reports to Student Senate. The first report shall be in the third week of September, and the final report shall be made no later that the last meeting of October, 1989 SECTION 3. The ad hoc committee be comprised of nine (9) members: 2 student senators and 7 atlarge members. A board representation of all students shall be taken into consideration when selecting members. SECTION 4. The ad hoc committee be selected by a 3-member panel consisting of the Student Body President, Student Senate Chairman, and the Coordinator of Personnel Selections. The panel shall select the nine members of the committee first, then select the committee chair from that pool. The ad hoc committee shall be subject to Student Senate approval. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 04/20/1989 B-38 BILL 89/27 BY: FINE ARTS/ATHLETIC FEE TASK FORCE Laurian Cuffy, Todd Johnson, Troy Lubbers, Ira Bolden, Phil Anderson, Rattan Nath, Monica Connet, Carlos Charles WHEREAS: students have voiced concern for a need of funding in the area of fine arts and the Athletic Department, and WHEREAS: Student Senate should be provided with complete and accurate information concerning such funding for theses areas, and WHEREAS: various options for funding should be explored and investigated, and WHEREAS: a Fine Arts/Athletic Fee Task Force would generate and compile pertinent information regarding funding for fine arts and the Athletic Department BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. A Fine Arts/Athletic Fee Task Force be established to explore the funding for fine arts and the Athletic Department. SECTION 2. The Fine Arts/Athletic Fee Task Force be comprised of the following: Troy Lubbers, chair Minority Affairs Director Rattan Nath Chris Kern Justin Sanders Susie Unrein Chris Peterson, non-voting Bob Kruh, non-voting Stacy Sweazy SECTION 3. The Fine Arts/Athletic Fee Task Force submit a report to Student Senate no later than 30 September 1989. PASSED 04/27/1989 B-39 BILL 89/28 BY: 1989-90 STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE Lafene Student Health Advisory Committee WHEREAS: the current student health insurance policy underwritten by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas will expire August 27, 1989, and WHEREAS: the Lafene Student Health Advisory Committee evaluated the current effectiveness of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield policy, and WHEREAS: the Lafene Student Health Advisory Committee was given several different options from which they chose the best policy for the KSU student health insurance program BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate adopt the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas health insurance policy for the 1989-90 academic year. SECTION 2. The monthly rates are as follows: Student Student/spouse Student/child(ren) Student/spouse/child(ren) $ 52.88 $ 123.89 $ 120.14 $ 173.01 PASSED 04/27/1989 B-40 BILL 89/29 BY: SGA BY-LAWS REVISION ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Eva Chatterjee, Anne Banning WHEREAS: Senate Bill 87/29 increased the number of polling places for the SGA elections, and WHEREAS: Senate Bill 88/29 increased the number of Elections Committee members from seven to twelve, and WHEREAS: some members of the committee were not needed, and WHEREAS: nine members would be a more effective committee, in the following positions: Poll workers Campaign Equipment Campaign Materials 2 1 1 Campaign Data Processing 2 1 BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The following revision be made in Article I (procedures for referendums and election of SGA Officials), Section 1-C-S. In addition to the chairperson, elections committee shall be composed of nine (9) other members chosen by a committee consisting of the student body president, chairperson of student senate, chairperson of senate operations standing committee and the chairperson of elections committee. These positions shall be by application to the chairperson of student senate and subject to approval by student senate. PASSED 09/14/1989 B-41 BILL 89/30 BY: STANDING RULES REVISIONS Todd Heitschmidt, Anne Banning, Student Senate Executive Committee WHEREAS: Open Period has traditionally been set aside for parties interested in addressing the Student Senate concerning pending legislation, and WHEREAS: Open Period is solely intended to be a forum for individuals without speaking privileges to express their concerns, and WHEREAS: in past sessions, Open Period speakers have been subject to challenge and debate rather than the intended informational questions, and WHEREAS: individuals without speaking privileges were initially allowed to be yielded speaking time so as to have the opportunity to add pertinent information to Senate debate, and WHEREAS: it has been common practice for members with speaking privileges to yield unlimited speaking time to an unlimited number of people, and WHEREAS: speakers who stand are better able to project their voices, and WHEREAS: standing lends a more professional atmosphere to those who are speaking, and consequently to Student Senate BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The following revisions to the 1989 Student Senate Standing Rules be approved: I. Open Period A. Each regular meeting of Student Senate shall begin with an Open Period during which any individual without speaking privileges may address the body on any issue. Any senator or non-senator may ask questions of the Open Period, but no debate with the speaker will be allowed. THOSE WITH SPEAKING PRIVILEGES MAY ASK INFORMATIONAL QUESTIONS ONLY AFTER THE OPEN PERIOD SPEAKER HAS CONCLUDED THEIR PRESENTATION, BUT NO DEBATE WITH THE SPEAKER WILL BE ALLOWED. B. AN OPEN PERIOD SPEAKER’S PRESENTATION OR QUESTION/ANSWER PERIOD MAY BE DISCONTINUED AT ANYTIME AS DEEMED NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE BY THE CHAIR OR BY SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE OF STUDENT SENATE. C. THE CHAIR MUST BE NOTIFIED BY THOSE WISHING TO SPEAK BEFORE THE MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER. EXCEPTIONS MAY BE MADE BY THE CHAIR OR BY SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE OF STUDENT SENATE. B-42 II. Debate. A. Debate shall be unlimited on all debatable motions, unless the body votes to limit it. B. Senate Executive Committee members, Cabinet members, ASK Director(s), Senate Interns, Associate Dean of Student Life, Coordinator of Student Activities and SGA Secretary shall have speaking privileges. C. Finance Committee members shall have speaking privileges during the tentative and final allocation process. D. Individuals with speaking privileges, having been recognized by the Chair, MAY SPEAK AND/OR yield time to ONE INDIVIDUAL without speaking privileges to ask questions or speak during debate. THE FLOOR IS RELINQUISHED AFTER THE INDIVIDUAL WITHOUT SPEAKING PRIVILEGES HAS CONCLUDED THEIR QUESTIONS OR DEBATE. E. THOSE DEBATING LEGISLATION, HAVING BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE CHAIR, MUST STAND WHILE SPEAKING, UNLESS PHYSICALLY INCAPABLE. F. There shall be a designated period on each piece of legislation or amendments to provide time for senators to ask questions. Points information may be requested at any time during debate. PASSED 09/21/1989 B-43 BILL 89/31 BY: TENNIS TABLE SPECIAL ALLOCATION Finance Committee WHEREAS: the K-State Table Tennis Club held a tournament this summer to test the interest in participation, and WHEREAS: the tournament this past summer was successful regarding the number of participants which included K-State students and faculty, Manhattan community members, and people from outside the Manhattan community, and WHEREAS: the K-State Table Tennis Club is a member of the US Table Tennis Association, and WHEREAS: the US Table Tennis Association has approved a sanctioned tournament for the KState Table Tennis Club to be held in November, and WHEREAS: the Table Tennis Club has obtained sources of funding for other tournament costs, BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The K-State Table Tennis Club be allocated $ 60.00 to cover the cost of printing. SECTION 2. This money shall be taken from the Reserves for Contingencies Account. PASSED 09/28/1989 B-44 BILL 89/32 BY: HALO SPECIAL ALLOCATION Finance Committee WHEREAS: during tentative allocations in the spring of 1989, Mexican American Council of Students requested funding for the 1989-1990 fiscal year, and WHEREAS: a new group HALO was formed that includes Mexican American Council of students and Puerto Rican student organizations, and WHEREAS: the information regarding a leadership conference was received after tentative allocations, and WHEREAS: the new group formed was to come before Senate in the fall of 1989 during final allocations to request funding for the 1989-1990 fiscal year, and WHEREAS: final allocations will not take place until October 19, 1989 and October 26, 1989 and the HALO leadership conference takes place before these dates BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate allocate 138.00 to HALO to cover the cost of: 2 plane tickets (Chicago) $ 86.00 2 persons X 2 days X $5.50 22.00 2 persons X 3 days X $5.00 30.00 Total $ 138.00 SECTION 2. This money shall be taken from the Reserves for Contingencies Account. PASSED 09/28/1989 B-45 BILL 89/33 BY: CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE REGULATIONS REVISIONS: EXPENDITURES Travis Stumpff, Chris Kern, Kirk Schuler, Stacy Sweazy, Todd Giefer, Doug Holle, Barry Beck, Kyle Vanover, Johnny Gaffney, Jenny Barenberg, Robb Karlin, Mike Stenstrom, Todd Heitschmidt, Jodi McGatlin, Scott Kelly and Shane Walker WHEREAS: presently the final campaign expenditure reports are due by 5:00 pm. on the final day of the general elections, and WHEREAS: after failure to submit a final report results in disqualification of the candidate after the election has already taken place, and WHEREAS: the practical result is disenfranchisement of the voter, and WHEREAS: an earlier deadline would keep the name of disqualified candidates from appearing on the ballot, and WHEREAS: the service of the SGS computer can be utilized to make the adoption of an earlier deadline very workable BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The following revision be made in Section 3-B-2 of the Campaign Expenditure Regulations: The final campaign expenditure report shall be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the general election. This report shall contain an update of any expenses incurred since the last report and a final draft of all campaign expenditures made during the campaign. In case of emergency expenditures after the report has been submitted, and amended expenditure report must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the general election. SECTION 2. The following revision be made in Section 3-C of the Campaign Expenditure Regulations: One (1) campaign expenditure report shall be submitted by Student Senate and Board of Student Publications candidates to the Elections Committee. This report shall be due by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the general election and shall consist of a complete report of all expenditures for the campaign. The report must be submitted even if no expenses were incurred. In case of emergency expenditures after the report has been submitted, an amended expenditures report must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the general election. SECTION 3. The following revision be made to Section 4-B of the Campaign Expenditure Regulations: B-46 A run-off campaign expenditure report shall be due by 5:00 p.m. on the day to the run-off election and shall consist of a complete report of all expenditures for the runoff campaign. SECTION 4. The following revision be Section 3-B-1 of the Campaign Expenditure Regulations: The first Campaign Expenditure report shall be due by 5:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the general election. PASSED 09/28/1989 B-47 BILL 89/34 BY: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND ALLOCATION PROCEDURES REVISIONS Michael Steinle and EOF Committee WHEREAS: Senate Bill 88/36 has set forth the procedures for the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) allocations, and WHEREAS: Section 4 stipulates the committee to make recommendations to Student Senate no later than October 15th for each year, and WHEREAS: Senate Bill 88/36 also stipulates in Section 2. that the deadline for applications is the second week of the fall semester, and WHEREAS: the official deadline for fall of 1989 as determined by the EOF Committee was set for the third week of the 1989 fall semester, and WHEREAS: it is more appropriate to specify deadlines in terms of weeks rather than specified dates, and WHEREAS: due to the late applications received even after the third week of the Fall semester, it is obvious that a two week deadline is not feasible BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Strike “second” from Section 2 of Senate Bill 88/36 first sentence and replace with “third” Friday by 5:00 p.m. SECTION 2. Strike “October 15th of each year” from Section 4 of Senate Bill 88/36 and replace with “the seventh Thursday of the Fall semester”. SECTION 3. Student Senate grant the current EOF Committee an extension in the stipulated deadline from October 15th 1989 to October 19th 1989 to make its recommendation to Student Senate. PASSED 10/12/1989 B-48 BILL 89/35 No Legislation for this Number B-49 BILL 89/36 BY: ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY SPECIAL ALLOCATION Finance Committee WHEREAS: KSU’s squadron XIII has been chosen for the area headquarters for squadrons on Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma, and WHEREAS: it is an honor for the squadron and KSU to hold such a title, and WHEREAS: it takes added funding for the squadron to oversee headquarters BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Arnold Air Society be allocated $ 627.10 to cover the following costs: Travel and subsistence Airfare to Washington, D.C. Postage Total $ 254.10 268.00 105.00 $ 627.10 SECTION 2. This money shall be taken from the Reserves for Contingencies Account. PASSED 10/12/1989 B-50 BILL 89/37 BY: I.D. VALIDATION FOR VOTING DUPING SGA ELECTIONS Senate Operations WHEREAS: one of the goals of elections committee is to get the greatest possible voter turnout, and WHEREAS: fee cards (which were used in last year election) have been replaced by fee receipts, and WHEREAS: valid concerns about using fee receipts have been raised, and WHEREAS: the Vali-Dine system will be used for next years elections BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. For the 1990 SGA elections students will be able to vote, in any of the three locations, as long as they present a validated student id, SECTION 2. To prevent a student from voting more than once, their student i.d. will be validated on the front side. An X will be used for general elections, and an A will be used for run-off elections. PASSED 10/12/1989 B-51 BILL 89/38 BY: CLOSING OF 1988-1989 ACCOUNTS Finance Committee WHEREAS: the allocation of the student activity fee is for a period of one fiscal year, and WHEREAS: the 1988-89 Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1989, and WHEREAS: the groups listed below had monies left in their accounts at the end of the 1988-89 Fiscal Year, and WHEREAS: each group was notified of their account status, and WHEREAS: appeals to keep the monies were accepted and hearings held BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The following account balances revert to the SGA Reserves for Contingencies Account: Amnesty International Architecture an Design College Council Arts & Sciences College Council Art Department, Fine Arts Older Wiser Learning Students Associated Students of Kansas at KS Black Student Union Business College Council Coalition for Human Rights Consumer Relations Board Education College Council Graduate Student Council Fone Crisis Center Human Ecology Council Honorarium Mexican American Council of Student Minority Cultural Programs Puerto Rican Student Organization Sports Club Council Students for Handicapped Concerns Veterinary Medicine College Council Women’s Resource Center Students Against Driving Drunk 1.90 9.28 2,313.20 .75 2.61 337.34 17.63 53.25 178.87 22.26 705.51 1,423.84 873.21 105.43 520.41 147.45 234.68 68.84 298.83 8.41 5.71 16.10 129.82 SECTION 2. The following groups be allowed to retain the amounts listed for the remainder of the 1989-1990 Fiscal Year: International Coordinating Council 240.00 Education College Council 63.50 PASSED 10/19/1989 B-52 BILL 89/39 BY: FINE ARTS COUNCIL AND ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT FEE Fine Arts/Athletic Fee Task Force WHEREAS: Fine Arts and the Athletic Department add a great deal to the student’s life experience, and WHEREAS: both Fine Arts and the Athletic Department have been historically under funded, and WHEREAS: students have historically been strong supporters of both the Fine Arts and the Athletic Department, and WHEREAS: students have voiced concerns regarding funding in the areas of Fine Arts and the Athletic Department BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The following fees be created: A. An athletic Fee of $10/full-time student and $5/part-time student for the fall & spring semesters beginning in the fall of 1990. B. A Fine Arts Fee of $7.40/full-time student, $3.25/part-time student for the fall & spring semesters, and $.10 summer credit hour up to 6 hours beginning in the fall of 1990. SECTION 2. The Student Activity fee be reduced by $2.30/full-time student, $.75/part-time student, $.10/summer credit hour up to 6 hours, and the Fine Arts Council line-item be discontinued. SECTION 3. The funds raised by the Athletic Fee shall be distributed by the KSU Athletic Department. The funds raised by the Fine Arts Fee shall be distributed by the Fine Arts Council. SECTION 4. The Athletic Fee and the Fine Arts Fee shall be reviewed every three years by the Student Senate Finance Committee and Student Senate. The Athletic Fee will be reviewed prior to 1993-94, while the Fine Arts will be reviewed prior to 1992-93. SECTION 5. The Senate hereby acknowledge the following points of agreement with the KSU Athletic Department: A. Free student admission to all non-revenue NCAA athletic events held on the KSU campus. B. A price cap of $7 per football game and $5 per basketball game will be placed on student season football and basketball tickets for 3 years. C. Student season football and basketball tickets will not be combined for 3 years. B-53 D. Student seating at Bramlage Coliseum will equal the amount requested by the Athletic Ticket Sales Committee to a maximum of 5908 seats. E. The Athletic Department will maintain their current monetary commitment to non-revenue sports in addition to the 40% received from the Athletic Fee monies. F. The first year’s receipts are planned to be allocated in approximately the following manner: Non-revenue Sports Support Football Support Academic Counseling/Tutorial Services Drug Testing/Education Basketball Support 40.0% 30.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.00% SECTION 6. The Senate hereby acknowledge the following points of agreement with the Fine Arts Council and organizations: A. Students will receive a 50% discount off the general public price at McCain Performing Series events. B. The first year’s receipts are planned to be allocated in approximately the following manner: K-State Players, Dance, Summer Repertory Theatre Music McCain Art Other Fine Arts Council Groups 25.0% 20.0% 36.0% 12.0% 7.0% SECTION 7. The athletic department director and the advisor of Fine Arts Council must sign a binding contract written by the student’s attorney, guaranteeing those concessions and conditions set forth in the bill. PASSED 10/26/1989 B-54 BILL 89/40 BY: FUNDING FOR RACIAL ETHNIC HARMONY WEEK Todd Heitschmidt WHEREAS: multi-cultural awareness is important to the diversity of Kansas State University, and WHEREAS: Racial Ethnic Harmony Week will be a means in promotion multi-cultural awareness, and WHEREAS: the organization, planning, and preparing of the events, activities, and lectures has consumed an extremely large amount of time and resources BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate allocate a maximum of $ 1,327.00 for programming during the Racial Ethnic Harmony Week. SECTION 2. This money shall be taken from the Reserves or Contingencies Account. SECTION 3. Student Senate recommend that next year’s planning committee be comprised of the following membership: A. The Assistant Provost for Multi-Cultural Affairs and Graduate Student Development, who shall serve as chair B. Two members of Student Senate to be appointed by the Student Senate Chair C. One representative from each of the following organizations, to be appointed by each respective organization: 1. Pan-Hellenic Council 2. Inter-Fraternity Council 3. Association of Residence Halls 4. Hispanic American Leadership Organization D. Two representatives from each of the following organizations, to be appointed by each respective organization: 1. Black Student Union 2. International Coordinating Council E. Three at-large students to be appointed by the Student Body President F. One university administrator and one student services staff member, to be appointed by the Vice-President for Institutional Advancement B-55 SECTION 4. Student Senate also recommend the following provisions: A. This committee shall work in conjunction with the President’s Commission on Multi-Cultural Affairs. B. This committee shall consult the chair of Landon Lecture series, Lou Douglas Series and Convocation Series when scheduling speakers C. Future weeks should not conflict with major events scheduled on the University Calendar or the SGA. Calendar. D. The committee is encouraged to develop this week in any way it deems appropriate to enhance knowledge and understanding of the many cultural influences of students at Kansas State. PASSED 10/19/1989 B-56 BILL 89/41 BY: REAPPORTIONMENT OF STUDENT SENATE Executive Committee WHEREAS: Article V, Section 504-A of the KSU Constitution provides that Student Senate have “one (1) member for each three hundred (300) full-time and one (1) member for each six hundred (600) part-time students or major fraction thereof in each college or school”, and WHEREAS: 20th-day enrollment figures are now available and indicated the need to reapportion Student Senate BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senators for the 1990 Student Senate be apportioned among the colleges and Schools as follows: Agriculture Architecture & Design Arts & Sciences Business Administration Education Engineering Graduate School Human Ecology Veterinary Medicine 4 3 16 9 5 8 6 4 1 PASSED 10/19/1989 B-57 BILL 89/42 BY: HOLTON HALL COUNCIL RE-EVALUATION Doug Holle, Stephanie Haub WHEREAS: $1.69 million of student fees renovated Holton Hall, and WHEREAS: Senate Bill 87/20 outlined the responsibilities of the Holton Hall Council, and WHEREAS: the duties of the Council concerning renovation are completed, and WHEREAS: it is not currently necessary for the Council to meet monthly, and WHEREAS: student involvement should continue to be part of decisions concerning Holton Hall BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1.. The Holton Council shall be comprised of the Student Senate Vice Chair who will serve as Council chair, the Chair of Staff on the Student Body President’s Cabinet, one Student Senator and two students at-large to be appointed by a committee of the Student Body President, Student Senate Chair and Coordinator or Personnel Selections. The Vice President for Institutional Advancement shall appoint two university administrators and two students staff members from Holton Hall to serve on the Council. SECTION 2. The Holton Hall Council shall have he following responsibilities: a. Monitoring all proposed changes of Holton Hall facilities, and b. Advising the Student Senate and Vice President for Institutional Advancement concerning any changes in Holton Hall, especially the services located there. The Council shall meet as is needed and will present a report of each meeting to Student Senate. A written set of each meeting’s minutes shall be provided to the Student Senate Chairman, Student Body President, Coordinator of Student Activities and the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. SECTION 3. Student Senate approve, by majority vote, specific changes in regard to physical movement or modification of offices, departments, or services into, out of, or within Holton Hall. PASSED 10/26/89 B-58 BILL 89/43 BY: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991 Educational Opportunity Fund Committee WHEREAS: the Kansas Board of Regents established an Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) on May 19, 1988, and WHEREAS: the Kansas State University Student Governing Association is charged with the allocation of the Educational Opportunity Fund at Kansas State University, and WHEREAS: the Educational Opportunity Fund Committee accepted proposals, conducted a review process, and make its recommendations for the allocation of the Educational Opportunity Fund BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The Fiscal Year 1991 Educational Opportunity Fund be allocated in the following manner: Educational & Personal Development Services for Students with Physical Limitations 4 Undergraduate Scholarships @ $500.00 each $ 2,000.00 Lafene Student Health Center Peer Aids Educational Program 2 part-time students 10 hrs./wk @ $3.75/hr $ 4,500.00 Horticulture Therapy Program, Department of Horticulture 5 scholarships $500.00 each $ 2,500.00 Department of Political Science 2 graduate scholarships @ $750.00 1 undergraduate scholarship @ $500.00 Academic Assistance Center, Division of Institutional Advancement University-wide tutorial service: salaries $ 2,000.00 $ 30,000.00 College of Education, Adult and Continuing Education 4 scholarships $500.00 each 6 scholarships $250.00 each $ 3,500.00 Agriculture Academic Competition Teams 65 scholarships @ $50.00 each Alcohol & Other Drug Education Services Wellness/prevention program $ 3,250.00 B-59 $ 10,000.00 American Ethnic Studies 1 undergraduate assistantship @ $1,000.00 each $ 1,000.00 Center for Aging . 4 undergraduate assistantship @ $1,000.00 each $ 2,000.00 College of Architecture and Design 3 undergraduate scholarships @ $500.00 each $ 1,500.00 College of Arts and Sciences 4 undergraduate scholarships @ $500.00 each $ 2,000.00 Student Personnel Program, College of Education. 2 graduate assistantships $6,500.00 each $ 13,000.00 College of Veterinary Medicine Tutorial service: salaries $ 6,500.00 Department of Modern Languages 3 undergraduate scholarships $500.00 each $ 1,500.00 Educational and Personal Development Services For Students with Physical Limitations Peer counseling: salaries FENIX Adult Student Program 1 graduate assistantship $6,500.00 4 leadership scholarships $500.00 ach 8 nontraditional scholarships $500 00 each Foreign Student Office/Dean of Student Life 1 graduate assistantship @ $6,590.99 French Club, German Club, Sigma Delta Pi Weekly help sessions Gamma Theta Upsilon 1 graduate scholarship $750.00 2 undergraduate scholarships @ $500.0 each $ 6,800.00 $ 12,500.00 $ 6,500.80 $ 900.00 $ 1,750.00 KSU Community Service Program Salaries, stipends, and scholarships $ 18,000.00 School of Journalism 3 undergraduate scholarships $500.0 $ 1,500.00 Student Financial Assistance Emergency grant fund Student Planning Organization $ 10,500.00 $ 500.00 B-60 1 undergraduate scholarship $500.00 University Learning Enhancement and Resource Network Peer assistance programming $ 4,050.00 Upward Bound Salaries for tutors/counselors $ 5,040.00 Student Activities 1 graduate assistantship $ 6,500.00 Department of Speech and Ebony Theatre Partial graduate stipend $ 2,000.00 Student Financial Assistance Office $ 53,550.00 For childships 80% of total ($42,840.00) to be allocated for childships for KSU Child Development Center/Department of Housing 20% of total ($10,710.00) to Student Financial Assistance Office to be allocated for childships based on the following criteria: 1) day care that the KSU Child Development Center cannot provide; 2) families already established in a licensed childcare center; 3) families not wishing to use the KSU Child Development Center; 4) childships will be paid only to licensed childcare facilities; 5) amounts allocated by the Student Financial Assistance Office shall not exceed awarded under KSU Child Development Center criteria; 6) money not allocated by February 1, 1991, by the Student Financial Assistance Office will be transferred to the KSU Child Development Center account for childships. TOTAL $ 224,620.00 SECTION 2. Disbursement of all monies for scholarships shall be coordinated by the General Scholarship Committee. Each organization allocated scholarship monies shall make the award by April 15, 1990. Scholarships not awarded by April 15th will become part of the General Scholarship Fund. PASSED 11/09/1989 B-61 BILL 89/44 BY: 1989-90 FINAL ALLOCATIONS Finance Committee REQUESTED Amnesty International Associated Students of Kansas FINAL ALLOCATION TENTATIVE ALLOCATIONS $ 582.70 $ 225.30 $ 225.30 25,378.50 25,378.50 26,997.75 ( $.75 headcount ) Associated Students of Kansas @ KSU 1,727.70 1,643.40 1,643.40 Black Student Union (BSU) 2,867.55 591.80 591.80 465.00 267.60 267.60 47,239.44 47,239.44 47,239.44 4,080.90 4,144.80 4,144.80 Coalition for Human Rights (CHR) College Councils Agriculture Architecture & Design Business Administration Education Engineering Graduate Human Ecology Veterinary Medicine 3,994.92 2,939.88 7,939.56 3,706.20 7,448.16 4,694.52 3,257.28 1,119.84 Consumer Relations Board (CRB) Fine Arts Council 77,318.60 FONE Crisis Center 12,432.81 11,875.45 11,875.45 333.89 322.89 322.89 6,250.00 4,400.00 4,600.00 8,640.83 4,296.27 4,346.27 31,233.00 28,545.00 28,545.00 238.00 191.50 0.00 1,309.20 340.90 340.90 Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) Honorariums Owls BSU CHR HALO ICC MACS UFM WRC Men’s Soccer 77,318.60 ($.40 F/T, $.75 P/t, $.10 summer) 80,215.25 0.00 1,000.00 350.00 600.00 1,950.00 0.00 500.00 200.00 0.00 International Coordinating Council (ICC) Legal Services *Mexican American Council of Students (MACS) OWLS B-62 *Puerto Rican Student Organization 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reserves for Contingencies 0.00 503.81 15,171.69 0.00 113.20 340.20 392.40 823.70 199.00 635.20 190.20 2,693.90 0.00 113.20 340.20 392.40 823.70 199.00 635.20 190.20 2,693.90 36,282.60 35,373.15 35,398.15 Students Against Driving Drunk 337.08 218.60 218.60 Students for Handicapped Concerns (SHC) 569.00 373.60 373.60 University for Man (UFM) 15,256.12 12,653.85 12,653.85 U-LearN 25,906.84 11,983.15 12,125.19 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 997.60 826.08 541.48 $ 324,893.82 $ 278,084.70 $ 298,832.31 Sports Club Council (SCC) Council Rugby Parachute Women’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Sailing Rodeo Gymnastics TOTAL 52.20 395.00 1,643.20 2,336.60 3,926.60 534.75 8,402.00 490.00 17,780.35 Student Governing Association (SGA) Withholding (estimate) Women’s Resource Center (WRC) TOTALS PASSED 11/2/89 B-63 BILL 89/45 BY: CONSTITUTIONAL REVISIONS: REFERENDUM PROCEDURES Barry Beck, Todd Giefer, Senate Operations Committee WHEREAS: concern has been expressed that those who vote in favor of an issue up for referendum are at a distinct disadvantage, and WHEREAS: the one-third (1/3) of the student body clause in the student referendum was introduced to encourage more students to vote, and WHEREAS: consistently fewer than one-third (1/3) of the student body turns out to vote in student referendums, even when a very volatile issue is at hand, and WHEREAS: no other Big Eight school requires such stringent requirements for a referendum, and WHEREAS: negative votes can have the effect of passing a referendum under the current system BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Article XI, Section 1102A, of the SGA Constitution be changed to read, “a two-thirds (2/3) vote of Student Senate.” SECTION 2. Article XI, Section 1104, of the SGA Constitution be changed to read, “Student Senate shall set the date for all referendums and be responsible for two (2) 3X5 advertisements in the Collegian advertising the referendum on the days votes are taken for the referendum SECTION 3. Article XI, Section 1105, of the SGA Constitution be changed to read, “A law of the KSU SGA may be passed by a referendum. The percentage of favorable votes needed to pass a referendum be contingent upon this formula: Yf = 31/42 – 5/7Vt (Vt = percent of student body voting in a referendum, Yf = percent of favorable votes needed to pass a referendum) DEFEATED 11/2/89, RECONSIDERED 11/9/89 REFERRED TO SENATE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE B-64 BILL 89/46 BY: STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION: BOARD OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Travis Stumpff WHEREAS: the Student Government Association currently states that “any undergraduate member of the KSU Student Government Association is eligible to be a candidate for the Board of Student Publications”, and WHEREAS: the undergraduate stipulation serves no practical purpose and disenfranchises graduate students who also pay a fee to support Student Publications, and WHEREAS: this conflicts with the Board of Student Publications Constitution, which does not contain the undergraduate stipulation BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Article II, Section 202-C of the SGA Constitution be revised as follows: C. Board of Student Publications. Any member of the KSU SGA who is recognized as a full-time student for fee purposes by his/her respective college or school is eligible to be a candidate for the Board of Student Publications, except where that person is graduating the semester of or the summer following the general election. SECTION 2. The above amendment be submitted to the college council for ratification as provided for in Article X, Section 1001-A of the KSU SGA Constitution and Article II of the By-Laws to the SGA Constitution. PASSED 11/9/89 B-65 BILL 89/47 BY: SGA CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION: JUDICIAL MEMBER REMOVAL FROM OFFICE Travis Stumpff WHEREAS: in the Student Government Constitution the responsibility of removing a judicial officer upon impeachment by Student Senate is currently delegated to Student Tribunal, and WHEREAS: such instances of the judiciary being responsible for removing a member of the judiciary is virtually if not totally unheard of, and WHEREAS: this power should rest solely within he Student Senate, and WHEREAS: allowing Senate to remove judicial officers is more appropriate for preserving the doctrine of separation of powers. BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Article VI, Section 603 of the KSU SGA Constitution be revised as follows: 603 A. Members of boards or committee described in Section 602, subsections A and B, may be impeached by Student Senate on ground of misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance. 603 B. Hearings pursuant to bills of impeachment of members shall be conducted by Student Senate. Upon a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the total membership of Student Senate, a member of Tribunal shall be relieved of office. For all other judicial members, a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the total membership of Student Senate shall be sufficient to relieve the member of office. SECTION 2. The above amendment by submitted to the college council for ratification as provided for in Article X, Section 1001-A of the KSU SGA Constitution and Article II of the By-Laws to the SGA Constitution. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY 11/16/89 B-66 BILL 89/48 EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY FUND REVISION WHEREAS: the Kansas State University Student Governing Association is charged with the allocation of the EOF at Kansas State University, and WHEREAS: considerable problems have been encountered in the allocation of the 1989 EOF BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The EOF committee be selected by the fourth meeting of the Kansas State University Student Senate in the spring semester. SECTION 2. The solicitation process begin by the sixth week of the spring semester. SECTION 3. the solicitation process be carried out by: a. Sending letters to all department heads, deans and directors on campus. b. Placing an ad in the Collegian for one week in the sixth week of the spring semester. c. Placing an additional ad in the Collegian in the second week of the following fall semester. d. A reminder be sent out three weeks prior to deadline (original deadline). e. Committee members be responsible for contacting all department heads, Deans, and Directors to ensure that they have received the application, understand EOF guidelines and have made information available to groups that fall under their governance. SECTION 4. The applications must be placed in a locked box to be opened on the due date at 5:00 p.m. by the SGA advisor, senate chair, and/or the student body president. SECTION 5. Only the applications in the box at the time of opening are to be considered without exception. SECTION 6. Included in the cover letter with the application must be: a. the due date b. the purpose of EOF c. criteria for consideration in the allocation of the EOF as set fourth by the EOF committee SECTION 7. Names and phone numbers of the committee members will appear on original applications and also on the reminder notice. SECTION 8. EOF will offer groups the opportunity to give oral presentations to the committee. PASSED 11/9/89 B-67 BILL 89/49 BY: SGA OFFICE ASSISTANT SPECIAL ALLOCATION Senate Executive Committee WHEREAS: the SGA office needs to maintain a certain level of organization to continue to operate efficiently, and WHEREAS: assistance is needed while the new secretary becomes acclimated to a new environment, and WHEREAS: it is difficult to find a student who qualifies for work study who also has knowledge of student government BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Government be allocated $750 for an office assistant SECTION 2. This money be taken from Reserves for Contingencies Account SECTION 3. Money currently allocated for work study be transferred to general salaries. PASSED 11/9/89 B-68 BILL 89/50 BY: CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION: COORDINATOR OF FINANCES APPOINTMENT Todd Giefer WHEREAS: the incoming Coordinator of Finances is not elected by the incoming Student Senate but rather the outgoing Student Senate, and WHEREAS: every other Senate official is either elected or confirmed by the incoming Student Senate, and WHEREAS: the outgoing Student Senate could confirm a Coordinator of Finances who is not compatible with the incoming Student Senate, and WHEREAS: the incoming student Senate will be directly associated with the Coordinator of Finances, and WHEREAS: a good relationship between the new Coordinator of Finances and the new Student Senate is imperative especially during allocations BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Article V. Section 505B of the Student Governing Association Constitution be changed to read, “Coordinator of Finances shall be appointed by the Chairperson of Student Senate in conjunction with the outgoing Chairperson of Student Senate, the outgoing Coordinator of Finances, and the Coordinator of Finances, and the Coordinator of Personnel Selections. The appointment shall be ratified by the incoming Student Senate.” FAILED 11/16/89 B-69 BILL 89/51 BY: CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION: STUDENT BODY PRESIDENTIAL CABINET Senate Operations and Laurian Cuffy WHEREAS: discussion from the minority Retention Task Force recommended that a more positive term be substituted for minority affairs, and WHEREAS: the term “Multi-Cultural” encompasses a more diverse group, and WHEREAS: the Kansas State University Administrative office of Minority Affairs has currently been changed to “Multi-Cultural” BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. Article IV, Section 408A-C of the Kansas State University Student Governing Association Constitution be changed to read “Multi-Cultural Affairs Director.” SECTION 2. Article IV, Section 2-F of the Kansas State University Student Governing Association By-Laws to the Constitution be changed to read, “Multi-Cultural Affairs Director, who shall represent the interests and concerns of Multi-Cultural Affairs.” PASSED 11/16/89 B-70 BILL 89/52 BY: SGA BY-LAWS REVISION: REPLACEMENT OF STUDENT SENATE INTERNS Senate Operations Standing Committee WHEREAS: the current Kansas State University Student Governing Association By-Laws to the Constitution provides no stipulations for replacing Student Senate Interns BE IT ENACTED THAT: SECTION 1. The following subsection be added to Article V, Section 9, Subsection F-2 of the Kansas State University Student Governing Association By-Laws to the Constitution: e. In the event that a vacancy occurs in the Student Senate Intern program no less than eight (8) weeks prior to the end of the current term, a replacement shall be chosen from the most qualified unsuccessful candidates for Student Senate Intern. In the event that there are no unsuccessful candidates they shall be chosen by the original process (Art. V, Section F-2). PASSED 11/16/89 B-71 1989 RESOLUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Resolution Number and Title Page Res 89/1 Affirmation of Coordinator of Finances................................................................1 Res 89/2 Commendation to the College of Education .........................................................2 Res 89/3 Consumer Relations Board Director .....................................................................3 Res 89/4 Student Senate Standing Committee Chairpersons ...............................................4 Res 89/5 Chief of Staff .........................................................................................................5 Res 89/6 Finance Standing Committee ................................................................................6 Res 89/7 Senate Interns ........................................................................................................7 Res 89/8 ASK Campus Director...........................................................................................8 Res 89/9 Investment Ad Hoc Committee Replacement Members .......................................9 Res 89/10 Attorney General .................................................................................................10 Res 89/11 Student Body President’s Cabinet .......................................................................11 Res 89/12 Judicial Council ...................................................................................................12 Res 89/13 Student Tribunal & Student Review Board.........................................................13 Res 89/14 Support of KSU Libraries....................................................................................14 Res 89/15 Parking Citation Appeals Board..........................................................................15 Res 89/16 Support of the YES Program...............................................................................16 Res 89/17 Limitation of Restricted Fees ..............................................................................17 Res 89/18 K-State Union Parking Lot Recommendation.....................................................18 Res 89/19 Personnel Selections Coordinator........................................................................19 Res 89/20 1989 Educational Opportunity Fund Committee ................................................20 Res 89/21 Senate Operations Standing Committee Chair ....................................................21 Res 89/22 1990 SGA Elections Committee Chair................................................................22 Res 89/23 Environmental Action .........................................................................................23 Res 89/24 Commendation to Truman Scholar .....................................................................24 Res 89/25 Commendation to Jennifer Johnston ...................................................................25 Res 89/26 Initiation of the SGS Computer...........................................................................26 Res 89/27 Secretary I Position..............................................................................................27 Res 89/28 Reaction to Bushwackers Incident ......................................................................28 Res 89/29 Student Body President’s Cabinet .......................................................................29 Res 89/30 Support for the United Way Drive ......................................................................30 Res 89/31 1990 SGA Elections Committee .........................................................................31 Res 89/32 FONE Crisis Center Interim Coordinator............................................................32 Res 89/33 Residence Hall Point System Endorsement ........................................................33 Res 89/34 Condemnation of Discrimination ........................................................................34 Res 89/35 State Funding for Childcare.................................................................................35 Res 89/36 Elections Committee Replacement Approval .....................................................36 Res 89/37 Commendation to Lafene Student Health Center and Their Staff ......................37 Res 89/38 1990 SGA Election Results .................................................................................38 Res 89/39 Coordinator of Finances ......................................................................................39 Res 89/40 Commendation to Laurian Cuffy & Todd Johnson.............................................40 1989 RESOLUTIONS INDEX Approval of Appointments Page Res 89/1 Affirmation of Coordinator of Finances................................................................1 Res 89/3 Consumer Relations Board Director .....................................................................3 Res 89/4 Student Senate Standing Committee Chairpersons ...............................................4 Res 89/5 Chief of Staff .........................................................................................................5 Res 89/6 Finance Standing Committee ................................................................................6 Res 89/7 Senate Interns ........................................................................................................7 Res 89/8 ASK Campus Director...........................................................................................8 Res 89/9 Investment Ad Hoc Committee Replacement Members .......................................9 Res 89/10 Attorney General .................................................................................................10 Res 89/11 Student Body President’s Cabinet .......................................................................11 Res 89/12 Judicial Council ...................................................................................................12 Res 89/13 Student Tribunal & Student Review Board.........................................................13 Res 89/15 Parking Citation Appeals Board..........................................................................15 Res 89/19 Personnel Selections Coordinator........................................................................19 Res 89/20 1989 Educational Opportunity Fund Committee ................................................20 Res 89/21 Senate Operations Standing Committee Chair ....................................................21 Res 89/22 1990 SGA Elections Committee Chair................................................................22 Res 89/27 Secretary I Position..............................................................................................27 Res 89/29 Student Body President’s Cabinet .......................................................................29 Res 89/31 1990 SGA Elections Committee .........................................................................31 Res 89/32 FONE Crisis Center Interim Coordinator............................................................32 Res 89/36 Elections Committee Replacement Approval .....................................................36 Res 89/39 Coordinator of Finances ......................................................................................39 Approval of Regulations and Guidelines Commendations Res 89/2 Commendation to the College of Education .........................................................2 Res 89/24 Commendation to Truman Scholar .....................................................................24 Res 89/25 Commendation to Jennifer Johnston ...................................................................25 Res 89/37 Commendation to Lafene Student Health Center and Their Staff ......................37 Res 89/40 Commendation to Laurian Cuffy & Todd Johnson.............................................40 Resolutions Regarding State Government Res 89/35 State Funding for Childcare.................................................................................35 Resolution Regarding Local Government Resolution Regarding University Actions Res 89/14 Support of KSU Libraries....................................................................................14 Res 89/16 Support of the YES Program...............................................................................16 Res 89/17 Limitation of Restricted Fees ..............................................................................17 Res 89/18 K-State Union Parking Lot Recommendation 18 Res 89/23 Environmental Action .........................................................................................23 Res 89/33 Residence Hall Point System Endorsement ........................................................33 Miscellaneous Res 89/26 Res 89/28 Res 89/30 Res 89/34 Res 89/38 Initiation of the SGS Computer...........................................................................26 Reaction to Bushwackers Incident ......................................................................28 Support for the United Way Drive ......................................................................30 Condemnation of Discrimination ........................................................................34 1990 SGA Election Results .................................................................................38 RESOLUTION 89/1 BY: AFFIRMATION OF COORDINATOR OF FINANCES Craig Uhrich WHEREAS there were questions raised about the 1988 Student Senate appointing the 1989 Coordinator of Finances, and WHEREAS the procedure followed was outlined in the KSU SGA Constitution, and WHEREAS it is essential that the Coordinator of Finances carry the approval of the 1989 Student Senate, and WHEREAS Lauren O’Connor is qualified for the position of Coordinator of Finances BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The 1989 Student Senate affirm the appointment of Lauren O’Connor as the 1989 Coordinator of Finances, and express its support of the 1988 Student Senate’s selection. PASSED 9/28/89 R-1 RESOLUTION 89/2 BY: COMMENDATION TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Kirk Schuler WHEREAS the accessibility of student leaders was, and should have been, an issue in the 1988 SGA General Election, and WHEREAS there is a general belief that the accessibility of student leaders would be greatly increased if there were centralized location where information concerning such leaders could be placed, and WHEREAS the College of Education recently installed a display case containing pictures of and biographical information concerning all the executive officers of all the undergraduate clubs in the College of Education, as well as Student Senators, at a cost well within the budgets of all the colleges BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The College of Education be commended for its increase the visibility of its student leaders. SECTION 2. Student Senate formally urge all the other colleges/schools to install similar displays. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY 12/1/88 R-2 RESOLUTION 89/3 BY: CONSUMER RELATIONS BOARD DIRECTOR Sally Routson WHEREAS a vacancy needed to filled for Director of the Consumer Relations Board, and WHEREAS this vacancy was sufficiently advertised and interviews conducted, and WHEREAS a qualified candidate was selected BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Wade Whitmer be approved as Director of the Consumer Relations Board. PASSED 1/19/89 R-3 RESOLUTION 89/4 BY: STUDENT SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Todd Johnson & Greg Weisenborn WHEREAS several qualified individuals applied or the positions of Student Senate standing committee chairpersons, and WHEREAS interviews were conducted by the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Student Senate BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The following individuals be approved as Student Senate standing committee chairpersons: Academic Affairs & University Relations Communications Legislative Affairs Senate Operations Student Affairs & Soc al Services PASSED 1/19/89 R-4 Todd Heitschmidt Monica Conner Jill Rathbun Lisa Rephlo Chris Kern RESOLUTION 89/5 BY: CHIEF OF STAFF Laurian Cuffy & Cabinet Interview Committee WHEREAS the Chief of Staff position on the Student Body President’s Cabinet was sufficiently advertised, and WHEREAS a number of qualified students submitted applications, and WHEREAS the following individual proved to be best qualified for the position, and WHEREAS the Cabinet Interview Committee interviewed the appointee and submitted a favorable response BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Ira Bolden be approved Chief of Staff on the Student Body President’s Cabinet. PASSED 1/19/89 R-5 RESOLUTION 89/6 BY: FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE Lauren O’Connor, Todd Johnson, Laurian Cuffy & Greg Weisenborn WHEREAS several qualified individuals applied for positions on the Finance Standing Committee, and WHEREAS interviews were conducted by the Student Senate Chair, Coordinator of Finances and Student Body President BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The following students be approved as members of the 1989 Finance Standing Committee: Student Senators Barry Beck Susan Howard Brent Jones Craig Uhrich At-Large Members Sean Barrett Mike Berry Mary Ann Locke Sharma Ray PASSED 1/19/89 R-6 RESOLUTION 89/7 BY: SENATE INTERNS Lisa Rephlo, Greg Weisenborn & Doug Heller WHEREAS a number of qualified students fielded a bountiful crop of applicants, and WHEREAS a number of students proved to be the cream of the crop, and WHEREAS interviews were conducted by the Senate Operations Standing Committee Chair, Student Senate Chair and 1988 Intern Coordinator BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The following students be approved as Senate Interns: Darin Batchman Chad Brightbill Rebecca Brown Kenton Gleason Katrina Goering Kristin Johnson Ray Kowalczewski Lori Lampe Clifford Mulenga Dennis O’Keefe Mandy Sawyer Deborah Seibold Loren Sheets Curtis Stahel Angela Stinchomb Ginny Steve Kathryn Tryon James Weaver PASSED 1/19/89 R-7 RESOLUTION 89/8 BY: A.S.K. CAMPUS DIRECTOR Laurian Cuffy WHEREAS the position of Associated Students of Kansas (ASK.) Campus Director was sufficiently advertised, and WHEREAS a number of qualified students submitted applications, and WHEREAS the following student was best qualified for the position BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. John McIntyre be approved as the A.S.K. Campus Director. PASSED 1/19/89 R-8 RESOLUTION 89/9 BY: INVESTMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE REPLACEMENT MEMBERS Laurian Cuffy & Ira Bolden WHEREAS Senate Bill 88/32 established an ad hoc committee to investigate the investment of student monies in the Republic of South Africa, and WHEREAS Bernie Giefer, Sally Howard-Clayton and Paige Nichols have resigned, leaving vacancies which must be filled, and WHEREAS these positions have been advertised and applications were received, and WHEREAS the following students proved to be most qualified for serving on the Investment Ad hoc Committee BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Scott Kelly be approved as the Student Senate representative on the Investment Ad hoc Committee SECTION 2. Kenneth Kincaid and Leroy Clare be approved as at-large members of the Investment Ad hoc Committee. PASSED 2/2/89 R-9 RESOLUTION 89/10 BY: ATTORNEY GENERAL Laurian Cuffy WHEREAS the position of Attorney General was sufficiently advertised, and WHEREAS there were a number of applicants, and WHEREAS interviews were conducted by Laurian Cuffy, Ira Bolden and Mary Jo Lampe, and WHEREAS the nominated individual was interviewed by the Cabinet Selection Committee, and WHEREAS the following individual was found to be qualified BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Mike Kadel be approved as the Attorney General. PASSED 2/2/89 R-10 RESOLUTION 89/11 STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT’S CABINET BY: Laurian Cuffy WHEREAS Cabinet positions were made public shortly before the fall semester was over, and WHEREAS a number of qualified individuals applied for each position, and WHEREAS interviews were conducted by Laurian Cuffy, Ira Bolden, and Mary Jo Lampe, and WHEREAS the following individuals were determined to be most qualified for their positions BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The following students be approved as members of the Student Body President’s Cabinet: Mary Jo Lampe Haitham Hani Arafat & Sha Urbauer Carl Charles Faisal Sheikh Razzaq Maria del Pilar Soler Troy Lubbers Jeri Susterka Barbara Bake Connie Coltrane PASSED 2/2/89 R-11 Executive Advisor Executive Assistants Minority Affairs Director International Affairs Director Special Projects Director State & Community Affairs Director Executive Relations Director Public Relations Director College Council Coordinator RESOLUTION 89/12 BY: JUDICIAL COUNCIL Mike Kadel & Ira Bolden WHEREAS the judicial branch positions were sufficiently advertised, and WHEREAS there was a small pool of applicants for Judicial Council, and WHEREAS telephone interviews were conducted by Mike Kadel, SGA Attorney General, and WHEREAS the following individuals were determined to be qualified BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The following students be approved as members of Judicial Council: Taylor Jones Matt Farmer Travis Stumpff Dave Barnett Ginger Cline at-large member at-large member Student Senate appointee Association of Residence Hall appointee Interfraternity/Panhellenic Councils appointee PASSED 2/2/89 R-12 RESOLUTION 89/13 BY: STUDENT TRIBUNAL & STUDENT REVIEW BOARD Mike Kadel, Ira Bolden & Laurian Cuff WHEREAS the judicial branch positions were sufficiently advertised, and WHEREAS there was a small pool of applicant for Student Tribunal and Student Review Board, and WHEREAS interviews were conducted by Mike Kadel, SGA Attorney General, and Ira Bolden, Chief of Staff, and WHEREAS the following individuals were determined to be qualified BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The following individuals be approved as members of Student Tribunal: Rob Dieringer, Chancellor Jeannie Witte Teresa Pennington Bill Nelson Justin Sanders ARH representative IFC/ PHC representative at-large member at-large member off-campus member SECTION 2. The following individuals be approved as members of Student Review Board: Asif Ghori, Chairman Richard Debitetto Marsha Horchem Jody Campbell Glenda Downing at-large member at-large member ARH representative IFC/PHC representative off-campus member PASSED 2/16/89 R-13 RESOLUTION 89/14 BY: SUPPORT OF KSU LIBRARIES Todd Johnson & J.D. Llewelyn WHEREAS the library is considered to be an indicator of the academic quality and potential of a university, and WHEREAS the libraries at KSU are not a high priority among the Regents’ system, and WHEREAS K-State’s library facilities will be full by practical standards by 1993 and continued reduction of seating will further limit accessibility by the student body, and WHEREAS the KSU libraries rank last in total monograph and serial collections when compared to Big 8 and peer institutions, and WHEREAS the KSU libraries do not have membership in the Association of Research Libraries, and WHEREAS without this membership, faculty members have difficulty attracting research grants, and WHEREAS Farrell Library has poor ventilation, inadequate seating, insufficient quality study space and poor lighting, and is therefore not conducive for the pursuit of research and study BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate, as the representative voice of the student body, consider the KSU library system as its number one academic concern. SECTION 2. Student Senate urge the administration, Regents, and legislators to actively pursue additional support for the expansion of library facilities and an increased acquisitions base. PASSED 2/23/89 R-14 RESOLUTION 89/15 BY: PARKING CITATION APPEALS BOARD Ira Bolden, Mike Kadel & Laurian Cuffy WHEREAS the Parking Citation Appeals Board was sufficiently advertised, and WHEREAS there were a great number of interested applicants, and WHEREAS interviews were conducted by the SGA Attorney General and Chief of Staff, and WHEREAS the following students were determined to be most qualified for the Parking Citation Appeals Board BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The following students be approved as members of the Parking Citation Appeals Board: John Lightcap, Chair Chris Baldwin Kim Gensch Stephen Karpowich Sonja Blanka Christa South Michael Toedman PASSED 3/3/89 R-15 RESOLUTION 89/16 BY: SUPPORT OF THE YES PROGRAM Legislative Affairs Standing Committee WHEREAS a well educated population is essential to the well being of Kansas, and WHEREAS the Youth Education Service (YES) is a student volunteer program, and WHEREAS YES is an academic assistance program that is beneficial to college students as well as students at the primary and secondary levels, and WHEREAS YES is also a financial aid program, and 7 % of the K-State student body is in need of financial assistance, and WHEREAS the Kansas Senate has approved the budget or the YES program BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate strongly support the YES program as amended by the Kansas Senate. SECTION 2. Student Senate strongly encourage the Kansas House of Representatives to fully fund the YES program. WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR ON 4/13/89 R-16 RESOLUTION 89/17 BY: LIMITATION ON RESTRICTED FEES Legislative Affairs Standing Committee WHEREAS in-state tuition has risen 49% since 1980 and is expected to rise annually 5% for in-state and 11% for out-of-state throughout the next 3-5 years, and WHEREAS students at KSU already pay $146.61 in additional fees/semester, and WHEREAS students already pay tuition which covers all programming and equipment-related needs, i.e. those not covered by the general fund, and WHEREAS the Margin of Excellence was established to contribute additional funding for equipment and programming, and WHEREAS the staff of the Board of Regents has recommended the Board approve a special restricted-use fee equal to 1% of tuition for acquisition and maintenance of equipment, and WHEREAS this new restricted-use fee would generate $ 239,000 for KSU in FY 1991, and WHEREAS the process of implementing restricted-use fees may exclude the students affected by the fee increase BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The KSU Student Senate suggest: a) All additional fee for capital expenditures on equipment and programming be absorbed in tuition; and b) A presentation be made to Student Senate concerning all proposed fee increases, after which Student Senate will send a recommendation to the administration on the implementation of the fee. PASSED 29/17/1 on 4/13/89 R-17 RESOLUTION 89/18 BY: K-STATE UNION PARKING LOT RECOMMENDATION Student Senate Executive Committee WHEREAS lot A29, the student parking lot south of the K-State Union, is currently the only reserved student parking lot on the southern portion of the KSU campus, and WHEREAS parking meters will be installed in lot A29 beginning in the 1989-90 academic year, and WHEREAS lot A30, located to the south of the current student is now reserved for only faculty, staff and visitors, and WHEREAS no student accessibility of lot A30 has been proposed for the 1980-190 school year, and WHEREAS student access to the K-State Union, a building built and currently subsidized by student fee monies, is essential, and WHEREAS students will be denied a reserved lot in the southern portion of campus beginning in the 1989-1990 academic year BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate, as the representative voice of, the student body, request the Council on Traffic, Parking & Police Operations to make lot A30 a student parking lot PASSED 43/1/1 ON 4/13/89 R-18 RESOLUTION 89/19 BY: PERSONNEL SELECTIONS COORDINATOR Lisa Rephlo WHEREAS the Chairperson of the Senate Operations Standing Committee appoints a committee member to serve as Personnel Selections Coordinator, and WHEREAS two members of the committee were considered for the position, and WHEREAS the following individual was found to be most qualified BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Mike Stenstrom be approved as the Personnel Selections Coordinator. PASSED 4/20/89 R-19 RESOLUTION 89/20 BY: 1989 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND COMMITTEE Laurian Cuffy WHEREAS the Educational Opportunity fund (EOF) was established by the Kansas Board of Regents on 19 May 1988, and WHEREAS the EOF guidelines stipulate that the EOF Committee should be composed of “four students representing diverse campus constituencies, selected in a manner determined by the Student Governing Association”, and WHEREAS the four students represent as the guidelines set forth, “diverse campus constituencies” BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The following students be approved as members of the Educational Opportunity Fund committee: David Oswalt Crescentia Brown Crystal Sapp Michael Steinle PASSED 4/20/89 R-20 RESOLUTION 89/21 BY: SENATE OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR Todd Johnson & Doug Holle WHEREAS a vacancy exists for the position of Senate Operations Standing Committee Chair, and WHEREAS several qualified individuals applied for the position of Senate Operations Standing Committee Chair, and WHEREAS interviews were conducted by the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Student Senate BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Anne Banning be approved as Senate Operations Standing Committee Chairperson. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 4/27/89 R-21 RESOLUTION 89/22 BY: 1990 SGA ELECTIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR Lisa Rephlo, Todd Johnson & Mike Stenstrom WHEREAS the position of 1990 SGA Elections Committee Chair was sufficiently advertised, and WHEREAS the 1989 SGA Elections Committee Chair applied for the position, and WHEREAS the 1989 SGA Elections Committee Chair has done an excellent job on the SGA Elections Committee in the past BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Eva Chatterjee be approved as the 1990 SGA Elections Committee Chair. PASSED 4/27/89 R-22 RESOLUTION 89/23 BY: ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION Chris Kern, Robb Karlin, Greg Weisenborn, Jill Rathbun, Phil Anderson, & Todd Giefer WHEREAS the condition of the environment in which we live is of concern to many people, and WHEREAS the styrofoam food containers presently being used by K-State Union Food Service contains chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), and WHEREAS the process of manufacturing these products releases CFC’s into the atmosphere, and WHEREAS CFC’s have been proven to cause damage to the ozone layer, and WHEREAS CFC’s also contribute to the greenhouse effect, and WHEREAS our farm belt could become a desert wasteland, and WHEREAS the existence of life is threatened by the release of this chemical into the atmosphere BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate strongly urge a ban on the production and distribution of CFC’s. SECTION 2. Student Senate strongly urge the development and use of environmentally safe alternatives to CFC’s SECTION 3. Student Senate strongly urge the K-State Union to cease distribution of all food containers produced with CFC’s. These containers shall be replaces with an environmentally sound alternative (i.e. paper) SECTION 4. Student Senate send a cover letter of this resolution to U.S. companies that manufacture CFC’s. This cover letter shall be approved by the sponsor of this legislation before mailing. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 4/27/89 R-23 RESOLUTION 89/24 BY: COMMENDATION TO TRUMAN SCHOLAR Kirk Schuler WHEREAS Kristy Parker has been awarded the Truman Scholarship for study relating to a career in public service, and WHEREAS Kansas State University has a tradition of producing Truman Scholars, and WHEREAS only 100 students in the United States received Truman Scholarships this year, with only one of them being from Kansas, and WHEREAS Anita Krug and Clinton Riley reached the prestigious level of Truman Scholarship finalists, and WHEREAS Kristy Parker, Anita Krug and Clinton Riley have all shown excellence in academics throughout their college careers BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Kristy Parker be commended on her receipt of the Truman Scholarship. SECTION 2. Anita Krug and Clinton Riley be commended for being honored as Truman Scholarship finalists. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 4/27/89 R-24 RESOLUTION 89/25 BY: COMMENDATION TO JENNIFER JOHNSTON 1989 Student Senate WHEREAS Jennifer Johnston has dutifully served as the KSU Student Governing Association’s secretary for 19 1/2 years, and WHEREAS throughout these years, Jenny has brought warmth, cheer and guidance to everyone with whom she has worked, and WHEREAS Jen will soon be leaving K-State to join her betrothed (the man for whom she missed her only Student Senate meeting in these 191/2 years), and WHEREAS this meeting will mark the end of Jenny’s service to Student Senate, and WHEREAS we will all miss Jenny’s wit, energy and dedication, but most of all her unique laugh BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The 1989 Student Senate, on behalf of all who have had the distinct pleasure of working with her, extend its most sincere gratitude and appreciation to Jennifer Johnston for her unparalleled service to the KSU Student Governing Association, SECTION 2. Student Senate wish Jenny only the best throughout the course of her life, as that is what she has given SGA. SECTION 3. Jennifer Johnston be named the KSU SGA’s honorary secretary for life. SECTION 4. So that the memory of this cherished friend will never be forgotten the KSU SGA send Jennifer Johnston a card, thanking her for her outstanding service, each year on Secretary’s Day for the rest of her life. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 4/27/89 R-25 RESOLUTION 89/26 BY: INITIATION OF THE SGS COMPUTER Travis N. Stumpff WHEREAS Senate Bill 89/23 authorized the purchase of a computing apparatus by the SGA, and WHEREAS during the summer of 1989 a computing apparatus was purchased, and WHEREAS the computing apparatus consists of a Zenith model ZDH-1217-DE and a Hewlett Packard Desk Jet printer, and WHEREAS several offices throughout the University name their computing apparatus, either officially or unofficially, and WHEREAS our computing apparatus is worthy of being officially named BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Aforesaid computing apparatus hereby be named Jenny. PASSED 9/7/89 R-26 RESOLUTION 89/27 BY: SECRETARY I POSITION Todd Johnson, Todd Heitschmidt WHEREAS there was a vacancy in the Student Government Service Office for a Secretary I, and WHEREAS applications were solicited from those on campus wishing to interview for the SGA Secretary I position, and WHEREAS preliminary interviews were conducted of twelve (12) candidates by Sally Routson, Dianne Urban, Laurian Cuffy and Jennifer Johnston, and WHEREAS the final interviews were conducted of three (3) candidates by Susan Scott, Sally Routson, Dianne Urban, Laurian Cuffy, Jennifer Johnston, Faisal Sheikh and Todd Johnson, and WHEREAS the final interview panel selected Patricia Swanigan as the Student Government Secretary I. BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate approve Patricia Swanigan as the Student Government Secretary I. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/31/89 R-27 RESOLUTION 89/28 BY: REACTION TO BUSHWACKERS INCIDENT Wade Whitmer, Laurian Cuffy & Christy Scharrer WHEREAS a body of students gathered to celebrate a traditional holiday at Bushwackers, and WHEREAS Bushwackers management had given permission in advance for the celebration to take place on the premises, and WHEREAS during the celebration management placed discriminatory signs in prominent places degrading the holiday, and WHEREAS the management refused to remove the signs after the students requested that it be done, and WHEREAS the city of Manhattan largely ignored the entire incident BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Government entreat the leaders of our community to review their policies and procedures regarding enforcement of civil rights laws. SECTION 2. That Student Government send a letter to the management of Bushwackers condemning their condemning their actions and requesting an immediate policy change. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 9/7/89 R-28 RESOLUTION 89/29 BY: STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT’S CABINET Laurian Cuffy, Ira Bolden, Haitian Arafat WHEREAS the positions of International Affairs Director and Minority Affairs Director are vacant due to resignation, and WHEREAS a number of qualified students submitted applications, and WHEREAS the following individuals proved to be best qualified for their respective positions, and WHEREAS the positions were advertised and interviews were conducted by Laurian Cuffy, Ira Bolden and Haitham Arafat BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate approve the following students as members of the Student Body President’s cabinet. International Affairs Director Minority Affairs Director Motaz Alhouran Maribel Landau PASSED 9/14/89 R-29 RESOLUTION 89/30 BY: SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED WAY DRIVE Dr. Larry Erpelding, Todd Johnson, Laurian Cuffy WHEREAS the United Way of Riley County serves the continuing human needs of people in Riley County and its surrounding communities, and WHEREAS United Way combines many separate appeals in a single campaign, thus saving the time and expenses of conducting many separate campaigns, and WHEREAS it is desirable to focus university attention on the service provided by the 16 health, welfare and character-building agencies and programs constituting the United Way of Riley County, WHEREAS October 2 through 20 marks the Kansas State University United Way Drive to solicit support for the 1989 United Way of Riley County campaign and the service provided its affiliated agencies BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate does hereby proclaim its support for the KSU United Way Drive and encourages the university community to support the Drive as generously as possible and honor this opportunity to help friends, neighbors and fellow community members in need. PASSED 9/14/89 R-30 RESOLUTION 89/31 BY: 1990 SGA ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Senate Operations Standing Committee WHEREAS the positions on the 1990 SGA Elections Committee were sufficiently advertised, and WHEREAS qualified individuals applied for the positions, and WHEREAS the Coordinator of Personnel Selections, Senate Operations Chairperson, and the 1990 Elections Committee Chairperson interviewed the Committee applicants BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The following students be approved as members of the 1990 SGA Elections Committee: Sean Barrett Vickie Ellis Amy Fisher Darin Hopkins Susan Howard Heidi Klinger David Kuhlman Jonathan Morris Elisha Perry PASSED 9/14/89 R-31 RESOLUTION 89/32 BY: FONE CRISIS CENTER INTERIM COORDINATOR Todd Heitschmidt WHEREAS due to medical reasons, the current Coordinator of the FONE Crisis Center is temporarily unable to fulfill her duties, and WHEREAS Kristi Hull, current Assistant Coordinator has agreed to assume the duties of the Coordinator on a temporary basis, and WHEREAS Charlene Nichols, former Assistant Coordinator, has agreed to assume the duties as the Assistant Coordinator BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Kristi Hull be approved as Interim Coordinator of the FONE Crisis Center. SECTION 2. Charlene Nichols be approved as the Interim Assistant Coordinator of the FONE Crisis Center PASSED 9/28/89 R-32 RESOLUTION 89/33 BY: RESIDENCE HALL POINT SYSTEM ENDORSEMENT Stacy Sweazy, Todd Johnson WHEREAS residence hall members should have the power to establish parking permit distribution, and WHEREAS a point system has been endorsed by the Association of Residence Halls, and WHEREAS recently it was discovered that residence hall parking permits are not always distributed by the point system BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate urge the administration to apply the “point system” in all cases when distributing residence hall parking permits. PASSED 9/28/89 R-33 RESOLUTION 89/34 BY: CONDEMNATION OF DISCRIMINATION Wade Whitmer, Christy Scharrer, & Laurian Cuffy WHEREAS the ever increasing awareness of discrimination calls for a clear stance to be taken by Student Government BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate condemns any person, organization, or business which participates in any acts of discrimination. SECTION 2. Student Senate strongly urge the leaders of our community to address current and future indications of discrimination by engaging in proactive educational and supportive programs. SECTION 3. Student Senate send a copy of this resolution and cover letter, which is to be made available to all Senators and approved by the students’ attorney prior to being sent, to President Wefald, Aggieville Merchants Association, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and Manhattan City Commission. PASSED 10/12/89 R-34 RESOLUTION 89/35 BY: STATE FUNDING FOR CHILDCARE Charlene Nichols, John McIntyre, Todd Johnson, Laurian Cuffy, Todd Heitschmidt, Mary Jo Lampe, Troy Lubbers & Mike Steinle WHEREAS the Kansas State Student Senate has supported childcare through the Educational Opportunity Fund and our Endowment Account, and WHEREAS more non-traditional students are entering college, and studies show that this trend will continue, and WHEREAS the Educational Opportunity Fund can only grant approximately one-third of its requests at K-State, and WHEREAS all state universities would benefit from state funding of childcare, and WHEREAS the Associated Students of Kansas is the natural forum for research of such broadbased issues BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The KSU Student Senate request the Policy Council of the Associated Students of Kansas to study the feasibility of state funding for childcare. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 10/12/89 R-35 RESOLUTION 89/36 BY: ELECTIONS COMMITTEE REPLACEMENT APPROVAL Eva Chatterjee, Anne Banning WHEREAS Amie Fisher is no longer able to fulfill her duties on elections committee, and WHEREAS more applicants were interviewed than were needed for the committee, and WHEREAS Doug Holle is the best qualified replacement BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Doug Holle be approved as an elections committee member to fill the vacancy left by Amie Fisher’s resignation. PASSED 10/12/89 R-36 RESOLUTION 89/37 BY: COMMENDATION TO LAFENE STUDENT HEALTH CENTER AND THEIR STAFF Lafene Student Health Advisory Board WHEREAS Lafene Student Health Center is the largest health Clinic in the Manhattan and Kansas State Community, and WHEREAS Lafene Student Health Center is open to all students 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and WHEREAS Lafene Student Health Center Staff is always ready to visit with campus organizations through presentations concerning health related issues, and WHEREAS Student Senate has supported Lafene Student Health Center through the allocation of student fees BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate commend Lafene Student Health Center on Thirty years of dedicated service to the students of Kansas State University. PASSED 11/9/89 R-37 RESOLUTION 89/38 1990 SGA ELECTION RESULTS BY: 1990 Elections Committee WHEREAS the SGA General Election on October 31 and November 1 and the Student Body President Run-Off Election on November 8 were run in a fair and equitable manner by the rules set forth in the KSU SGA Constitution, and WHEREAS ballots were cast in the General Election and in the Run-Off Election between Todd Johnson and Clint Riley, and WHEREAS polling places were located in Cardwell Hall, Derby Food Center, the K-State Union and the Veterinary Medicine Complex BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate approve and accept the results of the 1990 SGA Elections as shown below: Student Body President Johnson, Todd Board of Publications Levi, Kelly Keller, Margo Smith, Brian H. Tucker, Christine Agriculture Heitschmidt, Todd McClaskey, Jackie Rollins, Don Woodbury, John Architecture & Design Holmes, Mike Kollar, Chris McConnell, Dave Arts & Sciences Boos, Julie Briggs, Cynthia Cash, Sean A. Dibble, Julie Dunitz, Lisa Good, Kristen Huck, Todd Jones, Brooke Kowalczewski, Ray Arts & Sciences Miller, Colleen L. Norton, Stephanie Norton, Stacy Pfeiffer, Stacy Roth, Jim Seibold, Deb Stumpff, Travis Business Administration Beck, Barry Brown, Becky Claussen, Doug Cunningham, Tim Malone, Shannon Moats, Amy O’Keefe, Dennis Peck, Marvin Thornton, Tricia Education Connet, Monica Hammeke, Matt Hashman, Beth Raymond, Jamie L. Struber, Jim Engineering Darby, Brian Giefer, Todd PASSED 11/16/89 R-38 Engineering Johnson, Timothy J. Lacy, Stacy McIntyre, David Ray, Sharma Rice, Tim Tryon Kathy Graduate Bhattacharya, Nilanjan Hanson, Thom Lively, Dwane Mahsen, Tafrari Siddiqui, Mazhar Steinle, Michael Human Ecology Lowery, Natalie Marsh, Pete Richert, Cari Taylor, Kelli Veterinary Medicine Whetstone, David RESOLUTION 89/39 BY: COORDINATOR OF FINANCES Todd Johnson, Lauren O’Connor & Doug Holle WHEREAS the position of Coordinator of Finances as sufficiently advertised, and WHEREAS several highly qualified individuals applied for the position, and WHEREAS the applicants were interviewed by the Student Senate Chairperson and the present Coordinator of Finances, and WHEREAS the appointment was discussed by the Student Senate Chairperson, the Student Senate Vice Chairperson and the present Coordinator of Finances BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Barry Beck be approved as the Coordinator of Finances. PASSED 11/16/89 R-39 RESOLUTION 89/40 BY: COMMENDATION TO LAURIAN CUFFY & TODD JOHNSON 1989 Student Senate & Student Body President’ Cabinet WHEREAS Laurian Cuffy and Todd Johnson serve as role models for all Student Leaders at Kansas State University, and WHEREAS they have shown an incredible amount of dedication and selfless devotion this past year by sacrificing their academic and social lives for Student Government, and WHEREAS these two individuals have continually worked for the betterment of Kansas State University and the institution as a whole BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. Student Senate commend Laurian Cuffy, 1989 Student Body President, and Todd Johnson, 1989 Student Senate Chair, on a job exceptionally well done and wish them the best of success on their future endeavors. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 11/16/89 R-40 1988-1989 Student Senate Minutes Date Page November 17, 1988 ..........................................................................................................................1 December 1, 1988 ............................................................................................................................2 January 19, 1989 ..............................................................................................................................5 January 26, 1989 ..............................................................................................................................9 February 2, 1989 ............................................................................................................................12 February 16, 1989 ..........................................................................................................................15 February 23, 1989 ..........................................................................................................................18 March 7, 1989 ................................................................................................................................21 March 9, 1989 ................................................................................................................................23 March 23, 1989 ..............................................................................................................................26 March 30, 1989 ..............................................................................................................................29 April 4, 1989 ..................................................................................................................................32 April 6, 1989 ..................................................................................................................................36 April 11, 1989 ................................................................................................................................40 April 13, 1989 ................................................................................................................................43 April 20, 1989 ................................................................................................................................47 April 27, 1989 ................................................................................................................................50 August 31, 1989 .............................................................................................................................53 September 7, 1989 .........................................................................................................................55 September 14, 1989 .......................................................................................................................57 September 21, 1989 .......................................................................................................................59 September 28, 1989 .......................................................................................................................61 October 5, 1989 ..............................................................................................................................63 October 19, 1989 ............................................................................................................................65 October 26, 1989 ............................................................................................................................69 November 2, 1989 ..........................................................................................................................72 November 9, 1989 ..........................................................................................................................76 November 16, 1989 ........................................................................................................................80 November 16, 1989 ........................................................................................................................81 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM NOVEMBER 17, 1988 12:30 - 3:30 AM The first meeting of the 1989 Student Senate was called to order by Chairman Doug Folk with 49 senators present. Good was excused. Doug Folk announced that Mary Lane has resigned her position as Architecture & Design Senator. The position was offered to Chris Kern, and he accepted the position. Laurian Cuffy was sworn in as the 1989 Student Body President by J.D. Llewelyn, Chancellor of Student Tribunal. The 1989 Student Senate was sworn into office by J.D. Llewelyn, Chancellor of Student Tribunal. Nominations were taken for Student Senate Chair: Scott Kelly nominated Todd Johnson Dave McIntyre nominated Mary Jo Lampe Chris Kern nominated Greg Weisenborn Kirk Schuler nominated Brenda Halinski Chris Kern’s motion that nominations cease passed. Each nominee spoke to the body individually and answered questions. Debate was entered into after they all spoke. The question was called, and a secret ballot vote was taken. Todd Johnson is the 1989 Student Senate Chair. Todd was sworn in by J.D. Llewelyn, Chancellor of Student Tribunal. Nominations were taken for Student Senate Vice Chair: Travis Stumpff nominated himself David McIntyre nominated Johnny Gaffney Chris Kern nominated Greg Weisenborn Tracy Gough nominated Jill Rathbun The motion passed that nominations cease. Each nominee spoke to the body individually and answered questions. Debate was entered into after they all spoke. The question was called, and a secret ballot vote was taken. Greg Weisenborn is the 1989 Student Senate Vice Chair. Greg was sworn in by J.D. Llewelyn, Chancellor of Student Tribunal. Nominations were taken for Faculty Senate Representative: Anne Krauss nominated Kyle Vanover Travis Stumpff nominated himself Monica Connet nominated herself Each nominee spoke to the body individually and answered questions. Debate was entered into after they all spoke. The question was called, and a secret ballot vote was taken. Travis Stumpff is the 1989 Student Senate Representative to Faculty Senate. Craig Uhrich moved to amend the agenda by adding a resolution entitled “Affirmation of Coordinator of Finances”. The motion failed. Scott Kelly’s motion to adjourn passed. Jenny Johnston, Secretary I & Lauren O’Connor, Coordinator of Finances M-1 WE ARE STARTING SOMETHING NEW WITH THESE MINUTES. ALL LEGISLATION WILL BE LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THE MINUTES. STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM DECEMBER 1, 1988 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the last meeting of the semester to order with 39 senators present. Perry was late. Steinle was excused. Dunitz, Forge, Good, Heiniger, Holle, Hopkins, Knox, Long & Uhrich were excused late. OPEN PERIOD Justin Sanders spoke regarding Senate Bill 89/2 and the approval of appointment process. Mike Stenstrom is replacing Todd Johnson as an Agriculture Student Senator. He was sworn in by Chancellor of Tribunal J. D. Llewelyn. Robert Daniels, a marketing rep. from Phoenix Music & Video, Inc. and a Wichita State University student, and Mark Davis, President of Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs at K-State, spoke to the body regarding a fund-raising project. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Both sets of the November 17, 1988 minutes were approved as distributed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson announced the proxies: Haub for Uhrich, Forrer for Holle, Martin for Good, Kern for Hopkins, Connet for Knox, Jones for Long, Krauss for Steinle. We still need chairs for some of the standing committees. Need university committee preference sheets in by Wednesday. Parliamentarian applications are due Wednesday. The Investment Committee has 2 at-large vacancies. Applications are due Wednesday. Cabinet Selection Committee members are: Chris Kern, chair; Rattan Nath; Scott Kelly; Monica Connet; Craig Uhrich Students were recognized for their contribution to the Bramlage Coliseum last night at the Utah basketball game. Will be meeting with Athletic Dept. people tomorrow about the students standing at the basketball games and others not being able to see. Senators can receive 2 credit hours per semester. Senators volunteered to deliver fruit baskets to Regents’ members over Christmas Break. He went over the attendance policy and parliamentary procedures. Office hours will begin next spring. He thanked everyone who worked the SGA table this week in the Union. He thanked Charlene Nichols for helping him this week. Laurian Cuffy is performing in the Purple Masque Theatre tonight, Friday and Saturday. Chris Kern reported on the Environmental Awareness bill passed by the 1988 Student Senate. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS - Charlene Nichols - She handed out flyers. M-2 FINANCE - Lauren O’Connor - Need applications for at-large and Senate positions on Finance Committee. HOLTON HALL COUNCIL - Greg Weisenborn - Will meet next week. SEXUAL ASSAULT TASK FORCE- Greg Weisenborn - Met last Tuesday and hit on the educational aspect of the program. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES - Monica Connet - Will meet next Thursday at 3:00 in Union 204. DIRECTORS REPORTS ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- Scott King - There will be a board meeting on December 14th. There will be a mandatory Lobby Day for senators on February 5. FIRST READINGS Travis Stumpff moved Senate Bill 89/1, Student Senate Standing Rules Questions were asked, the bill was moved special orders and debate was entered into. Chris Kern moved to delete VII (Recess). Questions were asked, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. Chris’ motion passed. Craig Uhrich moved to amend I (Open Period) by adding at the end: “Each Open Period Speaker will be limited to 15 minutes. Questions may extend past this time limit.” Questions were asked, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. Craig’s motion failed. Michaelane Muhlenbruch moved to amend VI-A by adding “or prolonged absences” after “(or leaving early).” Questions were asked, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. Michaelane’s motion passed. Chris Kern called the question on the bill, as amended. It passed. Senate Bill 89/2, Revision of Senate Bill 88/60, Educational Opportunity Fund Allocation for 1990 Fiscal Year was withdrawn by the sponsor, Kirk Schuler. Chris Kern moved Senate Bill 89/3, ASK Constitutional Revisions Scott King highlighted the changes. Questions were asked. This has been ratified by all other member institutions. Craig Uhrich moved Senate Resolution 89/1, Affirmation of Coordinator of Finances The resolution was moved special orders. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Shane Walker called the question on the resolution. It passed. Travis Stumpff moved that we cast a unanimous ballot. There was an objection. Kirk Schuler moved Senate Resolution 89/2, Commendation to the College of Education Questions were asked. Chris Kern moved to postpone the resolution indefinitely. Chris’ motion passed. M-3 INFORMAL DISCUSSION Todd Johnson - We will have no businesses coming before this body in the future. We have a quote board in the Student Senate Office. Senators should come by the office on Tuesday or Wednesday to pick up their meeting stuff. Committee applications are due Wednesday. Our next meeting will be January 19. KAPSA stands for Committee for the Advancement of Post Senate Activities. They meet every Thursday after Senate. Greg Weisenborn gave the bar report. Shane Walker’s motion to adjourn passed. Jenny Johnston, Secretary I M-4 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM JANUARY 19, 1989 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the first meeting of the spring semester to order with 49 senators present. Maan & Nath were late. Rathbun was excused late. Uhrich was absent. Vacancies - Faculty member & veterinary medicine senator OPEN PERIOD Mark Lapping, Dean of the College of Architecture & Design, spoke on ethical advertising. Janet Swanson, Collegian Editor, and Todd Schultz, College Ad Manager, spoke in response to Dean Lapping’s points. Mark Tallman, State A.S.K. Legislative Affairs Director, presented a slide show on A.S.K. Charlie Thomas, Bramlage Coliseum Director, spoke on the issue of students standing on the aluminum benches and bending them. There is no money in the budget to replace them. DECEMBER 1, 1988 MINUTES Approved as distributed. SWEARING IN J.D. Llewelyn, Chancellor of Student Tribunal, swore in Kristen Anderson, Michel Cavigelli & Wanda Tipping as student senators. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson - Be sure and sign up for Forensics Participation. Interns get their credit 2nd semester. David Ramsey has been replaced by Elizabeth Day. University committee appointments were made: Athletic Ticket Sales David McIntyre Chris Dunitz Communicable Disease Committee Monica Connet Committee on Religion Michael Steinle Fine Arts Council Stacy Sweazy Anja Teasley Holton Hall Council Carrie Davies Housing Council Stephanie Haub International Coordinating Council Christine Scharrer Judicial Council Travis Stumpff Parent Programming Committee Kirk Schuler Rec Services Council Johnny Gaffney Sports Club Council Tracy Gough Chris Forrer Student Health Advisory Committee Elisha Perry M-5 Union Governing Board University Activities Board University Library Committee Kip Pammenter Jodi McGatlin Kim Jones Anne Banning He read a letter from the University Library Committee. $3M is needed annually in order for the library to become a member of the Association of Research Libraries. President Wefald thanked us for delivering the Christmas baskets to the Regents’ members. He went over office hours procedures. The SGS Office is in need of a work-study secretary. The hours are approximately 13 per week (11:30-1:00 Mon. thru Thurs. & 11:30-5:00 Friday afternoons). COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE - Lauren O’Connor - Will meet Sunday at 8 PM in the SGS Office. Allocation Schedule: Feb. 10 Group budgets are due Feb. 12 Group hearings begin Feb. 17 Council budgets are due Feb. 19 Council hearings begin Feb. 23, 5-Minute Presentations to Student Senate begin Mar. 2, 5-Minute Presentations to Student Senate begin Mar. 9, 5-Minute Presentations to Student Senate begin Mar. 10 Finance Comm. recommendations will be complete Mar. 30 K-State Union review, Mar. 28, (Tues.) Student Senate allocation meetings Mar. 30, Student Senate allocation meetings Apr. 4, (Tues.) Student Senate allocation meetings Apr. 6, Student Senate allocation meetings Apr. 13 (only if necessary) Student Senate allocation meetings STUDENT AFFAIRS & SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - Will meet every Sunday at 7 PM in Union 209. However, we will meet January 30th (Tuesday) at 7 PM in Union 207 regarding the athletic fee. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - Will meet Tuesday at 4 PM in Union 209. Feb. 6 is Lobby Day in Topeka. It is mandatory for senators and interns. Will conduct a pre-Lobby Day letter drive. You will be asked to write your legislator during your office hours; and to solicit 5 letters from your friends. You are also asked to bring a friend with you to Lobby Day. Feb. 2, during the Student Senate meeting, there will be a training session for Lobby Day. SENATE OPERATIONS - Lisa Rephlo - Will meet each Monday at 6 PM in Union 205. She went over things the committee will be working on. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS - Todd Heitschmidt - Will meet Monday at 6:30 PM at Valentino’s. He went over things the committee will be working on. COMMUNICATIONS -Monica Connet - Will meet Monday at 7 PM in Stateroom 3. February 10 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 AM is the Retreat for Senators. The location will be announced later. STUDENT SENATE VICE CHAIR - Greg Weisenborn - Liaison preferences are due Thursday at 3 PM. M-6 ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - He went over the letter writing campaign that Jill Rathbun spoke about. His office hours are Tuesday & Thursday afternoons. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT - Laurian Cuffy - He gave the “State of the University” address, along with Todd Johnson, today in the Union Courtyard. He discussed the Engineering Fee issue at the December Board of Regents meeting. The January Board of Regents meeting was at the KU Med Center yesterday. He would like to have a government section in the Collegian. FIRST READINGS Jill Rathbun moved the Senate Bill 89/4, SGA By-Laws Revisions: Senate Interns Questions were asked. Anne Banning’s motion to move the bill special orders passed. Debate was entered into. Jill Rathbun called the question on the bill which passed 42/2/2. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS Anja Teasley moved Senate Resolution 89/3, Consumer Relations Board Director Questions were asked of Wade, there was no debate and an immediate vote was taken. The resolution passed. Kim Jones moved Senate Resolution 89/4, Student Senate Standing Committee Chairpersons There were no questions, no debate and an immediate vote was taken. The resolution passed. Chris Kern moved Senate Resolution 89/5, Chief of Staff There were no questions, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. The resolution passed. Michaelane Muhlenbruch moved Senate Resolution 89/6, Finance Standing Committee Questions were asked of Lauren O’Connor, there was no debate and an immediate vote was taken. The resolution passed. Stephanie Haub moved Senate Resolution 89/8, A.S.K. Campus Director Questions were asked, there was no debate and an immediate vote was taken. The resolution passed. Shane Walker moved Senate Resolution 89/7, Senate Interns 26 out of 43 applicants were interviewed. Questions were asked, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. The resolution passed. NEW BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/3, A.S.K. Constitutional Revisions. There were no further questions, no debate and an immediate vote was taken. The bill passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION M-7 Todd Johnson introduced Nancy Prosser, our Collegian reporter. John McIntyre stated that anyone having trouble being excused from classes to attend Lobby Day should see him. Chris Kern stated that everyone should be at the Aggie Lounge Saturday morning. Jill Rathbun reminded people to write their legislators. Todd Johnson stated that on the speakers list, if you have spoken once, you will be moved to the bottom of the list until everyone who wants to speak has spoken once. He also announced that if you are out in the hallway for an extended period of time you will be counted as unexcused late. Michael Steinle announced that he will be meeting with Dean Lapping and Todd Schultz next week. Lisa Rephlo gave the bar report. The meeting was adjourned. Jenny Johnston, Secretary I M-8 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM JANUARY 26, 1989 7:00 PM - 9:10 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 53 senators present. Proxies: Rathbun for Gough. OPEN PERIOD Laurian Cuffy introduced Ira Bolden, Chief of Staff on the Cabinet, who introduced prospective Cabinet members. Each spoke about their position. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 19, 1989 MINUTES Phil Anderson was sworn in as a faculty representative, not a student senator. Craig Uhrich was excused absent. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson read a letter from Greg Weisenborn, Vice Chairperson of Student Senate, announcing his resignation effective February 2. Nominations will be taken and election held next week to fill the position. Todd also read a letter from Dean Mark Lapping, thanking Student Senate for letting him speak last week during Open Period. Mike Steinle stated that he met with Dean Lapping, and he thinks the Collegian needs to have a full-time staff to check advertisements. Because some scholarships state that the recipient must be a Christian and because it is illegal to have scholarships designated for specific groups he is going to speak with Provost Coffman and the Committee on Religion. Pat Bosco, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement, stated that he will help Mike with the scholarship situation. He explained restricted and general scholarships. Todd stated that permission letters for getting into the Forensics Participation class are available. COMMITTEE REPORTS LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - Would like to send the first batch of letters to legislators tomorrow. Sign-up for Lobby Day. Will meet Tuesday at 4 PM in Union 209. SENATE OPERATIONS- Lisa Rephlo - Introduced the Senate Interns. Will meet Monday at 5:30 PM in Union 205. STUDENT AFFAIRS & SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - Will meet Sunday at 7 PM in Union 209. Will also meet Monday at 7 PM in Union 207. The CABINET will meet Sunday at 6:45 PM in Union 209. FINANCE - Lauren O’Connor - Will meet Sunday at 8 PM in the SGS Office. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt - Will meet Sunday at 8 PM in Union 208. INVESTMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE - Michel Cavigelli - Will meet Monday at 5:15 PM the Union Conference Room. COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - Will meet Monday at 7 PM in Union 203. Sign-up Monday for visitations (January 30 - February 3). M-9 DIRECTORS REPORTS LIAISONS (VICE CHAIRPERSON) - Greg Weisenborn - Get liaison preference sheets turned in. He read the names of liaisons assigned to date. Holton Hall tours: Feb. 6, 10 AM or Feb. 7, 2 PM. PARLIAMENTARIAN - Anne Banning - She, Matt Higgins, Scott Kelly & Rattan Nath will meet to review the minutes. CHIEF OF STAFF - Ira Bolden - He introduced Carl Charles. He testified before the Senate Education Committee on ethnic/minority scholarships. It went well. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - He handed out letter-writing mater for the letter drive to legislators and gave letter-writing tips. There will be a Lobby Day training session at 7 PM in the Big 8 Room during the February 2nd senate meeting. FACULTY SENATE REP. - Travis Stumpff - Faculty Senate is getting feedback on finals week proposal STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - He is proud of the Cabinet selections. He congratulated Ira Bolden & Mary Jo Lampe. The Retreat is a great idea. Let’s get to know each other. Asked senators to stop in and chat during his office hours. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS Brent Jones moved Senate Resolution 89/9, Investment Ad hoc Committee Replacement Members. There were questions and debate. Chris Kern moved to table the resolution until next week. The motion was withdrawn. Chris Kern moved to postpone the resolution until February 2nd. The motion was voted on and passed. FIRST READINGS Michel Cavigelli moved to add Senate Bill 89/5, Extension of Investment Ad hoc Committee, to the agenda. The motion passed. He then moved the bill special orders; the motion passed. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Chris Kern moved to amend the bill by changing “23 March” to “23 February”. After questions and debate the amendment failed. After further debate on the bill, Michaelane Muhlenbruch called the question on the bill, which passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Jill Rathbun stated that we will leave for Lobby Day on February 6th at 7 AM. She further stated that Business Council will meet Tuesday at 4:30 PM in Union 209. Lauren O’Connor announced that she will meet with Fine Arts Council at 4 PM on February 6th to go over their budget. Monica Connet announced that the Retreat will be February 10th from 5:30 PM until 10 AM. John McIntyre reminded senators to “bring a friend” to Lobby Day. Chris Kern announced that Sports Club Council will meet Sunday at 5:15 PM at Kites. No more “Brew Crew”. M-10 Todd Giefer gave the “bar report”. Todd Johnson thanked Michel for his work with the Investment Ad hoc Committee. Shane Walker’s motion to adjourn passed. Charlene Nichols M-11 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM FEBRUARY 2, 1989 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 46 senators present. Connet, Kelly, Knox & Krauss were excused. Holle, Linen & Perry were excused late. OPEN PERIOD John McIntyre, A.S.K. Campus Director, conducted a Lobby Day Information Session. Meet at the SGS Office Monday morning at 6:45. Tom Schellhart, Assistant Vice President for Administration & Finance, and John Struve, Budget Office Director, spoke regarding the university budgeting procedures. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 26, 1989 MINUTES Anne Banning corrected her Director’s Report as Parliamentarian by changing “met” to “will meet”. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson reminded the senators to check their mail boxes Wednesday afternoons or Thursday mornings. PROXIES: Hopkins for Connet, Krug for Knox, Coffman for Perry, Nath for Kelly, Davies for Linin, Herschmidt for Krauss COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE - Lauren O’Connor - She went over liaisons’ responsibilities. Group budgets are due February 10, Friday. Contact the group you are liaison for. The tentative allocation bill will be out right after Spring Break. SENATE OPERATIONS - Lisa Rephlo - Will meet every Monday at 5:30 in Union 205. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS - Todd Heitschmidt - A subcommittee is investigating the minors program at K-State. The seating at Bramlage was discussed. The committee met at the basketball game last night. Looking at the bench problem. They are starting to put the supports in. Will meet Sunday at 8 PM in Union 206. STUDENT AFFAIRS & SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - The Athletic Dept. presented the athletic fee proposal to the committee. A sub-committee is looking into the ambulance situation that happened last year. Will meet Sunday at 7 PM in Union 209. COMMUNICATIONS - Wendi Coffman - Going over sweatshirt designs. Will be publishing an “SGA Today” newsletter. Looking at the possibility of a “Senator of the Month” award. The Retreat is Friday, February 10th, from 5:30 - Midnight. Pizza will be served. Will meet Tuesday at 7:30 PM in Union 205. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - Will meet Tuesday at 4 PM in Union 209. She thanked those who wrote letters to legislators and Kim Jones for her help in the office. DIRECTORS REPORTS M-12 VICE CHAIR - Greg Weisenborn - This is his last director’s report. He will be the new Intern Coordinator. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - He urged everyone to write letters to legislators, if you haven’t already. A small group will be going to Topeka for a Legislative Assembly and Policy Council meeting Sunday at 1:00 at the Capitol in room 313. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - Met with Regent Dodderidge about campus safety, fee assessment and the library. He and Todd Johnson made a presentation to high school students on leadership. FACULTY SENATE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Travis Stumpff - Will meet Tuesday. CABINET - Ira Bolden – Will begin having weekly meetings. FINE ARTS COUNCIL - Carl Charles - Will meet Monday at 4 PM in Anderson 116 to discuss McCain Auditorium’s allocation. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR Nominations - Johnny Gaffney by David McIntyre Doug Holle by Jenny Barenberg Each spoke to the body. Debate was entered into. A vote was taken by secret ballot. John Llewelyn, Chancellor of Student Tribunal, swore in the new Vice Chairman Doug Holle. OLD BUSINESS Resolution 89/9, Investment Ad hoc Committee Replacement Members Kenny and Leroy were present. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Mike Stenstrom called the question on the resolution, which passed. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS Kim Jones moved Senate Resolution 89/10, Attorney General There were no questions, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. The resolution passed. Todd Heitschmidt moved to amend the agenda by adding Senate Resolution 89/12, Judicial Council, to the agenda after Senate Resolution 89/11. The motion passed. David McIntyre moved Senate Resolution 89/11, Student Body President’s Cabinet There were questions, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. The resolution passed. Johnny Gaffney moved Senate Resolution 89/12, Judicial Council Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Kirk Schuler moved to postpone the resolution until next week. After debate, Kirk’s motion to postpone failed. Kirk Schuler called the question on the resolution, which passed. FIRST READINGS M-13 Susan Howard moved Senate Bill 89/6, Consumer Relations Board Special Allocation: Reference Book There were no questions. However, Wade Whitmer, the CRB Director, was at the meeting until 10:55 waiting for the bill to be introduced. Susan Howard moved Senate Bill 89/7, SGA Special Allocation: Printing Budget Questions were asked. INFORMAL DISCUSSION After a vote, it was decided we will not have a meeting next week because of the Iowa State basketball game. Jill Rathbun stated that Doug Oetinger, Lafene Student Health Advisory Committee Chairman, would like as many senators as can to be involved in the selection of the Director of Lafene. Kim Jones’ motion to adjourn passed. Jenny Johnston, Secretary I M-14 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM FEBRUARY 16, 1989 7:00 PM – 12:40 AM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 48 senators present. Heiniger & Kelly were excused. Coffman & Linin were late. OPEN PERIOD Steve Miller, Athletic Director, made a presentation regarding the proposed athletic fee. FEBRUARY 2, 1989 MINUTES Approved as distributed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson - “Chemistry & Light” by Professor Richard McDonald of the Dept. of Chemistry (the 1988 recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award) will be held February 22 at 3:30 PM in Nichols Theatre. The Bloodmobile will be on the K-State campus next Tuesday thru Friday. Check-in with Jenny when you come in for your office hour. Wanda Tipping resigned as a Graduate Senator. Beverly Barbo will present “AIDS: A Personal Perspective” on February 23 at 4 PM in Union 207. It is a mother’s story of her son’s homosexuality and his eventual AIDS related death. University Counseling Services will offer the Career Life Planning Independent Study course at earlier times than in previous semesters. This one credit hour course is specifically designed to assist with “choosing a major” by focusing on selfassessment and by providing experience with the information seeking and decision making skills involved. The course is graded “A-Pass-Fail” and requires 15-25 hours of work for completion. They are presently accepting enrollment and establishing meeting times for the Independent Study experience (EDAF 511, reference #27410). PROXIES: Nath for Kelly, Krauss for Heiniger COMMITTEE REPORTS LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - New meeting time: Tuesdays at 5 PM in Stateroom #3. SENATE OPERATIONS- Lisa Rephlo - Will meet Monday at 5:30 PM in Union 205. HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP - Johnny Gaffney - The workshop will be held November 11th. STUDENT AFFAIRS & SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - Been working on the athletic fee proposal. Will have a bill up next week. Will meet Sunday at 7 PM in Union 209. Doug Holle explained the circumstances behind the ambulance situation last year. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS - Todd Heitschmidt – He made a presentation on the seating situation in Bramlage Coliseum. INTERNS - Darin Batchman - Met before the meeting tonight. FINANCE - Barry Beck - Will meet Sunday & Monday at 6 PM in the SGS Office. M-15 COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - Will meet Sunday at 9 PM. The Retreat went great. She thanked those who helped. Sign-up to work the Bloodmobile. DIRECTORS REPORTS ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - Getting good feedback on Lobby Day. K-State had 104 students attending Lobby Day. 600+ letters went out in the letter drive. Steinle, Schuler & Gaffney wrote every legislator. There will be a Spring KSU Lobby Day in Topeka. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Ira Bolden - Laurian and Carlos are attending the Big 8 Council on Black Student Government Conference in Colorado. He attended the Board of Regents meeting in Topeka today. The Cabinet met last night. FACULTY SENATE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS – Travis Stumpff – Met last week. FACULTY SENATE – Travis Stumpff – Met a couple of days ago. Someone was talking to me! Sorry! APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS Johnny Gaffney moved Senate Resolution 88/13, Student Tribunal and Student Review Board Questions were asked, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. The resolution passed. FIRST READINGS Elisha Perry moved Senate Bill 89/8, Student Health Fee Increase The Student Health Advisory Committee and representatives from Lafene made presentations. Questions were asked. Dave McIntyre moved Senate Bill 89/9, SGA Special Allocation: Washington, DC Trip Doug Holle took over the chair. Questions were asked. Ann Krauss’ motion to move the bill special orders passed. Debate was entered into. Chris Kern moved to change Lodging from $260 to $44, Food/Travel from $200 to $50, making the total read $528.10. Questions were asked, debate was entered into and Johnny Gaffney called the question. Chris’s motion failed. Johnny Gaffney called the question on the bill, which passed. Todd Johnson took over the chair Craig Uhrich moved Senate Bill 88/10, Combining SGA Reserve Accounts Questions were asked. Craig Uhrich’s motion to move the bill special orders passed. There was no debate, so an immediate vote was taken. The bill passed. Kurt Forge moved Senate Bill 89/11, Campaign Regulations and Campaign Expenditure Regulations Revisions Questions were asked. NEW BUSINESS M-16 Senate Bill 89/6, Consumer Relations Board Special Allocation: Reference Book There were no further questions, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. The bill passed. (Yes, Wade was here late again tonight. Poor Wade!) Senate Bill 89/7, SGA Special Allocation: Printing Budget There were no further questions and no debate, so an immediate vote was taken. The bill passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION General discussion. Todd Heitschmidt’s motion to adjourn passed. Jenny Johnston, Secretary I M-17 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM FEBRUARY 23, 1989 7:00 PM - 12:35 AM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 48 senators present. Knox, Linin & Perry were excused late. Maan was late. OPEN PERIOD Mark Reams spoke in favor of the student health fee. Kathleen Oldfather spoke in favor of the student health fee. Thomas Hufford spoke regarding the athletic fee and our libraries. He said students need to decide if there is a fee and something needs to be done to improve our libraries. Tom Liken spoke in favor of the student health fee. FEBRUARY 16, 1989 MINUTES Travis Stumpff - under his DIRECTORS REPORTS, strike “Someone was talking to me! Sorry!” and insert under Faculty Senate Academic Affairs “Forwarded finals week schedule; introduced plagiarism & cheating enforcement suggestions” and under Faculty Senate insert “Turned down finals week proposal”. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson explained office hours responsibilities. Check yourself in, answer the phones and wait on the front desk if Jenny is unavailable. If you are interested, he has information on a couple of conferences. This weekend is Southeast Kansas Day at K-State. He went over proxies for tonight. COMMITTEE REPORTS STUDENT AFFAIRS & SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - Will meet Sunday at 7 PM in Union 209. FINANCE - Lauren O’Connor - Will meet Sunday at 6 PM in the SGS Office and Monday at 6 PM in Union 208. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS - Todd Heitschmidt - Will meet Sunday at 8 PM in Union 208. SENATE OPERATIONS- Lisa Rephlo - Will meet Monday at 5:30 PM in Union 205. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - Will meet Tuesday at 5 PM in Union 206. RECYCLING - Phil Anderson - Met today. The committee was formed by Vice President Miller. COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - Will meet Sunday at 8:30 PM in Union 205. DIRECTORS REPORTS Susan Scott introduced herself. She encouraged people to visit her in Anderson Hall, room. #1 Carl Charles, Minority Affairs Director on Laurian’s Cabinet, thanked the senate for the funds given to Black Student Union to attend the Big 8 Conference on Black Student Government last weekend in Colorado. M-18 ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - Policy Council will meet Saturday. Travel money is in. Stop by the office next week if you drove to Lobby Day. CABINET - Ira Bolden - Met last night. FACULTY SENATE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS- Travis Stumpff - The Provost is upset about professors who don’t give finals. Looking into this. The baseball schedule conflicts with finals week. VICE CHAIR - Doug Holle - Housing Council should meet after Spring Break. The Academic Grievance Policy should be coming up in March. FIRST READINGS Chris Kern moved Senate Bill 89/12, Athletic Fee Referendum The bill was friendly amended by changing the title to read “Athletic Fee Bill & Referendum”, changing “the” to “a” in the 1st WHEREAS clause, changing “1988-89” in the 3rd WHEREAS clause to read “the 1989 FY”, insert before “:” in Section 7 “at a level not to exceed a total of $10,000”. Questions were asked. Todd Heitschmidt’s motion to amend the agenda to add Senate Resolution 89/15, Parking Citation Appeals Board failed. Susan Howard moved Senate Bill 89/13, Kansas State Engineer Special Allocation Questions were asked. Travis Stumpff moved Senate Resolution 89/14, Support of KSU Libraries Questions were asked. Monica Connet’s motion to move the resolution special orders passed. Debate was entered into. Chris Kern called the question on the resolution, which passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/8, Student Health Fee Increase Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Kristen Good moved to amend the bill by changing the “Part-Time (1-6 hrs.)” from “$25” and “$25” to “$25 with free visit; $25 charge on 2nd & 3rd visits within same semester with full benefits after” and “$30 with free visit; $25 charge on 2nd & 3rd visits within same semester with full benefits after”. Questions were asked, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. Kristen’s amendment passed. Anne Krauss called the question on the bill as amended. The motion passed 42-8-1, with 1 absence. Kirk Schuler requested a roll call vote. Those voting “NO” were Beck, Giefer, Haub, Hopkins, Long, Schuler, Stumpff & Vanover; Davies abstained from voting; Maan was absent. Senate Bill 89/11, Campaign Regulations & Campaign Expenditure Regulations Revisions Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Travis Stumpff moved to add to 3-B-2 and 3-C in Section 1 after “5 PM on the”, “Friday prior to the”. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Eric Long called the question. M-19 Travis’ motion passed. Rattan Nath moved to amend 1-B by adding after “only the screen charge” “and one- fifth of fair market price” and delete “only”. Questions were asked, debate was entered into and Travis Stumpff called the question. The motion failed by a vote of 8-38-5, with 1 absence. Kirk Schuler requested a roll call vote. Those voting “YES” were Banning, Cavigelli, Karlin, Kelly, Nath, Scharrer, Schuler & Vanover; Beck, Giefer, Kern, Stumpff & Uhrich abstained from voting; Maan was absent. Kim Linin moved to refer the bill back to committee. The motion passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION David McIntyre announced they are looking for members of the Athletic Ticket Sales Committee. Other general discussion transpired. The motion to adjourn passed. Jenny Johnston & David McIntyre M-20 SPECIAL STUDENT SENATE MEETING KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ACKERT HALL, 221 TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1989 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 39 senators present. Beck, Bieker, Connet, Dunitz, Forge, Haub, Howard, B. Jones, Knox & Schuler were excused late. Cavigelli, Long & Scharrer were excused. Laurian Cuffy explained that the special meeting was called to further debate the merits of the athletic fee proposal and what was the best possible proposal to send to the student body for a vote if Senate Bill 89/12 passes. Todd Johnson went over the process to be followed tonight. He ruled Chris Kern’s motion to call for orders of the day Thursday evening was out of order. Therefore, debate on Senate Bill 89/12 will continued with Rattan Nath. Tribunal ruled we cannot separate the referendum question by undergraduates and graduates & vet. med. students. Therefore, we will have an amendment to combine Sections 1 & 2. Proxies: Heitschmidt for Connet, Nath for Scharrer, K. Jones for Howard, Uhrich for Haub, Kelly for Cavigelli, Pammenter for Dunitz, Stumpff for Schuler, Hopkins for Knox, B. Jones for Long Senate Bill 89/12, Athletic Fee Referendum Rattan Nath continued his debate. Doug Holle’s motion to limit debate to 2 5-minute speeches/person/motion passed. Doug Holle moved to amend the bill by combining Sections 1 & 2, make Sections 1 & 2 read as follows, and strike “in the respective body” in Section 4. Section 1. Members of the KSU Student Governing Association be permitted to vote “yes” or “no” on the following question during the Student Referendum on March 27 & 28, 1989: Shall a fee of $15/semester/full-time student and $7.50/semester/part-time student, collected in the spring and fall semesters, be implemented beginning in the 1989 Fall Semester? ______YES ______NO Section 2. Upon implementation of the athletic fee, the KSU Athletic Department guarantees the following provisions: 1. Free admission to all non-revenue NCAA athletic events held on the KSU campus. 2. A price cap on basketball and football tickets at $3.50/game and $5/game respectively, for a three-year period. 3. Football and basketball tickets will not be combined. 4. Students will receive a minimum of 6,000 seats in Bramlage Coliseum. Questions were asked, debate was conducted, and Travis Stumpff called the question. Doug’s motion passed. Robb Karlin moved to add a section between 7 & 8 to read: The KSU Athletic Department be prohibited from purchasing more than $750 worth of Kansas State Collegian advertising from now until the vote on the Student Referendum. On the Monday prior to the Student Referendum the receipts will be received by the M-21 Student Senate Executive Committee. If the KSU Athletic Department is in violation of this section, the results of the Student Referendum will be null and void. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Barry Beck called the question. Robb’s motion failed. Debate continued. Johnny Gaffney called the question on the bill, as amended. The bill passed by a vote of 43-9-0. Rattan Nath requested a roll call vote. Those voting NO were: Cavigelli, Connet, Karlin, Kelly, Maan, Nath, Scharrer, Stumpff, Sweazy. INFORMAL DISCUSSION General discussion took place. Rattan Nath’s motion to adjourn passed. Jenny Johnston, Secretary I M-22 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM MARCH 9, 1989 7:00 PM - 11:20 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 46 senators present. Connet was excused. Nath & Uhrich were late. Forrer & Muhlenbruch were absent. Dunitz was excused late. 5-MINUTE PRESENTATIONS Coalition for Human Rights - Dan Acheson-Brown, President FONE Crisis Center - Kristi Hull, Assistant Coordinator Legal Services - Dianne K. Urban, Students’ Attorney Students Against Driving Drunk - Sandra Coonrod, Treasurer International Coordinating Council - Funke Ilumoka, Treasurer Mexican American Council of Students - Josie Bernal, President Consumer Relations Board - Wade Whitmer, Director MARCH 2 & MARCH 7 MINUTES Both sets were approved as distributed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson announced that there will be a Student Senate meeting on Tuesday, March 28th, beginning at 7 PM. This will be our regular meeting. Then on Thursday, March 30th, beginning at 6 PM, we will have our first allocation meeting. At that meeting we will only consider allocations. Proxies: Pammenter for Dunitz, Kern for Connet, Hopkins for Beck COMMITTEE REPORTS STUDENT AFFAIRS & SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - Will not meet until after Break. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS - Todd Heitschmidt - Nothing will be finalized on Bramlage seating until after the referendum vote on the athletic fee. INTERNS - Katrina Goering - The next meeting will be March 23 in Staterooms 1 & 2. SENATE OPERATIONS - Lisa Rephlo - She asked the senators to think ahead of time when making amendments. It would save us a lot of time in these meetings. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - She thanked Todd Heitschmidt for driving the legislators’ letters to Topeka yesterday. Jim Gewecke announced that March 27th is KSU Lobby Day in Topeka.Attendance is not mandatory, but attendance is strongly encouraged. FINANCE - Lauren O’Connor - She went over dates again: March 28, Tues. - 7 PM - Regular Senate meeting March 30, Thurs. - 6 PM - Allocation meeting only April 4, Tues. - 6 PM - Allocation meeting only April 6, Thurs. - 6 PM - Regular & Allocation meeting April 11, Tues. - 6 PM - Allocation meeting only April 13, Thurs. - 6 PM - Regular & Allocation meeting M-23 April 18, Tues. - 6 PM - Allocation meeting only - Final Vote MARLATT PARK - Greg Weisenborn - Looking for a group to construct a fence around the park. The group could make around $2,000. SEXUAL ASSAULT TASK FORCE- Greg Weisenborn - The task force has completed their mission. The recommendation will be sent to President Wefald. INVESTMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE - Michel Cavigelli - He showed a video of S. Africa. A bill will be up the Thursday after Break. DIRECTORS REPORTS ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - KSU Lobby Day is March 27th in Topeka. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - He and Ira Bolden went to Wichita State University on Tuesday to a conference of high school students. The Student Advisory Committee will meet Friday. He will leave for Washington, DC on Saturday. CONSUMER RELATIONS BOARD - Wade Whitmer - He went over what they have been working on, what the Board has accomplished and what they are attempting to accomplish. FINE ARTS COUNCIL - Carlos Charles - Met with Dean Robert Kruh about McCain Auditorium. CABINET - Ira Bolden - Met last night, as usual. One set of the minutes are placed by the mailboxes. If you want a copy, it is up to you to make it. FACULTY SENATE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS- Travis Stumpff - Looking into registration by mail and a 7-day finals week. Approved the Anti-Plagiarism & Cheating Policy. A company wants professors to film their classes. OLD BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/11, Campaign Regulations & Campaign Expenditure Regulations Revisions (The bill came out of committee just as the original bill was submitted.) Travis Stumpff moved to add “Friday prior to the” after “5 PM on the” in Section 1, Parts 3-B-2 and 3-C. There were no questions, debate was entered into, and Susan Howard called the question. Travis’ motion failed. Travis Stumpff moved to amend Section 2, Part 2 by adding the following: F. The pages of the Kansas State Collegian containing candidates’ photos and question responses shall not be allowed within 50 feet of the polls on election days. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Chris Kern called the question. Travis’ motion passed. Todd Giefer moved to amend Section 1, Part 1-B by deleting “Only the screen charge for.” Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Stephanie Haub called the question. Todd’s motion failed. Kirk Schuler moved to delete Section 1. Brent Jones objected to consideration of Kirk’s motion. After a vote, the motion was not considered. M-24 Kirk Schuler moved to amend Section 1, Part 2-A by adding “1/2” after “equal to”. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and the question was called. Kirk’s motion failed. Robb Karlin moved to amend Section 1, Part 1-A by adding “excluding articles of clothing” between “material” and “that”. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Shane Walker called the question. Robb’s motion passed. Scott Kelly called the question on the bill, which passed. NEW BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/14, Associated Students of Kansas Line Item Increase and Student Activity Fee Increase Chris Graves represented the state ASK office. There were no questions, debate was entered into, and Shane Walker called the question. The bill passed. Senate Bill 89/15, Men’s Glee Club Special Allocation Scott King represented the group. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Shane Walker called the question. The bill passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Todd Johnson stated that the Student Affairs & Social Services Standing Committee did a heck of a job on the athletic fee issue. Shane Walker’s motion to adjourn passed. Jenny Johnston, Secretary I M-25 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM MARCH 23, 1989 7:00 PM - 10:15 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 49 senators present. Good was excused late. Howard was absent. Nath was late. 5-MINUTE PRESENTATIONS U-LearN - Amy Newton, co-coordinator UFM - Richard Friesen, director Students for Handicapped Concerns - Robert Lagerstedt, president Sports Club Council - Chris Kern, representative SGA - Todd Johnson, student senate chairman Black Student Union - Crescentia Brown, president OPEN PERIOD Clyde Fullagar who taught in South Africa spoke against apartheid. Charlie Thomas, Bramlage Coliseum Director, spoke about the poor attendance at events in the coliseum. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson - Union Governing Board needs 2 senators to help interview for new members. Lannie Zweimiller is the new director of Lafene Health Center. Need poll workers for the Athletic Fee Referendum next Monday and Tuesday. Proxies: Stenstrom for Good MARCH 9, 1989 MINUTES Approved as distributed. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE - Lauren O’Connor - Will meet Monday at 7 PM in the SGS Office. Tentative Allocation Schedule: March 30, Thursday, 6 PM Women’s Resource Center Students for Handicapped Concerns Students Against Driving Drunk Mexican American Council of Students April 4, Tuesday, 6 PM FONE Crisis Center U-LearN Sports Club Council ASK @ KSU April 6, Thursday, 6 PM Legal Services Amnesty International Black Student Union April 11, Tuesday, 6 PM University for Man Consumer Relations Board Older, Wiser, Learning Students M-26 Coalition for Human Rights April 13, Thursday, 6 PM International Coordinating Council Student Governing Association April 17, Monday, Noon: Written reconsiderations (appeals) must be submitted .by a senator who voted on the prevailing side of the motion in question to Todd Johnson Student Senate Chairman. April 18, Tuesday, 6 PM Appeals (if any) Final vote on tentative allocation bill COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - The Athletic Fee fact sheet is out. Need people to work the Open House table in April 1st. Wildcat Spirit has the SGA sweatshirt. Let her know, in writing, who you visit and when. Wendi Coffman announced that a “Who Is It” contest will be conducted weekly in Senate. The Ooze Ball Tournament will be held April 15 and 16. The administration has challenged us to a slow pitch softball game. Will meet Monday at 10 PM in Union 203. SENATE OPERATIONS- Lisa Rephlo - Will meet Monday at 5:30 PM in Union 205. Will be making some changes in the KSU Marching Band Special Allocation bill. Sponsors need to be present at the meeting. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - Will meet Tuesday at 5 PM in Union 206. KSU Lobby Day is Monday in Topeka. STUDENT AFFAIRS & SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - Will meet Monday evening. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS - Todd Heitschmidt - He attended a Council on Traffic, Parking & Police Operations meeting today. Student members are not attending. Will meet Sunday, April 2, at 8 PM in Union 206. INTERNS - Greg Weisenborn - The Interns are bored; they are to be used for research. Will meet Tuesday at 7 PM outside the Big 8 Room. INVESTMENT AD HOC - Michel Cavigelli - (a written report is available in the office) Scott Kelly gave his own personal report. DIRECTORS REPORTS STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - The DC trip was very interesting and a lot was accomplished during the meeting days, Monday and Tuesday. Will meet with the KSU Foundation on Tuesday. Commended the Communications Committee on the Athletic Fee fact sheet. Need to urge people to vote Monday and Tuesday. Will form a constitutional committee to look at the SGA Constitution and By-Laws. FACULTY SENATE - Travis Stumpff - Not much happened at the meeting concerning us. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - Went over Lobby Day activities. HOLTON HALL COUNCIL - Doug Holle - Will meet Thursday at 7 AM in Union Stateroom #1. Holton Hall renovation is 90% complete; doing finishing work now. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR - Faisal Sheikh Razzaq - Working on an International Student Center brochure. April 3-8 is International Week. He went over the activities. Anne Banning took over the chair. M-27 FIRST READINGS Doug Holle moved Senate Bill 89/16, Academic Grievance Policy Revisions Questions were asked. Doug Holle’s motion to move the bill special orders passed. Debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. The bill passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION General. Lisa Rephlo announced that Wednesday is “Student Senate Night” at Kites. She and Todd will be guest dj’s. Will have 50¢ draws and $1 well drinks if you say you are with student government. Travis Stumpff moved to amend the agenda to add a bill under 1st Readings. The motion failed 16-23-7. Shane Walker’s motion to adjourn passed. Jenny Johnston, Secretary I M-28 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM MARCH 30, 1989 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 43 senators present. Cavigelli was excused. Nath was late. Forge, Good, Linin, Pammenter, Perry, Slaten & Walker. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson - Susan Scott will be presenting “Assess Your Leadership Style” from 4-5 PM on April 4th in Union 213. Faculty Senate agreed to our revisions to the Academic Grievance Policy. Proxies: Kelly for Cavigelli, Dunitz for Pammenter, McGatlin for Perry, Muhlenbruch for Slaten, Gaffney for Walker, Coffman for Linin, Schuler for Stumpff TENTATIVE ALLOCATIONS K-State Union (review year) Jack Sills, Union Director, went over the report he prepared for Senate and answered questions. Sally Routson, Coordinator of Student Activities, spoke about the process to be followed during the allocation process and went over some figures. Advertising went from $3.05/column inch to $3.35. Susan Howard moved Senate Bill 89/20, 1989-90 Tentative Allocations Chris Kern moved to limit debate to 2 speeches/person/motion of 5 minutes each. The motion passed. WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER - Received 1988-89 $820.31 Requested 1989-90 $997.60 Recommendation $826.08 Sharma Ray gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Judy Davis, director, represented the group. Questions were asked, there was no debate, and an immediate vote was taken on Finance Committee’s recommendation of $826.08, which passed. STUDENTS FOR HANDICAPPED CONCERNS - Received 1988-89 $423.20 Requested 1989-90 $569.00 Recommendation $373.60 Sean Barrett gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Robert Lagerstedt, president, Gretchen Holden, advisor, and Tom Leikam, secretary/treasurer, represented the group. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Todd Giefer moved to increase advertising from $160.80 to $335. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. David McIntyre moved to amend Todd’s motion by changing $335 to $262. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Johnny Gaffney called the question. M-29 David’s motion passed. Debate continued on increasing advertising from $160.80 to $262. Anne Krauss called the question. The amendment failed. Chris Kern moved to decrease advertising from $160.80 to $80.40. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Brent Jones called the question. Chris’ amendment failed. Craig Uhrich called the question on Finance Committee’s recommendation of $373.60, which passed. MEXICAN AMERICAN COUNCIL OF STUDENTS - Received 1988-89 $225.00 Requested 1989-90 $238.00 Recommendation $176.50 Mary Ann Locke gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Josie Bernal, president, and 5 other students represented the group. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Kirk Schuler moved to increase the Honorarium account from $300 to $600. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Kirk’s amendment failed. Dave McIntyre moved to increase rent of equipment from $0 to $15. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Dave’s amendment passed. Kirk Schuler moved to increase the Honorarium account from $300 to $400. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Kirk’s amendment passed. Kirk Schuler moved to increase postage from $50 to $55. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Stephanie Haub called the question. Kirk’s amendment failed. Kirk Schuler moved to increase travel from $25.10 to $30. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Doug Holle called the question. Kirk’s amendment failed. Johnny Gaffney called the question on a tentative allocation of $191.50 and $400 in the Honorarium account, which passed. STUDENTS AGAINST DRIVING DRUNK - Received 1988-89 $276.80 Requested 1989-90 $337.08 Recommendation $183.60 Darin Batchman gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Sandra Coonrod represented the group. Stephanie Haub moved to increase printing from $18 to $28. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Barry Beck called the question. Stephanie’s amendment failed. Stephanie Haub moved to increase professional supplies from $0 to $80. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Anja Teasley moved to amend Stephanie’s motion by changing $80 to $35. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Brent Jones called the question. M-30 Anja’s motion passed. NOTE: The Women’s Resource Center Honorarium account was allocated $200, which was Finance Committee’s recommendation. Debate on increasing from $0 to $35 continued. Jenny Heiniger called the question. The amendment passed. Susan Howard called the question on a tentative allocation of $218.60, which passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Sally Routson & Eva Chatterjee thanked those who helped out with the athletic fee referendum last Monday and Tuesday. Troy Lubbers announced that April 30 is K-State Day at Worlds of Fun. Registration must be sent to the KSU Alumni Association by April 20th. The tickets cost $9.75 each. Todd Heitschmidt stated that the Academic Affairs & University Relations Committee will meet Sunday at 8 PM in Union 206. Chris Kern’s motion to recess passed. Jenny Johnston, Secretary I M-31 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM APRIL 4, 1989 6:00 PM - 11:15 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 37 senators present. Forge, Gough, Haub, Howard, B. Jones, Long, Muhlenbruch, Nath, Perry, Schuler & Sweazy were excused late. Knox, Maan, Uhrich & Walker were late. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson read a letter from Gretchen Holden, Students for Handicapped Concerns advisor, and two letters from alumni about the athletic fee. TENTATIVE ALLOCATIONS FONE - Received 1988-89 $12,087.06 Requested 1989-90 $12,432.81 Recommendation $11,758.85 Barry Beck gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Mary Kipp, Kristi Hull & Robert Sinnett represented the group. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Doug Holle moved to increase office supplies from $30 to $75. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Doug’s motion failed. Doug Holle moved to increase advertising from $284.35 to $355.95. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Doug’s motion passed. An immediate vote was taken on a tentative allocation of $11,830.45, which passed. U-LEARN - Received 1988-89 $12,445.20 Requested 1989-90 $25,906.84 Recommendation $11,996.05 Mike Berry gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Kenyon Madden, Amy & Julia represented the group. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Dave McIntyre moved to increase professional supplies from $111.50 to $491.50. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Dave’s motion failed. Dave McIntyre moved to increase advertising from $160.80 to $279.60. There were no questions, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Dave’s motion failed. Dave McIntyre moved to increase work-study salaries from $2,840.80 to $3,312.48. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Dave’s motion failed. Travis Stumpff moved to decrease printing from $348 to $300. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Dave’s motion failed. M-32 Chris Kern moved to decrease professional supplies from $111.50 to $98.60. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Barry Beck called the question. Chris’ motion passed. Dave McIntyre moved to increase assistant director’s salary from $8,040 to $10,050. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Dave’s motion failed. Chris Kern moved to decrease dues, memberships, subscriptions from $129 to $0. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Chris’ motion failed. Chris Kern moved to increase professional supplies from $98.60 to $248.60. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Susan Howard called the question. Chris’ motion failed. An immediate vote was taken on a tentative allocation of $11,983.15, which passed. SPORTS CLUB COUNCIL - Received 1988-89 $876.80 Requested 1989-90 $17,780.35 Recommendation $2,433.90 Craig Uhrich gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Sally Meadows and Chris Kern represented the group, along with representatives from each club. The motion to divide Sports Club Council by the individual groups passed. SPORTS CLUB COUNCIL - Received 1988-89 $0.00 Requested 1989-90 $52.20 Recommendation $0.00 Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken on Finance Committee’s recommendation of $0, which passed. RUGBY - Received 1988-89 $93.20 Requested 1989-90 $395.00 Recommendation $113.20 Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken on Finance Committee’s recommendation of $113.20, which passed. PARACHUTE CLUB - Received 1988-89 $133.20 Requested 1989-90 $1,643.20 Recommendation $100.20 Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Chris Kern moved to increase equipment from $0 to $240. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Susan Howard called the question. Chris’ motion passed. An immediate vote was taken on a tentative allocation of $340.20, which passed. WOMEN’S SOCCER - Received 1988-89 Requested 1989-90 Recommendation Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Chris Kern moved to increase telephone from $0 to $20. M-33 $122.20 $2,336.60 $372.40 Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Chris’ motion passed. Stephanie Haub called the question on a tentative allocation of $392.40, which passed. MEN’S SOCCER - Received 1988-89 $139.60 Requested 1989-90 $3,926.60 Recommendation $823.70 Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Michel Cavigelli moved to decrease travel from $168 to $0 and subsistence from $82.50 to $0. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Michel’s motion failed. Brent Jones called the question on Finance Committee’s recommendation $823.70, which passed. SAILING - Received 1988-89 $12.20 Requested 1989-90 $534.75 Recommendation $199.00 Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken on Finance Committee’s recommendation of $199, which passed. RODEO - Received 1988-89 $183.20 Requested 1989-90 $8,402.00 Recommendation $635.20 Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken on Finance Committee’s recommendation of $635.20, which passed. GYMNASTICS - Received 1988-89 $93.20 Requested 1989-90 $490.00 Recommendation $190.20 There were no questions, debate was entered into, and Susan Howard called the question on Finance Committee’s recommendation of $190.20, which passed. Came to an immediate vote on a total allocation of $2,703.90 to Sports Club Council, which passed. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS@ KSU - Received 1988-89 $1,527.70 Requested 1989-90 $1,727.70 Recommendation $1,443.40 Barry Beck gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. John McIntyre represented to group. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Jill Rathbun moved to increase postage from $0 to $200. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Tracy Gough moved to amend Jill’s motion by changing $200 to $100. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Jodi McGatlin called the question on Tracy’s motion, which failed. After further debate, the question was called the Jill’s motion. Todd Giefer requested a roll call vote. Jill’s motion passed 29/19/1, with 2 absent. Those voting NO were: Beck, Cavigelli, Giefer, Good, Gough, Haub, Heiniger, Hopkins, M-34 Howard, B. Jones, Karlin, Kern, Krauss, Nath, Scharrer, Schuler, Stenstrom, Sweazy, Teasley & Uhrich. Stumpff ABSTAINED from voting, and Knox & Maan were absent. Jill Rathbun moved to increase advertising from $80.40 to $160.80. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Chris Kern moved to amend Jill’s motion by changing $160.80 to $120.60. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Brent Jones called the question on Chris’ motion, which passed. Debate continued on increasing advertising from $80.40 to $120.20. Susan Howard called the question on Jill amendment as amended, which failed. Jill Rathbun called the question on a tentative allocation of $1,643.40, which passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Dave McIntyre announced that the Athletic Ticket Sales Committee will meet Sunday at 3 PM at Last Chance. Monica Connet announced that the softball game with the administration is scheduled for Monday at 4 PM. You have to buy a t-shirt to play. Chris Kern announced a protest in Wichita on April 22nd about chloroflorocarbons. Kyle Vanover’s motion is recess passed. Jenny Johnston & Charlene Nichols M-35 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM APRIL 6, 1989 6:00 PM - 3:45 AM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 39 senators present. Barenberg was absent. Coffman, Pammenter & Stenstrom were late. Forrer, Krauss, Rathbun & Uhrich were excused. Good, Gough, Higgins, Knox & Steinle were excused late. Travis Stumpff’s motion to consider Senate Bill 89/18 after Old Business and before Informal Discussion passed. OPEN PERIOD Jim Gewecke explained the difference between the old & new band uniforms and why they need the funds asked for in Bill 89/17. The following individuals spoke against divestment: Matt Everhart, Leo Reinties, Marijka Nel The following individuals spoke in favor of divestment: Jenny Bell, Kale Baldock, Kenny Kincaid, Angie Smith, Janil Hammond MARCH 28, 1989 MINUTES Kirk Schuler was excused late, not late. Travis Stumpff corrected Rattan’s second motion on page 3 to read $15, not $5. MARCH 30, 1989 MINUTES Forge, Good, Linin, etc. were excused late. Under Tentative Allocations, Susan Howard moved Senate Bill 89/20, plus she moved to divide the question by group. APRIL 4, 1989 MINUTES Under Informal Discussionn the softball game is scheduled for Monday, May 1st; chloroflourocarbons is the correct spelling; and in the last sentence “is” should read “to”. Under the second motion down (the one by Travis), “Dave’s motion failed.” should read “Travis’ motion failed.” ANNOUNCEMENTS Susan Scott announced that she, Sally, Pat Bosco & Bob Krauss will host an “SGA Appreciation Dinner” on Wednesday, May 3, from 5-7 PM at her home at 422 Wickham. It will be postponed if it rains. You don’t need to bring anything, just yourself. Todd Johnson announced that we still need a senator of serve on the EOF Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE - Lauren O’Connor - Will meet Sunday at 6 PM in the SGS Office. COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - No one is really doing visitations. You need to do 2 per semester or it will be counted as 1 absence from Student Senate. “SGA TODAY” needs to be distributed to your college council. Will meet Sunday, 4/16, M-36 at 9 PM in Union 204. The practice for “the” softball game is Sunday at 3 PM in Cico Park. ATHLETIC TICKET SALES - Dave McIntyre - Will meet Sunday at 5 PM at Last Chance. STUDENT AFFAIRS & SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - Will meet Sunday at 7 PM in Union SENATE OPERATIONS- Lisa Rephlo - Will meet Monday at 5:30 PM in Union 205. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS - Todd Heitschmidt - Will meet Sunday at 8 PM in Union 206. DIRECTORS REPORTS FACULTY SENATE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS- Travis Stumpff - Looking into universitywide general education requirements. The Wichita State baseball game was cancelled because it conflicted with finals. If implemented, the earliest the finals proposal would be in effect is 1991-92. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - Will establish a committee to look at fees, which Troy Lubbers will chair. Will come up with some fee legislation. The safety report has been submitted to the Board of Regents. Will meet with the Investment Committee of the KSU Foundation. He introduced the student body president from the Kansas College of Technology. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - Thanked everyone who went to K-State Lobby Day. He read a report from Charlene, who is at Notre Dame regarding the YES program. JUDICIAL COUNCIL - Mike Kadel - He will chair the SGA Constitutional Review Committee. If you are interested in being a member, fill out an application. FIRST READINGS Kim Jones moved Senate Resolution 89/16, Support of the YES Program, & questions were asked. Anne Banning moved Senate Resolution 89/17, Limitation of Restricted Fees, & questions were asked. NEW BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/17, KSU Marching Band Special Allocation Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Chris Kern’s motion to postpone until April 22 failed. Chris Kern moved to delete “a maximum”. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Chris Kern called the question. His motion failed. Chris Kern moved to insert a new section to read: Monies raised from the telefund be used only for the purchase of new uniforms. Shane Walker objected to consideration. After a vote, Chris’ motion was not considered. Lee Slaten moved to amend Section 1 to read: Student Senate allocate the remaining monies needed to reach $55,800 with a maximum of $20,000 to... Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and the question was called. Lee’s motion passed. Johnny Gaffney called the question on the bill, which passed. M-37 OLD BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/20, 1989-90 TENTATIVE ALLOCATIONS AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Received 1988-89 $275.91 Requested 1989-90 $582.70 Recommendation $225.30 Mandy Sawyer gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Mike Nichols & Dave Schmidt represented the group. There were questions & debate. Chris Kern moved to decrease the total allocation to $0. Mike Steinle objected to consideration. After a vote, Chris’ motion was considered. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Doug Holle called the question. Mike’s motion failed. An immediate vote was taken on Finance Committee’s recommendation, which passed. BLACK STUDENT UNION - Received 1988-89 $799.85 Requested 1989-90 $2,867.55 Recommendation $551.60 Brent Jones gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Crescentia Brown represented the group. Kurt Forge moved to increase advertising from $60.30 to $100.50. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Jodi McGatlin called the question. Kurt’s motion passed. An immediate vote was taken on a tentative allocation of $591.80, plus $1,000 in Honorariums, which passed. NEW BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/18, Student Funds & Ethical Responsibilities Questions were asked. Mike Steinle moved to limit debate to 2 speeches per speaker per motion of 5 minutes each. Mike’s motion failed. Questions continued, and debate was entered into. Ajit Maan moved to delete “human dignity” from b), and totally delete c), d) & e). Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Susan Howard called the question. Ajit’s motion passed. Travis Stumpff moved to postpone the bill indefinitely. Scott Kelly objected to consideration of Travis’ motion. After a vote, Travis’ motion was considered. Debate continued, and Rattan Nath called the question. Travis’ motion failed. Travis Stumpff moved to postpone until April 13. Kim Jones objected to consideration. After a roll call vote, the motion was not considered. Those voting YES were: Banning, Beck, Gaffney, Giefer, Good, Haub, Jones, Kern, McIntyre, Pammenter, Stenstrom, Stumpff, Uhrich, Vanover & Walker. Higgins abstained from voting, and Barenberg & Coffman were absent. Debate continued, and Kyle Vanover called the question on the bill, which passed A roll call vote was taken, and those voting against the bill were: Banning, Beck, Bieker, Gaffney, Giefer, Good, Haub, Heitschmidt, Jones, Jones, Karlin, Kern, Knox, M-38 Pammenter, Stenstrom, Stumpff, Uhrich, Vanover & Walker. Those abstaining from voting were: Higgins, Hopkins, Perry & Slaten. Barenberg & Coffman were absent. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Carlos Charles stated that Student Senate and the ad hoc committee did a great job. He also stated that next week is National Hispanic Week. After other informal discussion, Anja Teasley’s motion to recess passed. Jenny Johnston & Charlene Nichols M-39 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM April 11, 1989 6:00 PM - 9:20 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 41 senators present. Forrer & Holle were absent. Cavigelli & Perry were late. Nath was excused. Forge, Haub, Howard, Long, Schuler, Stenstrom & Walker were excused late. Rod Dieringer, Chancellor of Student Tribunal, swore Martha Tomecek in as a new Graduate Senator. We now have two vacancies: Vet. Med. Senator & a faculty rep. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson - Appeals to Tentative Allocations are due by 5 PM Monday. Appeals must be submitted to him in writing by a senator who voted on the prevailing side and that person must have new information. We may not meet next Tuesday, just depends on the number of appeals received. Check in the office sometime Tuesday. Bob Krause will spoke on Wednesday, 4/19, from 3:30-4:30 at the International Student Center. The topic will be “How to Bring Difficult Situations to a Positive Conclusion.” Still need a senator to serve on the EOF Committee. SENATE EXEC. will meet at 5 PM Wednesday in Stateroom #3. He read a letter to senate from the Students for Educational Awareness about the divestment bill. Proxies: Muhlenbruch for Howard, B. Jones for Long, Kelly for Forge, Teasley for Haub, Vanover for Stenstrom, Gaffney for Walker, Connet for Schuler TENTATIVE ALLOCATIONS UNIVERSITY FOR MAN - Received 1988-89 $12,670.50 Requested 1989-90 $15,256.12 Recommendation $12,653.85 Sharma Ray gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Richard Friesen & Art Rathbun represented the group. There were no questions, and debate was entered into. Robb Karlin moved to increase salaries from $11,532 to $12,732. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Robb’s motion failed. Robb Karlin moved to increase salaries from $11,532 to $12,132. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Robb’s motion failed. An immediate vote was taken on Finance Committee’s recommendation and on a $500 Honorarium allocation, which passed. CONSUMER RELATIONS BOARD - Received 1988-89 Requested 1989-90 Recommendation Brent Jones gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Wade Whitmer represented the group. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. M-40 $3,727.30 $4,080.90 $3,843.00 Kyle Vanover moved to increase dues, memberships, subscriptions from $53 to $103. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Michel Cavigelli moved to change $103 to $73. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Michel’s motion passed. Brent Jones called the question on Kyle’s motion, as amended, which passed. Kyle Vanover moved to increase printing from $0 to $155. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Kyle’s motion failed. An immediate vote was taken on a tentative allocation of $3,863, which passed. OLDER, WISER, LEARNING STUDENTS - Received 1988-89 $267.95 Requested 1989-90 $1,309.20 Recommendation $293.10 Darin Batchman gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Crystal Sapp represented the group. Johnny Gaffney moved to increase travel from $46.70 to $94.50. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Chris Kern moved to change the $94.50 to $93.40. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Eric Long called the question. Chris’ motion failed. Debate continued on Johnny’s motion, and an immediate vote was taken. The motion passed. An immediate vote was taken on a tentative allocation of $340.90, which passed. COALITION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS - Received 1988-89 $253.40 Requested 1989-90 $465.00 Recommendation $242.60 Lauren O’Connor gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Amy Regier represented the group. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Matt Higgins moved to increase Honorariums from $200 to $350. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Matt’s motion passed. Matt Higgins moved to increase films from $100 to $200. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Matt’s motion failed. Matt Higgins moved to increase films from $100 to $125. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Matt’s motion passed. An immediate vote was taken on a tentative allocation of $267.60, plus $350 in Honorariums, which passed. STUDENT GOVERNING ASSOCIATION - Received 1988-89 $33,575.10 Requested 1989-90 $36,282.60 Recommendation $35,253.15 Shawn Barrett gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Chris Kern moved to decrease work-study secretary’s salary from $500 to $0. M-41 There were no questions, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Chris’ motion failed. Monica Connet moved to increase printing from $1,664.65 to $1,904.65. There were no questions, debate was entered into, and an immediate was taken. Monica’s motion failed. Monica Connet moved to increase printing from $1,664.65 to $1,784.65. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Jodi McGatlin called the question. Monica’s motion passed. An immediate vote was taken on a tentative allocation of $35,373.15, which passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Lots of general. Michel Cavigelli’s motion to recess passed. Jenny Johnston & Monica Connet M-42 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM APRIL 13, 1989 6:00 PM - 12:20 AM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 33 senators present. Forrer, Holle & Pammenter were absent. Kelly, Maan, Muhlenbruch, Nath, Perry, Scharrer, Tomecek & Uhrich were late. Barenberg, Bieker, Cavigelli, Dunitz, Forge, Good, Higgins, Kern & McGatlin were excused late. OPEN PERIOD Kale Baldock spoke about the divestment bill passed last week. APRIL 6, 1989 MINUTES Kirk Schuler - Under Old Business on page 3, under Amnesty International, “Mike’s motion failed.” should read “Chris’ motion failed.” Under New Business on page 4, the “Jones” listed on the roll call vote should be “B. Jones”. APRIL 11, 1989 MINUTES Anne Krauss - Doug Holle was late, not absent. Monica Connet - On page 3 under her first amendment to the Student Governing Association’s tentative allocation, it should read “There were no questions, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken.” (The word ‘vote’ was omitted.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson - Mary Jo Lampe, Susan Howard & Wendi Coffman are in the Taxi Triathlon. Charlie Griffin with present “Balance or Burnout: Balancing Success & Stress in College” on April 18 from 4:00-5:00 in Union 207. Proxies: Kelly for Cavigelli, Long for Dunitz, Banning for Forge, Forge for Bieker, Kern for Good COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - Will meet Sunday at 9 PM in Union 204. Softball practice will be Sunday at 3 PM at Cico Park. FINANCE - Lauren O’Connor - Will meet Sunday at 9 PM in the office. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & UNIVERSITY - Todd Heitschmidt - Will not meet Sunday. STUDENT AFFAIRS & SOCIAL - Chris Kern - Will meet Sunday at 7 PM in Union 207. ATHLETIC TICKET - Dave McIntyre - Met with Steve Miller Sunday. Football & basketball prices will go up $1/game. Will have one night football game next year. RECYCLING - Phil Anderson - Recycling aluminum cans and 4 kinds of paper in 6 buildings on campus. K-State sells approximately 800,000 soft drink cans per year. DIRECTORS REPORTS M-43 FACULTY SENATE - Travis Stumpff - Met Tuesday and approved the revised Academic Grievance Policy. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - The Student Advisory Committee to the Kansas Board of Regents will meet tomorrow. The major concern of the Chamber of Commerce is how to bring people to Manhattan. He has major problems with the SGA Constitution & By-Laws Revision Committee outlined in Senate Bill 89/21. It does not do what he wants to accomplish. He and Todd Johnson held EOF interviews today. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - The Board of Directors will meet Friday at 6 PM in Topeka. Rather than having a Policy Council meeting this month, they are asking interested people to attend the Board meeting. The Legislature passed the Margin of Excellence for the 2nd year. CABINET - Ira Bolden - Haitham & Maria are looking at the feasibility of having McIntosh computers in the office. Troy is looking at alternate funding for UFM. Connie is looking into pictures of senators being placed in the various colleges. FIRST READINGS Travis Stumpff moved Senate Resolution 89/18, K-State Union Parking Lot Recommendation. Chris Kern’s motion to move the resolution special orders passed. Questions were asked. Todd Heitschmidt announced that the Council on Traffic, Parking & Police Operations will meet next Thursday at 3 PM in the Big 8 Room. Debate was entered into. Travis Stumpff moved to table the resolution until the first item under NEW BUSINESS passed. Anne Krauss moved Senate Bill 89/21, Establishment of SGA Constitution & By-Laws Revisions Ad hoc Committee. Questions were asked. Johnny Gaffney moved Senate Bill 89/22, KSU High School Leadership Conference Funding. Questions were asked. Johnny Gaffney’s motion to move the bill special orders passed. Johnny’s motion to table the bill until the end of NEW BUSINESS passed. OLD BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/20, 1989-90 TENTATIVE ALLOCATIONS LEGAL SERVICES - Received 1988-89 $26,061.00 Requested 1989-90 $31,233.00 Recommendation $27,549.00 Susan Howard gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Dianne Urban, students’ attorney, represented the group. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Lee Slaten moved to increase salaries from $26,316 to $27,310. Anne Banning’s motion to move into executive session passed. There were no questions, and debate was entered into. Susan Howard moved to change $27,310 to $27,312 ($2,276/month). M-44 There were no questions, no debate, and an immediate vote was taken. Susan’s motion passed. It was passed to move out of executive session. An immediate vote was taken on Lee’s motion, as amended. It passed. An immediate vote was taken on a tentative allocation of $23,545, which passed. INTERNATIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL Received 1988-89 $4,265.28 Requested 1989-90 $8,640.83 Recommendation $4,296.27 Mary Ann Locke gave Finance Committee’s recommendation. Anwar Dabbas, Olufunke Ilumoka & Donna Davis represented the group. There were questions and debate. Christy Scharrer moved to increase printing from $161.60 to $335.92. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Jenny Heiniger called the question. Christy’s motion failed. Christy Scharrer moved to increase records & tapes from $0 to $50. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Stephanie Haub called the question. Christy’s motion failed. Travis Stumpff moved to decrease food from $750 to $500. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Kim Jones called the questions. Travis’ motion failed. Christy Scharrer called the question on Finance Committee’s recommendation and $1,950 in Honorariums, which passed. NEW BUSINESS Johnny Gaffney’s motion to remove Senate Bill 89/22, KSU High School Leadership Conference Funding, from the table passed. Pat Bosco & Jason Miles were present to answer questions. Questions continued, and debate was entered into. Travis Stumpff moved to add a Section 3 to read: If there are an odd number of speakers who hold public office, the majority of these speakers will be members of the Republican party. Anja Teasley objected to consideration. After a vote, Travis’ motion was not considered. Chris Kern moved to decrease the allocation from $663.25 to $563.25. There were no questions, debate was entered into, and Monica Connet called the question. Chris’ motion failed. Debate continued, and Jenny Barenberg called the question. The bill passed. Senate Resolution 89/16, Support of the YES Program, was withdrawn by the sponsor. Senate Resolution 89/17, Limitation of Restricted Fees There were no further questions, debate was entered into, and Jill Rathbun called the question. The resolution passed by a vote of 29/17/1. Todd Heitschmidt’s motion to remove Senate Resolution 89/18, K-State Union Parking Lot Recommendation, from the table passed. M-45 Questions continued, there was no debate, and Chris Kern called the question. The resolution passed by a vote of 43/1/1, with 8 absent. Todd Heitschmidt requested a roll call vote. Schuler voted NO, Uhrich ABSTAINED from voting, and these people were absent: Cavigelli, Forrer, Holle, Kelly, Maan, Pammenter, Scharrer & Tomecek were absent. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Shane Walker asked Interns to remember they cannot vote. He has seen Interns voting on motions. Monica Connet announced that the Communications Committee will meet Sunday at 9 PM at Last Chance. Etc. Etc. Etc. Travis Stumpff’s motion to recess passed. Jenny Johnston & Charlene Nichols M-46 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM APRIL 20, 1989 6:00 PM - 11:40 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 36 senators present Davies, B. Jones & Tomecek were excused. Good was absent. Giefer, Higgins & Sweazy were late. Barenberg, Coffman, Dunitz, Howard, Linin, McGatlin, Nath, Pammenter, Perry & Slaten were excused late. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson - The Council on Traffic, Parking & Police Operations voted to leave the lower Union lot faculty/staff only. Lisa Rephlo has resigned as Senate Operations Chair. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - Softball practice is at 3 PM Sunday at Cico Park. Will meet Sunday at 9 PM in Union 204. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - Will meet Tuesday at 5:30 PM at Kites. STUDENT AFFAIRS & SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - Will meet Sunday at 6 PM at Last Chance. DIRECTORS REPORTS ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- Charlene Nichols - She, John McIntyre and Troy Lubbers attended the A.S.K. Board meeting in Topeka last Friday. HOLTON HALL COUNCIL - Doug Holle - Will meet next Wednesday at 1:30 PM at Holton Hall. CONSUMER RELATIONS BOARD - Wade Whitmer - Having trouble with Year Book Associates. Next week is Consumer Awareness Week. Will have a table in the Union. FACULTY SENATE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS- Travis Stumpff - Beefed up the language of the Finals Policy. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - Board of Regents discussed tuition increases. A $15 application fee will be pushed at their next meeting. The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Committee has been selected. Made some compromises to the SGA Constitution & By-Laws Revision Committee. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Ira Bolden - He & Michel Cavigelli visited the Foundation today about divestment. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS Kim Linin moved Senate Resolution 89/19, Personnel Selections Coordinator. Questions were asked, there was no debate, and Monica Connet moved that we accept the resolution by unanimous acclamation. There were no objections. OLD BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/20 – 1989-90 Tentative Allocations Anne Krauss moved to reconsider FONE Crisis Center’s OFFICE SUPPLIES to increase from $30 to $75. The motion to reconsider passed. There were no M-47 questions, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. OFFICE SUPPLIES was increased. Mike Stenstrom moved to reconsider Consumer Relations Board’s PRINTING to increase from $0 to $281.80 to cover the cost of printing brochures. The motion to reconsider passed. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. PRINTING was increased. The final vote was taken on Senate Bill 89/20, as amended. The bill passed. Todd Heitschmidt moved to add Senate Bill 89/27, Fine Arts/Athletic Fee Task Force, to the agenda at the end of First Readings. The motion passed. NEW BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/21 - SGA Constitution & By-Laws Review Ad hoc Committee Establishment Anne Banning moved to delete Section 2 and change Section 3 by deleting “chairperson of the ad hoc committee” and inserting “Personnel Selections Coordinator” and by adding at the end “The interview panel shall select the chairperson from the members.” Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Anne’s motion passed. Johnny Gaffney moved to substitute Senate Bill 89/21-A with 89/22-B. Barry Beck moved to amend Johnny’s motion by: striking Section 2; striking Section 3 & inserting “A chairperson shall be selected by the Student Senate Chair, Student Body President, & Personnel Selections Coordinator; changing the last sentence in Section 4 to read: These members and a chairperson from these members shall be interviewed and selected by the Student Senate Chair, Student Body President and Personnel Selections Coordinator; changing the number of executive members in Section 4 to read two (2) and the number of legislative members to read four (4) Questions were asked, debate was entered into and Susan Howard called the question. Barry’s motion passed. Kirk Schuler moved to insert a section between the now 3 and 4 to read: The chairperson of the ad hoc committee will vote only in the case of a tie and will have speaking privileges at Student Senate meetings during discussion of issues relevant to actions of the committee. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken on Kirk’s motion, which passed. Kirk Schuler moved to add at the end of the now Section 5 to read: The final report shall be presented no later than 5 October 1989. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Kirk’s motion passed. Jenny Heiniger called the question on Johnny’s motion to substitute. The substitution passed. Monica Connet moved to refer the bill to the Senate Operations Standing Committee. Monica’s motion passed. FIRST READINGS Todd Giefer moved Senate Bill 89/24, Rodeo Club Special Allocation: Ambulance Costs. Questions were asked. Chris Kern moved Senate Bill 89/23, SGA Special Allocation: Computer & Printer. Questions were asked. M-48 Travis Stumpff moved Senate Bill 89/25, SGA By-Laws Revisions: Judicial Code. Questions were asked. Lee Slaten moved to add Senate Resolution 89/20, 1989 Educational Opportunity Fund Committee, to the agenda. The motion passed. Lee Slaten moved Senate Resolution 89/20, 1989 Educational Opportunity Fund Committee. Questions were asked. Travis Stumpff moved to refer the resolution to the Senate Operations Standing Committee. The motion failed. Doug Holle took over the chair. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Barry Beck called the question. The resolution passed. Todd Johnson took the chair back over. FIRST READINGS (continued) Todd Heitschmidt moved Senate Bill 89/26, Representation Ad hoc Commitee Establishment. Rattan Nath moved to refer the bill to the Senate Operations Standing Committee. The motion passed. Chris Kern moved Senate Bill 89/27, Fine Arts/Athletic Fee Task Force. Questions were asked. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Laurian Cuffy presented Carlos Charles with a certificate and thanked him for being such a cheerful guy and outstanding Cabinet member (Minority Affairs Director). Carlos is going home to New York. Carlos Charles gave a “good-bye” speech and announced a party Saturday at 11:00 at the Partydome. General. Chris Kern’s motion to adjourn passed. Jenny Johnston & Charlene Nichols M-49 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM APRIL 27, 1989 7:00 PM - 10:35 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 43 senators present. Bieker, Gough, Kern, Nath & Rathbun were excused late. Dunitz was late. Higgins McIntyre, Tomecek & Vanover were excused. OPEN PERIOD Steve Collins & John Grinter spoke in favor of the Environmental Action resolution. Sheikh Siddiqui announced that the International Club picnic is Sunday at 2:30. APRIL 20, 1989 MINUTES Approved as distributed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson - He attended a meeting yesterday on the revamping of the Catskellar in the K-State Union to change it into a non-alcoholic bar called “The Cellar”. Council on Traffic, Parking & Police Operations met today and the students have half of the lower Union lot. Anita Krug has resigned as an Arts & Sciences Senator. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - Twelve people have not completed their visitations. Ten people have not paid for their t-shirt. Remember “the” softball game is Monday at 4:00 at Field #5 at the Rec Complex. The administration will practice at 4:30 Friday at the Rec Complex. Worlds of Fun tickets are available in the UPC Office. Farewell to Jenny DIRECTORS REPORTS HOLTON HALL COUNCIL - Doug Holle - Very pleased with the renovation. There will be a tour of Holton Hall Wednesday at 4:30. The Council voted unanimously to fund $45,000 for public area and classroom furniture out of the approximate $201,000 that will be left after the bonding. The remainder will go to the SGA Foundation account. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - Interviewed 7 police officers for 1 position. Need to fill 2 Cabinet positions: Minority Affairs Director & International Affairs Director. The next Board of Regents meeting will include the $15 application fee. Six of the nine college councils ratified the revised KSU SGA Constitution. FACULTY SENATE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS – Travis Stumpff - will meet Tuesday, and the Faculty Senate will meet a week from Tuesday. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS Kim Jones moved Senate Resolution 89/21, Senate Operations Standing Committee Chair. M-50 Questions were asked. Kim Jones moved that we accept the resolution by unanimous acclamation. There were no objections. Kurt Forge moved Senate Resolution 89/22, 1990 SGA Elections Committee Chair. Questions were asked, there was no debate, and an immediate vote was taken. The resolution passed. FIRST READINGS Robb Karlin moved Senate Bill 89/28, 1989-90 Student Health Insurance. Questions were asked. Jill Rathbun’s motion to move the bill special orders passed. There was no debate, and an immediate vote was taken. The bill passed. Robb Karlin moved Senate Resolution 89/23, Environmental Action. Questions were asked. Jenny Barenberg’s motion to move the bill special orders passed. Debate was entered into. Travis Stumpff moved to delete Section 4. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Monica Connet called the question. Travis’ motion failed. Craig Uhrich moved to change “Kansas” to “U.S.” in Section 4. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Craig’s motion passed. After further debate, Shane Walker moved to accept the resolution by unanimous acclamation. There were no objections. Jenny Heiniger moved Senate Resolution 89/24, Commendation to Truman Scholar. Stephanie Haub’s motion to move the resolution special orders passed. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and Stephanie Haub moved that the resolution be accepted by unanimous acclamation. There were no objections. Senate Resolution 89/25, Commendation to Jennifer Johnston, was moved special orders. Questions were asked, there was no debate, and Shane Walker moved that the resolution be accepted by unanimous acclamation. There were no objections. NEW BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/24, Rodeo Club Special Allocation: Ambulance Costs There were no questions, debate was entered into, and Barry Beck called the question. The bill passed. Senate Bill 89/27, Fine Arts/Athletic Fee Task Force Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Robb Karlin moved to make Chris Peterson and Bob Kruh non-voting members. There were no questions, debate was entered into, and an immediate vote was taken. Robb’s motion passed. After further debate, Barry Beck called the question. M-51 The bill passed. Senate Bill 89/23, SGA Special Allocation: Computer & Printer Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and the question was called. Kirk Schuler requested a roll call vote. The bill passed by a vote of 27/24/2. Those voting NO were: Cavigelli, Forge, Giefer, Good, Gough, Haub, Higgins, Holle, Howard, Karlin, Kelly, Krug, Linin, Maan, Muhlenbruch, Nath, Scharrer, Schuler, Slaten, Stumpff, Sweazy, Teasley, Tomecek & Uhrich. Those ABSTAINING from voting were: Anderson & Barenberg. Senate Bill 89/25, SGA By-Laws Revisions: Judicial Code There were no questions, debate was entered, and an immediate vote was taken. The bill passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION General Anne Krauss conducted an “Ag Trivia Contest”. Brent Jones’ motion to adjourn passed. Jenny Johnston, Secretary I ( Jenny’s last Senate meeting) M-52 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM AUGUST 31, 1989 7:00 PM - 8:35 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 43 senators present. Coffman, Teasley, Tomecek, and McGatlin were excused. Bieker, Pammenter and Kelly were absent. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson - He welcomed Pat Swanigan as our new SGA Secretary. Library hours have been extended this semester. Farrell is open ten hours per week longer now than last spring. Rattan Nath, Graduate School, and Matt Higgins, College of Engineering, have resigned their senate seats. The Communicable Diseases Committee is looking for a senator to fill an opening on that committee. Craig Urich volunteered. Todd read a memo from Provost Coffman encouraging attendance at Landon Lectures and University Convocations. Todd has applications for a student exchange program with the Soviet Union. See him for more information. Proxies - Perry for McGatlin, Vanover for Coffman, Cavigelli for Tomecek, Beck for Teasley APRIL 27, 1989 MINUTES Approved as distributed. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - The SGA Retreat is scheduled for September 17 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Tuttle Creek. She needs excuses from those unable to attend by September 7. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Lauren O’Connor - Finance Committee will meet the SGA office September 10 at 8:00 p.m. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - Her committee will meet September 10 at 9:00 p.m. in Union 202. ATHLETIC TICKET SALES - David McIntyre - His committee will meet September 7 at 3:30 at The Forum. SENATE OPERATIONS- Anne Banning - Senate Op will not meet next week due to the Labor Day holiday. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt - His committee will meet September 11 at 6:30. Check the SGA calendar for the room. STUDENT AFFAIRS - Chris Kern - His committee will meet September 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Union 205. DIRECTORS REPORTS Travis Stumpff - Faculty senate’s notice regarding plagiarism has to be published on the syllabi for each class on campus. CONSUMER RELATIONS BOARD - Wade Whitmer - The Royal Purple case has been turned over to the attorney general’s office. Royal Purple staff is also looking into M-53 litigation. The renter’s permit proposal should be phased in during the next 3 - 5 years. ASK - Charlene Nichols - ASK’s Legislative Assembly and Policy Council will be held at Emporia State University on September 9 & 10. Mark Tallman, executive director, will speak during OPEN PERIOD next Thursday. ASK will hold a press conference September 7 at 3:00 p.m. regarding ASK and Youth Education Service. HOLTON HALL COUNCIL - Doug Holle - The dedication ceremony for Holton Hall is scheduled for September 21. Haithan Arafat - He is working on a proposal to place a key to SGS office at the Union information desk for students to check out after the office is closed. Barbara Baker - Racial Ethnic Harmony Week organizational meetings will be held at noon on Fridays in Union 205. The week is tentatively set for October 30 November 4. So far, it seems to have the support of the administration. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT - Laurian Cuffy - He welcomed everyone back to school. He asked for senate support for Racial Ethnic Harmony Week. The Foundation agreed, in August, to divest student monies from South Africa. He has received positive response regarding EOF so far. The deadline for applications is September 15 at 5:00 p.m. He is working on a proposal to give students a greater say in the operations of the KSU Child Development Center. Let him know if you would like to help. He is serving on the Search Committee for the Assistant Provost for Multi-cultural Affairs. The committee will soon be making its decision. Two cabinet positions, Multi-cultural Affairs Director and International Affairs Director, are open. Applications are due September 9. The United Way will be asking Senate to endorse United Way Week at KSU. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS Todd Heitschmidt moved Senate Resolution 89/27, Secretary I Position. Questions were asked. Monica Connet moved that Senate accept the resolution by unanimous acclimation. There were no objections. FIRST READINGS Travis Stumpff moved Senate Resolution 89/26, Initiation of SGS Computer and questions were asked. INFORMAL DISCUSSION General Monica Connet - If you want an SGA t-shirt, let her know ASAP. Todd Johnson - KAPSA Kick-Off at his and Chris Kern’s place. Travis Stumpff - College Republicans will meet September 5 at 8:00 in Union 206. Jill Rathbun’s motion to adjourn passed. Patricia Swanigan, Secretary I and Charlene Nichols M-54 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM SEPTEMBER 7, 1989 7:00 PM - 10:45 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 47 senators present. Good and Rathbun were excused late. Banning were excused absent. OPEN PERIOD Mark Tallman, Executive Director of ASK, spoke on issues the group will be working on in the upcoming year. Todd Johnson read letters from Manhattan Mayor Kent Glasscock and Bushwackers’ owner Don Ramey in response to the events at Bushwackers. Luis Montaner, James Griffith and Janelle Larson gave a presentation to Senate regarding the Bushwackers’ incident and asked for support in their endeavors. Mary Jo Lampe spoke regarding her dismissal from Laurian Cuffy’s cabinet. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 31, 1989 MINUTES The August 31 minutes were approved with the following corrections: Monica Connet’s Communications Committee report should have included that the softball game against the administration will be September 25 at 4:00. Laurian Cuffy did not serve on the Search Committee for the Assistant Provost. He just attended some of the committee’s meetings. Wade Whitmer stated that the details of the Renter’s Permit program have not been approved by the City Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson announced that Scott Bieker, College of Business, resigned his senate seat. If you are not yet enrolled in SPCH 210, the senate credit class, you may pick up letters of permission in the SGA office. If your name tag is missing, please tell Todd so that he can see that you get a new one. Todd talked to Loleta Sump from Facilities. Only those affiliated with a UAB registered group will be allowed to sell things on campus. COMMITTEE REPORTS SENATE OPERATIONS- Kim Jones announced that Senate Op will meet Monday, September 11 at 5:30 in Union 102 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt announced that his committee will meet September 11. Time and meeting place will be posted on the SGA calendar. STUDENT AFFAIRS - Chris Kern announced that his committee will meet September 10 at 7:00 in Union 205. COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet announced that her committee will be meeting September 11 at 7:00 in State Rooms 1 & 2. After that, her committee will meet on Mondays at 7:00 in Union 203. The SGA Retreat will be September 17 from 1:00 - 5:00 at Tuttle Creek. Please give Shane Walker $3.00 ASAP if you are planning on attending. Softball practice will be held September 11 at 7:00. ATHLETIC TICKET SALES - David McIntyre announced that the committee will September 8 at 2:30 in Union 204 and September 15 at 1:30 in Union 203. M-55 Student season football ticket sales total 1,646 to date. Lon Kruger and Steve Miller will stop basketball games this season if fans are standing on the seats. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun announced that her committee will meet September 10 at 9:00 in Union 202. They will be discussing State Government Appreciation Day. ATHLETIC/FINE ARTS FEE - Troy Lubbers announced that the task force will be meeting September 8 at 3:00 in the SGA office. DIRECTORS REPORTS STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy encouraged senators to participate in the upcoming ASK Legislative Assembly. He has not received many requests for EOF money. He will deliver the State of the University Address September 13 at 12:30 in the Union Courtyard. Laurian supports the efforts of those who spoke regarding Bushwackers in Open Period and asked that senators do the same. He also explained his decision to fire Mary Jo Lampe. Questions were asked. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre stated that Legislative Assembly will be held September 8 and 9 in Emporia, and lamented over the lack of Senate participation in this activity. The Kansas Student Community Service Conference will be held at KSU on October 13 and 14. CONSUMER RELATIONS BOARD - Wade Whitmer announced that Off Campus Association will be meeting on September 13 at 7:30 in Holton Hall room 16. HOLTON HALL COUNCIL - Doug Holle announced that the Holton Hall Dedication Ceremony will be September 21 at 3:30. Tours of the facility will be conducted. FIRST READINGS Jenny Heiniger moved Senate Bill 89/29 - SGA By-Laws Revision: Elections Committee Questions were asked. Darin Hopkins moved the bill special orders. His motion passed. After further questions and debate, the bill passed. Christy Scharrer moved Senate Resolution 89/28 - Reaction to Bushwacker’s Incident and questions were asked. NEW BUSINESS Senate Resolution 89/26 - Initiation of SGA Computer Questions were asked and debate was entered into. David McIntyre moved to change the name of the computer from Old Betsy to Jenny. His motion passed. An immediate vote on the bill was taken. It passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Monica Connet reminded everyone that if they are interested in playing on the SGA to let her know ASAP. Check with Chris Kern if you are interested in playing volleyball. General Travis Stumpff’s motion to adjourn passed. Patricia Swanigan, Secretary I M-56 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 7:00 PM - 8:40 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 46 senators present. Banning, Forge, Coffman and Seibold were excused late. OPEN PERIOD Todd Johnson spoke about the parking lot renovations. Thanked Mandy for the work she did for him last week. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 7, MINUTES The September 7, 1989 minutes were approved with the following corrections: Scott Kelly said his proxy Michel Cavigelli was not shown on the September 7, minutes. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE COMMITTEE - Lauren O’Connor - will meet Sunday, September 17, in the SGA office at 7:00 pm. COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - meeting Sunday, September 16, at 7:30 in the Gamma Phi Beta house. Mentioned that she won’t be ordering t-shirts. Sunday, Sept 17, softball practice at 5:30, Cico Park. Softball game is scheduled for Sept 25. Pop and pizza will be served after the game at President Wefald house. There won’t be any retreat this Sunday, September 17. It will be rescheduled. The AIDS Educators Workshop will be September 22, 2:00pm at Lafene Conference Room. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - will meet this Sunday, September 17, Union Room 202. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt - meeting Monday, September 18, Union Room 207 at 6:30pm. STUDENT AFFAIRS - Chris Kern - meeting Sunday, September 17, Union Room 205. ATHLETIC TICKET SALES - Dave McIntyre - Have sold 2,300 football tickets so far. Showed slides of living group parking spot. Meeting September 15, 1:30, Union Room 203 and September 21, 4:00 room number to be announced at a later date. HOLTON HALL COUNCIL - Doug Holle - Need 15 people to help with tours for Dedication Ceremony Sept 21, at 3:30. DIRECTORS REPORTS STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - Spoke on issues regarding Racial Ethnic Harmony Week. Gave thanks to everyone for supporting Legislative Assembly that was held in Emporia (A.S.K.). Letters will be going out to all committee members regarding EOF applications. Asked that everyone support State of University Address. Congratulated secretary Pat for her work in the SGS office. FACULTY SENATE REP - Travis Stumpff - Nothing exceptional happened at the last Faculty Senate meeting. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - If someone needs information regarding A.S.K. feel free to stop by the A.S.K. office. M-57 ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- Charlene Nichols - A.S.K. Policy Council meeting will be here at Kansas State University October 14, 1989. STATE AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - Troy Lubbers - reminded everyone that the Engineering fee is not dead. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS Kirk Schuler moved Senate Resolution 89/29, Student Body President Cabinet. Questions were asked, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. It passed. FIRST READINGS Craig Uhrich moved Senate Bill 89/30, Support for United Way Drive. Questions were asked. Craig Uhrich moved the bill special orders. Questions were asked, debate was entered into and an immediate vote was taken. Craig’s motion passed. Further questions were asked, debate was entered into, a vote was taken, and the resolution passed by a vote of 35 to 14. At this point, the election committee candidates had arrived, so senate moved back up the agenda to Resolution 89/31. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS Darin Hopkins moved Senate Resolution 89/31, SGA Elections Committee. Questions were asked. The nine members that were selected is as follows - Sean Barrett, Jonathan Morris, Amy Fisher, Elisha Perry, Susan Howard, Heidi Klinger, Vickie Ellis, David Kuhlman and Darin Hopkins. Debate was entered into and immediate vote was taken. It passed. FIRST READINGS Todd Heitschmidt moved Senate Bill 89/30, Standing Rules Revision. Questions were asked. Todd Heitschmidt the bill special orders. Questions were asked and debate was entered into. Heitschmidt motion failed. The bill will come up again next senate meeting. NEW BUSINESS Christy Scharrer read Senate Resolution 89/28, Reaction to Bushwackers Incident. Questions were asked. Todd Heitschmidt moved to postpone this bill till next week’s meeting. His motion passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION General. Anne Banning will have meetings on Mondays at 5:30. She will post a sign by mailboxes to inform about room number. Lee Slaten announced that a press conference about discrimination is scheduled for September 15, at 11:30 in City Hall. Pat Bosco spoke on the Bushwackers incident, and mentioned that the search for a new director of housing is in effect. ADJOURNMENT Troy Lubbers motion to adjourn passed. Patricia Swanigan, Secretary I M-58 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM SEPTEMBER 21, 1989 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 46 senators present. Connet, Karlin, Kelly were excused absent. Dunitz, was excused late. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson read a letter from The American Association of University Students (AAUS). They will be meeting in Washington, D.C. February 28 through March 4th, 1990. “WE CARE” will be at the Holiday Inn on October 3. It’s sponsored by Jack Parr Associates. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Todd. Proxies - Cavigelli for Kelly Forrer for Dunitz, Muhlenbruch for Karlin, Knox for Connet APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 14, MINUTES The September 14, 1989 minutes were approved with the following corrections: Shane Walker adjourned the meeting, not Troy Lubbers. COMMITTEE REPORT COMMUNICATIONS - Coffman spoke since Monica Connet was absent. Softball practice will be Sunday September 24, at 4:30. The Game is scheduled for Monday at Cico Park, 4:30. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Lauren O’Connor - Meeting will be September 24, in the SGA Office. SENATE OPERATIONS- Anne Banning - Won’t be meeting this Monday, September 25. Next meeting is scheduled for next Monday, October 2, 5:30, Union Room 203. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - The legislators will be coming to campus on September 30, from 8:30 to 5:00 PM. Food and football tickets will be paid for if you are planning on attending. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt -The meeting will be on Monday, September 25, SGS Office at 6:30. ATHLETIC TICKET SALES - David McIntyre - Midnight Madness will be Saturday, October 15, at 12:01 AM. The Athletic Department will be asking for $1.00 donation. 50% will be contributed to United Way and the other 50% will go to the library. Kirk Schuler - Informed senate that Parents Weekend will be October 20 22 from 9:00 - 12:00. Volunteers needed. STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL SERVICE - will meet Sunday, September 24, Union Room 205. DIRECTORS REPORTS Susan Scott - Assistant Dean of Student Life - Thanked everyone for helping out with the Holton Hall Dedication Ceremony. Sexual Violence Policy discussion will be again next Wednesday in the SGA lounge at 4:30. M-59 ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- Charlene Nichols - LEPC voted on Kansas Community Service Act it passed. Community Service Conference will be held here on October 13 & 14. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT - Laurian Cuffy - Comments were made on the Lou Douglass Lecture, also encouraged everyone to come and get involved when events as such take place. Excused absences are given to students for coming to these events. EOF will be meeting tomorrow September 22, in the SGA Conference Room at 3:30. FIRST READINGS Susan Howard moved Senate Bill 89/31 Table Tennis Special Allocation. Questions were asked. Moved into second reading and a vote will be taken next meeting. OLD BUSINESS Travis Stumpff moved to postpone Senate Resolution 89/28 Bushwackers Discrimination for another week. Question were asked, debate was entered into, the motion failed. Craig Uhrich moved to postpone Senate Resolution 89/28 Bushwackers Discrimination indefinitely. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, the motion passed. NEW BUSINESS Todd Heitschmidt moved Senate Resolution 89/30, Standing Rules Revision. Questions were asked. Craig Uhrich moved strike Section 1-II-E. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and a vote was taken. The amendment failed. Senate then moved into debate, and a immediate vote was taken. Passed by a vote of 39 to 9. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Jodi McGatlin mentioned that Luis Montaner and Janelle Larson will be doing visitations again. Phil Anderson commended Loren Sheets for his letter to the editor in the Collegian on September 21, 1989. Kent Bradley former Student Body spoke on Holton Hall Dedication and reminded everyone to continue to keep up the good work. Tracy Gough’s is still looking for a logo. She needs it by next Thursday, September 28. A prize will be given away to the winner. ADJOURNMENT Travis Stumpff moved the motion to adjourn. M-60 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM SEPTEMBER 28, 1989 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 46 senators present. Barenberg, Good, Krauss, Schuler, Teasley were absent. Anne Banning was excused late. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 21, MINUTES The September 28, 1989 minutes were approved as distributed. Proxies: Connet for Knox, Krauss for Keiniger Long for Forge, Jones for Anderson COMMITTEE REPORTS ATHLETIC TICKET SALES - David McIntyre - Anybody having questions regarding camp out check with him or committee. COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - Mentioned that the Parents Day table does not count for visitation. Meeting will be Sunday, October 1st in the SGA Conference Room. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt - Reported that their committee will not be meeting until the campus directories are available for sale. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - Announced that committee will meet on Sunday, October 1st, at 9:00 PM in Union Room 204. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Lauren O’Conner - Meeting will be Sunday, October 1st, in the SGA Conference Room at 7:00 PM. STUDENT AFFAIRS & SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - Announced that his committee will meet Sunday, October 1st, at 7:00 PM in Union Room 205. SENATE OPERATIONS- Anne Banning - Announced that her committee will meet Monday, October 2, at 5:30 in Union Room 205. All new legislation needs to be in Anne’s box by 5:00 PM on Monday. DIRECTORS REPORTS ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - Mentioned that KSU will host the Community Service Conference October 13 - 14. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - EOF committee will post the dates committee will be meeting. Laurian meet with Mayor Kent Glasscock today. Mayor Glasscock has agreed to come and speak before Student Senate on the 12th of October, depending on his schedule. There will be a presentation to Student Senate on the Racial Ethnic Harmony Week given by Barbara Baker and Maribel Landau. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS Monica Connet moved Senate Resolution 89/32 FONE Crisis Center Interim Coordinators. Question were asked, there was no debate and a vote was taken, It passed. FIRST READINGS Brent Jones moved Senate Bill 89/32 HALO Special Allocation. Question were asked. M-61 Changes were made to the bill. Brent Jones moved the bill special orders, moved into a vote. It passed. Travis Stumpff moved Senate Bill 89/33, Campaign Expenditure Regulations. Questions were asked. Stacy Sweazy moved Senate Resolution 89/33, Residence Rail Point System. Questions were asked. NEW BUSINESS Susan Howard moved Senate Bill 89/31 Table Tennis Special Allocation. Questions were asked, debate was entered, an immediate vote was taken. It passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Monica Connet mentioned that the Peer AIDS Education Training will be Wednesday October 4, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Mike Steinle mentioned that the EOF Committee will be meeting September 29, at 3:30 SGA Conference Room. Anne Banning announced that Senate Operations will be meeting on Monday, October 2, in Union Room 205 at 5:30. ADJOURNMENT Jodi McGathlin’s motion to adjourn passed. Patricia Swanigan, Secretary I M-62 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM OCTOBER 5, 1989 7:00 PM - 9:05 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 47 senators present. Stenstrom, Lampe, Kelly were excused absent. Karlin, Coffman were absent. ANNOUNCEMENTS Recreational Service Council meeting Tuesday, October 10th in the Union Council Chambers. The University is starting a new committee on Energy Conservation. Todd Giefer was appointed to this committee. Proxies Davies for Linin, Banning for Howard, Gough for Rathbun, Kelly for Tomecek, Connet for Knox, Stumpff for Muhlenbruch COMMITTEE REPORTS SENATE OPERATIONS- Anne Banning - Announced that committee will meet Monday, at 5:30 Union Room 203. COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 8th in the SGA office at 7:00 PM. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Lauren O’Connor - Will meet on Sunday, October 8th in the SGA office at 7:00 PM. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt - Will not be meeting on Monday, October 9th. DIRECTORS REPORTS STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - Talked about the Landon Lecture, and felt that it was successful. Laurian announced that he will contribute the first $50.00 to start off the United Way Drive. Monica Connet will help coordinate this activity. Congratulated Mike Steinle for the great job he is doing on the EOF Committee. Encouraged Student Government to make at least (2) breadbaskets. Mentioned that Rachial-Ethnic Harmony still needs about $1,000.00 to make the week a success. HOLTON HALL COUNCIL - Doug Holle - Will meet Thursday, October 12th in State Room #2 at 7:00 PM. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - Mentioned that ASK Awareness Week is scheduled for October 16th. CHIEF OF STAFF - Ira Bolden - Expressed how important Racial-Ethnic Harmony Week is, and would like for student senate to come out and support this week. FIRST READINGS Sean Barrett moved Senate Bill 89/36, Arnold Air Society Special Allocation. Questions were asked. Brent Jones moved Senate Bill 89/37, I.D. Validation for Voting During SGA Elections. Questions were asked. M-63 Mike Steinle moved Senate Bill 89/34, Educational Opportunity Fund Allocation Procedures. Questions were asked. Travis Stumpff moved Senate Bill 89/35, Educational Opportunity Fund: Application Stipulations. Questions were asked. Christy Scharrer moved Senate Resolution 89/34, Condemnation of Discrimination. Questions were asked. NEW BUSINESS Shane Walker moved Senate Bill 89/33, Campaign Expenditure Regulation Revisions: Expenditure. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. A vote was taken and the bill passed. Stacy Sweazy moved Senate Resolution 89/33, Residence Hall Point System Endorsement. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Brent Jones called the question and there were no objections, so a vote was taken. The resolution passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Mike Steinle announced that if anyone wants information on the Potter House Committee, please feel free to ask him. Eva Chatterjee announced that the Leadership Workshop will be October 15th in the Big 8 Room at 1:00 - 4:30 PM. Anne Krauss’s motion to adjourn passed. Patricia A. Swanigan Secretary I M-64 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM OCTOBER 19, 1989 7:00 PM - 2:30 AM Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 45 Senators present. Forge was excused absent. Brown, Beck, Sawyer, Giefer, Davies, and Stinchomb were excused late. OPEN PERIOD Greg Weisenborn announced that anyone wanting information regarding an internship with the CORO Foundation should ask him about it. Rathan Nath, James Seamore, Jamie Raymond, and Jeff House spoke on the Fine Arts/Athletic Fee issue. Chris Peterson Athletic Department Marketing Director, addressed a few issues on the Fine Arts/Athletic Fee. Kimberly Hamilton and Johnna Oakley from KSU Childcare Center spoke on childships from EOF funds. Jim Dubois from Interior Architecture spoke on the late applications and procedures for EOF. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Johnson announced that the UPC Presidential Debate will be Thursday, October 26, at 12:00 PM in the Union Courtyard. COMMITTEE REPORTS STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - The committee will look at UFN material Sunday, October 22, Union Room 205 at 7:00. COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - Drew name for Student Body for a day and Kathy Lyon name was drawn from box by Laurian Cuffy. Shane Walker is incharge of United Way and Jenny Heiniger is in-charge of the Breadbasket. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Johnny Gaffney - Announced the High School Leadership Conference will be November 11. The Committee will meet this Sunday, at 8:00 PM in Union Room 204. SENATE OPERATIONS - Anne Banning - Will meet Monday, October 23, at 5:50 PM. New senator orientation November 12. All new Senators must attend. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt - Thanked the people that helped with the phone survey. STATE & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - Troy Lubbers - Talked about the leadership conference in St. Louis. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - Will meet this Sunday, October 22, at 9:00 PM in Union Room 202. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Lauren O’Connor - will meet on Sunday, October 22, at Kites. Amendments have to be turned in by Wednesday, October 25 at 5:00 PM to Todd Johnson. New amendments will not be accepted on the floor. ATHLETIC TICKET SALES - David Mcintyre - There are still 400 unsold basketball tickets. Monday, October 23 at 8:00 AM printed basketball tickets will be ready for pick-up. EOF SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT - Phil Anderson announced that the committee meet last week and decided which ones were late. M-65 Jodi McGatlin moved to amend the agenda by switching Senate Bill 89/35 and 89/43. A vote was taken and the motion passed. DIRECTORS REPORTS ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- John McIntyre - Policy Council established a task force on Childcare with a chair from Kansas State University. The Kansas Student Community Service Conference, which was held at Kansas State University, was successful. Mary Jo Lampe announced that ASK Awareness Week will be held November 6 through 11. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Announced that Senators pictures will probably not be in Colleges, because of loose ends that still need to be tied up. Spoke on the incident that occurred at the Forum, and feels that it is very important that Senate take action on this issue. October 27th will be the kick-off of the Racial-Ethnic Harmony Week in the Union Courtyard. FIRST READINGS Doug Holle moved Senate Bill 89/42, Holton Hall Council Re-Evaluation. Questions were asked. Todd Heitschmidt moved for a 15 minute recess. The motion passed. OLD BUSINESS Travis Stumpff discussion was continued on Bill 89/35: EOF Application Stipulations. Moved to delete section two (2). His motion was ruled out of order. Travis Stumpff moved to add a section two (2) to read “late applications be determined by the Ad Hoc Committee and consist of Senators Mike Steinle, Student Body President Laurian Cuffy, Todd Heitschmidt, Anja Teasley, Kristen Good, Travis Stumpff, and Phil Anderson as the Chair. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. A vote was taken and the amendment passed. Debate was entered on the bill, David Blasi called the question. There were no objections and a vote was taken. This bill passed 26 Yes, 24 No, and 1 Ablastion. Travis Stumpff moved to amend agenda to place Senate Bill 89/39 at the end of new business. Anne Krauss called the question, moved into a vote, and it failed. FIRST READINGS Mike Steinle moved Senate Bill 89/43, Educational Opportunity Fund Allocation for Fiscal Year 1991. Questions were asked. NEW BUSINESS Lauren O’Connor read Senate Bill 89/38, Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Travis Stumpff moved to add title “Senators salaries (at end of title) Whereas Student Senators received no compensation for their services: Section 3 - each Student Senator be paid at the end of the 1989 Senate term. Section 4 - This money be taken from Reserves For Contingencies Account, David McIntyre objected to consideration, was not considered. Entered into a vote, it passed. M-66 Todd Giefer moved Senate Bill 89/39, Fine Arts Council and Athletic Department Fee. Todd moved that there not be a vote tonight, but the third readings next week. There was no questions are debate it failed. Troy Lubbers read Senate Bill 89/39, Fine Arts Council and Athletic department Fee. Questions were asked. Todd Giefer moved to postpone the bill until the October 26th meeting. Todd’s motion failed. Further questions were asked. Barry Beck moved to limit debate to two (2) speeches per motion of five minutes each. His motion passed. Todd Giefer walked out on protest and was voted to discontinue his questioning. Mike Steinle moved to add Section 7 to read:” the Athletic department director and the advisor of the Fine Arts Council must sign a binding contract written by the Student’s Attorney guaranteeing those concessions and conditions set forth in this bill. Mike’s amendment passed. Loren Sheets moved to divide the question to consider Fine Arts and Athletic Fee separately. David McIntyre objected to the consideration of the motion. Loren’s motion will not be considered. Loren Sheets moved to amend section 1 to send the question to referendum. Craig Uhrich objected to the consideration of the amendment. Monica Connet requested a roll call vote. Amendment will not be considered on a vote of 16-34-1. Todd Giefer moved to postpone the bill to the first meeting of the 1990 Senate. Todd Heitschmidt objected to the consideration of Giefer’s motion. The motion will not be considered by a vote of 13-38-1. Todd Giefer moved a substitute bill, questions were asked. David McIntyre objected to the consideration of Todd Giefer’s motion. The substitute bill will not be considered. Kristen Good moved to postpone the bill to the 3rd meeting of the spring semester. David Blasi objected to the consideration of Kristen’s motion. The motion will not be considered. Mike Steinle called the question, the motion was objected. Loren asked for a roll call on Mike Steinle’s motion. Question was called on a vote of 39-12. The bill passed on a roll call vote of 40-6-5. Todd Heitschmidt moved Senate Bill 89/40, Funding for Racial Ethnic Harmony Week. Questions were asked, entered into debate. Jodi McGathlin moved to amend bill to delete sections 3 and 4. Questions were asked on Jodi’s amendment. Debate was entered into. Stephanie Haub called the question, and an immediate vote was taken. The amendment failed. After further debate on the bill, Barry Beck called the question. The bill passed. Travis Stumpff read Senate Bill 89/41, There were no questions or debate. Darin Hopkins called the question. The bill passed. INFORMAL General. Anne Krause and Jenny Heiniger recently were engaged. M-67 Monica Connet will not schedule anymore visitations since people aren’t signing up for them. Jenny Heiniger and Kim Jones is our parliamentarian. Let’s use her book as the standard by which we judge questionable motions. Kirk Schuler, Christy Scharrer and Robb Marlin resigned as Senators. ADJOURNMENT Anne Banning’s motion to adjourn passed. Patricia Swanigan Secretary I M-68 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM OCTOBER 26, 1989 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 47 senators present. Banning, Coffman and Sheets were excused late, Mann, Forge, Steve, Kowalczewski, Steve and Seibold were excused absent. OPEN PERIOD Greg Weisenborn offered an alternate procedure for SGA referendums. Dale Bixby spoke about senate’s passage of the athletic/fine arts fee. Cynthia Quinn asked senators to continue support of childships. Barry Miche, Chair of the Board of Directors for the KSU Child Development Center, spoke in favor of childships. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 12 MINUTES Student Affairs and Social Services was to meet Oct. 15, not Oct. 14. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 19 MINUTES Todd Giefer did not move Senate Bill 89/39. ANNOUNCEMENTS Senators will be taking Royal Purple pictures November 2 at 8:45, interns at 7:45. Everyone needs to dress up. The Bloodmobile will be on campus through October 27. Proxies: Jones for Banning, Perry for Coffman, Cavigelli for Mann , Gaffney for Forge , Giefer for Sheets COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE - Monica Connet announced that her committee will meet on October 29 at 7:00 in the SGS office. If you haven’t finished your visitations, you need to talk to her ASAP. Shane Walker reminded senators to turn in their donations for the United Way. Each senator is asked to contribute $2.00. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt announced that his committee will meet October 30 at 6:30 in Union 206 to finish the phone survey. ATHLETIC TICKET SALES - David McIntyre - Students who purchased season basketball tickets may redeem their coupons at the east entrance of Ahearn Fieldhouse through Friday. After that, they will need to pick them up at the Athletic Ticket Sales Office. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun announced that her committee will meet October 29 at 9:00 in Union 202. Jodi McGatlin reminded everyone that the High School Leadership Conference will be held November 11. SENATE OPERATIONS - Kim Jones announced that the committee will meet at 5:30 on October 30 at 5:30. ELECTIONS COMMITTEE - Sally Routson asked senators to sign up to be poll workers for the upcoming SGA elections. M-69 DIRECTORS’ REPORT ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE - Susan Scott invited interested students to take a class she and Sally are teaching, Advanced Seminar in Leadership Development (EDAF 511). It will meet Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 next semester. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- Charlene Nichols announced that ASK Awareness Week will be November 6 - 11. The KU, vs. K-State Student Senate basketball game will be held October 29 at 11:00 at Ahearn Fieldhouse. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy announced that Jodi Reimschisel will serve as Student Body President for a Day on November 2. He commended the Racial Ethnic Harmony Week Committee for their exceptional job. Laurian explained the reasons he vetoed Senate Bill 89/35, Educational Opportunity Fund: Application Stipulation. The November 9th KAPSA will be held at Phil Anderson’s hone. FIRST READINGS Brent Jones moved Senate Bill 89/44, Final Allocations. Lauren O’Connor read the bill and answered questions on it. Darin Hopkins moved Senate Bill 89/45, Constitutional Revision: Referendum Revisions. Todd Giefer read the bill. Questions were asked. Travis Stumpff moved Senate Bill 89/46, Constitutional Revision: Board of Student Publications. Travis read the bill and answered questions on it. Travis Stumpff moved Senate Bill 89/47, Constitutional Revision: Judicial Member Removal from Office. Travis read the bill and answered questions on it. NEW BUSINESS Monica Connet read Senate Resolution 89/42, Holton Hall Council Re-Evaluation. The bill passed after questions and debate. Mike Steinle read Senate Bill 89/43, Education Opportunity Fund Allocation for Fiscal Year 1991. Questions were asked. Debate was entered. Monica Connet moved to amend to increase graduate assistantships in by $500, to add $500 to Black Student Union, College of Architecture and Design, Department of Military Science and Agriculture Academic Competition Teams and $1000 to Fenix. David Blasi called the question on Monica’s amendment. The question was objected to. After a vote, the question was called. Monica’s amendment passed. Monica Connet moved to amend Section 1 to increase Lafene Peer Aids Educators from two to three student part-time positions. Kim Linin called the question on Monica’s amendment. The amendment passed. Monica Connet moved to delete childships in the categories of Horticulture Therapy ($5000), Architecture and Design ($10,000), Journalism and Mass M-70 Communication ($2000), and to increase childships for the Kansas State University Child Development Center from $30,000 to $47,000. M-71 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM NOVEMBER 2, 1989 7:00 PM - 2:40 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 42 senators present. Banning, Knox, Muhlenbruch, and Linin were excused late. Forrer was excused absent, Hagar was absent. Cavigelli, Long, Pammenter, Teasley and Tomecek were late. OPEN PERIOD Cynthia Quinn, Beth Arndt, Kellie Larson, Susan Kildon, Kim Coon, Berkley Miller, Matt Farmer, Lori Parrett, Kathleen Vincent, James Kildore, Kim Hamilton, Barry Mitchie and Shannon Wright spoke in favor of childships for the KSU Child Development Center. Angie Smith, Arika Key, Shontia Holloway and Dionne Lewis spoke in favor of EOF funding for Black Student Union. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 26, 1989 MINUTES Under New Business, change Monica Connet’s second amendment on Bill 89/43 to read: Monica Connet moved to amend to increase Lafene Peer Aids Educators from two to three positions at 10 hours/week at $3.75 to increase total funding from $3,000 to $4,500. ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd announced that Scott Kelly resigned his seat as a graduate senator. Proxies: Davies for Linin, Jones for Banning, Stumpff for Muhlenbruch, Connet for Knox COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE COMMITTEE - Lauren O’Connor announced that applications for Coordinator of Finances are due November 10 at 5:00 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet announced that her committee will meet on November 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the SGS office. Senators will be handing out committee and intern applications at a table in the Union next week. Don’t forget to give your United Way donation to Shane Walker soon. Monica introduced Jodi Reimschisel, our Student Body President for a Day. ELECTIONS COMMITTEE - Eva Chatterjee welcomed the senators-elect and thanked her committee members for all the hard work and long hours they put in. Talk to her if you would like to work on revisions to improve elections. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt presented the results of the phone survey on the minor’s program. He will send them to Provost Coffman. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun announced that her committee will meet November 5 at 9:00 in Union 202. If your high school has not responded to the high school leadership conference, you might want to give them a call and see if you can encourage their attendance. Johnny Gaffney announced that approximately 120 students have registered for the leadership conference. He is working to form a High School Leadership Conference Committee M-72 STUDENT AFFAIRS - Chris Kern will meet November 9 at 6:30 outside the Big 8 Room. He will be presenting a report on UFM. ATHLETIC TICKET SALES - David McIntyre announced that students may still redeem their basketball ticket receipts at the Bramlage Ticket Office. His committee will meet November 6 at 8:00 in the Marlatt Hall Conference Room. STUDENT HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Jill Rathbun announced that Lafene will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Festivities will include a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 14. DIRECTORS REPORTS STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy announced that his cabinet met with residence hall leaders earlier in the day to gather their input on student government. Don’t forget to contribute to the United Nay today. If at all possible, go to Patricia Russell McCloud’s Racial Ethnic Harmony Week Keynote Address at 10:30 in Forum Hall on November 3. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- Charlene Nichols announced that the ASK Community Save project will be on November 11. Those planning to attend must meet at 7:45 a.m. The Joint Committee on Economic Development will meet November 3 in Topeka. Possible legislation could include a bill on the computer sales issue. Mary Jo Lampe asked people to sign up for ASK Awareness Week tables. The week is scheduled for November 6 - 10. FIRST READINGS David Blasi moved Senate Bill 89/48, Educational Opportunity Fund Committee Procedures. Mike Steinle read the bill. Questions were asked. Kim Jones moved and read Senate Bill 89/49, SGA Office Assistant Special Allocation. Questions were asked. Dave Bellomo was sworn in as a senator from the College of Architecture and Design by Rob Dieringer, Chancellor of Tribunal. Todd Giefer moved and read Bill 89/50, Constitutional Revision: Coordinator of Finances Appointment. Questions were asked. NEW BUSINESS Questions were asked and debate was entered on Bill 89/44, Final Allocations. Kurt Forge moved to amend the HALO allocation from $400 to $750 in honorariums for Racial Ethnic Harmony Week and Hispanic Month. After questions were asked and debate was entered, Kurt moved to divide the question to discuss each honorarium separately. His motion passed. After questions and debate, the $150 Racial Ethnic Harmony Week honorarium failed. After questions and debate, the $200 Hispanic Month honorarium passed. Kurt Forge moved to increase the HALO allocation in printing from $36.34 to $110.84. Johnny Gaffney moved to divide to question to consider the $24.50 request for fliers and the $50.00 request for a banner separately. His motion passed. M-73 After questions and debate, the increase for a banner passed. Questions were asked on the increase for fliers. Debate was entered. Todd Giefer called the question. The amendment for fliers failed. After further debate, the bill passed. Martha Tomecek moved to remove Bill 89/43, Educational Opportunity Fund Allocation for Fiscal Year 1991 from the table. Her motion passed. Travis Stumpff moved to postpone the bill until the end of the meeting. Questions were asked. Debate was entered. Anne Krause called the question on the motion. The motion failed. Questions were asked about Bill 89/43. Debate was entered. Todd Heitschmidt moved to amend Section 1 to delete childships from the College of Architecture and Design ($10,000), the Department of Horticulture ($5,000) and School of Journalism ($2,000), and to add $17,000 in childships to the Kansas State University Child Development Center. Barry Mitchie read letters from the Department of Horticulture and the School of Journalism regarding childships. By decision of the chair, Senate considered only the deletion of childships in Journalism and the addition of $2,000 in childships for the Child Development Center. After questions and debate on the amendment, David McIntyre called the question. The amendment failed. Todd Heitschmidt moved to delete childships in the College of Architecture and Design ($10,000), the Department of Horticulture ($5,000) and the School of Journalism ($2,000) and to increase Student Financial Assistance $10,710 for special need-based childships and to increase the KSU Child Development Center $12,840 for childships. During questions on Todd’s amendment, Monica Connet moved to postpone the bill until the November 9th meeting. After questions and debate, Loren Sheets called the question on the motion. The motion passed. Anne Krause moved to restrict amendments on Bill 89/43 to those turned in to the Chair by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. After questions and debate on the motion, Monica Connet called the question. The motion failed. Anne Krause then moved to place Bill 89/43 immediately after DIRECTORS REPORTS on the November 9th agenda. The motion passed. Barry Beck read Bill 89/45, Constitutional Revision: Referendum Procedures. Questions were asked. The Chair requested a roll call to determine the number of senators present. Forty-three were present with seven absent. Travis moved to amend the bill to add a Section 4 to read: The above amendments be submitted to the college councils for ratification as provided in Article X, Section 1001- A of the KSU SGA Constitution and Article II of the By-Laws to the SGA Constitution. After questions and debate, Travis called the question on the amendment. The amendment passed. Travis then moved to amend Section 3 to change to lower case f’s and t’s in the equation to upper case F’s and T’s. After questions and debate, Kim Linin called the question. The amendment failed. David McIntyre called the question on the bill. His motion was objected to and failed. M-74 After further debate, Kim Linin called the question. The bill failed on a roll call vote of 37-5 with 8 absent. Kim Linin moved to postpone until the November 9th meeting Bills 89/46, Constitutional Revision: Board of Student Publications and 89/47, Constitutional Revision: Judicial Member Removal from Office. Her motion passed. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Jenny Heiniger asked Senate to adopt a family through the Flint Hills Breadbasket. Todd Heitschmidt announced that anyone with questions about childships should meet in the SGS office November 6 at 6:30. Shane Walker congratulated Todd Johnson and Clint Riley on their SGA Run-Off Election berths. Brent Jones’ motion to adjourn passed. Charlene Nichols M-75 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM NOVEMBER 9, 1989 6:00 PM - 12:45 AM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 40 senators present. Slaten, Gough, Banning, Maan, Steinle, Dunitz, Gaffney, Hopkins, Long, DeBlaze, Sweazy, Forge, Muhlenbruch were excused late. Connet was excused absent. OPEN PERIOD Charles Reagan, Assistant to the President, spoke to Senate on childships. Clint Riley thanked Senate for their advise and support during his campaign. Congratulated Todd Johnson for his election as Student Body President. PROXIES: Cavigelli for Maan, McGatlin for Slaten, Perry for Gough, Jones for Banning, Heitschmidt for Connet, Stenstrom for Steinle, Pammenter for Dunitz ,McIntyre for Gaffney, Beck for Hopkins, Forrer for Long, Barrett for DeBlaze, Good for Sweazy, Rathbun for Forge Justin Sanders spoke on the referendum process to clear up the confusion. Shontia Holloway and Alicia Woodruff spoke on EOF funding for their Black Student Union. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 2, 1989 MINUTES The minutes were approved with the following correction: Mark Hager’s name was spelled incorrectly. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Todd Johnson read a letter from Shelia Hochhauser thanking Senate for sending her a copy of the Discrimination Resolution. He also read a flyer from HALO announcing a dance to be held on November 11. Todd announced that Flinthills Breadbasket would like for someone to help distribute food. Anyone interested should let him know. Nominations were taken for the most outstanding Senator. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS - Monica Connet - Announced that her committee will meet on Sunday at Last Chance at 8:00 pm. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt - Will meet on Monday, November 13 at Last Chance at 6:30 pm. STUDENTS AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - Will meet on November 16 at 6:30 pm in Union Room 206. LEGISLTIVE AFFAIRS - Jill Rathbun - Will meet on Sunday, November 12 at 9:00 pm Union Room 202. There will not be a last meeting. ATH’ETIC TICKET SALES - David McIntyre - Met on Monday, November 6 and discussed the camp-out process. If anyone has suggestions please let him or a committee member know. SENATE OPERATIONS- Anne Banning - announced that New Senators Orientation will be in the Cottonwood Room in the Union. Cost is $6.00. Checks will be accepted. M-76 FINANCE COMMITTEE - Lauren O’Connor - Announced that applications for coordinator of finance will be due November 10, at 5:00 pm. DIRECTORS REPORTS STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT - Laurian Cuffy - spoke on how good General Powell’s Landon Lecture was. Announced that the Vietnam Veteran Memorial War Dedication will be held on November 10. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS - John McIntyre - Mentioned ASK Awareness Week and the Kick-Off on Monday. Wrap-up today Joe Knopp, Sue Peterson and Lana Oleen were guest speakers. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS - Mary Jo Lampe - Thanked everyone that helped out with ASK Awareness Week. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS - Charlene Nichols - Announced that John Fairman arranged to do a video taping on Tuesday, November 14 at Nichols Hall for a commercial supporting the Margin of Excellence. Anyone interested meet at SGA office at 2:30 PM November 14. Apple cider and cookies will be served afterwards in Nichols Hall. FACULTY SENATE REPRESENTATIVE – Travis Stumpff - announced that his committee meet and approved motion to file? HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - Becky Brown - Announced that the High School Leadership Conference will be this Saturday, November 11. 100% participation will be needed. If you cannot be there, please contact Becky Brown ASAP, because this is a required event. OLD BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/43, Educational Opportunity Fund Allocation for Fiscal Year 1991. Todd Heitschmidt moved an amendment to take all childships and place in one account at the Financial Assistance office. Questions were asked. Barry Beck moved to amend Todd Heitschmidt’s amendment to change Student Financial Aid Office from $53,550.00 80% (42,840) 20% (10,710) to 51,000.00 80% (40,800), 20% (10,200). Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Stephanie Haub called the question on the amendment and it failed. There was further debate on Todd Heitschmidt’s amendment, and a vote was taken. The amendment passed. Jill Rathbun proposed an amendment to change Academic Assistance from $25,000 to $30,000. Questions were asked. Travis Stumpff called the question on the amendment, and it passed. Kim Jones moved amendment to delete the $6,500 from the Office of Admissions and change to read 25 scholarships to BSU (Black Student Union) = 1,250, three (3) undergraduate scholarships of 500 each to HALO = 1,500, College of Architecture and Design one (1) undergraduate scholarship 500 and school of Journalist (1) undergraduate scholarship of 500. Shane Walker called the motion to divide the question. Questions were asked. The motion passed. Brent Jones called the question on amendment. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. David Blasi moved to consider each part of amendment by paragraph. A vote was taken and the motion failed. Sean Barrett called the question. A vote was taken and amendment failed. M-77 Todd Heitschmidt offered a friendly to his amendment to add/Department of Housing after KSU Child Development Center. Todd Heitschmidt moved amendment for BSU to receive 25 grants at 50.00 = 1,250, Ag Judging Team 30 grants at 50.00 each = 1,500, College of Architecture and Design (1) undergraduate at 500, School of Journalism. (1) undergraduate at 500, College of Arts and Sciences (1) undergraduate at 500 and Department of Horticulture 5 for 500 = 2,500. David Blasi objected to the consideration of the amendment. The amendment as considered. Loren Sheets moved consideration to vote on by paragraph. Question were asked, debate was entered into and the motion passed. Brent Jones called the question. It failed. David McIntyre moved amendment to delete funding to Black Student Union. Anne Krause called the question, and debate was entered into. A vote was taken and David’s motion passed. Mike Steinle moved amendment to add (2) two non-traditional leadership scholarships to FENIX at, 500 each. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and the amendment passed. Travis Stumpff moved amendment to add a section after Student Planning Organization to read Student Senate - 56 scholarships at 50.00 each = 2,800.00. Mike Steinle objected to the consideration of Travis’ amendment. The amendment was not considered. Travis Stumpff called the question, and the bill passed. Craig Uhrich moved to reconsider Senate Bill 89/45 to First Readings. Todd Heitschmidt called the question, and a vote was taken. The question was called. Craig’s motion passed. FIRST READINGS Senate Bill 89/45, Constitutional Revision: Referendum Procedures. Craig Uhrich moved to divide the question by sections. Craig’s motion failed. Craig Uhrich moved amendment to change section (3) from Yf = 31/42 Vt (Vt…, Yf =…) change to read F = 11/12 – 5/4 Vt (V = …, F = …) Question were asked. Mike Steinle moved to send bill back to Senate Operations Committee. Committee would have to report back to Senate by the end of the Spring Semester. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. David Blasi called the question, and the motion passed. Anne Banning read Senate Bill 89/51, Constitutional Revision: Student Body Presidential Cabinet. Anne submitted a friendly to add a section (3) three to read “The above amendment be submitted to College Council’s for ratification as provided for in Article X, Section 100-A of the KSU SGA Constitution and Article II of the ByLaws to the SGA Constitution”. Questions were asked. Anne Banning read Senate Bill 89/52, By-Laws Revision: Replacement of Student Senate Interns. Anne offered a friendly amendment to add a section (2) two to read “The above amendment be submitted to the college council for ratification as provided for in M-78 Article X, Section 100-A of the KSU SGA Constitution and Article II of the ByLaws to the SGA Constitution. Questions were asked. Jill Rathbun moved Senate Resolution 89/37, Commendation to Lafene Student Health Center and their Staff. Questions were asked. Travis Stumpff moved a friendly to change congratulated to commend. Monica Connet moved the bill special orders. David Blasi called the question, and a vote was taken. The bill passed. OLD BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/46, Constitutional Revision: Board of Student Publications. Questions were asked, debate was entered into, and a vote was taken. The bill passed. Senate Bill 89/47, Constitutional Revision: Judicial Member Removal From Office. Travis Stumpff moved to postpone the bill until next Senate meeting. Questions were asked, debate was entered into. Travis’s motion passed. NEW BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/48, Educational Opportunity Fund Committee procedures. Questions were asked, debate was entered into. Mike Steinle submitted a friendly to add a section 7 & 8, and to add to section 3 (d) & (e). Questions were asked. Kim Linin offered a friendly limiting groups to a certain time limit on speaking, but decided this should be committee’s decision. Travis Stumpff moved amendment to delete section 7 & 8 of bill. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. Amendment failed. Moved into a vote on bill, it passed. Senate Bill 89/49, SGA Office Assistant Special Allocation. Barry Beck called for executive session on bill for 20 minutes. Passed. The twenty minutes of executive session expired. Section (6) was friendlied, and section 4 & 5 added. Todd Heitschmidt moved to go into executive session. His motion failed. Questions were asked, and debate was entered into. The bill passed. Senate Bill 89/50, Coordinator of Finances. The question was called, it was objected to. The motion passed. A vote was taken and the bill failed. M-79 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM NOVEMBER 16, 1989 8:30 PM - 11:40 PM Chairman Todd Johnson called the meeting to order with 55 senators present. Shannon Malone was excused late. ANNOUNCEMENTS Doug Holle declined his nomination for Student Senate Chair. Chris Kern was elected as the new Student Senate Chair. Travis Stumpff was elected as Vice-Chair for Student Senate. Todd Heitschmidt was elected as Faculty Senate Representative. INFORMAL DISCUSSION Michael Steinle welcomed Senate to KAPSA at the Farm House Annex. Chris Kern announced that he needs someone to make name tags for senators. Stacy Pfeiffer volunteered. Todd Johnson announced that cabinet applications are due in the SGS office on Friday, December 1st at 5:00 pm. ADJOURNMENT Barry Beck’s motion to adjourn passed. M-80 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY K-STATE UNION BIG 8 ROOM NOVEMBER 16, 1989 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM The last meeting of the 1989 Student Senate was called to order by Chairman Todd Johnson with 46 senators present. Good, Krauss, Connet, Sheets, Blasi were excused late. Lindsey Knox was excused absent. OPEN PERIOD Sue Peterson, Assistant to the President and Bob Krause, Vice President for Institutional Advancement talked to Senate in regards to the Margin of Excellence. Students and parents need to send letters to the Governor’s office now. Letterhead stationery is not necessary. Sue Peterson also mentioned that it is also important for us to thank the Governor for his support in the past and urged his continued support. Todd Johnson read a letter from Phil Anderson expressing his appreciation of the 1989 Student Senate and that he was looking forward to being the faculty representative in the new Senate, It also mentioned the KAPSA that was held at his house last week. COMMITTEE REPORTS SENATE OPERATIONS - Anne Banning - thanked her committee for their hard work and dedication and presented a committee report on representation. HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - Johnny Gaffney - announced that the conference was a success. He thanked the people who helped out and mentioned that only three (3) senator’s evaluations have been returned. STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL SERVICES - Chris Kern - gave an oral report on UFM and said a written report will be ready after break. ATHLETIC TICKET SALES - David McIntyre - said that Steve Miller is still having problems with students standing on the bleachers at Bramlage. The ropes for the non-reserve section will be taken down after the national anthem. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Todd Heitschmidt - thanked the committee and gave special thanks to Jenny Barenberg for her work on the minors program. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Lauren O’Connor - thanked the committee and announced that she will be having a party for the committee in the near future. FLINTHILLS BREADBASKET - Jenny Heiniger - announced that she has not received any food for the food drive. She encouraged students to bring a can of food to the SGS office on Friday. DIRECTORS REPORTS CONSUMER RELATIONS BOARD - Wade Whitmer - thanked Lauren O’Connor and the Finance committee for help with allocations. He and Dianne Urban are working on a tenant’s handbook and it should be ready by next Semester. He has also been working on the Renter’s Permit, and it will be sent to the city for approval. M-81 FACULTY SENATE REPRESENTATIVE - Travis Stumpff - Faculty Senate met Tuesday, and racial issues were discussed. Faculty Senate decided to postpone the resolution for a month. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT- Laurian Cuffy - thanked everyone for their support and said that this has been a great year for him. He asked senate to consider the collective student body when making decisions. He presented a check to the United Way representative for the money Senators donated. He thanked Communications committee and welcomed the new senate. He asked that they continue the strong Student Government tradition. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF KANSAS- Charlene Nichols - she announced that ASK Policy Council decided it’s priorities for the 1990 legislative session. She also asked Senators at its November meeting, to post flyers announcing cabinet and standing committee positions. Applications will be due on December 1, at 5:00 PM. DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE - Susan Scott - thanked old Senate for their persistence and hard work. wished them luck in the future. APPROVAL OF APPOINTNENTS Johnny Gaffney moved Senate Resolution 89/38, Installation of SGA President, Student Senators and Board of Student Publications. Question were asked. Johnny Gaffney called the question and there were no objections. A vote was taken and the bill passed. Mike Steinle moved Senate Resolution 89/39, 1990 Coordinator of Finances. Questions were asked and debate was entered into. Jenny Heiniger moved to accept this resolution by unanimous acclamation. Jenny’s motion passed. OLD BUSINESS Senate Bill 89/47, Constitutional Revision: Judicial Member Removal From Office. Travis Stumpff moved to postpone the bill indefinitely. Travis’s motion passed. Senate Bill 89/51, Constitutional Revision: Student Body Presidential Cabinet. There were no questions. An immediate vote was taken and the bill passed. Senate Bill 89/52, Replacement of Student Senate Interns. There were no questions. An immediate vote was taken and the bill passed. Anne Banning moved to amend the agenda to add Senate Bill 89/40. Jenny Barenberg moved Senate Bill 89/40, Commendation to Laurian Cuffy and Todd Johnson. There were no questions or debate. Monica Connet called the question and there were no objections. The bill passed by unanimous acclamation. Monica Connet, on behalf of Senate, presented Laurian Cuffy with a plaque and Todd Johnson with a gavel for their dedication and hard work for the Students of Kansas State University. M-82 INFORMAL DISCUSSION Sally Routson, Coordinator of Student Activities, announced that she has placed an ad in the Collegian for the SGA Office Assistant position. Applications are due November 28th. Jenny Barenberg announced that letters need to be sent out to the Governor in regards to the Margin of Excellence an enrollment adjustments. Jenny Heiniger announced that anyone wanting to donate money to the Breadbasket needs’ to get in touch with her. Mary Jo Lampe, ASK helper, asked everyone to bring back the ASK postcards so that they can be mailed to the Governor. Chancellor Rob Dieringer swore in the new senators and the new student body president. Todd Johnson announced that he still needs nominations to be turned in for the most outstanding senator. ADJOURNMENT Johnny Gaffney’s motion to adjourn passed. Patricia A. Swanigan Secretary I M-83