Student Government Association
S E N AT E M E E T I N G A G E N D A # 3 0
April 8, 2015 at 2 p.m.
Room 122, Red Mountain Building
NOTE: Below is an agenda of all scheduled items to be considered. Notification is hereby provided that items on the agenda may be taken
out of order, two or more agenda items may be combined, an agenda item may be removed from the agenda, and discussion relating to
an agenda item may be delayed at any time.
I.
II.
Call to order
Roll Call
a.
Stephanie Prevost, President
b.
Kiwako Miura, Vice President
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Matthew Clewett, Treasurer
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Cheril Gabbidon, Secretary
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Morgan Sherburne, Activities Chair
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Bryanna Snoddy, Clubs and Organizations Chair
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Maria Lopez, Senator, Division of Business
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Ryan Maloney, Senator, Division of Sciences
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Ashley Myers, Senator, Division of WebCollege
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Rosa Rodriguez, Senator, Division of Liberal Arts
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Jacob Allen, Senator, Divison of Technical Sciences
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Joan Steinman, Director of Retention and Support Programs
m. Ralph McMullen, SGA Specialist
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Nicole Shimabuku, Student Activities and Leadership Coordinator
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Valerie Lambert, Financial Aid Liaison
Guest Recognition (Information)
Public Comment (Information)
The chair will take public comment on any information or action items on this agenda. The chair may impose
responsible limits on the length members of the public may speak.
V.
For Possible Action
a.
Club Recognition/Renewal
i. Golden Z Club
ii. American Institute of Architect Students (AIAS)
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On Campus Event Requests
i. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Orientation on Monday 4/13/2015 from 7-8pm in Sierra 108 and 102
ii. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Induction Ceremony on Friday 4/17/2015 from 6-9pm in the Student Center
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iii. Student Government Association (SGA) Talent Show on Monday 4/27/2015 from 4-6pm in Sierra
108
iv. Student Government Association (SGA) Wellness Week 4/27/2015-4/30/2015 10am-5pm in the
Student Center
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International Club (I-Club) Participation in the SGA Diversity Festival on Wednesday 4/15/2015
from 10am-1pm in the Student Center
vi. International Club, Philippines United Students’ Organization, Blues Music Appreciation Club and
The Compass Karaoke Event on Wednesday 4/15/2015 from 3-6pm in the Student Center
vii. Psychology Club Big Brothers Big Sisters Clothing Drive beginning on Monday 4/6/2015 and ending
on 4/10/2015
viii. Student Government Association (SGA) Spring Club Carnival on Thursday 4/9/2015 from 9am12pm in the outside Plaza
ix. Philippines’ United Student Organization (PUSO) Multi-Cultural Day on Wednesday 4/22/2015 from
10am-3pm in the Student Center
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Off Campus Event Requests
i. Maxine S Jacobs Student Nurses Association (MSJ SNA) Be the Match Event on Saturday
5/18/2015 at 6pm in Aces Ball Park
d.
AB 148: Concealed Carry Bill – The senate will discuss Assembly Bill 148. Upon conclusion of discussion the
senate may vote on a resolution of their stance on the bill to submit to the Nevada State Legislature
e.
SB 227: State Financial Aid Program – The senate will discuss Senate Bill 227. Upon conclusion of
discussion the senate may vote on a resolution of their stance on the bill to submit to the Nevada State
Legislature
f.
Maria Lopez, Senator for the Division of Liberal Arts violation of SGA Bylaws – The senate will discuss
Senator Lopez’s failure to maintain required office hours in the week of 1/26/2015. Upon conclusion of
discussion the senate may vote to place Senator Lopez on probation or removal from office
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SGA Bylaws and Operations Manual Update – The senate will discuss the updates to the SGA Bylaws and
Operations Manual. Upon conclusion of discussion the senate may vote to approve the updated versions.
This vote requires 2/3 majority
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Activities Committee Budget Reallocation – The senate will discuss the Activities Committee Budget
including the reallocation of funds for the Diversity Festival event
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Capital Updates – Rachel Solemsaas, Vice President of Finance and Admin will present the updates on the
capital projects at TMCC. She will ask for feedback from the senate regarding the plans for TMCC’s future
j.
Student Services Update – Estela Gutierrez, Dean of Student Services will present an update on Student
Services to the senate
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TMCC Policy Statement on Presidential Appointment – The senate will discuss the proposed changes to the
TMCC Bylaws. Upon conclusion of discussion the senate may vote on whether or not to support the change
of policy
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Approval of Minutes (For Possible Action)
The senate will discuss the minutes of February 25, March 4, and March 11, 2015 and may choose to amend or
edit the minutes. Upon conclusion of discussion the senate may choose to approve the minutes.
VI.
Information Items
a.
2015-16 Activities Committee Budget – The senate will do a first look over at the Activities Committee
Budget for next year
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Committee Reports
i. Activities Committee
ii. Elections Committee
iii. Finance Committee
iv. Ad Hoc Marketing Committee
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President’s Council
Member Reports
i.
Stephanie Prevost, President
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Kiwako Miura, Vice President
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Matthew Clewett, Treasurer
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Cheril Gabbidon, Secretary
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Morgan Sherburne, Activities Chair
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Bryanna Snoddy, Clubs and Organizations Chair
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Maria Lopez, Senator, Division of Business
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Ryan Maloney, Senator, Division of Sciences
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Ashley Myers, Senator, Division of WebCollege
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Rosa Rodriguez, Senator, Division of Liberal Arts
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Jacob Allen, Senator, Division of Technical Sciences
Liaison Reports
i. Valerie Lambert, Financial Aid Liaison
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Advisor Reports
i. Joan Steinman, Director of Retention and Support Programs
ii. Ralph McMullen, SGA Specialist
iii. Nicole Shimabuku, Student Activities and Leadership Coordinator
VII.
Public Comment
The chair will take public comment on any information or action items on this agenda. The chair may impose
responsible limits on the length members of the public may speak.
VIII.
Adjourn
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A.B. 148
ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 148–ASSEMBLYMEN FIORE, SEAMAN,
DICKMAN, SHELTON, OSCARSON; ARMSTRONG, DOOLING,
ELLISON, GARDNER, HAMBRICK, HANSEN, JONES, KIRNER,
MOORE, O’NEILL, TITUS, TROWBRIDGE, WHEELER AND
WOODBURY
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
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JOINT SPONSORS: SENATORS GUSTAVSON;
AND GOICOECHEA
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
SUMMARY—Revises provisions governing concealed firearms.
(BDR 20-242)
FISCAL NOTE: Effect on Local Government: No.
Effect on the State: No.
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AN ACT relating to concealed firearms; authorizing a sheriff to
provide certain information concerning the availability of
certain courses relating to firearm safety; authorizing a
person who holds a permit to carry a concealed firearm to
do so on certain property of a public airport and on the
property of the Nevada System of Higher Education, a
private or public school or child care facility under certain
circumstances; revising the provisions governing the
carrying of a concealed firearm in a public building;
authorizing the Police Department for the System to
provide certain information concerning the availability of
certain courses relating to firearm safety; and providing
other matters properly relating thereto.
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Section 1 of this bill authorizes the sheriff of a county to provide to persons
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and organizations that offer courses in firearm safety which focus on issues relating
to firearm safety in an educational environment.
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Existing law prohibits a person from carrying a concealed firearm while on the
property of the Nevada System of Higher Education, a private or public school or a
child care facility, unless the person holds a permit to carry a concealed firearm and
has written permission from the president of a branch or facility of the System, the
principal of the school or the person designated by the child care facility to give
permission to carry or possess a weapon to carry the concealed firearm. Existing
law also prohibits a person from carrying a concealed firearm: (1) while on the
premises of a public building that is located on the property of a public airport; and
(2) while on the premises of a public building that has a metal detector at each
public entrance or a sign posted at each public entrance indicating that no firearms
are allowed in the building. (NRS 202.265, 202.3673) Sections 3 and 4 of this bill
authorize a person who holds such a permit to carry a concealed firearm while on
the property of the System, a private or public school or a child care facility.
Section 4 also revises provisions governing the carrying of a concealed firearm to
prohibit the carrying by a permittee of a concealed firearm only in a secure area of
a public airport. Finally, section 4 provides that the carrying of a concealed firearm
in a public building is prohibited if the building has both a metal detector and a sign
at each public entrance indicating that no firearms are allowed in the building.
Section 5 of this bill authorizes the Police Department for the System to
provide to persons who hold a permit to carry a concealed firearm information
concerning instructors and organizations that offer courses in firearm safety which
focus on issues relating to firearm safety in an educational environment.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN
SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Chapter 248 of NRS is hereby amended by adding
thereto a new section to read as follows:
The sheriff of each county may, within the limits of available
money, provide to persons who are authorized to carry a concealed
firearm pursuant to the provisions of NRS 202.3653 to 202.369,
inclusive, information concerning instructors and organizations
that offer courses in firearm safety which focus on issues relating
to firearm safety in an educational environment.
Sec. 2. NRS 62C.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:
62C.060 1. If a child is taken into custody for an unlawful act
that involves the possession, use or threatened use of a firearm, the
child must not be released before a detention hearing is held
pursuant to NRS 62C.040.
2. At the detention hearing, the juvenile court shall, if the child
was taken into custody for:
(a) Carrying or possessing a firearm while on the property of the
Nevada System of Higher Education, a private or public school or
child care facility, or while in a vehicle of a private or public school
or child care facility, order the child to:
(1) Be evaluated by a qualified professional; and
(2) Submit to a test to determine whether the child is using
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(b) Committing an unlawful act involving a firearm other than
the act described in paragraph (a), determine whether to order the
child to be evaluated by a qualified professional.
3. If the juvenile court orders the child to be evaluated by a
qualified professional or to submit to a test to determine whether the
child is using any controlled substance, the evaluation or the results
from the test must be completed not later than 14 days after the
detention hearing. Until the evaluation or the test is completed, the
child must be:
(a) Detained at a facility for the detention of children; or
(b) Placed under a program of supervision in the home of the
child that may include electronic surveillance of the child.
4. If a child is evaluated by a qualified professional pursuant to
this section, the statements made by the child to the qualified
professional during the evaluation and any evidence directly or
indirectly derived from those statements may not be used for any
purpose in a proceeding which is conducted to prove that the child
committed a delinquent act or criminal offense. The provisions of
this subsection do not prohibit the district attorney from proving that
the child committed a delinquent act or criminal offense based upon
evidence obtained from sources or by means that are independent of
the statements made by the child to the qualified professional during
the evaluation.
5. As used in this section, “child care facility” has the meaning
ascribed to it in paragraph (a) of subsection [5] 6 of NRS 202.265.
Sec. 3. NRS 202.265 is hereby amended to read as follows:
202.265 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a
person shall not carry or possess while on the property of the
Nevada System of Higher Education, a private or public school or
child care facility, or while in a vehicle of a private or public school
or child care facility:
(a) An explosive or incendiary device;
(b) A dirk, dagger or switchblade knife;
(c) A nunchaku or trefoil;
(d) A blackjack or billy club or metal knuckles;
(e) A pistol, revolver or other firearm; or
(f) Any device used to mark any part of a person with paint or
any other substance.
2. Any person who violates subsection 1 is guilty of a gross
misdemeanor.
3. This section does not prohibit the possession of a weapon
listed in subsection 1 while on the property of:
(a) [A] The Nevada System of Higher Education, a private or
public school or child care facility by a:
(1) Peace officer;
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(2) School security guard; or
(3) Person having written permission from the president of a
branch or facility of the Nevada System of Higher Education or the
principal of the school or the person designated by a child care
facility to give permission to carry or possess the weapon.
(b) A child care facility which is located at or in the home of a
natural person by the person who owns or operates the facility so
long as the person resides in the home and the person complies with
any laws governing the possession of such a weapon.
4. This section does not prohibit the possession of a firearm
while on the property of the Nevada System of Higher Education,
a private or public school or a child care facility by a person who
is authorized to carry a concealed firearm pursuant to the
provisions of NRS 202.3653 to 202.369, inclusive.
5. The provisions of this section apply to a child care facility
located at or in the home of a natural person only during the normal
hours of business of the facility.
[5.] 6. For the purposes of this section:
(a) “Child care facility” means any child care facility that is
licensed pursuant to chapter 432A of NRS or licensed by a city or
county.
(b) “Firearm” includes any device from which a metallic
projectile, including any ball bearing or pellet, may be expelled by
means of spring, gas, air or other force.
(c) “Nunchaku” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.350.
(d) “Switchblade knife” has the meaning ascribed to it in
NRS 202.350.
(e) “Trefoil” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.350.
(f) “Vehicle” has the meaning ascribed to “school bus” in
NRS 484A.230.
Sec. 4. NRS 202.3673 is hereby amended to read as follows:
202.3673 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2
and 3, a permittee may carry a concealed firearm while the
permittee is on the premises of any public building.
2. A permittee shall not carry a concealed firearm while the
permittee is [on the premises] in a secure area of a [public building
that is located on the property of a] public airport.
3. A permittee shall not carry a concealed firearm while the
permittee is on the premises of [:
(a) A public building that is located on the property of a public
school or a child care facility or the property of the Nevada System
of Higher Education, unless the permittee has obtained written
permission to carry a concealed firearm while he or she is on the
premises of the public building pursuant to subparagraph (3) of
paragraph (a) of subsection 3 of NRS 202.265.
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(b) A] a public building that has a metal detector at each public
entrance [or] and a sign posted at each public entrance indicating
that no firearms are allowed in the building, unless the permittee is
not prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm while he or she is
on the premises of the public building pursuant to subsection 4.
4. The provisions of [paragraph (b) of] subsection 3 do not
prohibit:
(a) A permittee who is a judge from carrying a concealed
firearm in the courthouse or courtroom in which the judge presides
or from authorizing a permittee to carry a concealed firearm while in
the courtroom of the judge and while traveling to and from the
courtroom of the judge.
(b) A permittee who is a prosecuting attorney of an agency or
political subdivision of the United States or of this State from
carrying a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of a
public building.
(c) A permittee who is employed in the public building from
carrying a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of
the public building.
(d) A permittee from carrying a concealed firearm while he or
she is on the premises of the public building if the permittee has
received written permission from the person in control of the public
building to carry a concealed firearm while the permittee is on the
premises of the public building.
5. A person who violates subsection 2 or 3 is guilty of a
misdemeanor.
6. As used in this section:
(a) [“Child care facility” has the meaning ascribed to it in
paragraph (a) of subsection 5 of NRS 202.265.
(b)] “Public building” means any building or office space
occupied by:
(1) Any component of the Nevada System of Higher
Education and used for any purpose related to the System; or
(2) The Federal Government, the State of Nevada or any
county, city, school district or other political subdivision of the State
of Nevada and used for any public purpose.
¬ If only part of the building is occupied by an entity described in
this [subsection,] paragraph, the term means only that portion of the
building which is so occupied.
(b) “Secure area” means a portion of a public airport to which
access is generally controlled through the screening of persons
and property in accordance with an airport security program
approved by the Transportation Security Administration of the
United States Department of Homeland Security pursuant to 49
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Sec. 5. Chapter 396 of NRS is hereby amended by adding
thereto a new section to read as follows:
The Police Department for the System may, within the limits of
available money, provide to persons who are authorized to carry a
concealed firearm pursuant to the provisions of NRS 202.3653 to
202.369, inclusive, information concerning instructors and
organizations that offer courses in firearm safety which focus on
issues relating to firearm safety in an educational environment.
Sec. 6. NRS 396.110 is hereby amended to read as follows:
396.110 1. The Board of Regents may prescribe rules for:
(a) Its own government; and
(b) The government of the System.
2. The Board of Regents shall prescribe rules for the granting
of permission to carry or possess a weapon pursuant to NRS
202.265. The rules prescribed by the Board of Regents pursuant to
this subsection must not require a person who is authorized to
carry a concealed firearm pursuant to the provisions of NRS
202.3653 to 202.369, inclusive, to obtain permission to carry a
concealed firearm.
3. Any rules prescribed by the Board of Regents pursuant to
subsection 2 before, on or after July 1, 2015, that are inconsistent
with the provisions of subsection 2 are void.
Sec. 7. The Board of Regents of the University of Nevada
shall, on or before September 1, 2015, prescribe the rules for the
granting of permission to carry or possess a weapon pursuant to
NRS 202.265 required by subsection 2 of NRS 396.110, as amended
by section 6 of this act.
Sec. 8. This act becomes effective on July 1, 2015.
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S.B. 227
SENATE BILL NO. 227–SENATORS KIECKHEFER AND KIHUEN
MARCH 9, 2015
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Referred to Committee on Education
SUMMARY—Creates the Silver State Opportunity Grant Program.
(BDR 34-216)
FISCAL NOTE: Effect on Local Government: No.
Effect on the State: Contains Appropriation not included
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AN ACT relating to education; creating the Silver State Opportunity
Grant Program; providing for the calculation and award of
grants under the Program to qualified students enrolled in
community colleges and state colleges of the Nevada
System of Higher Education; requiring the Board of
Regents of the University of Nevada to submit to the
Legislature a biennial report on the Program; making an
appropriation; and providing other matters properly
relating thereto.
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This bill creates the Silver State Opportunity Grant Program. Under the
Program, the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada is required to award
grants to eligible students who are enrolled in community colleges and state
colleges that are part of the Nevada System of Higher Education to pay for a
portion of the cost of education at such institutions. Section 3 of this bill sets forth
the criteria for eligibility for such a grant. Section 4 of this bill requires the Board
of Regents or a designee of the Board to: (1) calculate the maximum amount of the
grant which a student is eligible to receive; (2) determine the actual amount each
eligible student will receive; and (3) make grants to all eligible students. Section 4
provides that any money awarded under the Program must be used only to pay the
cost of education of a student and not for any other purpose. Section 5 of this bill
requires the Board of Regents to adopt regulations prescribing the procedures and
standards for determining eligibility and the methodology for calculating the
financial need of a student. Section 6 of this bill authorizes the Board of Regents to
accept gifts, grants, bequests and donations to fund grants awarded under the
Program.
Section 7 of this bill requires the Board of Regents to submit a biennial report
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(1) the number of grants awarded under the Program; (2) the average amount of
each grant; and (3) the percentage of students awarded grants who remained in
school and who eventually earned a degree or certificate.
Finally, section 9 of this bill includes appropriations from the State General
Fund to the Board of Regents for the award of grants in the amount of $5 million
per year for Fiscal Years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN
SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Chapter 396 of NRS is hereby amended by adding
thereto the provisions set forth as sections 2 to 7, inclusive, of this
act.
Sec. 2. As used in sections 2 to 7, inclusive, of this act, unless
the context otherwise requires, “Program” means the Silver State
Opportunity Grant Program created by section 3 of this act.
Sec. 3. 1. The Silver State Opportunity Grant Program is
hereby created for the purpose of awarding grants to eligible
students to pay for a portion of the cost of education at a
community college or state college within the System.
2. The Board of Regents shall administer the Program.
3. In administering the Program, the Board of Regents shall
for each semester, subject to the limits of money available for this
purpose, award a grant to each eligible student to pay for a portion
of the cost of education at a community college or state college
within the System.
4. To be eligible for a grant awarded under the Program, a
student must:
(a) Be enrolled, or accepted to be enrolled, during a semester
in at least 15 credit hours at a community college or state college
within the System;
(b) Be enrolled in a program of study leading to a recognized
degree or certificate;
(c) Demonstrate proficiency in English and mathematics
sufficient for placement into college-level English and
mathematics courses pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board
of Regents for such placement;
(d) Be a bona fide resident of the State of Nevada for the
purposes of determining pursuant to NRS 396.540 whether the
student is assessed a tuition charge; and
(e) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
provided for by 20 U.S.C. § 1090.
Sec. 4. 1. For each eligible student, the Board of Regents
or a designee thereof shall:
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(a) Calculate the maximum amount of the grant which the
student is eligible to receive. The maximum amount of such a
grant must not exceed the amount equal to the cost of education of
the student minus the amounts determined for the student
contribution, family contribution and federal contribution to the
cost of education of the student.
(b) Determine the actual amount of the grant which will be
awarded to each student, which amount must not exceed the
maximum amount calculated pursuant to paragraph (a), but
which may be in a lesser amount if the Board of Regents or a
designee thereof, as applicable, determines that the amount of
money available for all grants for any semester is insufficient to
award to all eligible students the maximum amount of the grant
which each student is eligible to receive.
(c) Award to each eligible student a grant in the amount
determined pursuant to paragraph (b).
2. Money received from a grant awarded under the Program
must be used by a student only to pay for the cost of education of
the student at a community college or state college within the
System and not for any other purpose.
Sec. 5. 1. The Board of Regents:
(a) Shall adopt regulations prescribing the procedures and
standards for determining the eligibility of a student for a grant
from the Program.
(b) Shall adopt regulations prescribing the methodology by
which the Board of Regents or a designee thereof will calculate:
(1) The cost of education of a student at each community
college and state college within the System, which must be
consistent with the provisions of 20 U.S.C. § 1087ll.
(2) For each student, the amounts of the student
contribution, family contribution and federal contribution to the
cost of education of the student.
(3) The maximum amount of the grant for which a student
is eligible.
(c) May adopt any other regulations necessary to carry out the
Program.
2. The regulations prescribed pursuant to this section must
provide that:
(a) In determining the student contribution to the cost of
education, the student contribution must not exceed the amount
that the Board of Regents determines the student reasonably could
be expected to earn from employment during the time the student
is enrolled at a community college or state college within the
System, including, without limitation, during breaks between
semesters. This paragraph and any regulations adopted pursuant
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to this section must not be construed to require a student to seek or
obtain employment as a condition of eligibility for a grant under
the Program.
(b) Determination of the family contribution to the cost of
education must be based on the family resources reported in the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid submitted by the student.
(c) Determination of the federal contribution to the cost of
education must be equal to the total amount that the student and
his or her family are expected to receive from the Federal
Government as grants.
Sec. 6. In addition to any direct legislative appropriation
from the State General Fund, the Board of Regents may accept
gifts, grants, bequests and donations to fund grants awarded
under the Program.
Sec. 7. On or before February 1 of each odd-numbered year,
the Board of Regents shall submit to the Director of the
Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next regular
session of the Legislature a written report on the Program which
must include, without limitation, information regarding:
1. The number of students during the immediately preceding
school year who were awarded grants under the Program.
2. The average amount of each grant awarded under the
Program for the immediately preceding school year.
3. The success of the Program, including, without limitation,
information regarding the percentage of students awarded grants
since the creation of the Program who have remained enrolled at
a community college or state college within the System and the
percentage of students awarded grants since the creation of the
Program who have been awarded a degree or certificate.
Sec. 8. The provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 218D.380 do
not apply to any provision of this act which adds or revises a
requirement to submit a report to the Legislature.
Sec. 9. There is hereby appropriated from the State General
Fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada for the
award of grants pursuant to the Silver State Opportunity Grant
Program created by section 3 of this act:
For the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 ............................... $5,000,000
For the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 ............................... $5,000,000
Sec. 10. Any balance of the sums appropriated by section 9 of
this act remaining at the end of the respective fiscal years must not
be committed for expenditure after June 30 of the respective fiscal
years by the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada or any
entity to which money from the appropriation is granted or
otherwise transferred in any manner, and any portion of the
appropriated money remaining must not be spent for any purpose
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after September 16, 2016, and September 15, 2017, respectively, by
either the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada or the entity
to which the money was subsequently granted or transferred,
and must be reverted to the State General Fund on or before
September 16, 2016, and September 15, 2017, respectively.
Sec. 11. This act becomes effective:
1. Upon passage and approval for the purpose of adopting
regulations and performing any other preparatory administrative
tasks necessary to carry out the provisions of this act; and
2. On July 1, 2015, for all other purposes.
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2014-2015 SGA Activities Budget
Activities Account
Sub-Objects:
Fall SGA Signature Events
Fall Welcome Week
September Snack Days
Blood Drive
TMCC Food Drive
December Snack Days
$2,100
$100
$0
$200
$100
Spring SGA Signature Events
Spring Welcome Week
Blood Drive
March Snack Days
SGA Elections Incentives
SGA Elections Q&A / Debate
Wellness Week
May Snack Days
Graduation BBQ
Student Awards Ceremony
Commencement
End of Year Banquet
$2,100
$0
$100
$250
$300
$500
$100
$800
$2,000
$700
$350
Other Optional SGA Events
$1,300
$11,000
Transition Day
Community Lunch
$400
$250
2015-2016 SGA Activities Budget
Activities Account
Sub-Objects:
Fall SGA Signature Events
Fall Welcome Week
September Snack Days
Blood Drive
$2,000
$100
$0
December Snack Days
$100
Spring SGA Signature Events
Spring Welcome Week
Blood Drive
March Snack Days
$2,000
$0
$100
SGA Elections Q&A / Debate
Wellness Week
May Snack Days
$300
$500
$100
Student Awards Ceremony
Commencement
End of Year Banquet
$2,000
$700
$350
Other Optional SGA Events
$1,100
Transition Day
Community Lunch
TOTAL
$400
$250
$10,000
Statement Regarding President’s Right to Appoint With Consultation
March 2, 2015
Page 1
The members of the TMCC community recognize the authority of the college
president to make professional appointments. This right is documented in Title 1,
Section 4, Title 4, Chapter 8.2 and the TMCC Bylaws Article IV, Sections A
through D. It is the obligation of the president to ensure that the college operates
in an effective, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner.
A review of the TMCC Bylaws, Article IV, Sections A through D, underscores this
authority, but does not provide for collegial consultation which is key to a shared
governance environment. In order to remedy this flaw it is proposed that Article
IV, Section D, Appointment of Administrators, be revised to read as follows:
Whenever a vacancy occurs for an administrative position, an institutional
recruitment and search committee shall may be appointed by the President.
This committee shall operate in accordance with relevant federal laws,
TMCC personnel policies and the TMCC Affirmative Action Plan. TMCC
personnel policies and the College Affirmative Action Plan shall be
developed and periodically reviewed by appropriate administrators in
cooperation with faculty. The President, prior to making an appointment
that is not as a result of a search process, will consult with the leadership
of groups on campus which include, but are not limited to TMCC Faculty
Senate, TMCC Nevada Faculty Alliance (NFA), and Classified Council to
gather input. Based on budget considerations, positions can be eliminated,
and appointments can be made in order to absorb the remaining body of
work.
This revision, going forward, will provide greater collegial consultation and
transparency while maintaining the President’s right and responsibility for the final
decision that is in the best interest of TMCC and the community it serves.
Vetting Process for President’s Right to Appoint
TMCC Bylaws, Article IV, Section C
March 27, 2015
• Bylaws are changed by a recommendation of any constitutent body to the
President who then distributes the change to all constituent bodies.
• The constituent bodies are the cabinet, faculty senate, classified council and
SGA.
• Or, the President may propose the change and send to all constituent bodies,
herself.
• Either way, the President sends out the proposed amendment to all
constituent bodies and gives the at least 60 days to comment.
• Then, she the President considers their comments and sends her
recommended bylaw change to the Chancellor.
• The Chancellor has 45 days to disapprove.
• If he the Chancellor does nothing, the change takes effect.