Montana State University
Associated Students of MSU Senate
SUB Conference Room 235
January 21st, 2016
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Senate Speaker, Joshua Soares
Minutes recorded by Senate Secretary, Mackenzie Johnson
Roll Call: Chapman (Resigned – EHHD Seat Vacancy), Howell (Graduated – Letters and Science Seat
Vacancy)
Approval of Minutes
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Windham – move to approve (seconded)
o Vote: 19-0
Public Comment
Wm. Randall Babbitt, Ph.D - Faculty Senate
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Support of previous minutes
New upcoming vote for Hospitality Management degree in faculty senate
Misstatement by Dean Alison Harmon, Faculty Senate public comment does occur it is just
different.
Alex Paterson – Student, QSA President
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Statement of protection of LGBTQIA students, gender neutral bathrooms, housing, preferred
name on transcripts, and inclusive language
Address the state of this letter sent to President Cruzado on Tuesday
Presentations
President Waded Cruzado
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Express thanks to senates advocacy and getting involved in student affairs
Compliment how senate handled the Hospitality Management degree
Spring enrollment retention numbers are looking great
New parking garage, innovation center, dining hall, and 125th anniversary
Sam J. DesJardins - Project Manager University Facility Planning Board
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Stand-alone facility to replace Harrison and Hannon Dining Halls
Public Forum next Tuesday January 26th at 3:30 in the Procrastinator Theater to discuss location,
costs and benefits.
Email comments to Pdc.montana.edu
o Answer general questions about the new construction and locations
Business Manager John Cowles
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Overview of FY 2017 Budget
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Current finances at a glance
Discuss senates role in budgeting and making all final decisions
o General questions about what can and can’t be changed
Senate Reports
Glose - February 22nd at 7:30 pm in the ballrooms the leadership institute is bringing in Irshad Manji to
speak
New Business
2016-R-1 first reading of the new 2017 academic calendar
Judiciary committee appointments
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Nominations: Glose, Windham
Motion Passes
Chief Justice Stipend
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Campbell – Move to approve (seconded)
o General questions
o Roll call vote: 19-0
NACA Nationals funding request
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Campbell – move to approve (seconded)
General questions and answer
Roll call vote: 19-0
Outdoor Recreation Climbing boulder funding request
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Windham – Move to approve (seconded)
General question and answer
Roll call vote: 19-0
Admin Reports
President Birky
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Senate leadership is now in the back of the room
Discuss the Carnegie research classification ranking
Faculty senate will see the culinary and hospitality degrees in the next two weeks
Senate retreat this weekend, please attend
Rekindle taskforce updates, attend adhoc meetings
Enforce student perspective on programs
o Comments about classified director meetings
State of the Students proposition
Faculty senate is in Leon Johnson hall from 4-5 in room 326
Congratulations to the new Mrs. Collins!
Vice President Capp
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Campus Entertainment director interviews completed
P.A.C.E Programs and campus events board (CE, Productions, PR, Spirit)
Liaisons please talk to program directors
Mac Sullivan is the new elections director with new election rules
Polling location is currently Shroyer Gym and continuing discussion
Business Manager Cowles
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Sustainability received their new recycling bins
Procrastinator and Arts and Exhibits are doing super well
Secretary position
Classified positions presenting in early march
Chief Justice Kirby
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Representative Bill that went missing
Future discussion of senators able to change college during their term
Ethics taskforce discipline
Senate Speaker Joshua Soares
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Dates for elections set until further notice
New office hours
Go over budgets with liaisons
Suicide Prevention Summit February 1st – 2nd volunteers
Speaker Pro Tempore Pappas
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Gender equity taskforce
Senate Announcements
O’Keefe – Gallatin History Museum has MSU exhibit, Museum of the Rockies Pompeii exhibit
Campbell – Wind Symphony and Jazz band concert Sunday February 21st 3 pm
Glose – Code of ethics taskforce
Miller – February 27th honors banquet with awards
Stimac – New placards
Kirby – first copy of ASMSU constitution, very underwhelming
Leach – Cool new Legal Service promo, SUB PUB with pilot events
O’Leary – IT services
Campbell – move to adjourn (seconded)
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Motion Passes
Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m