ASLCSC Senate Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.

Present: Fox, Heath, Lawyer, Ochszner, Skow, Redford, McCoy, Nunez

Approval of Minutes of Janaury 23, 2001.
Motion to pass made by Senator Heath, Seconded by Senator Nunez. Minutes approved as written.

Executive Reports:
Vice President Sonnen stated that she had talked to Dennis Massingham regarding the Co-Curricular fund. She advised everyone to talk to their clubs to make them aware that the deadline to have proposals in this semester is Thursday, February 14^th.

President Wright brought up the International Exchange Conference. He asked for feedback on whether or not the Senate felt that the conference should continue. Discussion ensued. Most of the comments were that the conference was a good thing, but should be aimed more at student. Two people commented that the conference was a waste of money. President Wright will report this back to the committee.

Dr. Meier - Reported that he was in Boise last week at State Boards and JFAC. He stated that Dr. Zimmerman did a good job representing LCSC at JFAC which is held in the State Supreme Court Chambers. He commented on how the committee is made up of mostly elderly men and very few women. Dr. Meier informed the Senate that his staff has been working on a revamped version of orientation. Orientation will eventually have a direct tie-in with an SD 100 course which will include how to navigate through college, as well as, personal and developmental assessment. This SD 100 course could eventually become part of the core or a graduation requirement. With the revamping of orientation, they plan on using peers, such as ASB members) to assist. Senator Lawyer asked if the SD 100 course would replace anything in the current core requirements. Dr. Meier explained that they haven't gotten that far yet. It's still in the planning stages. Vice President Sonnen asked about the cost of orientation being a separate charge to the student.

Committee Reports:
COM Board: Senator Skow reported. They are getting ready to select the Pathfinder Editor and Business Manager.

LCSC Center for Arts & History - Senator Heath stated that she is meeting Carlton Oakes on Wednesday. They will be discussing the Dogwood Festival. Senator Heath asked if any senators wanted to volunteer to help with the festival. A few responded. There was much discussion regarding ASLCSC having a free booth at the festival in exchange for the Center Circle Volunteers having a booth at the Craft Fair. It was suggested that if ASLCSC doesn't use that free booth that it could be given to another club. Senator Heath will get the particulars from Mr. Oakes at their meeting.

Senator McCoy announced that there would be an AA meeting Wednesdays at noon in the Gym Annex. Good job Senator Lawyer.

Development of Intellectual Property Policy Task Force - Senator Ochszner reported on this task force. They have drafted a policy which Senator Ochszner will make available on the table in the office.

Idaho Progressive Student Alliance: Senator Ochszner attended their noon meeting today. They will be sending information.

Senate Information Reports:
Senator Heath - reported that she had talked with Lynn Mathers in OBT regarding the restrooms in SGC. She was directed to talk to Scott Brown at the Physical Plant or Dean Froehlich in Administrative Services. Dr. Meier stated that there were some upgrades being talked about already.

Senator Ochszner pointed out an article in the newspaper regarding a bill in Washington to let Oregon students skip out-of-state tuition. Also in the newspaper was an article regarding the State Board of Education wanting to increase education opportunities in prison. Senator McCoy responded say education in prisons is part of Gov. Kempthorne's program of educating and spending less on prisons in the long term.

Audience Time:
Justice Sheets discussed the filing packets for elections and they are now available. She also asked each Senator to tell one of their classes what it is like being a senator and tell them about elections.

Vice President Sonnen commended the Judicial Branch on all their effort.

Senator Lawyer asked Justice Sheets how many signatures were required to run for office. Justice indicated 25 signatures. The forms were printed with 75 signature slots. She will clarify the question tomorrow morning. Dr. Meier inquired about the history of requiring signatures to run for office.

Senator Ochszner - Interviews for vacant Senate seats will be conducted at Thursday's Round Table meeting. The applications are available at his desk for you to review.

Motion to adjourn, Senator Fox, Second Senator Skow. Meeting Adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by: Laura Wilson

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