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

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

Absent: Steinhauer - excused

Approval of Minutes of November 21, 2000: Senator Fox made a motion to amend the minutes to add himself as being present. Seconded by Senator Alrick. Motion carried. Motion by Senator Alrick to approve the minutes. Seconded by Senator Heath. Minutes approved as amended.

Dr. Meier - He reported that this morning he was in an Administrative Leadership meeting with LCSC administrators and Walla Walla Community College administrators. They discussed articulation agreements that may help recruitment and retention at LCSC. He was also recently at a conference in Arizona that dealt with strategic planning. Although some of the schools were much larger and different than LCSC, the administrators attending came back with some helpful information. Dr. Meier congratulated student government on their fall semester.

Mr. Magruder - Congratulated the Senate on how well the new funding process went last week. He reported on some of the activities of the SUB Board such as a food court survey and the addition of the plaques, and other décor to the building. Met today with Dave Taylor regarding the Radio Club and the LCSC Info Line. They talked about a low frequency FM station.. One of the concerns of a LCSC radio station is where to house it. Reported about a Latin Club forming at the CDA Outreach site.

Executive Reports:
President Wright - Spoke briefly about the ISA meeting in Boise Friday & Saturday. They will be voting on the ISA Constitution.

Vice President Sonnen - Reported on the meeting she and President Wright had with Dan Terrio, Director of IT. IT will be putting MAC computers in the club offices. They will be connected to the Internet.

Dan Terrio will be at the Round Table meeting on Thursday to discuss a new Internet and email system.

Committee Reports:
Administrative Procedures: Senator Redford reported on the restructure of the Faculty Senate. Faculty Senate ratio is currently 1-7 and they are changing it to 1-10. If a Division has 15 faculty, they will then have to senators. It was decided to keep 2 student representatives on Faculty Senate.

Curriculum Committee: Senator Lawyer reported that she had found out that the Curriculum Committee has passed the new design of the Social Science Major.

Student Affairs - Vice President Sonnen asked the members of this committee work on the Absence Request issue.

Santa's Helpers - Senator Ochszner reported that the Clarkston Eagles donated $100.

New Business:
Senate Bill 00-F023, Motion Senator Skow, Second Senator Fox. 9 yes votes, Bill passed.
Senate Bill 00-F024, Motion Senator Fox, Second Senator Skow. 9 yes votes, Bill passed.
Senate Bill 00-F025, Motion Senator Skow, Second Senator Fox. 9 yes votes, Bill passed.
Senate Bill 00-F026, Motion Senator Lawyer, Second Senator Fox. 9 yes votes, Bill passed.
Senate Bill 00-F027, Motion Senator Skow, Second Senator Fox, 9 yes votes, Bill passed.
Senate Bill 00-F028, Motion Senator Lawyer, Second Senator Skow, 9 yes votes. Bill passed.
Senate Bill 00-F029, Motion Senator Skow, Second Senator Alrick, 8 yes, 1 abstention. Bill passed.
Senate Bill 00-F030, Motion Senator Lawyer, Second Senator Heath, 6 yes, 3 abstentions. Bill passed.

Senate Information Reports:
Senator Alrick reminded everyone about the holiday party at Rooster's Landing next Tuesday 
at 5:30 p.m.

Senator Nunez stated that there is a Radio Club meeting tomorrow at 4:15 in SUB 205. They need help with the chili feed on Monday if anyone is interested.

Motion to adjourn, Senator Fox, Second Senator Skow.

Meeting Adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by: Laura Wilson

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