Staff Council
Meeting Minutes
September 29, 2005
Order-Chair Cheryl Garvin
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm in UC-260.
Delegate Attendance
All delegates were present except for:
Laura Herndon who was represented by Kara Mullen
Joan McElroy was introduced as the new delegate replacing Tomanika Redd.
Visitor Attendance
Michelle Craig, Norman Grizzell, Diane Burns, Donna Taffar and Dolores Cox
Meeting Minutes
August minutes presented and unanimously approved.
President Update
Faculty/Staff Campaign
At the present time we are at 50% participation towards the participation goal of 90%. Also, halfway there for the dollar amount as well.
There is still one week left to qualify for the Pizza Party. Dr. Harden encouraged us to continue to spread the word to our constituent and if we had not yet contributed to consider contributing any amount.
Staffing Update
David Heflin has been appointed the new Vice President of Business and Operations. Very knowledgeable and has CPA background. Give him a warm welcome when you see him.
Valerie Laney-Marshall will be leaving CSU to take care of her mother. She is remarkable and will be missed by everyone.
Speakers
Employee Benefits
New programs have been added to employee benefits:
Sick Leave Pool:
§ Implementation date will be January 1, 2006
§ All benefits eligible staff and faculty will be able to participate
§ Voluntary contribution
§ Hours will be monitored very closely
§ There is a process set in place for those who want to contribute and for those requesting hours
§ HR will be the administrator
Families First:
§ Services provided at no cost
§ This service is funded with the President’s budget
§ There be an 800 number to call that is available 24 hours and will get a referral list within 48 hours
Newsletter:
§ There will be an HR newsletter and available online. It will also be sent interoffice.
Bond:
§ Payroll deduction option available
§ Tom Studer will be the Administrator
TRS:
§ Improved their website
§ View account information online
Benefits Fair:
§ Save the date, October 17, 2005 in CE 101
§ Open enrollment October 3 to November 4
Additional benefits in process:
§ Vision Care Plan
§ Short-term Disability Plan
§ Long-term Care Plan
Detailed information available on HR website.
Reports from Committees
PDC
Joan McElroy will be the newest member, she replaces Tomanika Redd.
Eight requests for funding have been approved for the past month.
Identity Theft Seminar was a success with 21 attendees.
Paul Bailey is the Chair for the subcommittee that is working on the upcoming seminars for the year. Currently working on October’s presentation and also has started work for the end of year speaker.
Smith Award
Has not met yet.
Elections
Jenny Godby is the new chair replacing Valerie Laney-Marshal.
Completed email voting that was conducted to replace Tomanika.
Special Events
Tammy expressed her gratitude for those that helped with Constitution Day and made it a big success. Next year will have a similar schedule of events. If you have any suggestions, please forward them to Tammy.
Social Hour for October will be combined with the Student Center and Administration to be held in the Administration Building towards the end of the month.
Possible dates for the Tree Lighting November 30 or December 1 at 4:30pm. Details to follow.
For Appreciation Day, please forward any suggestions to help make this day a special one.
There will be a Cookbook survey to see how much interest there is and also how much people would be willing to pay.
New Business
Statewide Staff Council will be on October 13 to 14 in Athens at the University of Georgia. Alina, Dana and Cheryl to represent CSU.
Homecoming Parade will be October 15 at 11am. Volunteers needed to walk with Staff Council. Tammy Wilson, Joan McElroy, Jean Hughley and Alina Brooks volunteered to be in the parade with Nakiya Howard-Carswell as the Leader.
Concerns Update
Speed bumps near Spivey, Bruce Holmes looking into it.
Bike Racks in front of UC, Steve Stephens and Jeff Jacobs aware.
Constituent Concern
Delores- Student attacked by geese, incident reported to Public Safety.
Nakiya- Car Pool/Teleworking, Dr. Harden has left it to the department’s discretion. Not all positions can telework because of nature of work.
Joan- Need more information regarding the new phone system. The HUB is responsible for any questions/problems with the new phones.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 3:00pm. Dana will officiate the next meeting on October 27, 2005 at 2pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alina Brooks
Alina Brooks, Secretary