Staff Council
Meeting Minutes
August 31, 2006
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:
Excused: Jenny Godby who was represented by Norman Grizzell
Zeneth Carter
Alternates: Cassandra Boger
Constituents: Ryan Whitfield
Announcements
Introduction of new delegate, Dirk Morrell who replaced Reggie Evans who has moved out of state.
Gloria Chapman will be conducting elections to get an alternate for Dirk Morrell and also Zeneth Carter who will be stepping down.
Thank you for those who attended and provided feedback on the Security Awareness. There will be an online version available, encourages everyone to please complete and provide feedback.
Meeting Minutes
Motion properly made and duly seconded, the minutes of the Staff Council meeting held on July 27, 2006 were unanimously approved as distributed.
President’s Update
Steve Stephens provided update for Dr. Harden
§ Exciting times at CSU
§ 6,070 student enrolled
§ Budget estimate was based on 6,400- need to make 2.5% budget adjustment, no concerns since this is usually done every year
§ Homecoming set for Oct. 14th. Plan your schedules accordingly and hope to see everyone there.
§ Convocation- about 75 or so students attended and 150 faculty supported this event, great success
Student Housing
Presentation made by Elaine Manglitz. Student’s response to survey in regards to student housing revealed that 2 single bed without common area, private bath and internet connection was the most popular.
The first phase will begin with 400-425 beds and additional beds to be added with subsequent phases.
Waiting to hear from ASL any day now. If all goes well with all the details hope to break ground in June 2007 and be ready to open Fall 2008 and have the first occupants in August 2008.
Committees Update
Election
In the process for replacement for Zeneth Carter who has stepped down. Also working on the an alternate for Plant Operations.
Smith Award
Scheduled to meet on September 13th and will set a timeline and review bylaws.
PDC
Five to six requests have been funded in the past month. Next meeting scheduled for the September 12th. Working on a Lunch N Learn series to be offered in September. Also will be looking at survey to compile a new one to send out to staff. Ongoing project to set up book scholarship process to have ready to roll out by January 2007.
Special Events
Constitution Day set for September 18 and looking for 9 volunteers to help. Will be sending out email, any delegates interested please email.
Homecoming set for October 14th will also need volunteers that day to be at booth to sell cookbooks and also participate in parade. Jillian, Cassie and Jivaro volunteered, several delegates to get back after they check their calendars.
PR Coordinator
Remind columnist from committees to submit items to Laura by the 9th of each month.
Looking for volunteers to help conduct with Spotlight interviews. Will be sending out a call via Laker Lines.
Business
Faculty/Staff Fund Drive scheduled to run from September 5th to October 6th. Help out your coordinators. Contributions can be made to any department or organization. Last year we had 99% participation more than any other college. These funds meets needs of department. It shows to those outside of the university how committed we are. Hot Dog rally set and those with 100% participation will receive a pizza party.
Brick recipient eligibility for Constituents will be chosen from Smith Award, You’ve Been Spotted, Constituent ‘s department submitting name and Delegates submitting name. All delegates will vote upon.
Brick recipient eligibility for the Delegates names will be drawn from Smith Award, You’ve Been Spotted, and Constituent. Executive Board will choose winner.
Bookmark and Brochure under direction of Jillian Jones.
Concerns Update
Spivey Curb looking into possibility of speed bumps and/or pedestrian signs.
Furniture in STC, proper personnel is aware of the need. Need to find who will be financially responsible.
Candles, currently no policy in handbook and the open flame issue is being investigated by David Heflin.
Tables outside James Baker Center currently has a demo.
Employee Discounts, Auxiliary Services going into transition at this time with new contract. Will hold off until a more appropriate time.
New Concerns
Urgent need for furniture in STC, even if only temporary. Will check to see what kind of permission to get to possibly use surplus items.
Start recycling program to recycle with food container, paper/plastic.
Offer more low fat, low salt food choices. Possibility of offering alternative to iceberg lettuce.
Vending machines should be installed within the next 30 days.
Currently there are no parking designations for staff/faculty in south side of STC.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 3:05pm for group pictures. The next meeting scheduled for September 28, 2006 at 2pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alina Brooks
Alina Brooks, Secretary