MINUTES

September 12, 2006
2:00 - 3:00 pm

115 Medical Sciences

IN ATTENDANCE

Mary Healea
Linda Hockaday
Barb Bullock
Patrick Kachurek
David Hurwitz
Amy Merhige
Chris Wydman
John Sheidler
Greg Kojola

The meeting was called to order by John Sheidler, USAC Chair at 2:01 pm.

I. Welcome by John Sheidler and self-introductions by members

II. Approval of Minutes for June 29, 2006

Minutes were approved with two corrections.

III. Old Business

John Sheidler learned that changes to our charter must be processed through the President's Office. Council approved moving forward with changing charter to reflect removal of Academic and Support sub-groups.

IV. New Business

a. Future meetings will be on the second thursday of each month at 8:30am. Location to be determined. Meetings will be for council members and committee representatives with several open meetings throughout the year. This is in accordance with the USAC Charter.

b. John Sheidler to have Denise Anderson, in CaTS, send an email to all unclassified staff regarding committee opportunities. USAC officers to review responses and select.

c. USAC officers will serve on the University Staff Council.

d. Planning for Dr. Goldenberg Retirement Celebration is underway. Festivities will occur the week of January 16th.

e. John Sheidler attended a half-day Strategic Planning Retreat hosted by Provost Hopkins. Presentations were given by daytaOhio and Dayton Development Coalition.

f. As a result of the survey, communication methods were discussed. Notice of meeting minutes and other information will be sent by email to all unclassified staff. The public web site will be revised.

The meeting was adjourned by John Sheidler, USAC Chair at 3:07 pm.