MINUTES

June 11, 2009
8:30 - 10:00 am

339 Fawcett Hall

IN ATTENDANCE

Jason Kohlhepp, Chris Wydman, Curt Pederson, Jerry Hensley, Helen Kay Dean, Patrick Kachurek, Mary Healea, Wendy Feerer, David Bringhurst, Jennifer McCamis, Nancy Pestian, Denise Anderson, Adam Horseman, Jacqueline Neal, Kiel Rottgen, Kevin Knapp, Barbara Bullock, Kary Brigger, Jacqueline Robinson, and Rob Boley.

The meeting was called to order by Chris Wydman, USAC Chair at 8:34 a.m.

A. Welcome by Chris Wydman and Introduction of New Council Members

B. Approval of Minutes for May 14, 2009.

The minutes were approved as presented.

C. Committee Reports

1. Athletic Council - Mary Kenton, John Sheidler - We have some issues with Title 9 compliance for proportional gender equity and financial aid, due to the creation of the new men's track team.

2. Diversity Advocacy Council - Helen Kay Dean - Notes attached. The UDAC Website is now online.

3. Parking Services - Adam Horseman - No report.

4. President's Award for Excellence - Kevin Knapp, Chris Wydman - We had more than 30 nominees, with multiple nominees in every category. The winners will be announced over the summer and recognized in the fall. This year, nominees will also be acknowledged, not just the winners.

5. Sustainability - Jason Kohlhepp - No report.

6. University Dining Services - Lisa Bleeke - Notes attached.

7. Wellness and Recreation - Jason Kohlhepp - No report.

8. WSU Bookstore - No report.

9. WSU Staff Council - Barb Bullock, Mary Healea, Rob Boley, Curt Pederson, Chris Wydman - The President's Award for Excellence committee will now fall under Staff Council; however its functioning will essentially remain the same. Also discussed was unclassified hourly staff representation on USAC and Staff Council. Mary Healea and Bill Rickert will discuss this issue further, to ensure that unclassified hourly are appropriately represented. Also discussed was how important campus announcements are distributed via email. There will be two open forums at the end of the month to discuss the high deductible healthcare plan.

10. WSU Human Resources Committee - Barb Bullock, Mary Healea, Rob Boley, Curt Pederson, John Sheidler, Chris Wydman - A sub-committee has been recruited to define the role and function of this committee.

D. Other Business

1. Staff Picnic/Raffle - Denise still has many tickets available; all USAC members are encouraged to help sell these tickets to staff. We need more volunteers to staff the table, selling tickets and bottles.

2. Staff Development Day - This event will be on Thursday, July 16th, and all USAC members are encouraged to volunteer to staff the event.

3. Election Results - This year, 271 staff members voted in the election.

4. Recognition of Departing Council and Committee Members - Chris provided plaques to the departing council members, and gifts for the departing committee members.

5. Final comments from Chris Wydman - Chris thanked everyone for all their hard work during what has been a busy, active year.

6. First comments from Curt Pederson - Curt thanked Chris and the departing council and committee members. He also welcomed the new council members. Curt intends to increase communications over the next year. He'd like to see USAC members' pictures on the website, to increase visibility and recognition.

7. Election of USAC Officers for 2009-2010 - Rob Boley was elected as secretary. Jackie Neal was elected as chair-elect.

8. Selection of 2009-2010 meeting schedule - The draft 2009-2010 meeting schedule was approved as presented. Curt will secure 339 Fawcett for the coming year.

E. Adjournment and Next Meeting

The meeting was adjourned by Curt Pederson, new USAC Chair, at 9:32 a.m. The next meeting is in 339 Fawcett on Thursday, September 10 @ 8:30 a.m.