Staff Senate

USAC September 2014

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Academic Year: 
2014-15
Date: 
Thursday, September 11, 2014, 9 am
Location: 
157E Student Union

Agenda

Call meeting to order

Approval of minutes from July 10, 2014

New Business

  • Graduation
  • OD&L / HR
    • HR survey
  • Staff Development Day Recap
  • Classified Staff Compensation Evaluation
  • Abolishment Letters
  • Suggestion Box
  • Flexible Work Arrangement Focus Group

Old Business

  • Call for Committee Members
  • Committee Updates
    • USAC subcommittees
      • Bylaws and Charter
      • Community Service
      • Compensation, Benefits, and Equity
      • Communications and Marketing
      • Nominations / Fundraising
    • University committees
      • Athletic Council
      • Dining Services – not met
      • Parking Services
      • Sustainability
      • University Diversity Advisory Council
      • Wellness and Recreation
      • WSU Bookstore Committee
      • Staff Council Human Resources Committee
      • OSCHE (Ohio Staff Council of Higher Education)
    • Raidersgiving

Questions or issues from other unclassified staff in attendance

Schedule reminders:

  • Staff Council – Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., 267 University Hall
  • USAC Meeting – Thursday, September 11, 2014, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., 157E Student Union

Adjourn meeting

USAC:  The purpose of the Unclassified Staff Advisory Council(USAC) is to represent its members to the university by: promoting their general welfare; advocating for unclassified staff through active participation in university governance structure; reviewing, initiating and making recommendation on relevant university policies and procedures; encouraging and facilitating communication among members; and encouraging professional development opportunities. One of the prime responsibilities of this council is to serve the educational community by creating and maintaining an environment conducive to the teaching, learning, research, and service functions of higher education. The recommendations of the council are submitted to the university president.

Minutes

In Attendance: Chris Bethel, Danielle Booth, Pam Bowers, Drew Corbett, Misty Cox, Abby Daniel, D.R. Fannin, Jerry Hensley, Mark Hibner Jonathan Jackson, Sheila Nahrgang, Teresa Pack, Carol Rader, Laura Rapoch, Vickie Slone, Sommer Todd, Amanda Watkins, Jeff Wehmeyer

Absent: Jenny Papadakis, Tonya Davis, Bev Denlinger, Leigh Deuter, Steven Johnson, Audwin Jones, Megan McCurdy, Candace Phlipot, Jacqueline Robinson, Aaron Skira, Cindy Vanzant

Call meeting to order 9:02

Approval of minutes from August 14, 2014

New Business

  • Introduce New Committee Members
    • Athletic Council – Drew Corbett & Sheila Nahrgang
    • Compensation, Benefits, and Equity – Vickie Slone
    • Dining Services – Carol Rader
    • Staff Development Day – Danielle Booth & Abby Daniel
  • CIO Search
    • Started with 100 applicants
    • Have been using “Lync” for online interviews
    • October – Bringing 3 to 4 candidates in person to interview            
  • 9:30-10:00 Shari Mickey-Boggs – Total Compensation Study
    • Shared plan for a Total Compensation Study
    • Next step is to take to Administration for approval

Old Business

  • Call for Committee Members
  • Xerox Updates – Consortium
  • Committee Updates
    • USAC subcommittees
      • Bylaws and Charter
      • Community Service
      • Compensation, Benefits, and Equity
        • HR is working on healthcare benefit changes for 2015
      • Communications and Marketing
      • Nominations / Fundraising
    • University committees
      • Athletic Council
        • Introduced new staff members Joylynn Brown & Chris Bethel
        • Soccer & Volleyball Season – Games are FREE for Faculty & Staff
      • Dining Services
      • Parking Services
      • Sustainability
      • University Diversity Advisory Council
      • Wellness and Recreation
      • WSU Bookstore Committee
      • Staff Council Human Resources Committee
      • OSCHE (Ohio Staff Council of Higher Education)

Schedule reminders:

  • Staff Council – Wednesday, October 8, 2014, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., 267 University Hall
  • USAC Meeting – Thursday, October 9, 2014, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., 008 Student Union (Rathskeller)

Adjourn meeting at 10:46

USAC:  The purpose of the Unclassified Staff Advisory Council(USAC) is to represent its members to the university by: promoting their general welfare; advocating for unclassified staff through active participation in university governance structure; reviewing, initiating and making recommendation on relevant university policies and procedures; encouraging and facilitating communication among members; and encouraging professional development opportunities. One of the prime responsibilities of this council is to serve the educational community by creating and maintaining an environment conducive to the teaching, learning, research, and service functions of higher education. The recommendations of the council are submitted to the university president.

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