CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ASSEMBLY MEETING

February 11, 2004

 

 

Mr. John Hutchens (CEA Chair) called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. 

 

Dr. Hallman spoke about the budget situation.  There was a 1% cut in the budget early in the year and he did not anticipate any further cuts before the end of the year.  There is a 2% cut planned for the next fiscal year.  The legislature has asked that in exchange for a smaller cut there be a cap placed on tuition increases.

 

He reminded the group about the ongoing American Democracy Project. 

 

Ms. Sandy Besley reminded the group about the American Heart Walk taking place on Saturday, March 6.  Dr. Hallman is the education team leader.  She discussed campus projects to raise money for the campaign. 

  

Mr. Tony Ateca gave an update on campus projects. 

• Campus Housing – presented a slide show on the progress.  Plumbing, electrical work, exterior surfaces, the roof is going on.  At the moment the project is 2 weeks behind schedule, but Mr. Ateca assured the group that the time will be made up and the housing will be ready for occupants in August.  A name for the new housing will be announced soon. 
• Convocation Center – still in the planning stages and groundbreaking is scheduled for late July or early August.
• Library Renovation – will begin in May.  The roof and ceiling will be replaced.  The heating and air conditioning units and all duct work will be replaced.  The front half of the building will have to be vacated where the duct work will be changed.  There will be a secondary entrance constructed while this work is taking place.  The color scheme of the library will be updated.  The goal for completion of this project is by end of summer 2004. 

 

Ms. Tiffany Coleman announced the Administrative Assistant Workshop, Working with the 21^st Century College Student, to be held at Furman Univeristy.  The CEA is offering scholarships (for the $20 registration fee) to attend the event.  There are 6 scholarships still available. 

 

Mr. Jeff Mastromonico discussed the Staff Enrichment Committee plans.

·        First Friday – All staff and faculty are invited to stop by Hotel Aiken each first Friday of every month at 5:30 p.m.  This will be an informal gathering allowing USC Aiken employees to mingle in a social setting.

·        Employee of the Month – A call for nominations will go out to all CEA members for a staff member who best exhibits the city of Aiken character trait of the month. 

·        Planning will begin soon for the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon.

Mr. Jeff Jenik announced that the FUD committee has a vacancy due the resignation of Ms. Jean Haynes upon her moved to Texas.  A call for nominations will be going out. 

 

Mr. Jenik also reminded everyone that tickets for the USC Aiken tent at the Polo Tournament are available.  They are $25 per person. 

 

Mr. Jenik also urged members to join the SC State Employees Association. 

 

Mr. Hutchens welcomed new members.

 

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Jeff Mastromonico.  Mr. Andrew Hendrix seconded the motion.  The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

 

Submitted by,

Elese Cegelis,

CEA Recorder   

 

 

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