Minutes
AUGUST 30, 1994

The August 30, 1994 meeting of the Classified Employees Assembly was called to order at 2:35 by Chairman Randy Duckett. Minutes for the May 25, 1994 meeting were approved as written. Since this was the first meeting for a new academic year, the chairman asked each person in attendance to introduce themselves.

Report from the Administration:

• Dr. Alexander invited everyone to attend his State of the Campus Address to be held on Sept. 13th at 3:00 in the Etherredge Center. He thanked everyone for their cooperation in making the office relocations and the opening of the Business and Education Building go so smoothly. He expressed a special thanks to the people in Computer Services and housekeeping.
• Dr. Premo-Hopkins also thanked everyone for helping this semester get off to a good start during a difficult year of transitions.
• Ginger Noel thanked all the offices for helping with a successful Fall Orientation/Registration.
• Dr. Kladivko talked about the changes in student employment policies. There will a meeting in the next few weeks to explain the new procedures in detail.
• Dr. Hallman explained that the asbestos work should begin in November. He informed the assembly of his new responsibilities in the area of planning and research. The Offices of Graduate Studies, Continuing Education and Special Events will now report to Deidre Martin.

Report from the Advisory Committee:

• Marshall Davis reported that the Advisory Committee met with the Chancellor on July 14th and discussed the following concerns:
  • There was a concern that the EPMS should be revised for classified employees. There is no plan to make revisions at this time but there was an assurrance that Ida Fogle would let Dr. Alexander know if supervisors were not doing these in a timely manner.
  • Another concern was parking in lot C. Islands will be removed and lane direction will be changed adding 60 more parking spaces. Buses may be required to park in parking lot D during Etherredge Center special events. Signs will be posted to let everyone know where offices have been relocated.
  • Dr. Alexander told the committee that carpeting and drapes will be replaced in the Administration building where needed during the asbestos removal.
  • Faculty and staff wishing to use the Wellness Center will be charged only $15 per semester.
  • The Advisory Committee members are Joyce Willis, Paula Stribling, Keith,-Pierce, Matina Spires, Marshall Davis and Ida Fogle. Anyone with concerns they would like addressed at the next committee meeting should send them to any member of the committee by early October.

Report from Executive Committee:

• Jodi Herrin reported that the Executive Committee has been meeting on a regular basis to keep abreast of campus events and concerns.
• They are also responsible for answering requests for use of Classified Employee funds for conferences or classes. Anyone interested in making such a request should put it in writing to Randy Duckett.

A Special Events Committee has been established. Mary Anne Delaigle has agreed to be chair.

Announcements:

• Dr. Kim Wood-Woeber gave the Classified Employees Assembly an update on the Wellness Center.
• The equipment has arrived and the official opening is planned for Sept. 12.
• Everyone wishing to use the Wellness Center must have an assessment completed.
• Assessment is going on now for Faculty and Staff.
• Everyone received an informational handout about the Wellness Center.
• A question was asked about allowing family members of employees to use the facility. Kim said spouses may be able to use the facility but not children at this point.

Present: Jodi Herrin Marshall Davis Paula Stribling Norma Toner Roy Barrs Deidre Martin Rita Peterson Dr. Alexander Happy Bridges Al Woodward Mike Findley Dr. Hallman Ivory Keller Cheryl Hicks Randy Duckett Gail Teubner Lorraine Loibl Judy Clements Linda Parrish Mary Anne Delaigle Ginger Noel Betty Haynes Barbara Reynolds Skip Townsend Ahmed Samaha Curtis Harkness Jacqueline Brown Jane Schumacher Karen Morris Genie Staples Sandra Bumgarner Bob Wiesner Laurie Keith Jean Haynes Dr. Premo-Hopkins Billie West Tony Shealy Jan Hardin Dr. Kladivko John Samuels Evelyn Pride Sherri Hutto

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