CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ASSEMBLY MINUTES

August 29, 1995

The August 29, 1995, meeting of the Classified Employees Assembly was called to order at 3:05 PM by Chairperson Jodi Herrin. Minutes of the May 23, 1995, meeting were approved as read.

Report from Administration:

Deb Kladivko reported on orientation. She thanked everyone for their help and participation. It was a different set‑up this year for orientation which included many small orientation programs. There were 185 students attending the July program who were advised and registered. The programs were separated into traditional (220 students) and non‑traditional (200 students) sessions. There were also two sessions with 250 parents attending. A comment was made that if continuing students knew first time new students were coming to register in July there might be more participation in preregistration.

Tom Hallman also thanked the assembly for summer orientation and registration participation. He reported the head count appeared to be up. Our FTE would be parallel with Fall 1994 if the new rule concerning developmental students was not in place. From an enrollment standpoint things look pretty good. He asked for our continued support.

Committee Report

FUD Committee ‑ Skip Townsend asked John Malmrose to update us on the various projects on campus:

1) The swimming pool is in the design phase (preliminary drawings) now. We have the target date set for next summer (1996).

2) A proposal is out (that has not been approved) for a considerable expansion to the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center. No start or completion date has been set.

3) The Etherredge Center will be receiving a new sound system no later than the end of September. The new system will include new sound effects and also an infrared hearing sound system for the hard of hearing. The new roof will be finished in two weeks.

4) USCA is in the process of awarding a roofing contract for the Administration Building. The asbestos abatement project is progressing. The asbestos is almost entirely gone. John was not sure about how far into the spring they will be working on it.

5) A cooling tower was replaced on the Classroom Building. There is still a need for a second one which they will try to do later this year.

6) Parking Lot A was resurfaced. Plans are underway to also do Parking Lot D either in September or during the Thanksgiving break. The median breakdown in Parking Lot C has been detained due to the expense involved.

7) Light poles are being donated by the City of Aiken, so we hope to have lights on the new tennis courts.

8) There is a need for a well at the Soccer field.

9) At the present time there is not a recycling program in place at school. The city of Aiken stopped picking up our paper, etc. We are in the process of getting a quote from an Augusta contractor.

John Malmrose also reminded us of the importance of sending work orders to keep track of work done and the manpower involved.

Nominating Committee ‑ Cheryl Hicks reported that Jackie Brown is the new nominee to serve on the FUD committee.

Advisory Committee ‑ Julie Bush asked that you pass along any ideas of suggestion to her that may need to be addressed with the administration.

Executive Committee ‑ Met for a planning meeting on 8/10/95. Approved two Enrichment Fund requests.

Special Events Committee ‑ No report.

Orientation Committee ‑ No report.

Resolution Committee ‑ No report.

The Classified Employee Assembly survey has been analyzed and summarized. Once all final approvals are received, copies will be sent out to everyone.

New Business

A unanimous vote was taken electing Jackie Brown to serve on the FUD Committee. It was discussed that some minor changes needed to be made in the Classified Employee of the Year policy. A committee including J. Herrin, K. Martin, G. staples, and L. Williams was formed to work on some solutions. Please inform any of these members of any ideas or suggestions you might have.

A reminder that there is a good bit of reserve in our Enrichment Funds. You may use this for tuition or textbook reimbursement, seminars, etc. You must be a contributor to the Family Fund and also submit a letter of request.

Announcements

New Food Services Committee members are: Judy Clements, Kojak Martin, and Joyce Willis. Any concerns regarding food services or quality should be addressed to one of these members.

Our Institutional Planning Cabinet (IPC) representative is Randy Duckett.

On September 21 st the Chancellor will present his State of the Campus Address.

Ida Fogle announced that on September 28th there will be sessions given on annual benefit enrollment. The Annual Credit Union Luncheon will also be on September 28th at 11:30 AM ‑ 1:30 PM in the Etherredge Center.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by:

Genie Staples

Recording Secretary