CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ASSEMBLY MINUTES

March 6,1996

 

The March 6, 1996, meeting of the Classified Employees Assembly was called to order at 2:00 PM by Chairperson Jodi Herrin. The minutes of the November 29, 1995 meeting were accepted and approved as read by the Assembly.

 

Reports from Administration

 

Dr. Alexander reported the budget has made it through the house and it looks as though a raise for state employees will be in the amount of 2% for those making $50,000 or less per year and $1,000 for anyone making over $50,000. This amount may possibly be modified in the Senate ‑ hopefully for 3.75%. Dr. Alexander feels that budget wise we are doing better than we have in the past four to five years.

 

Dr. Alexander continued to report on the progress of the funding for the RPSEC addition and the Nursing Building. The one time funding budget is already in place for Nursing. The Governor visited the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center when he was here and Dr. Alexander thinks we may get funding for RPSEC also.

 

Regarding the Administration Building, John Malmrose reported they are negotiating with the bond and insurance companies. The specifications will be put in the bidders hands on Monday, March 11, 1996. Bids will be in tomorrow (Thursday, March 7) for the natatorium. Additional funds may become available if it comes in over budget. A gift to Nursing will probably be awarded this summer or fall from the hospital.

 

Commiftee Reports

 

Facilities Utilization Committee ‑ No report

 

Nominating Committee ‑ Lorraine Loibl is accepting nominations for committee vacancies. If you are interested, please let Lorraine know by the April 15th deadline. Extension 3488.

 

Advisory Committee ‑ No report

 

Executive Committee ‑ a) Met on February 7th to set the agenda for today's meeting. b) Discussed whether classified employees may attend the special "Speakers Forums" that come to campus. c) Whether or not there is a need for the Resolutions Committee at this time. d) An update for Lorraine was given regarding voting for new committee members in May.

 

Special Events Committee ‑ Mary Anne DeLaigle announced the Employee Appreciation Day this year will be held on Friday, May 10. More information will follow.

 

Continued ...

Orientation Committee ‑ No Report

 

Resolutions Committee ‑ No Report

 

CEA Awards Committee ‑ The Board has submitted 12 names to the committee. A final decision on the final four will be picked on March 19th.

 

Food Services Committee ‑ No Report

 

Unfinished Business

 

Status of Classified Employees Survey: All surveys have gone to Printing. They will be sent to unit heads sometime next week. Copies of all surveys will be in the Office of Assessment and Institutional Planning and the Library for perusal. The question arose as to whether or not these surveys should be done every year? One group at a time is a possibility, also once every three years. Dr. Hallman asked for input ‑ such as once a year‑ please let him know. Every two or three years for Assessment Office purposes? Let Jodi Herrin or the Advisory Committee know.

 

New Business

 

1) The Resolutions Committee is responsible for the awards process through retirement. There has not been much activity with the committee in the last few years. Al Woodward made a motion to dissolve the committee, the action was 2nd by Skip Townsend. All in the Assembly were in favor of the proposal, none opposed.

 

2) Randy Duckett reported for the IPC (Institutional Planning Committee). They have formed a Computer Task Force ‑ as technology is very important at USCA. The committee also looks at budget requests. When money is available, everyone's request is taken into consideration. This committee also decides on faculty positions. Dr. Alexander keeps them up to date. The request has to go through this committee to get approval for any position.

 

Dr. Hallman stated that the [PC will begin a review this month. He will furnish us with the seven goals of the committee at a later date. Documents to let faculty/staff know what is going on will be distributed. The unit head should dispatch the information to employees.

 

Continued ...

Announcements

 

Ida Fogle announced that you have until March 31, 1996 to file your claims for 1995 through MoneyPlus.

 

There will be a Seminar held on May 13th regarding EEO and Sexual Harassment. Human Resources will supply more information at a later date.

 

If anyone missed the Customer Service Seminar the video of the conference is available for checkout through Human Resources.

 

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:38 PM.

 

Submitted by,

 

Genie Staples

Recording Secretary

 

PRESENT

 

Jodi Herrin

Genie Staples

Mary Anne DeLaigle

Waynon Fallaw

Debbie Hayes

Sue Boatright

Sylvia Williams

Myra Huggins

Brigitte Smith

Marsha Kimball

Al Woodward

Corey Feraldi

Mattie Bush

Willie Carter

Margie Wilson

Cheryl Hicks

Johnnie Brown

Deb Kladivko

Cindy Sparling

JoAnn Baynham

 

Skip Townsend.

Judy Clements

Norma Toner

Jo Cunningham

Eddie Hammonds

John L. Samuels, Jr.

Paula Stribling

Gail Teubner

Lorrine Loibl

Jackie Brown

Karen Morris

Randy Duckett

JoAnn Davis

Deidre Martin

Erin McKinney

Laurie Keith

Ahmed Samaha

Brenda Hill

Elizabeth Hutson