CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ASSEMBLY MINUTES

June 4,1996

The June 4, 1996 meeting of the Classified Employees Assembly was called to order at 2:30 PM by Chairperson Jodi Herrin. The Minutes of the March 6, 1996 meeting were read and approved as corrected by the Assembly. Mike Findley's name was added to the employees in attendance of the March 6th meeting.

Reports from Administration

Dr. Alexander was not in attendance at the meeting. Dr. Tom Hallman reported the strategic goals are largely completed. The final goal report is to be reviewed by the executive committee. All USCA faculty and staff will receive a copy of the final report. A forum is planned for the Fall to discuss solutions for our goals.

Ginger Noel reported the state has approved a budget increase of $400,000 from last year for USCA. Approval was given for 3 faculty positions, 1 a BS in nursing position, 1 spanish faculty position, and one for the M.Ed. program. 2 staff positions = (1) sports information director position and also includes additional funding for acquisitions for the MED Program (2) funding for library for MED program. 3 permanent staff positions for Operations.

A 3.4% pay raise for CEA employees will take effect on October 1, 1996.

There is a funding projects "wish list." The Nursing Building is #32 on the list and hopefully funds will become available in the Fall.

Ms. Noel explained the new Technology and Health Fee that will go into effect this fall. It will be a total of $60.00 for full time*students. $50.00 for the technology fee and $10.00 for the health fee. The part time students' fee will be prorated. Our fee is still 17% below the average of 4 year institutions in the state of South Carolina. Our current tuition is $1,354.00 per semester. Ginger reported that USC Aiken has the second lowest ratio of staff per student. We have a need for $2.4 million worth of computer equipment that can no longer be ignored.

Tax money from Aiken County is being applied to the Wellness program. County moneys have contributed to the LAN being installed and the pool. We have also received $1.7 millions dollars worth of land.

The Technology Fee of $50.00 will be dedicated for computer replacement. At the present time it is projected to replace $800,000 worth of computer. Rick Huston will be invited to speak to us in the Fall and give us an update.

The Health Fee will be used for basic services at Aiken Regional Medical Center in the Express Care Unit. The students will only pay $10.00 per semester. Exclusions from this service will be employees, senior citizens, and teacher cadets. This service will be available to anyone paying regular tuition. The fee is "per semester." We are still in the process of looking for accident/emergency insurance for students.

Committee Reports

Orientation Committee ‑ Julie Bush asked that we all consider volunteering for the July and August orientation sessions for incoming students. She has additional sign up sheets if necessary.

Classified Emolovee of the Year Awards Committee ‑ The recipients of the Classified Employee of the Year Awards were awarded to Jo Cunningham, Ivory Keller, Deidre Martin, and Jane Schumacher at the annual Academic Convocation. Congratulations to all of you!!

Food Services Committee ‑ No report.

Facilities Utilization Committee ‑ No report.

Nominations Committee ‑ Jodi Herrin introduced nominees for the following committees: Advisory Committee, Nominating Committee, and the FUD Committee. Nominations were also accepted from the floor. A ballot was distributed and results will be announced at a later date.

Advisory Committee ‑ No report.

Executive Committee ‑ Met to plan the agenda of the CEA meeting of June 4.

Special Events Committee ‑ Asked for suggestions to improve the Employee Appreciation Day. Anyone with ideas should contact Mary Anne DeLaigle.

New Facilities Uvdate ‑ The Pool construction has begun. It has been necessary to reroute the irrigation system, work on landscaping, and begin preparing the land. The pool is expected to be finished by the first part of February. The outside will be brick and the inside will be metal. The pool will have two inside dressing rooms and limited lockers. It will be 25 yards with 6 lanes and no diving boards. The pool will be covered, with no air conditioning but it will be heated in the winter. The Administration Building is moving along well. It is to be complete by mid‑August by the contractor. We hope to start moving back in by October. Tennis court lights are ordered. The soccer field is being sodded and should be ready to play on the first week of August. Bids are being accepted for scoreboards for Soccer/Baseball.

Announcements

Ida Fogle introduced and welcomed Joanne Arecco the new Personnel Specialist in the Human Resources. She also mentioned that there are several posted positions available in the personnel office. i.e., Administrative Specialist, Administrative Assistant, Grade 25, in Student Services and Records, Grade 31 and Financial Aid, Grade 24. Also a Grade 42.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:25 PM.

Submitted by:

Genie Staples

Recording Secretary

PRESENT:

Sue Boatright

Sylvia Williams

Genie Staples

Gail Teubner

Paula Stribling

Julie Bush

Aileen Gallagher

Sandy Bumgamer

Billie West

Judy Clements

Ginger Noel

Lorraine Loibl

Tom Hallman

Mattie Bush

Margie Wilson

Kathy Kinard

Jane Schumacher

Sherri Hutto

Tim Carlton

Virginia Robinson

Joan Stevens

Cindy Sparling

Marshal Kimball

Barbara Reynolds

Betty Spann

Johnnie Brown

Willie Carter

Erin McKinney

Laurie Keith

Winona Hatcher

John Malmrose

Joanne Arecco

Ida Fogle

Eddie Hammonds

Mary Anne DeLaigle

Jean Haynes

JoAnne Baynham

Mike Findley

Elizabeth Hutson