CLASSIFIED
EMPLOYEES ASSEMBLY MINUTES
November 29,1995
The November 29, 1995, meeting of
the Classified Employees Assembly was called to order at 3:00 PM by Chairperson
Jodi Herrin. The motion to approve the minutes of the August 29, 1995 meeting
was made by Jan Hardin and seconded by Julie Bush and approved by Assembly.
There was no report from
Administration.
Special Guest
A representative from the South
Carolina State Employees Association, Mr. Broadus Jamerson spoke to the
Assembly regarding membership in the South Carolina State Employees
Association. The Association lobbies to the General Assembly on our behalf. He
advised us to contact our representative with any concerns we have. He
suggested we have the Director of the Retirement System come and talk to us
regarding our retirement plan.
Committee Reports
FUD Committee ‑ No
report.
Nominations Committee ‑
No report.
Advisory Committee ‑
Julie Bush reported that the committee met with Dr. Alexander. and discussed
the following:
1)
Employee Appreciation Day will be held this year. Dr. Alexander would like to
change the name of the day. A date
will be announced at a later time.
2)
Concern was expressed over the speed of billing from certain areas. It was
reported that the error was a
"one time glitch" and would not happen again.
3)
A question came up as to whether or not we have a method for suggestions. That
question is being acted upon now.
4)
Buildings and parking lots need to be marked to make it easier for visitors to
reach
their destinations.
5)
Consideration of Directories being located in each building similiar to the
ones in the
B/E Bldg.
6)
A request that the Classified Employee of the Year Award be increased to
$1,000.
Also, funding for the Community and
University Service Awards was discussed.
Julie Bush wanted Dr. Alexander to
know we appreciate his time.
Executive Committee ‑
Judy Clements reported that the committee met and set the Agenda for today's
CEA meeting. Julie Bush met with committee representing the Advisory Committee.
Employees are welcome to go to the Advisory Committee or Executive Committee to
voice opinions or concerns.
Special Events Committee ‑
The Holiday Luncheon will be held on December 21, 1995 in the Etherredge Center
lobby. It will be Pot Luck , meat will be provided. Employee Appreciation Day
will be held on May 10, 1996. If anyone has any ideas for alternate names of
this event, please let Mary Anne DeLaigle, Dr. Alexander, or anyone on the
committee know.
Orientation Committee ‑
No report.
Resolutions Committee ‑
No report.
Awards Revision Committee ‑
Jodi Herrin reported more publicity is needed for the Classified Employee
of the Year Award nominations. Revised versions of the award will be stated in
the policy manual.
Food Services Committee ‑
Ginger Noel reported the committee will meet monthly. Constructive criticism
and suggestions can be given to any committee member.
Unfinished Business:
Agenda
Item #7 ‑
The Status of the Classified
Employees Survey has not changed. Look for it
to be completed next Spring (96).
New Business:
Changes in
the CE Awards Guidelines and Procedures
Page #1:
It was voted on to bold Item #5 of
the CE Awards due to its importance. Item #5 reads: If a suitable nominee is not found, the above awards may not be given.
Page #2:
Procedure #1: Majority accepted as
read, none opposed. Procedure #2: Majority accepted as read, none opposed.
Procedure #3: An addition was added and #3 now reads: Nominations will be
accepted through the second Friday in February "and should be delivered to
the Chairperson of the Classified Employee Assembly". Nomination letters
will include the nominee's name and department and the nominator's letter of
support and signature. Procedure #4: Majority accepted as read, none opposed.
Procedure #5: Majority accepted as read, none opposed. Procedure #6: The
rephrasing of Part 6 was discussed. #6 reads: The Awards committee will select
up to 12 nominees for Classified Employee of the Year, up to 3 for Community
Service, and up to 3 for University Service, and they will submit them to an
outside final selected committee. The Awards Committee is responsible for
soliciting three members from the community to serve on this committee. They
will be not
connected with
USCA by family or employment status. This unbiased group will make the final
selections. Motion that we accept as read, no one opposed.
Page #1:
Guideline #4 ‑
After discussion about eligibility to win, Ginger Noel suggested rephrasing
Guideline 4 to say "Employees are not eligible fo the same nomination for
two years after receving a cash award. Furthermore, employees are only eligible
to win in one category a year. Motion made by Julie Bush, seconded by Rita
Peterson. All were in favor, zero opposed.
Revisions will
need to be approved by Dr. Alexander prior to becoming policy.
IPC Representative ‑ No report from Randy
Duckett
Ida Fogle asked
that all Supplemental Long Term Disability Plan enrollment forms need to be
turned in by tomorrow, November 30.
There being no
further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Genie Staples
Recording Secretary
PRESENT:
Julie Bush
Margie Wilson
Mattie Bush
Rita Peterson
Cheryl Hicks
Kathy Kinard
Sherri Hutto
Gail Teubner
Cindy Sparling
Ida Fogle
Douglas Gilbertson
Woodrow Smith, Jr.
Judy Clements
Linda Parrish
Joan Stevens
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Aileen Gallagher
Eddie Hammonds
Al Woodward
Brigitte Smith
Karen Morris
Mary Anne DeLaigle
Lorraine Loibl
Genie Staples
Barbara Reynolds
John Samuels, Jr.
Willie Carter
Sallie Stevens
Made Arne
Laurie Keith
Jodi Herrin
Sandy Bumgarner
Brenda L. Braxton
Kojak Martin
Johnnie M. Brown
Jean Haynes
Kim Davis
Paula Stribling
Jan Hardin
Marsha Kimball
Elizabeth Hutson
Alicia Hugee
Ginger Noel
Glenn Shumpert
Gretchen Erb