CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ASSEMBLY MINUTES

February 7, 1997

1) The Minutes of June 4, 1996 were approved as read.

2) Ginger Noel reported that the House Ways & Means Committee were developing the budget for the new fiscal year. No extra money for higher education was proposed. It has been proposed for State employees to receive a 3% pay raise. Any further raises would have to be funded by the employing agency. Ginger Noel said it would cost USCA approximately $300,000.00 and tuition would have to be increased by 56%. The IPC will attempt not to increase tuition. Governor Beasley has proposed the use of bond bills for construction. Private funding is required for the School of Nursing Building and the expansion to the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center. Ms. Noel also reported that we have the second lowest staff per student ratio in the state of South Carolina.

Randy Duckett is our representative to the Institutional Planning Committee.

Tom Hallman reported that enrollment for the current Semester is down slightly (11/2 ‑2%). The outlook is very positive for Fall 1997 enrollment.

3) Reports from standing committees:

FUD ‑ John Malmrose announced the target date for completion of the natatorium is April 28 th . The Administration Building will soon be completed with chairs being installed in Room 107. The Health & Social Sciences building is in the first stages of renovation. We are trying to get lights installed for the ball fields. The Tennis Court lights have been installed. The question was asked about the possibility of more yellow lines being made available for the Administration Building. Mr. Malmrose will look into possible redistribution of the lines.

Nominating Committee ‑ Election ballots were distributed for the 5 th member of the Nominating Committee. The Nominees were: Sandra Besley, Sue Boatright, Mary Anne DeLaigle and Shirley Neal.

Adviso[y Committee ‑ No report.

Executive Committee ‑ Met to set the agenda for this meeting. Approved three requests for reimbursements from our Enrichment Funds.

Special Events Committee ‑ Mary Anne DeLaigle asked for volunteers and ideas for Employee Appreciation Day. The proposed day is May 9th.

4) New Business:

Discussion was held on committee membership becoming a two year term. A motion was made and seconded to amend committee membership to a rotating two year term.