CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ASSEMBLY MINUTES

JUNE 12,1997

The June 12, 1997 meeting of the Classified Employees Assembly was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chairperson Judy Clements. The minutes of the last meeting were not available because Genie Staples is recovering from surgery.

Judy Clements welcomed all present. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the revisions made to the Bylaws & Constitution of the CEA. Since there was not a quorum, the changes were only discussed. A ballot will be sent to all members at a later date to approve/disapprove the proposed changes.

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Report from Administration:

Tom Hallman discussed the latest information available regarding student employees. In the past, the offices received an allocation for the number of hours that students could work. Next semester, the departments will receive an actual dollar amount for student employees. Departments will be able to monitor the student employee budget on the monthly Level I report. On September 1, the minimum wage will be increased to $5.15. Therefore, fewer hours of work will be available because of less money.

Corey Feraldi reminded everyone to get their student "want ads" to him before June 30 so they can be posted in the special orientation issue of Pacer Times.

A 2.5% pay raise for all state employees has been approved and will take effect October 1, 1997.

Committee Reports

FUD Committee ‑ Jane Schumacher, FUD Committee Chair, announced that the Ruth Patrick addition and the nursing building have now been approved. Two curb signs in front of the University will be erected and other signs around the University are being looked at. Clemson will do a study to improve the green area in the Quad. Plans are to paint the ball field fence.

Special Events Committee ‑ Mary Anne DeLaigle asked members to forward any ideas for next year's Employee Appreciation Day. Judy lead a round of applause for ajob well done on the recent Employee Appreciation Day.

Advisory Committee ‑ Lorraine Loibl and Bob Weisner have accepted appointments to the committee.

Nominating Committee ‑ Sandy Besley was elected chairperson for the committee.

Classified Employees of the Year ‑ The 1997 winners are: Mary Anne DeLaigle, Ernest Hill, Janet Joy and Karl Munschy

New Business

Scott Christy is the manager of the new pool at USC Aiken. He invited all employees to take full advantage of the pool and activities planned. If anyone has suggestions about various pool activities, please call Scott at x3 5 8 1.

Wanda Hayes informed the group that a Classified Employee Survey will be done again this year. Please let Wanda know if you have any suggestions for what should be included in the survey.

Jodi Herrin discussed the CEA Bylaws changes. Copies of the suggested changes to the Bylaws were distributed. All changes were noted by an underline. The name of the organization on the by‑laws will

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now read Classified Employees Assembly which is the correct name. Other changes: The correct titles and duties of the officers are noted in Article 5 so everyone has a clear understanding of what a particular position does. Certain sections have been moved to other areas to make the item clearer. Article IV, Section I‑ the months have been removed to make scheduling more flexible. Article VII notes that officers will serve a total of two years rather than one year.

A number of questions were raised about the changes. The Executive Committee will take under advisement the various concerns that were mentioned.

Judy mentioned that the Public Folder on the J drive has items regarding the Classified Employees Assembly.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

Submitted by,

Maureen Bergstrom (for Brenda Hill)

Maureen Bergstrom

Sandy Bumgarner

Julie Bush

Judy Clements

Jo Cunningham

Mary Anne DeLaigle

Corey Feraldi

Aileen Gallagher

Lucille Gardner

Tom Hallman

Winona Hatcher

Jean Haynes

Angela Hensley

Jodi Herrin

Myra Huggins

Deb Kladivko

Deidre Martin

Gertrude McRay

Rhonda Mingo

Karen Morris

Jane Schumacher

Paula Stribling

Gail Teubner

Willie Mae Thomas

Norma Toner

Bob Wiesner

Al Woodward