Staff Senate Minutes
April 12, 2006
The Staff Senate met April 12, 2006 at 2 pm in Reynolds 210. Those in attendance were Beth Scroggins, Wayne Garner, Pam Vaughn (Kay Sawyer’s proxy), Sarajane Telford, David Wingfield, Rebecca Chiles, Diane Johnson, Pat King, Cledis Stuart, Vera Camp, Brenda Garrett, Gaye Calhoun, Houston Taylor, Mark Trout. Guests were Stacy Clanton, Tiffany Reeves, Mike Argo, and David Rankin.
Approval of Minutes
The meeting was called to order. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Wayne Garner. Cledis Stuart seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Houston Taylor made a motion to table the business items until after Dr. David Rankin’s presentation. Motion seconded by Diane Johnson. Motion passed.
Presentation by Dr. David Rankin to address the question “What kind of University do we want to be?
His presentation covered two areas: Updates and A Vision for SAU’s Future
UPDATES
-Expansion of the Graduate School
–Online Master of Education in Elementary or Secondary Education
–Master of Science in Computer and Information Science
–Master of Public Administration
-Athletic Training Program
–The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) recently was
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP)
-Proposed Band Hall
–The location would be behind Dolph Camp and a floor plan was shown.
-Athletic Updates
–Artificial turf being installed on the football field
–New visitor’s stand
–Wilkins Stadium Concession Stand
-Proposed Walking Track (By a Donor) from Asbury Methodist Church to
University Village
-Development of new sign in front of Overstreet
-Wharton Nursing
–Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree by the National League for
Nursing Accrediting Commission is pending
–Addition to Nursing Building
-Proposed Science & Technology Center (Location behind the Duck Pond)
–Trying to get the appropriation bill for higher education back on the
ballot so it would help us build the building
–The increase in the facility fee will go toward the Science Building
A VISION FOR SAU’S FUTURE—THE CENTENNIAL AND BEYOND
Dr. Rankin explained to the senate that a task force has been formed to help
develop the vision for SAU’s future. He asked for input as to where SAU
should be in 25 years.
This concluded Dr. Rankin’s presentation.
A motion was made by Rebecca Chiles to take items off table. It was seconded by David Wingfield. Motion passed.
Old Business
Emergency Hires
Beth Scroggins reported that she had talked to Roger Giles about concerns regarding the hiring guidelines and he is addressing them. A comment was made about the newly created position for vice president of financial services and the way that the procedure had been handled. Much discussion followed.
Committee Reports
Faculty Senate
Cledis reported that an update would be coming.
New Business
Tuition Waivers
The question of making a policy to not refund staff/faculty waivers was brought to the Senate. Much discussion followed and Cledis made a motion to form a committee to investigate the issue. This was seconded by Brenda Garrett. Motion passed.
Senator Elections
Mary Hubbard has agreed to get the election under way. Other election committee members include Beth Scroggins, Gaye Calhoun, Houston Taylor and Paula Washington-Woods.
The Senate would like to thank Mary Hubbard for handling this procedure.
Questions Submitted
What can Campus Security do to address the illegal parking at Peace Hall, Bussey Hall, and Communcations Center?
Chief Chiles reported that since being made aware of this illegal parking she has checked these areas and written only one ticket. She also stated that when this illegal parking is noticed please call 4100 to report it and security will be glad to go and write tickets. Mark Trout added that he would talk to his employees about their illegal parking.
Do the same working hours apply to all SAU employees?
The consensus of the Sentate is that the working hours of employees should be between them and their supervisor. Some positions are not 8-5 jobs.
Other
Earl Miller Memorial
Houston reported that permission has been given to place the memorial bench. Minor repair is needed on the slab and then the bench will be placed. The date for the dedication service will be discussed later.
As a follow up to Dr. Rankin’s presentation about the vision for SAU’s future, Cledis mentioned that we should be thinking about what the staff senate should be contributing toward this vision.
David Wingfield mentioned the slowness of the computers the past few weeks, and Mike Argo explained this problem had to do with our band width. Hopefully this should improve in July when the new budget year starts and there would be money to increase our band width.
The next meeting will be May 17 at 2:00 pm in Reynolds 210.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Diane Johnson and seconded by Houston Taylor. Motion passed.
