Staff Senate Meeting
March 11, 2009
The Staff Senate met on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Reynolds 205. Senators in attendance were Wendy Burge, Marcela Brunson, Gaye Calhoun, Brenda Garrett, Charles Honza, Keli Honza, Mary Hubbard, Essie Moore, Eric Plummer, Shawana Reed, Becki Talley, Shelly Whaley and Donald Wray. Visitors included Julie Metro and Shelley Keith.
Approval of Minutes
The meeting was called to order by President Shelly Whaley. A motion to accept the minutes of February 18, 2009 was made by Mary Hubbard and seconded by Keli Honza.
Old Business
Staff Development
Shelly Whaley reported that she had attended a meeting in Human Resources with Tammy Sims to discuss staff development issues. The staff in Human Resources is reviewing the concerns that staff members have and will be addressing those issues in the future. They are also working on staff development seminars. There is a committee helping with ideas and Shelley Keith is working with them to update their website to better address some of the staff issues. Shelly Whaley announced that questions for the Human Resources survey will be due to her by Monday, March 16.
Committee Reports
Staff Senate Parking Appeals Committee
Becki Talley gave a report on the Staff Parking Appeals Committee. The committee had held one hearing on a staff member’s ticket. The committee overturned the ticket and the result was forwarded to the University Police.
Staff Breakfast Committee
Brenda Garrett reported that the staff breakfast was moving ahead. There will be several prizes, and special performances by Josh Kee and others. The breakfast will be held on Monday, March 23.
Website Committee
Shelly Whaley noted that a copy of the general purpose of the staff senate would be posted on the website. It also discusses how staff senators are elected and gives general information concerning the staff senate.
New Business
Staff Senate Elections
Pat King tendered her resignation from the Staff Senate. Her term would end in 2011, but with only one month left until the general elections to the senate it was recommended that the senate table the election to fill her position until the general election. A motion was made to table the election by Eric Plummer and seconded by Brenda Garrett.
Other
Questions from the Senate
At last month’s meeting, a staff member had asked why there wasn’t any place on campus to buy the local and state paper. Shelly Whaley had heard from Michael Everhart at the Bookstore about the issue. He had also been talking about having papers in the bookstore but there are some logistic problems to work out. There was a discussion among the senators about how to work the situation out, but nothing was decided. Shelly will be checking on it again and report at the next meeting.
Faculty Staff Picnic
Shelly Whaley announced that invitations to the Founder’s Day picnic will be sent out soon. She also asked for any volunteers to help with the activities for the day.
Founder’s Day
Shelly Whaley also announced that tickets to the hamburger supper for the Founder’s Day picnic were being sold. She also went over more details about the picnic and the Tracy Lawrence concert. Also, during Spring Fling, students will be involved in events that will highlight the centennial of the university.
Adjournment
The motion to adjourn was made by Donald Wray and seconded by Marcela Brunson. The next scheduled meeting will be April 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Reynolds 205
