The Staff Senate met on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in Reynolds 205. Senators in attendance were Phyllis Austin, Cynthia Blake, Kathy Cole, Kendra Copeland, Josh Kee, Jeremy Langley, Shawana Reed, Amber Sharp, Sandra Smith, Houston Taylor, Sandra Walker, Lesley Walthall, Paula Washington-Woods, and Wilma Williams. Guests included Caprice Day-Borgeson, Eric Engelberger, Chris Harris, Jasper Lewis, and Stacy Clanton.
Approval of Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Josh Kee. Jeremy Langley made a motion to accept the September 21 minutes. The motion was seconded by Paula Washington-Woods.
New Business
Update on Ongoing Campus Improvements:
Jasper Lewis presented a Construction Overview PowerPoint presentation which included projects (1) completed during summer, 2011 (2) underway and (3) under design. The presentation, complete with photographs, highlighted Overstreet First Floor, District Cooling 12 A and 13 A, Regional Livestock Facility, Rodeo Practice Facility, Mulerider Softball Complex, Agricultural Center, Walking Trail, and sidewalk improvements.
Faculty Senate Meeting:
Stacy Clanton, the President and Faculty Liaison to the Staff Senate, provided a report of the Faculty Senate. He reported on the following
• Implementation of the Revised Academic Integrity Policy
• Raises for faculty over the past four years
• Parking availability and enforcement of parking violations
• Students without textbooks
• Registration practices
Old Business
SAU Staff Charitable Fund (Benevolence Fund):
Kendra Copeland announced the SAU Staff Charitable Fund has been established and thanked Shawana Reed, Essie Moore, and Josh Kee for their help in the process. The payroll deduction form has been completed and will be distributed. The committee continues to meet to determine the rules and regulations of the fund.
Committee Reports
Academic Affairs:
Josh Kee reported on Becki Talley’s behalf. There were 67 items on the agenda and 63 were approved. The committee will have to meet at least three more times to get the changes processed
Board of Trustees:
Jeremy Langley reported no actions were taken at the meeting held on Friday, September 23. The meeting adjourned and trustees attended the MAC dedication. The next meeting is scheduled in East Camden on November 3, 2011.
Faculty Development in Teaching with Technology:
Cynthia Blake reported the committee will be hosting a “Teaching with Technology Event” on Thursday October 27, 2011. There will be five 15 minute presentations showcasing the technology for which FDTT funding was granted. Also, applications for 2011-2012 will be accepted October 15 – November 15, 2011.
Faculty Senate:
Amber Sharp highlighted some of the Special Orders of the Day discussed at the meeting held on October 13, 2011.
Adjournment
The motion to adjourn was made by Jeremy Langley and seconded by Paula Washington-Wood. The next scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, November 16, 2011.
