Approved Minutes For Meeting On March 15, 2006

Date: March 15, 2006

Program:

2. Roll Call

Members Present: Tuesday Ashner, John Davis, Brad Dillard, JP Dunn, Susan Edgren, Charlotte Gibson, Heidi Jung, John Massie, Rhonda Seeber, Allison Sutphin, Donnell Wilson.

Proxies: Letitia Bullard for Patty Cosgrove, Heidi Jung for Jon Geiger, John Massie for Andy Morgan.

Members Absent: Paulette Curkin, Jeff Myers, Don Patton, Karen Reynolds.

Visitors and Guests: Mike Cubley.

3. Minutes

C. Gibson reported that the correction to the January 18, 2006, minutes that was discussed last month has been worked out, so a revised version of the minutes is being presented for approval. The minutes of January 18, 2006, were approved as presented. The minutes of the meeting on February 15, 2006, were approved as presented.

4. Adoption of Meeting Agenda: J. Davis moved to approve the agenda; seconded by B. Dillard. Motion carried.

5. Reports

5.1 Chair 
C. Gibson reported: i) she met individually with Chancellor Wendler on February 17. The Saluki Way/ Tuition and Fee Increase to be presented on February 28 was reviewed. Also discussed was the progress of the Excellence Concept Team and the concerns expressed by many A/P Staff Council members about the potential for abuse of merit salary increases; ii) on February 28, Chancellor Wendler gave his presentation on the Saluki Way/Tuition and Fee Increase Proposal. This version integrates Saluki Way into the Land Use Plan and is called the Campus Master Plan; iii) at the request of Seymour Bryson, she is serving on a newly formed committee to review the recruitment of undergraduate females. Carmen Suarez will be directing the meetings, the first which occurred on March 1. The committee will meet regularly to review and plan recruitment strategies.

5.2 Board of Trustees 
C. Gibson reported on the March 9 meeting (see appendix 1).

5.3 Human Resources (HR) - None.

5.4 A/P Excellence Concept Team 
JP Dunn reported the Concept Team has spent a great deal of time discussing the issue of merit and how it should be determined. During Council discussion, it was suggested that Council members informally poll their constituents to get their opinions on how they believe merit should be awarded. JP Dunn reported the Concept Team also discussed the possibility of establishing a central fund to award excellence.

5.5 Representatives to University Committees

5.5a Affirmative Action Advisory - Ronald Caffey 
R. Caffey submitted his written report (included as appendix 2). H. Jung asked if the Office of Civil Rights is a state office. B. Dillard responded that it is part of the Department of Justice. H. Jung was unclear about what the Advisory Committee is attempting to change in the Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Complaint Procedures. A suggestion was made to ask R. Caffey back to the next meeting to get some clarification on this issue.

5.5b Computing Advisory - Mike Cubley 
M. Cubley provided a report on the committee's activities (included asappendix 3).

5.5c Chancellor's Advisory Review - Group has not met; to be rescheduled.

5.5b COEHS Dean Search - Tuesday Ashner 
T. Ashner reported the search is moving quickly. Five candidates will be brought to campus, the first coming to campus the week after spring break. The committee believes all five candidates are excellent.

5.6 Standing Committees

5.6a Executive Committee 
R. Seeber reported the committee met on March 3. The minutes from the meetings on January 18 and February 15 were reviewed, and the agenda was set for the March 15 meeting.

5.6b Ad Hoc Elections on Committees 
R. Seeber reported that election ballots will be counted on March 20. There were no contested seats in any of the sectors.

5.6c Committee on Committees - None.

5.6d Constituency Relations 
R. Seeber reported the committee reviewed the nominations for the outstanding A/P award. The following 10 nominees will be recognized at a reception on March 22: Steve Buhman (Media and Communication Resources; Paulette Curkin (Student Development); JP Dunn (Library Affairs); Nikki Hornsberry (University Programming); Jill Kirkpatrick (Bursar's Office); Keith McMath (University Housing); Greg Scott (Alumni Services); Richard Stuedel (Financial Aid); Jak Tichenor (Broadcasting Service) and Julia Wetstein (Agricultural Sciences). The recipient will also be announced at that time.

5.6e Operating Paper 
H. Jung presented for approval the proposed changes to the Operating Paper (included as an attachment to the agenda). Operating Paper changes were approved on a voice vote. H. Jung indicated the changes will be sent to the constituency for a vote before going to the Chancellor for final approval(included as an attachment to the agenda).

5.6f Staff Benefits - None.

5.6g Staff Welfare - None.

7. New Business - None.

8. Announcements - None.

9. Adjournment