SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
STAFF ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
March 8, 2007
CALL TO ORDER:
Connie Tillman called the meeting of the Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) to order at 12:00.
REFLECTIONS:
Connie Tillman offered a reflection.
MINUTES:
The minutes from February were approved without changes.
MEMBERS AND REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT:
Kathy Barbeau, Lin Cowick, Dawn DeLaria, Emile Damotte, Karen Drake, Mary Drexl, Gayle Gilmore, Pam
Guntli, Kathy Hagedorn, Debbie Humiston, Anne Imlay, Alquinston Johnson, Elisabeth King, Ric Land, Tami
Moore-Robinson, Carolyn Mulhall, Jana Newell, Catherine Nolan, Colleen Schneider, Connie Tillman, Susan
Torretta, Troy Turnipseed, Travis Wilson, Cyn Wise
MEMBERS EXCUSED:
Teri Bertram, David Eslinger, Debbie Farmer, Kathleen Herron, Joyce Huelsmann, Kathy Humphrey, Lee
McDurmont, Randy McGuire, Carol Murphy, Lynette Murphy, Sandy Pritt, Kari Saunders, Shirley Stringer,
Joanne Walley, Ellen Weis, Sheryll Williams, Debbie Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jeff Abernathy, Sherry Ashford, Charlotte Avett, Rhoda Banks, Mary Ann Bindbeutel, Lisa Brown, Kellie
Dalton, Bridget DeClue, Winnie DeLuca, Jamie Doss, Michael Durbin, Mary Frazer, Nancy Gaines, Sandra
Gambill, Karen George, Jennifer, Haegele, Miriam Hallazgo, Teresa Harvey, James Hooper, Janis Hurley,
Donna Ivanovich, Jackie Jackson, Shawnte Lacy, Stephen Lamkin, Iris Lewis, Linda Mahn, Jessica Matistic,
Joanna May, Carolyn Merkel, Julie Miller, Earlene Mills, Meg Moore, Kathy Neiger, Harold O’Rourke,
Kathleen Parvis, Tracy Pascua Dea, Jean Riley, Rosalyn Robinson, Robert Rossi, Mary Ann Samson, Vickie
Scott, Daniel Shown, Abbey Small, Alice Smith, Linda Stevenson, Karen Stocke, Tony Stubblefield, Beth
Tucker, Angela Watson, Linda Wilson, Sherry Wright-Gully, Cathy Zimmer
VISITORS:
Jenn Harp, Mary Toebe
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Forms are available for those who wish to nominate a SAC member as a candidate for next years SAC officers.
SGA President, Evan Krauss gave information on the exploratory group, State of Diversity on Campus, which
will meet for the first time today. Contact him with any questions. Connie Tillman asked members to contact her
if anyone would be interested in being on this Ad Hoc Committee.
Today’s speaker is Dr. Joe Weixlmann, Provost who announced that there is a new faculty position in the area of
African Studies.
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An update on the search of open Dean positions was given. The Arts & Sciences committee forwarded
their recommendation 10 days ago. The Parks committee sent their recommendation this past Monday.
The search is still on for Public Service due to the low amount of applicants.
A faculty/staff committee is reviewing the second and third year experience. A proposal was made to
change the structure of advising. There are budgetary implications.
It is proposed that first year and undecided students will have centralized advising. The students then
decide if they will move to a department/school advisor where they will meet regularly with a faculty
member or stay with the centralized area. The central advising area will be overseen by Student
Development. They will also work with the Career Center.
The Pius Library now has a café. Monies have been added to the library budget to increase collections,
upgrade and add computers.
New Programs added include: Doisy College of Health Sciences-Radiation Therapy, Athletic Training,
and Cytotechnology
The Law School has seen more growth in enrollment.
There was an increase to 175 admitted to the School of Medicine this year. Up to 200 will be admitted in
the coming years.
With the hiring of the Vice Provost for Research, of Dr. Michael Dockter, we will better understand &
enhance research capabilities.
The new Research Building will open this August/September. Floors are assigned to focus on
interdisciplinary teams.
Regarding Athletics, the Volleyball team made it to the NCAA tourney for the first time, the other teams
are doing well.
Another major SLU is looking to develop is Environmental Science/Environmental Studies with the
possibility of an Environmental Sciences Research Center (Biology & E &AS).
Q & A:
When will the deans be hired? Hopefully, by this July.
Why did we lose deans? In the case of Parks, we needed to achieve greater stability in planning
and fiscal responsibilities. Arts & Sciences was ready when the search began. Public Service
began their search later than the other schools (end of fall). This school includes Professional
Studies & Social Work.
Is there a problem recruiting strong math & science majors? Not at SLU. We do not have a large
international population. We need to do more to recruit them.
We know that undergraduate tuition dollars drives the budget. Where do graduate dollars fit in? A
number of strong programs drive the budget (Law, Medicine, MBA-Professional Programs).
Research can increase monies. A number of our departments do not make money, but are top
programs nationally.
Banner concerns were brought up. Dr. Weixlmann noted that earlier this week, a significant error
occurred, but was not Banner related but a web problem. SLU is at a reasonable place with
implementation. A data warehouse is being built. Banner allows one to search data & pull things
together.
NEW BUSINESS:
Susan Torretta announced that there will be additional parking options in the Laclede Garage. Beginning this
summer, there will be the option of 24/7 reserved, numbered spaces. Let her know ASAP if you or anyone you
know would be interested.
OLD BUSINESS:
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Smoking Policy-was approved by the PCC and will be implemented. Kathy Hagedorn is working with Jeff
Fowler on the implementation. Smoking restrictions are in the discussion stages at the Frost campus.
The Graduate School Tuition-see meeting agenda.
The SAC on-line survey will be forwarded in the very near future. Please complete so we can have feedback as
to better serve the community of staff at SLU.
REPORTS:
Staff Advisory Committees
Archivist-Anne Imlay-no report.
Charter/Protocol-still in need of a rep
Communications-Anne Imlay has expressed an interest in this committee.
Membership – Lynnette Murphy & Tammi Moore Robinson– Lynnette has been unable to meet due to
department responsibilities.-no report.
University Committees
Emergency Preparedness –Kathy Hagedorn-no report.
Gateway/Banner – no report.
Medical Insurance Issues-no report.
Parking Issues Committee – Susan Torretta, Teri Bertram – see report.
President’s Coordinating Council – Kathy Hagedorn and Connie Tillman – See above information under Old
Business.
Retention – Jessica Matistic – no report.
Reduction in Force (RIF) Task Force – Joanna May and Carolyn Mulhall –no report. It was noted that the
website had been updated to include changes in language.
SLU Stars – Connie Tillman, Debbie Humiston – Departments have been nominated for the award. This issue
will be discussed at a future meeting. The next award ceremony will be in June.
Technology Advisory Committee – Carolyn Mulhall – Since Carolyn will be taking over SAC leadership, she
will be unable to continue representing SAC on this committee. Let Carolyn or Connie know if you would like
to join this committee. Projects will be prioritized by what is critical and what is needed.
Information Security Committee-Kathy Hagedorn-meeting is tomorrow.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEES
Academic Affairs – Travis Wilson-see report.
Development and University Relations – Debbie Wilson – see report.
Human Resources – Lee McDurmont – see report.
Mission and Ministry – Joyce Huelsmann – see report.
Recognition for Commencement – Carol Murphy – No report.
ADJOURNMENT 1:10 p.m.
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