CSAC NEWS
April 2013
Editors: Anthony Walter/Cindy Marczak
CSAC Website: http://www.uwsp.edu/csac/Pages/default.aspx
Classified Staff Appreciation Week
The week of April 15-19, 2013 has been designated as Classified Staff Appreciation Week.
Thank you for all the hard work and dedication to UW-Stevens Point!
Monday - Friday
Tuesday, April 16
The name of one lucky classified employee will be
selected each day to be the “Exceptional Person of the
Day.” That person will receive a visit from a CSAC
member who will present them with a gift of thanks
for a job well done!
All Classified staff will have access to the University
Cardio Center free of charge during Appreciation
Week. Just take your UWSP issued photo I.D. card
(PointCard) and check out all the fantastic equipment!
Spring Awards Ceremony
Monday, April 15
Classified Staff Appreciation Treat Day
Help us celebrate the 20th anniversary of CSAC and stop
by to pick up your treat anytime from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
on Monday April 15th.
If you are located in:
•
601 Division or the DeBot Center, pick up your treat in
room 108, 601 Division (copier room)
•
CAC, Delzell Hall, DUC, Old Main, or the SSC, pick up your
treat in room 002, SSC (basement room)
•
CCC, TNR, CPS, HEC, or the Science Building, pick up your
treat in room 109, CPS
•
M&M or the George Stein Building, pick up your treat in
room 114, M&M
•
Nelson Hall, pick up your treat in room 024, Nelson
•
NFAC or the LRC, pick up your treat in room 016, LRC
(break room)
Classified Staff Listening Sessions
12 noon and 4:30 p.m., Laird South, DUC
This is an opportunity for classified staff to have an
open discussion with university leadership. Please
attend one of these two listening sessions to ask any
questions you’d like addressed and keep informed
about what’s currently happening on campus.
2:30 p.m. Reception; 3 p.m. Program
Dreyfus University Center (DUC) – Alumni Room
Join us for hors d’oeuvres provided by University
Dining Services (UDS), a welcome by Chancellor Bernie
Patterson, introduction of the 2013-14 Classified Staff
Advisory Council and presentation of awards,
including the Sargis Award.
Wednesday, April 17
Center for Collaborative and Interactive
Technologies (CCIT) 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 104 CPS
Come, see, and learn about the new Center for
Collaborative and Interactive Technologies. Housed
within the College of Professional Studies, the Center
provides a variety of services including access to
interactive technology, development of webinars,
coordination of a “Tech Select” Initiative, and various
workshops. This event will give an overview of the
CCIT equipment and a basic ‘how it works’ session
with iPads, smart boards, and smart tables.
Thursday, April 18
Walking Tour of Moses Creek
12 noon – 12:30 p.m., Corner of Wood Ln & North Point Dr.
This event is a must for all you nature lovers out
there! Enjoy this guided tour while walking the
boardwalk in the restored Moses Creek area of
Schmeeckle Reserve. We will meet at the Green Circle
entrance at the northeast corner of Schmeeckle
Reserve (near the intersection of Wood Lane and
North Point Drive).
Carolyn Rolfson Sargis Award
The Classified Staff Advisory
Council is pleased to announce
that Fred Hopfensperger, Surplus
Property, has been selected as
the recipient of the 2013 Carolyn
Rolfson Sargis Award.
Fred has worked at UWSP for
more than 30 years. He currently
manages the University Surplus
Store, and in doing so, deals with
a variety of inventory, from high tech laboratory
equipment to office furniture, and a variety of
customers, from the local public to industry
representatives. His efforts at the store have included
initiating a website and online photo inventory,
increasing growth, improving services and earning
statewide recognition.
His management has helped recycle and redistribute
surplus UWSP property locally and around the world,
saving items from landfills and offering the public
goods at reasonable prices. He also works closely with
students as his only employees, says Paul Hasler,
interim director of Facility Services, and he invests in
them through training on store operations.
Fred also makes an impact in the community, having
volunteered as a Cub and Boy Scout leader for 15
years as well as two years as a scout commissioner. He
served as a Stevens Point Transportation
Commissioner for more than 10 years and on his
church’s Building Committee for four years. He’s been
a soccer and baseball coach, and for 30 years he has
volunteered to cut ice for the Junction City Ice
Company to raise funds for local nonprofit
organizations.
He has also been involved in the Local 584 union, the
Classified Staff Advisory Council and TEAM, an
employee group with Facility Services.
Fred and his wife of 32 years, Charlene, have two
sons, Eric, who lives in Statesboro, Ga., and is a
professional firefighter, and Kyle, who lives in Madison
and works as a systems engineer.
Classified Employee Recognition
Awards
The Classified Employee Recognition
Awards
recognize
outstanding
contributions of time and effort to an
employee’s department or to the
University community. There are two categories for
the awards - University Service and Outstanding Work
Performance. All permanent, project, and limited
term Classified employees are eligible for these
awards. Each recipient will receive a certificate and
$100 award at the Classified Staff Spring Awards
Ceremony on April 16.
The 2012 Recognition Awards Committee included:
Andrea Musch, WI Cooperative Fishery Research Unit;
Lisa Nelson, Personnel and Payroll; Kate Reck,
Residential Living; Janis Swinford, History; and Judy
Yenter, Military Science.
University Service Award
The University Service Award recognizes time and
effort voluntarily given to the university community.
The time and effort are considered outside of the
normal work assignment and may include being
involved on a campus committee, providing assistance
to staff, students or a campus organization, etc. The
result of this involvement is increased positive
perception of the University within the community or
enhancing the ability of the University to accomplish
its mission of providing educational opportunities.
The recipients of the 2012 University Service
Awards are:
Barb Grunwaldt
Barb works in the Student Involvement & Employment
Office. As a volunteer to serve as an advisor for the
Gender Sexuality Association, she has provided
significant organizational support as well as emotional
support to the students. Barb is also an active
participant in the campus Inclusive Excellence
Committee. She has won the hearts of UWSP diversity
students.
Marshall Lee
Marshall is the Catering Manager in University Dining
Services. He attends various annual events, on and off
campus, for the purpose of networking and familiarity
with other services to help improve connections for
UDS. As CSAC co-chair, Marshall has been involved
with the new University Personnel System and shared
governance for Classified Staff.
Outstanding Work Performance Award
The Outstanding Work Performance Award
recognizes performance far beyond what is normally
expected of an employee. It includes taking on
additional responsibilities or increased workload,
accepting and completing special projects that are not
part of the employee’s normal work duties,
developing or modifying procedures or exhibiting
behavior that enhances the employee’s workplace.
The result is improved effectiveness and efficiency of
service offered by the work unit or the University.
The recipients of the 2012 Outstanding Work
Performance Awards are:
Betty Kieliszewski
Betty works in the School of Education as a University
Services Associate 2. This past year, she completed
their four year scanning project which involved almost
15,000 files. Additional state laws for assessments in
teacher education have required Betty to work with IT
to make sure UWSP is prepared for the data entry that
is needed. Other requirements for online services
have brought Betty to work closely with IT. Her
dedication to the School of Education and UWSP is a
trait to be commended.
Pat Kleman
Pat works in the Dean’s Office of the College of Letters
and Science. With the implementation of the new HR
System, Pat has reviewed the payroll for every
employee in the College to verify the correct
information. Pat has planned a training session and
review for all Academic Department Associates within
the College. Each ADA received a binder to explain
university procedures. This has provided efficient and
effective processes for all involved.
Justin Lechleiter
Justin is located in Neale Hall as a Custodian for
Residential Living. He moved from Facility Services
Academic Custodial during 2012. Justin has always
taken on extra duties when asked to and gone to
other buildings to help out fellow workers. Coworkers describe him as a fun loving, caring individual
who quickly won their respect in Residential Living.
Linda Mirr
Linda is an Academic Department Associate in the
School of Education. Changes in the department have
expanded her role as ADA. A joint end-of-the-year
banquet for scholarship winners and cooperating
teachers, combined with a professional presentation
involving an endowment was added. One faculty
member stated that "Linda has such a calm
demeanor."
PERSONNEL ON THE MOVE
As of April 2013
New Employees Welcome! (Permanent & Project)
Daniel Kaminski, University Center;
Dan McGrath, Protective Services;
John Wnuk, Academic Custodial;
Mark Wanta, Academic Custodial;
Sandra Green, COFAC;
Sallie Kitzrow, Personnel;
Mai Youa Lee, Equity & Affirmative Action;
Karrie Lane, Admissions;
Briane Pasholk, Academic Custodial;
Ken Kulich, Academic Custodial;
Rick Olson, Facility Services;
Paul Hoffman, Facility Services;
Cynthia Omernik, Print & Design;
Tanja Busterud, Upward Bound;
Sarah Goeckermann, University Bookstore;
Matthew Biersack, Telephone Support Office;
Troy Sisley, Facility Services.
Transfers/Promotions
Donna Gear, Foreign Language;
Joanne Berti, Dining Services;
Joyce Marciniak, Dining Services;
Cheryl Hucke, Dining Services;
Sheldon Schroeder, Dining Services;
Nora Stanczyk, Dining Services;
Renee Copes, University Centers.
Enjoy Retirement!
Christine Seefeldt, UC Administration;
Cynthia Witzel, Registration & Records;
Fred Menzel, Print & Design;
Tom Burkart, Facility Services;
Charlotte Harvath, Financial Aid.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Congratulations to all award recipients on your welldeserved recognition. Thank you for your
outstanding level of commitment and performance
to the University as well as the community.
Thank you also to the supervisors and co-workers
who nominated these deserving employees.
These awards are a great way to let outstanding
employees know that their work is greatly
appreciated.
The Beginning
In the early 1990s, the ongoing recession created
financial struggles for many campuses, forcing them to
make difficult operational decisions. At the time, UWStevens Point classified staff did not have a “voice” in
how those decisions would be made.
During the summer and fall months of 1992, 10-12
individuals drawn together by a common desire to see
the classified staff at UW-Stevens Point have a more
active voice in campus matters began meeting.
Informal conversations typically took place over bag
lunches in the Old Main meeting room. Topics ranged
from what an undefined “it” would look like to what
issues were of importance to the group. A mix of
classified staff representing News and Publications,
various academic departments, the Learning Resource
Center, Residential Living, Physical Plant, Payment
Services and more, joined in on these discussions.
Participants looked at what structures existed at other
campuses (primarily outside of the UW System since
there was no model within) and put forward a proposal
to Chancellor Keith Sanders seeking to “promote active
participation in university decision-making, informed
communication
and a
positive
professional
environment for all classified employees.”
The chancellor officially recognized the group on
February 8, 1993 stating that the Classified Staff
Advisory Committee (CSAC) would have the option of
placing an ex officio member on his cabinet.
CSAC served as a model for classified staff at other
campuses that were looking to form similar
organizations. While specific concerns, issues, and
focus have changed through the years, CSAC continues
to afford classified staff the opportunity to have input
on a wide variety of campus initiatives.
Mission Statement
The Classified Staff Advisory Committee, composed of
permanent, limited term, and project classified
employees at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point,
promotes active participation in university decisionmaking, informed communications and a positive
professional environment for all classified employees.
The organization supports equality, respect and a spirit
of collegiality among all members of the university
community, including faculty, staff, and students.
CSAC’s 20th Anniversary
March 25, 2013
To all University Staff:
Congratulations to you as you celebrate the Classified
Staff Advisory Council’s 20th Anniversary! Throughout
these twenty years, and before this official recognition
in 1993, you have provided outstanding consultation
and input on a variety of University decisions and have
always promoted a high degree of service and
assistance to all campus clientele. I am proud that the
UWSP Classified Staff Advisory Committee was the first
of its kind throughout the UW System!
With the changes brought about by legislative
delegation, the Classified Staff will become known as
University Staff on July 1, 2013 and will be provided
with official governance status. While the classified
staff has had official governance status at UWSP since
1993, your input will become more important than
ever and will be included in all governance related
decisions. It will also carry with it the responsibility
that University Staff will need to create mechanisms
through which input can be provided to administration
and information can be distributed to all university
staff members.
I enjoy the interaction I am privileged to have through
the encounters of front line University Staff who are
the face of our campus to our more than 10,000
students, faculty and staff on a daily basis. You are
often the first line of representation visitors and new
students and their families have at UWSP and through
those contacts, those guests and prospective students
form opinions about UWSP. We are very fortunate to
have dedicated, knowledgeable University Staff in
those positions who are always willing to ensure that
our guests and prospective students are treated
positively so they recognize the quality of UWSP
beginning with that first contact.
Again, Congratulations on the twentieth anniversary
and I look forward to working with the University Staff
as part of our official governance system on July 1,
2013!
Sincerely,
Greg Diemer
Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs
Length of Service Awards
Length of Service pins and awards are given to
Classified employees for continuous service and
recognition of investment of time and effort to the
UWSP community. Length of service was determined
as of December 31, 2012. The 5, 10, 15 and 20 year
pins were sent to employee supervisors for distribution.
Employees reaching the 25, 30, 35 and 40 year goal will
receive their pins and awards at the Classified Staff
Spring Awards Ceremony.
5-Year Pin (2007)
Robyn Woytasik, General Ledger;
Joyce Sopa, Academic Custodial;
Cheryl Mueller, Academic Custodial;
Cindy Balz, Personnel;
Kim Siclovan, English;
Kathy Stedl, Printing & Design;
Erin Raikowski, University Bookstore;
Erin Hintz, Budget;
Debra Mortensen, Continuing Education;
Mari Yenter, University Center;
Dawn Golomski, Academic Custodial;
Mike Mutz, Academic Custodial;
Bridget Victorey, Academic Custodial;
Kelly Romano, HESA;
Lynn Dubay, LTE-Financial Aid.
10-Year Pin (2002)
Christine Kancler, Suzuki;
Cheryl Bever, Web & Media Services;
Dilly Britz, Residential Living;
James Adamski, Mail Services;
David Leitner, Carpenter;
Mary Hatch, Residential Living;
Robin Spindler, Printing & Design;
Kathleen Prior, Interior Architecture;
Joanne Suomi, LTE-Athletics.
15-Year Pin (1997)
Jenniffer DeWitt, Residential Living;
Caroline Heibler, University Relations;
Al Casas, Academic Custodial;
Adam Limberg, Info Tech;
Jackie Engum, Biology;
Karen Victorey, Academic Custodial;
Dale Prentice, Academic Custodial;
Don Grusecki, UC Maintenance;
Nancy Habermann, Health Services;
Jackie Christianson, Student Affairs;
Pat Kleman, College of L&S;
Christopher Leslie, Facility Services;
Laurie Simonis, Registration & Records;
Brian Kelly, Info Tech;
Michael Orella, Facility Services;
David Malay, Communicative Disorders;
Tammy Naczek, Biology.
20-Year Pin (1992)
Lisa Ebert, HPHD;
Bob Medo, Facility Services;
Elmer Suess, LTE-CWES;
Deb Sisk, LTE-Environmental Task Force.
25-Year Pin (1987)
David Everson, Facility Services;
Carol Ligman, Payment Services;
Linda Mirr, Education;
Janis Swinford, History;
Barbara Haemer, General Ledger;
Patricia Cray, Library.
30-Year Pin (1982)
Barbara Bengsch, Accounts Receivable.
35-Year Award (1977)
Judy Yenter, Military Science;
Cliff Weir, Residential Living.
40-Year Award (1972)
Janis Borski, Info Tech;
Jane Giese, General Ledger.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
YEARS OF DEDICATON!
Hungry Hearts
Thank you so much for your donations and
support! The Cupboard is always in need of
donations and all your support helps us feed
student success!
Volunteers @ the Cupboard, Jamie & Mika
CSAC sponsored a food drive February 1-14, 2013
for the Cupboard-UWSP’s student food pantry.
Good News
Network
Karen Dombrowski’s granddaughter, Briar Armatoski,
participated in the YMCA State Gymnastics meet in
Sturgeon Bay last month. Briar won the level 4, age 9,
State Championship on vault, 11th place on the beam,
and placed 10th all around.
Mike Okray has just released his second book on
personal hunting adventure stories entitled, “I Dream
in Camo”. This is a follow up to his first book released
in 2011 entitled, “Once Upon a Time in Camo”. Both
books are available at www.keepingitincamo.net.
Sue-Marie Rendall’s daughter, Lydia Rendall married
Robert Neuens on October 20, 2012 at the Overture
Center in Madison. They are both pharmacists at
Cardinal Health in Marshfield.
Sandra Green began as the COFAC Dean’s Assistant on
December 10, 2012. Sandra grew up in Nekoosa and
studied Business Management at Mid-State Technical
College after she graduated in 1988. Her background
includes a combined 25 years of secretarial, office,
financial, managerial, computer and customer service
experience. Sandra will be married 20 years this August
and has an 11 year old son. She enjoys camping,
fishing, organizing events, and their annual family
vacation to Hayward, WI.
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Printing & Design lost their graphic designer, Fritz
Menzel to retirement, and hired Cyndy Omernik into
that position. She started in February and they are
glad to have the new addition to their staff.
They are also planning on launching their web based
print ordering system by next fall. There will be a
partial roll out in June and they will add users as the
work flow gets under control. They hope to have the
whole campus on board by summer 2014.
Dining Services & Allen Center is hosting a finals frenzy
Fun Run on May 10th at 3 p.m. It is a 5k run or 3k walk.
Starting line is at the front of DeBot. It is free for
UWSP students and $5 per person for non-students.
The first 250 people to register get a free t-shirt.
Register online at:
http://www.uwsp.edu/dining/Pages/Events/FunRun.aspx. Contact Lauryn Semling at
lseml447@uwsp.edu with questions.
CSAC Elections
Elections were recently held to fill vacant positions on
the
Classified
Staff
Advisory
Council.
CONGRATULATIONS to the new CSAC members:
 Shelley Auer, University Bookstore
 Danielle Beschta, Conference & Reservations
 Jay Christianson, Information Technology
 Renee Copes, University Centers
 Pat Kleman, Letters & Science Dean’s Office
 Tammy Larson, Facility Services
 Libby Raymond, Academic Affairs
 Paulette Rogers, Academic Affairs
 Harley Martin, Residential Living
Thank you to CSAC members who have completed
their terms. Your dedication, hard work, and fantastic
ideas were greatly appreciated.
University Committee Appointments
Budget Review and Advisory – Robyn Woytasik
Campus Efficiency Study – Cindy Von Gnechten
Environmental Health and Safety – Tracy Raatz
Facilities Planning & Space Committee – Kristy
SeBlonka
Facility Naming – Jean Scherer
Inclusive Excellence Community – Barb Grunwaldt
Parking Appeals – Anthony Walter
Strategic Planning – Erin Hintz
University Affairs – Danielle Beschta
University Personnel Development Committee –
Shelley Auer;
Subcommittee – Barb Grunwaldt, Jane Giese,
Laurie Kujawa, Anthony Walter
University Technology – Cindy Marczak
UW System University Personnel Systems,
Compensation Work Group – Erin Hintz
UW System University Personnel Systems, Employee
Movement Work Group – Cindy Balz
Search & Screen Committees
Associate Dean, Letters & Science – Mary Clare Sorenson
Associate Facilities Planner – Jerry Kummer, Travis
Olsen, Cindy Von Gnechten
Director of Facility Services – Cheryl Mueller and Todd
Wipperfurth
Director of Information Technology – Brian Kelly
Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs – Barb
Grasamkee
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement – Sarah
Newby
THANK YOU to all the individuals who accepted
appointments on various ad hoc and search and screen
committees. Your time and talent in representing
Classified Staff is very much appreciated.
What is EAP?
EAP STANDS FOR: EMPLOYEE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employee Assistance
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) helps employees
address various concerns that adversely affect job
performance. Concerns typically involve personal and workrelated stressors. EAP is a free and confidential referral and
consultation service for all employees. Employees who
access EAP services can expect to receive recommendations
specific to their situation as well as referral information to
community or UWSP resources as needed and appropriate.
How to use EAP
Life’s Challenges
Life is fast-paced and it is helpful to strive for a healthy
balance in your health, family, work, leisure, and the many
elements of your life.
However, sometimes troubles can disrupt that balance.
Family difficulties, parenting concerns, relationship
problems, alcohol/drug abuse and dependency, grief issues,
financial struggles, legal matters, work-place concerns, or
just too many life stressors at one time can overload your
coping skills. When life's challenges become overwhelming,
they have the potential to interfere with your day-to-day
performance. If you begin to notice that your performance
and enjoyment of your job has decreased, the EAP provides
trained professionals to listen and help you choose options
to restore the balance in your life.
The EAP was established to assist employees in creating and
maintaining a healthy life balance through education,
assessment, and referral services for all university
personnel.
Access to the EAP services can occur in
several ways:
Self-referral: You may recognize the need for some
assistance and seek out EAP on your own. Simply make an
appointment at the Counseling Center with the EAP
Coordinator or another staff member for an initial
consultation to assess concerns and gather appropriate
recommendations.
Supervisory Referral: When you notice an employee's job
performance has decreased, you as a supervisor will likely
meet with the employee to evaluate his/her job
performance. A possible recommendation to improve the
employee's job performance might include contacting the
EAP for assistance. Participation in the program, however, is
VOLUNTARY. Supervisors are also welcome to contact the
EAP for consultations regarding supervisee behavior.
Colleague Referral: As a colleague, you may interact with
university employees that are struggling with personal and
professional stressors. You are welcome to contact the EAP
Coordinator to consult about assisting colleagues in distress.
EAP professionals, however, will not make initial contact
with the colleague in distress.
Costs
The university believes that your ability to function well in
all areas of your life is important to your success at UWSP.
The initial evaluation and consultation with the EAP
Coordinator is free of charge. However, a possible
recommendation following the consultation may include
therapy. A referral to a community agency would be
provided based on financial resources and insurance
availability. Services provided by referral sources are often
covered by insurance. Employees are urged to contact the
personnel office or insurance provider to determine the
benefits available under the plan selected.
Confidentiality
All information discussed during the EAP evaluation and
consultation are not disclosed outside of the program except
in the following situations:
• You consent in writing
• Life or safety is seriously threatened
• Disclosure is required by law (i.e., court order)
There are times that supervisors will direct you to contact
the EAP through a formal referral and may request
verification of attendance. Your personal information is not
disclosed; merely if you attended the appointment is
disclosed.
Information is not recorded in personnel files; therefore,
information disclosed during the EAP services will not
influence personnel decisions without your written
authorization.
Areas of concern that extend beyond the
scope of EAP:
• Consultation regarding changes to organizational conflict
• Therapy/Counseling
• Conflict Resolution
• Psychological Assessments & ADHD, learning disability, or
alcohol/drug assessments
• Policy or employment recommendations regarding
worrisome employee behavior
To schedule a consultation, please contact:
Kelsey Richmond, Psy.D., L.P.
EAP Coordinator
UWSP Counseling Center
715.346.3553
krichmon@uwsp.edu
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