May 8, 2013
10:00 – 12:00 UC 330-331
Welcome & call to order : President Darlene Samson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
I.
Roll call : Carol Bates
Attendees: Senators: Andi Armstrong, Carol Bates, Jay Bruns, Lisa Coon, Kristine
Csorosz, Molly Fishburn-Mathew, Phillip Flukas, Geri Fox, Gary Hagler, Chuck Harris,
Natalie Hiller-Claridge, Maggie Linder, Michael Maas, Becky Maier, Maria Mangold, Denise
May, Jaylene Naylor, Sandi Nelson, Maryann Robison, Darlene Samson, Sharon Schneider,
Hannah Singleton, Jimmy Stevens, Brandie Terpe, Maureen Ward, Angela Weisenberger,
Administrative Assistant, Judy Wellert
Excused: Kathie Tattory, Kelly Wasson
Guests: Matt LaPalm, UC Bookstore
New Senators in attendance: Matthew Filer, Registrar’s Office; Lisa Marie Hyslop, School of Law; Gloria Phillip, Disability Services for Students; Kathy Reeves, Admissions-Enrollment
Services; Sara Smith, International Programs; Jennifer Zellmer-Cuaresma, Athletic Academic
Advisor.
New Senators not in attendance: David Crowley, Roger McDonald
II.
Approval of April Minutes: President Samson presented the minutes of April 10,
2013. No discussion. Motioned to approve; seconded; motion carried.
III.
Financial Report : SS has received a check for $103.50 from Bayern for the social/fundraiser night. No money has been received from the Tamarack social/fundraiser, which preceded Bayern.
Financial Officer Coon said they are trying to get the payroll deduction figured out before the end of this fiscal year so scholarship money would be deposited directly into the SS Foundation account. She also reported there is still $1,000 in the
General Fund which must be used by June 30 th or will be lost to SS. May travel expenses will use a portion. Discussion ensued as to how SS may want to use the remaining amount (possible swag for the upcoming Diploma Dash, lanyard, phone sticker/cleaner with SS logo, etc.).
No further discussion. Motioned to approve the May Financial Report; seconded; motion carried.
IV.
Old Business:

Staff Senate Survey: The final report has been sent to all senators. A copy will also be sent to all new senators. President Samson will send a report to President
Engstrom before the end of her tenure.
ByLaws: An updated copy of the ByLaws was sent to all senators prior to the meeting. VP Singleton noted that SS ByLaws state they must be posted for all staff members review for 14 days. They will be voted on during the June meeting.
V.
New Business:
Staff Senate Elections: All new senators in attendance introduced themselves.
They were voted in by acclamation.
XO Nominations: Elections Officer Denise May asked that nominations for officers be submitted to her no later than May 22 nd . Senators may nominate themselves or another with approval. Elections will be held during the June 12 th SS meeting.
Current officers shared the responsibilities and commitment necessary for their specific positions. Those duties are outlined in the ByLaws. President Samson encouraged all senators to think seriously about running for an office and serving on a committee. Each comes with added leadership responsibilities and opportunities.
Administrative Associate Wellert will provide an outline of all possible committees by the June SS meeting so new senators will be more informed as they think about which to join. All senators are asked to be on at least one committee.
VI.
SS Committee Reports
CVC – Senator Armstrong reported that the committee had not met since the last SS meeting but encouraged everyone to be aware of and participate in bouldering May 25 th , the staff hike June 8 th , and a movie night in July.
Fundraising – Senator Mangold said they are working on the Diploma Dash set for September 14 th . The committee is looking to Faculty Senate and possibly a student group to co-sponsor the event. The intent is to raise money for the general university scholarship fund to aid in enrollment.
Discussion included the need to determine what percentage of funds raised will go to the general scholarship fund versus the SS internal scholarship fund.
Scholarship – Senator Nelson read two letters from recent scholarship recipients (Kara & Jessica), thanking the senate for their financial help
Staff Awards – Senator Claridge said they are revamping the website and how the awards are selected.
MUSSA – Samson and Wellert teleconferenced with MUSSA representatives to develop a plan for meeting at the May Board of Regents meeting in Great

Falls on May 23 rd & 24 th . MUSSA reps will share breakfast with the
Regent’s. Samson is unable to attend the meeting so VP Singleton will represent her and meet with MUSSA reps on the evening of May 22 nd to plan for the early morning meeting.
VII.
University Committee Reports
Legislative Update Meetings – President Samson noted she and VP
Singleton met every Friday with administrators and UM lobbyist Bill
Johnston during the legislative session for updates. Both noted how much they learned about politics and how much hard work goes into the lobbyist position at the university level. Specific results regarding the Pay Bill and the Pension Bill are forthcoming.
Enrollment Management – There is a movement to increase the yield of students who apply for enrollment at UM and a consultant is on campus to help with that effort. UM is encouraged to stick with one brand and one message.
VIII.
Guest Speaker
Mario Schulzke, Assistant VP for Marketing joined the meeting at 11:30 and shared information regarding the new brand for UM and how “Thrive” is associated with that brand. He emphasized the need for every aspect of campus, in any form (teaching, research, students, staff, etc.) to combine and come together to Thrive.
Some discussion ensued regarding the SS and Heart of the Grizzly logos. SS will move forward to incorporate the new brand into all correspondence.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00.
Next meeting: June12, 2013