Supportive Professional Staff Council
AGENDA
Thursday, November 20, 2008
HSC Clara Sperling Sky Room, Holmes Student Center
10:00 AM
Call to Order
Approval of agenda
Approval of meeting minutes – October 9, 2008
Guests: a.) Introduction/Acknowledgement of University Committee SPS Representatives b.) Report from Jim Lockard – NIU representative to the SURS Members Advisory Board
Announcements a.) Ethics Training – extended to November 26 th b.) Constitutional Convention – defeated c.) Current number of SPS: 885
Committees of the Council
Awards – December 3 rd – deadline for SPS Presidential Awards; only 1 SPS Faculty Development Grant
Communications – no report
Constitution & Elections – no report
Events – “Between Hours”
Finance – no report
Legislative – no report
Technology Resources – no report
Workplace Issues – discussion (30 minutes): temporary SPS
Vice-President - report
Old Business a.) Update on 2/14 anniversary “Day of Reflection” b.) Proposed constitutional amendment: tabled
New Business a.) Campus Parking Committee position b.) SPS State Council of Councils – attempting to contact / arrange for a spring meeting
University Committee Reports
Board of Trustees – LAEA Committee report
Faculty Senate – President’s e-report
University Council – President’s e-report
Adjournment
Representatives: Please contact your alternate and the SPS Council secretary, Donna Smith, if you are unable to
attend the meeting .
Alternates: You are invited to attend all meetings.