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ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes
October 9, 2014
9:00 p.m. BRK 204D
1) Call to Order
a. Teresa Szabo called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
b. Members present include: Teresa Szabo, John Snyder, Mae Noll,
Donna Haynes, Clay Bellot, Greg Mayes, Donna Haynes, Jo Barnard,
Maureen Hoover
c. Guests include: Patti Sims and Ed Wojcicki
d. Approved absences for Matt Panich, James Burgdorf, Clay Bellot, and
Raymond Barnett
2) Approval of Agenda
a. Motion to approve was made by Greg Mayes.
b. The motion was seconded by Mae Noll.
c. Motion approved.
3) Approval of Minutes
a. Motion to approve was made by Donna Haynes.
b. The motion was seconded by John Snyder.
c. Motion approved.
4) Old Business:
a. None
5) New Business
a. Provost Pardie came to speak with us and give us an update on the
campus. She mentioned that Laurel Newman had accepted the role of
Campus Ombudsman and Teresa mentioned that she had sent Laurel a
congratulatory email and mentioned having her come speak at an
APAC meeting in early 2015.
Teresa also asked about having an orientation for staff to help with
adjusting to all of the new international students on campus and their
needs. The Provost mentioned that Cecelia Cornell was having some
faculty development programs to cover some of these topics and
suggested Teresa contact Cecelia and possibly see about doing
something jointly with CSAC. The Provost offered to help facilitate
bringing someone on campus to help with a workshop if APAC was
interested. Teresa asked Jo Barnard if she could mentioned something
to Bobbie in their next CSAC meeting. Sarah Jome, Director of
International Student Services was also mentioned as a possible
resource to help.
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The Provost also mentioned a possible adoption to a resolution to
simplify our hiring process which was being sent to the Chancellor’s
cabinet.
6) Committee Updates
a. APAC Executive Committee
The committee met with Chancellor Koch on September 22.
Discussion included pension, AP audits and various searches being
conducted in addition to the current enrollment levels on campus.
b. Campus Senate – Raymond Barnett (absent)
c. CSAC – Jo Barnard
Jo mentioned that the deadline for their Professional Development
applications was October 21 and urged us to have our fellow civil
service colleagues apply. Cliff Edwards, a grounds worker, was
awarded the 2014 Chancellor’s Award to Recognize Excellence in
Civil Service (CARE) award. During the annual Civil Service
recognition luncheon on October 24.
d. Library Committee – James Burgdorf
James asked Teresa to read his report in his absence. He attended his
first meeting on September 17 and during the meeting the committee
discussed future meeting dates and potential topics for November,
February and April. The meeting included a tour of the library
highlighting the new furniture, study stations, quiet spaces, open
spaces and ended at the now vacant Mary Jane’s space. The library is
currently reviewing (input is welcome) ideas on what new
service/business/etc that could utilize the vacant Mary Jane’s space
and provide a service to students. The existing space has extensive
infrastructure for a café/coffee/snack bar.
e. APAC Christmas Party- Greg Mayes
Arrangements are coming along for the party which will be held on
December 10 from 3-6pm in the PAC Restaurant. Notices will be sent
out closer to the event.
f. AP Professional Development Committee- Rebekah Grosboll
Rebekah let Teresa know that the funding approved for Professional
Development was level with FY14 funding.
g. APAC website- Clay Bellot (absent)
h. Other committee updates
None
7) Public Comments/Announcements
a. Professional Development Funding Applications due October 17
b. Fall UPPAC meeting-November 6, 12:00-2:00 BRK 180G
c. VC for Student Affairs Search
Teresa received an email from Chancellor Koch on October 8 that Dr.
Clarice Ford would be appointed as Interim Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs. This will be a two year appointment. The APs
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recommended for the search committee for this position will be
retained and updated with APAC’s consultation and use at a time next
year when a national search will begin.
d. President Easter Town Hall at UIC
Teresa mentioned the website made available by UIC of their town
hall meeting with President Easter
http://ustream.tv/recorded/53652349
8) Adjournment
a. Motion to adjourn by Greg Mayes.
b. Donna Haynes seconded the motion.
c. Meeting adjourned.
Next meeting – November 13, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Brookens 204D