Minutes
Classified Staff Advisory Council
Monday, December 8, 2014; 1:00 p.m.
UC 264
Denise Ehren, chair, called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.
Present: Karen Brueggeman, Denise Ehren, Wes Enterline, Chris Johnson, Mary Kaster,
Dean Look, Jody Marquardt, Amy Sexton, Ruth Stradinger,
Quorum present: Yes
Absent: Tricia Borchardt, Mike Sacco
Unfinished Business
None
Live 25: Liz Hachten presented on the new campus-wide room scheduling software.
There will be training for ADA’s in early January and training for event schedulers
during spring semester.
Tobacco Free Resolution: Council discussed resolution. Ruth motioned to dismiss the
resolution, Mary seconded, approved with one abstention.
New Business
Mary moved to approve the October 2, 2014 council minutes, Chris seconded the
motion, approved unanimously.
Chair’s Report:
Inclusive Excellence Committee:
- Angela Stukey will represent HR&D, but will assist Nic. Nic requested a corepresentative for this committee. Karen motioned to ask classified staff for a
representative, Jody seconded the motion, unanimously approved. Denise will
send out email request to classified staff.
SPBC:
- Denise reported on goals for 14/16
- Next meeting is in two weeks to prioritize the goals
- The Academic Plan is in the works, this is a one year project to determine needs
of the campus.
- The committee hopes to fit the Academic Plan with the Master Plan
- They will present their findings in September
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Classified Staff Advisory Council
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Denise serves on the sub-committee looking at the employee profile – what is our
make-up, how do we diversify? They will also be looking at student
employment.
Open Forums will be held in March/April.
State Council Rep Meeting Last Thursday:
- Great meeting
- The council reps were also able to meet with Al Crist
- Councils discussed letter outlining request from each council to have classified
probationary period stay at 6 months.
o Our council discussed changes to letter
o Denise will reply with our feedback to the statewide councils
Telepresence Meetings:
- Ongoing, next semester meetings will be on Wednesday.
Chancellor Search:
- Discussed process. Letters of application to be on search are due by Friday,
December 12. Council will review submissions on December 16 and forward four
names to UW-System.
Vice Chair Report: None
Treasurer’s Report: Jody reported on current budget. Wes motioned to approve report,
Chris seconded the motion, unanimously approved.
Grant/Fundraising Committee: No present activities to report.
Employee Recognition:
- Jody shared updated form for excellence award.
- Dinner will be held on May 12th or April 30th.
- Jody will have more details at next meeting.
Programming Committee: No report.
Outreach Committee:
- Campus tour guide still being worked on, Wes shared draft of guide. Please send
feedback to Mary.
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Classified Staff Advisory Council
Monday, December 8, 2014; 1:00 p.m.
UC 264
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They will be recruiting staff to do the tour.
The committee will reach out to new staff and supervisor to coordinate time for
tour.
Elections/By-laws:
- Karen motioned to table discussion until December 16th, Mary seconded the
motion, approved unanimously.
- Safe Outlet Task Force
o Dean reported on current committee activities
o They are working to define what a safe outlet is
o Meeting again this month
Chancellor Liaison Report:
- Liz reported that Chancellor Telfer will retire June 30, 2015.
- The holiday party is December 11, please participate if possible
Worksite Wellness:
- Liz reported on biometric screenings held in November, they went well and
many staff participated
- Committee meets once a month
Human Resources Liaison Report:
- TAM is being used on campus, they are still only using this for a few
departments but expect all of campus to be using this system soon.
Personnel Update: Ruth distributed the personnel update.
Website Comments: None
Other Business:
Electronic Personnel Files Work Group: Jody will serve as rep.
Deductions for Health Premiums: Deferred until next meeting
January meeting date: Will discuss at Dec. 16 Meeting
Spring General Meeting Date: Will discuss at Dec. 16 Meeting
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Minutes
Classified Staff Advisory Council
Monday, December 8, 2014; 1:00 p.m.
UC 264
Ruth motioned to adjourn the meeting, Wes seconded the motion, meeting adjourned at
2:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Brueggeman, CSAC Secretary
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