Administrative Professional Advisory Council
Retreat Minutes
June 27, 2013
Advisory Council:
JJ Oliver, Chair
Edward Sala, Past Chair
Karen Garrett, Vice Chair
Bridgett Brady, Sec/Treas
John Brabb
Melanie Casciato, WSU Tri-Cities
Patty Brandt
Larry Clark
Robert Clark
Karen Garrett
Angie Hammond
Kate Kamerrer
Carly Morse
Vernene Scheurer, WSU Puyallup
Darin Watkins
Kasey Webster, WSU Spokane
Adam Williams
Excused
Jo Keeler, WSU Vancouver
Ray Acuna-Luna
Ex-Officio:
Theresa Elliot-Cheslek
Meeting called to order at 10:00am.
Guests:
President Elson Floyd
Cody Wilson
Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Opening Remarks:
President Floyd opened the session by conveying the important role the Administrative
Professionals play within the WSU system. A legislative update was provided and an
overview was given on the progress and changes for the branch campuses as well
progress on the Campus Master Plan. It was also noted that Dr. Bernardo will be
serving as interim Provost for a year until a replacement can be hired. President Floyd
expressed his continued need for our input and information as well as help
disseminating information from administration to APs. A general question and answer
session followed.
Meeting Minutes Review and Approval:
 June 21, 2012 minutes were approved
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Review of Annual Report
 Written report was provided in everyone’s packet
Discussion Items:
 Cougar Colleagues
o Cody Wilson, Development Coordinator from the WSU Foundation,
provided an overview on the WSU campaign. It was suggested that our
council challenge the Faculty Senate for the greatest number of
participation from each group. Kasey Webster volunteered to help and
Cody will get information to the Marketing Committee. It was also
suggested that we do a scholarship (campaign fund) meeting once a
quarter and the Marketing Committee will formulate a plan on grouping
meetings.
 Goals/Priorities – Setting Direction for 2013-14
o Strategic Assignments
 Vacancies were filled for the Pullman members
 Need to develop talking points for members when meeting with
constituents/groups, and maintain a compelling reason for
constituents to attend meetings.
o Continue to promote and build strong relations/communications
throughout the campuses, as well as look at having a meet & greet of
APAC members & introduce ourselves at each meeting
o Social media usage to promote APAC which will include, a
blog/newsletter, Twitter and Facebook. Have something on our website
that says the President endorses APAC and your voice is important. Also
look at logo branding.
o Continue to provide AP Educational opportunities
o LEAN Management update was provided by Bridgette and Vernene
located a speaker recommended from the Governor’s office to come and
give a presentation/overview of this concept at our September 12 monthly
meeting. It was noted this concept could be excellent constituent talking
points.
 Campus Visits
o Goal for the Chair and executive members to attend & host APAC
meetings on the branch campuses and to include research campuses as
well
 Meeting Structure
o Continue to increase membership, invite other APs to attend meetings,
focus on high level staff as speakers
o Promote the phone bridge
o Have each campus provide a topic to showcase highlights.
o Explore ways to provide incentives to APs to attend meetings
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Budget
o At this time we have a carry forward of $24,503.00as expenditures have
been modest in the last few years.
Presentation/Speakers
o Focus on topics that directly affect AP’s & recruit VPs, Deans, as well as
the Provost and President as some of speakers. This message of high
level presence will help stress the important role the APAC plays among
fellow APs.
o Ensure topics will encompass topics relevant to all campuses and have
branch campuses provide topic content.
Committee Make-up for the 2013-2014 Academic Year:
o Budget: Chair/ Bridgette Brady, Melanie Casciato, Patty Brandt, Adam
Williams, Ray Acuna-Luna (note: this committee will undertake the task of
reviewing/approving conference training requests from members)
o Events: Chair/Kate Kamerrer, Melanie Casciato, Jo Keeler, Carly Morse,
Angie Hammond, Vernene Scheurer, Kasey Webster, Ex-officio member:
Brad Stewart
o Marketing/Communication: Co-Chairs/Larry Clark & Darin Watkins, Bob
Clark, Patty Brandt, Ex-officio member: Shirley Cornelius
o Speaker/Presentation: Chair/Karen Garrett, Larry Clark, Patty Brandt,
Kate Kamerrer
o Training/Professional Development: Co-Chairs/Vernene Scheurer &
Bridgette Brady, Karen Garrett, Angie Hammond, John Brabb, Adam
Williams, Ray Acuna-Luna
Those not present at this meeting will be contacted to see which committee they wish to
serve on.
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Ex-Officio Updates and Representatives - The following council members
have been appointed as the representative as noted:
o Commission on the Status of Women: Carly Morse
o Health & Safety: Karen Garrett
o Faculty Senate: John Brabb, Adam Williams
o Legislative Report *: Adam Williams
o Police Advisory Board: Darin Watkins, Bob Clark
o Work/life Committee: Will seek to roll this committee into APAC
o Transportation Committee: Patty Brandt, Robert Clark
o Tuition Committee: John Brabb
o Sustainability Committee: Bridgette Brady
*Legislative Report: Adam Williams. Note: this is not a WSU committee,
rather a tool to help keep the council members updated on pertinent
government actions that affect WSU
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Other:
 Council members discussed the need to replace Teresa Lavoie who resigned as
Alternate prior to this term beginning. It was voted all in favor to not appoint a
new alternate at this time, but it was noted a new alternate could be selected
should the need arise
 All Campus Picnic is 8/16/13, discussed a needed presence for APAC to
continue to attend this event
Meeting adjourned.
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