08-01-2007
Wed, 8/1/07, 10-11am
Road to Zanzibar Room – Crosby Student Center
Dan Berryman, Paige Kramer, John Correia, Mardell Greyhek, Linda Grigsby, Kathy Sherrick, Dale Goodwin, Kay Mohr, Marcia Bertholf, Bill Kostelec, Brady Nielsen, William Gibson, Robin Guevera, Angela Ruff.
Discussion Items
1. Staff Assembly Blackboard Site Demo
Angela reviewed how to review and vote on minutes, how to use the discussion board, and demonstrated where each committee has a documents folder for housing meeting minutes and monthly reports. One folder houses forms, currently the committee report form, and the proposal checklist. Angela is meeting with Rob Tomlinson to resolve an issue with the discussion board access and learn more about the functionality.
2. Staff/Faculty Picnic - Signup for Help Sheet Distribution
Marcia recruited volunteers to help in the afternoon. Dale will send an audix to clarify that the picnic is today; Morning Mail lists 8/1 but says “tomorrow”.
3. Space Representative Role Review and Goals
Kay has informed Teri of her position, but was not invited to any meetings. Kathy Sherrick was previously on the committee, and she shared that the committee rarely met. William suggested we find out what staff believe their needs are. Maybe the role needs to be reviewed. Most of the issues get made by management, so it’s up to staff to ensure their manager is aware of the needs. Dale suggested discussion with Joan. Robin suggested we discover what are the parameters of the space committee in order to clarify expectations of how we relate. Dale suggested created a guideline for an effective move, such as having a lead coordinator from the department. Dan will ask Thayne about the role of the university space committee and inform Marcia. He suggested that the Staff Assembly see itself as facilitating communication, and recommends helping to implement a process model to assist with smooth transitions. Bill suggested utilizing Kay’s energy in the right way to help staff, rather than focusing on what the university committee is or is not doing. Dan suggested this would be a good social topic.
4. Theme for Aug 8 Ice Cream Social
Have kiosk, allow place for people to write, have cards. Suggested themes what most important, what has SA done for you, make winter break; Make sure the announcement includes the question or topic.
5. Other Items
a. Boomerang philosophy: what you throw out comes back at you. Marcia shared instructions for how to throw boomerangs. b. Winterbreak committee continues to gather data. Avista is providing information on potential energy savings. Other Jesuit schools are being contacted for guidance on how their winter breaks were implemented. c. Fall Dance is being organized by Susie Prusch for October 27. She requested Staff Assembly financial and promotion support. Marcia agreed to provide support, which will be determined in the future. d. Compensation Committee and Regents Representatives will be invited back for discussions regarding role and goals.
Running List of Future SAEC Agenda Items
a. Security
b. Winter Break Proposal
c. Heads Up Gonzaga Feedback Review
d. Access to evening and night-shift staff
e. Executive Council Goals
- committee communications
- mission discussions
- other
f. Staff Assembly Budget Status Report
g. Fall Open Meeting Topic Brainstorm
h. Compensation Committee Role Review and Goals
i. Board of Regents Representatives Role Review and Goals
j. Fall Dance
Action Items:
a) Marcia will discuss social theme ideas and suggestions with the Outreach committee for the August 8 Ice Cream Social.
b) Dan will talk with Thayne about the Staff Assembly link to the university space committee and inform Marcia.
c) Angela will work with Rob Tomlinson to further develop the Blackboard site.
d) Kathy and Dale will share the Regents meeting schedule with Angela so that they can be invited to Executive Council meetings before and after.
