09-22-2010
Staff Executive Council (SAEC)
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
11am-12n PACCAR 203
Minutes
Present: Rodolfo Pagsanjan, Angela Ruff, Carol Huston, Norm Leatha, Wendy Thompson, Toni Boggan, Connie Hickman, Kim Gieber, Laurie Hitchcock, Eric Blackerby,William Gibson, Alisha West
Guest: Rozalyn Sippel
Called to order: 11:05am by Angela Ruff, SEC President
Treasurer Report: Laurie Hitchcock reported a starting balance of $38,200.00 and a current balance of $16,304.00.
Action Item: Future reports will be posted on blackboard.
Safety Committee Representative Report
Dennis Hansen, Safety Programs Manager, has requested support for a proposed bike lane and restriping of Sharp Avenue. The proposal would address safety for all Gonzaga community members. City of Spokane is amenable to this proposal but the cost to the university is approximately $75,000.
Action Item: Rozalyn will be invited to bring Dennis Hansen to a future council meeting for a presentation and discussion on how Staff Assembly can be involved.
Council Communications - Regular Meetings:
Laurie Hitchcock made a motion for the SAEC to meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 11:00-12:00. Locations to be determined. Connie Hickman seconded. All approved.
Action Item: Kim will arrange meeting locations.
Council Communications - SAEC Blackboard Site:
Council discussions will take place on Blackboard in between meetings.
Action Item: Members will contact Eric Blackerby or Bill Kostelec for Blackboard help.
SA Position Appointments:
Treasure - Laurie Hitchcock - 9/7/10
Safety Representative - Rozalyn Sippel- 7/15/10
Community Service Committee - Mary Ayers - 6/1/10
Compensation Committee - Steven Allen - 9/22/10
Norm Leatha moved to accept these committee appointees; Ann Price seconded. All approved.
Action Item: Angela will inform appointees.
Regent Position:
One Regent Representative position is currently open due to an employee leaving Gonzaga.
Action Item: Ann Price and Rodolfo Pagsanjan will lead the effort to fill the position.
Representative Request:
The Advisory Council on Stewardship and Sustainability (ACCS) by-laws require a Staff Assembly representative. The position is open due to a former council member finishing his term. The ACCS meets monthly, beginning on 9/28 at 12:00noon.
Action Item: William Gibson will lead an effort to recruit an appointee and help identify Staff Assembly priorities in relation to the ACCS priorities.
Committee Relations:
Discussion ensued on how the Council can better interact with our Staff Assembly designated committees as well as University committee representatives, such as helping to establish priorities and goals and communicating with the Council.
Action Item: Each council members identify a committee to support by Friday, 9/24.
Vacation Policy Proposal:
Dr. Earl Martin requested review of a proposed change to the vacation policy by Friday, 9/24. Some council members utilized Blackboard to raise questions or indicate support of the proposal.
Action Item: Council members offer final thoughts on Blackboard by Thursday, 9/23.
Action Item: Angela draft a response to be discussed via Blackboard, and then finalize and forward to Dr. Martin to meet the deadline.
Fall Open Meeting:
Dr. Thayne McCulloh will be the featured speaker. Day, time and location are to be determined.
Action Item: Angela will convey details upon receipt from Dr. McCulloh.
Mission Awards:
Nomination forms have been distributed. Connie Hickman will lead effort, as she has for the past few years.
Action Item: Connie recruit volunteers for selection committee.
Action Item: Each council member nominate a deserving staff member.
United Way Campaign:
Budget request was posted by the Committee to Blackboard. More input is needed.
Action Item: Council members review and indicate support or not via Blackboard by 3:00pm on Thursday, 9/23.
Employee Survey Project:
Staff Assembly officers are initiating discussions with HR leaders regarding the development of a community-wide survey of employee culture.
Action Item: Norm will lead project effort.
Next Meeting:
October 20, 2010 at 11:00. Location to be determined.
Adjourned: 12:00 Noon.
Respectfully Submitted on 9/23/10 by Kim Gieber, Staff Assembly Secretary
Council approved on October 4, 2010.
