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Present: Karen Anderson, Brandi Bauer, Don Broshears, Melissa Burch, Debbie Clark,

 Darlene Fisher, Mandi Fulton, David Huebner, Chris Jines, Sandi Migonis, Rose Scruggs, Lois Stevens, Sally Townsend, Jalane Weber, Mary Alice Weigand, Joann Lamar  

Recorder: Linda Dillbeck 

              I.      Debbie Clark called the meeting  to order at 10:05 am.

a.      Linda Dillbeck was introduced as Jamie Heeke’s  replacement on the Staff Council and accepted the Secretary’s position.  

           II.      Approval of Minutes

a.      November 28, 2001 minutes were approved with changes.

Motion to approve by Chris Jines and seconded by Jalane Weber.                                                           

         III.      Committee Reports

a.      Economic Benefits Committee: Don Broshears

1.      Don Broshears reported that the committee will recommend a wage increase,

2.      Broshears, said that it has been suggested that the committee request MLK day as an additional paid holiday. If this is accepted it could jeopardize other benefits requests.  If and when MLK day is observed as a State holiday then the University will abide by that decision.

3.      Broshears, discussed changing the staff retirement benefits to be similar to  Administrative and Faculty which is a percentage of salary for each year of service up to 25 years. Another option would be to change the sick time plan now in place from a maximum to increase the maximum. It is felt that if an employee is ill and has to use their sick time that they should not be penalized for having been a dedicated employee. These benefits should be separate. 

4.      Darlene Fisher added that she is in the process of reviewing severance pay policies from other Indiana Universities and evaluating the fiscal impact to the budget based on last year’s proposal as submitted by Staff Council. Several options could represent a hybrid plan combining elements of the current payout plan with some elements of last year’s proposal.

5.      Debbie Clark stated that the Budget Proposal Meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2002 at 11:00 and the committee has another meeting before that time.

6.      Jalane Weber asked about the third shift employees getting a higher shift differential pay from first and second shift.

7.      Broshears responded that it had indeed been discussed in the past and needed to be revisited. The budget committee addresses the issues that affect the majority of the support employees. H. R. is aware of this recommendation and will be addressing it in the future.

8.      Broshears added that any and all suggestions to the budget committee are welcome and appreciated. 

b.      Employee Relations Committee: Lois Stevens

1.      Lois Stevens stated that Archibald’s Closet is low on paper products, such as paper towels, Kleenex etc. Contact Linda Harmon in UC007 for the key if you would like to donate some time straightening the shelves.

2.      Stevens reported that the adopt-a-spot sign is in and committee will be notified when and what to plant.

3.      Stevens thanked all who helped make “Family Day With Eagles”    a success, and the committee is looking into possibly participating again with one of the Spring Athletic Games. 

4.      Stevens reported that in the area of Special Interest Activities Bible Study Group have 6-8 participants, more administrative than support at the present.

5.      Brandi Bauer stated that for Student Appreciation day they are trying to promote more campus wide involvement. Possibly the area restaurants will offer an incentive for the day. The date is April 17, 2002 for Student Appreciation Day.

6.      Stevens also said “The Giving Tree” was slow to start but ended in success. A couple of  recommendations were offered and will be put into effect next year, such as starting earlier.

7.      Stevens announced that the “Staff Picnic” is in need of table coverings this year. Any donation of a vinyl table cloth will be appreciated. Variety in color is the goal, table coverings will be returned if  owner’s name is written on the back side. Also needed is the loan of musical tapes or c.d.’s from the 50’s and 60’s. The theme is “Back Yard Bar-B-Q”. 

        IV.      Old Business

a.      Clark stated that Nils Johansen is conducting a survey on the people that park in Lots H and G (gravel lots behind HP). If you have any suggestions or want to voice an opinion, call Debbie Clark. The valley parking lot is open for use, and the campus shuttle vans are proving to be utilized and a success.

1.      Clark  stated that there are short-term and long-term goals for the parking situation. Some of these are as follows:

1)      A safe, lighted trail through the woods rather that walking on Clarke Lane to campus.            

2)      Gravel lots will be added by Fall 2002  by the fitness center and by purchasing ( areas to be built on in the future).

3)      Parking garage in the future rather than taking up more space.

b.      Debbie Clark said that the Parking Committee proposed no more parking tag tickets will be issued due to some visitors receiving a ticket, leaving them with a negative impression. Parking Tags for staff and students will be reviewed for Fall with a proposal that hang tags be kept for staff and students living in apartments or dorms be issued stickers. a different type that will adhere to the car window.

c.      Broshears asked “Who will enforce the Smoking Policy?”

d.      Fisher responded that the penalty and enforcement would be handled in a manner consistent to any rule violation as stated in the handbook for smoking violations. The Indiana Indoor Air Act has a $1,000 criminal penalty attached to violations. Smoking areas are still being evaluated and will be communicated campus-wide.  

           V.       New Business

a.      Broshears asked if the employment application is on the USI website?

b.      Fisher responded that applicants can apply on-line for specific positions; however, when the candidate sends it online the printout is generic. HR is currently working on an application that will transfer and print as an exact duplicate of our paper application.

c.      Fisher also stated that the handbook is on-line; however, the formatting is still being adjusted.

        VI.      Announcements

a.      Student Appreciation Day April 17, 2002.

b.      Staff Picnic “Backyard B-B-Q” is June 5, 2002.

c.      June 19, 2002 Employee Recognition Dinner.

d.      Staff Council meeting for June 26, 2002 has been moved to room UC201.

Meeting adjourned at 11:30. Brandi Bauer made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by David Huebner.