Present:
Jean Andrus, Ross Bailey, Karen Baker, Chris Briones, Elaine Brown, Emily
Burgwyn, John Butler, Alice Carter, Nancy Carter, Lela Cardona, Rafael Chavez,
Carlene Coover, Kay Edmondson, Marilyn Eudaly, Laurie Fetter, Roger Fisher,
Terri Gartner, Rebecca Glass, Marshall Gordon, Julie Graver, Nancy Grieser, Ida
Hernandez, Jack Hesselbrock, Sharon Hudson, Harriet Hunt, Roger Ivy, Donna
Jackson, Pam James, Jacobo Juarez, Mary Lane, Joe Laster, Tommy Love, Jennifer
Lowrance, Debbi Mar, Jake Martinez, Dennis Odom, Tara Pope, Barbara Savak, Bob
Seal, Donna Shepherd, Kathy Smith, DeVonna Tinney, Esco Weatherspoon
Guests:Chancellor
Michael Ferrari, John Weis, Barbara Standlee, and new Assembly delegates
Absent:
Judy
Alter, Victor Baeza, Dorothy Holland, Mary Kaszynski, Alison Trinkle
The
meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m.
After
brief opening comments and introductions by Chair Bob Seal, the agenda was
accepted.
The
minutes were approved as written.
Assistant
Secretary Carlene Coover as election chairperson passed out ballots for the new
Executive Committee members – Chair-elect, Secretary and Assistant Secretary.
Chair’s
Report: Bob
Seal called the attention of the members to the latest draft of the Volunteer
Time-Off Proposal. It has been
submitted to the Chancellor and upon his approval, will go to the Cabinet.
Also, the Recommended projects and activities for 2002-03 print-out
coming out of the joint meeting of the Student Government Association, Faculty
Senate and the Staff Assembly was passed out.
Miscellaneous
announcements: Bob encouraged participation in TCU Leaps on September 28, 2002.
He also called our attention to the Spanish class being offered for staff
next fall.
Bob
introduced the newly elected delegates to the Staff Assembly, along with
recognizing the departing members. Bob
then recognized some special Friends of the Assembly: Brandon Ortiz (Skiff
reporter), Virginia Diaz (Spanish translator), Dr. Ferrari, Tara Pope, Barbara
Standlee, Kay Edmondson, the Executive Committee, and John Weis.
Bob
then called the attention of the Assembly to the print-out of the
Accomplishments of the Staff Assembly for 2001-2002.
Chancellor’s
Remarks:
Dr. Ferrari recognized the leadership of Bob Seal and the past Chair’s
of the Assembly—Mary Lane and Jean Andrus; there will be over 1,000 graduates
on May 11, 2002; there have been about 6,100 new applications for admission to
TCU (a record number); and he recognized the remarkable accomplishments of the
Staff Assembly in the three short years of it’s existence.
Human
Resources – John Weis:
John reported that the Focus Group discussing Paid Time Off, after
reviewing policies, pros and cons, has decided to not recommend PTO. They did,
however, recommend there be changes and improvement to the current vacation
policy.
Committee
Reports:
Community
Service – Mary Lane reported that a Maple tree was planted on Arbor Day near
Tom Brown Hall; at Mayfest, Score-a-Goal in the Classroom had a successful
exhibit where children could read, see books, and receive TCU shirts; and
Reading Frogs is going well with over 40 volunteers from TCU.
Committee
on Committees – Rebecca Glass thanked members for volunteering for Staff
Assembly offices and urged new members to be ready to serve on committees next
year. Also, she urged members to
fill out the form on the Web site showing interest in serving on University
committees.
Web Site – Kathy Smith announced that new members and officers will appear on the Web Site by tomorrow.
Election – Carlene Coover announced that the election is OVER.
Recreation
Center Advisory Committee – Karen Baker reported that the fee for joining the
Rec Center (upon it’s completion) will be $5 per month for faculty and staff.
She hopes to have a committee report and perhaps a walk-through at a Fall
meeting of the Assembly.
Staff
Award – John Butler announced that the 1st annual TCU Staff Award
will be given during the Faculty/Staff luncheon at the beginning of the Fall
semester, 2003.
The
Chair then requested that members think about how to improve the Assembly and
its meetings and let the new Chairperson know what their suggestions are.
New
Officers were announced: Chair-elect
– David Grebel; Secretary – Tara Pope; and Assistant Secretary – Emily
Burgwyn.
The
gavel was passed to Karen Baker in her capacity as Chair of the Staff Assembly.
She recognized past Chairs and called on all members to participate and
attend all regular meetings and committee meetings.
Karen then presented a plaque signed by all Staff Assembly members to
Bob, along with a clock.
The
meeting was adjourned for refreshments at 4:35 p.m.