October 3, 2000

Present: Judy Alter, Jean Andrus, Karen Baker, Chris Briones, Emily Burgwyn, Lela Cardona, Nancy Carter, Carlene Coover, Wendy Crowley, Larry Erwin, Marilyn Eudaly, Rebecca Glass, Nancy Grieser, Jack Hesselbrock, Dorothy Holland, Sharon Hudson, Glen Hulme, Harriet Hunt, Roger Ivy, Donna Jackson, Mary Lane, Joe Laster, Tommy Love, Jennifer Lowrance, Sharon McAteer, Janett McTaggart, Donnie Meyer, Susan Oakley, Joan Owens, Vincent Pankey, Clyde Ridge, Becky Roach, Barbara Savak, Bob Seal, Sandra Tobias, Gail Truitt, Veronica Whatley, Sallie Wilmoth

Guests: Ben Jenkins, Mary Ruth Jones, Carol Campbell, Jackie Tucker, Roby Key

Absent:Gay Boydston, John Butler, Marcy Girton, Armida Guzman, Mary Kincannon, Monica Martinez-Ray, Victor Neil, Milton Overton, Gabriel Perez, John Sweet

The meeting was called to order at 3:33 p.m. Minutes were read and approved as written.

Ben Jenkins, President of the Student Government Association spoke about the growth of TCU enrollment and the Association’s concerns about the impact on Staff.  Roger Fisher stated that Residential Housekeeping is keeping up with the changes in  enrollment.  Ben was reassured that all was taken care of in that respect. 

Carol Campbell, Vice Chancellor for Finance reported on activities that her office has instituted and changes and refinements that are being started.

Chancellor’s Report

The report of The Committee on the Future of TCU will be made public on October 10, 2000 at a luncheon for all Task Force members.  The Chancellor presented a brief overview of the outcome of the Task Force meetings.

The Chancellor stated that medical coverage for employees continues to be analyzed and the RIB committee meets on Thursday, October 5 at which time a recommendation will be made for a new Health Insurance carrier.

Also, there will be an announcement of a major gift to the Business School made on October 5, 2000.

New Business

Mary Ruth Jones reported on the Staff Award.  This is a monetary award to allow staff members to pay fees and for books while working and taking courses at TCU.  It is awarded on a need basis from applications prepared by the Staff member.  It is now endowed and it is administered by the Financial Aid Office.  The Staff Assembly will be in charge of  publicity concerning the award.

Unfinished Business

After a  report on the Group Planning Sessions from the previous meeting, Bob Seal, Chair-Elect of the Staff Assembly, made a motion for the Staff Assembly to focus on three issues for the current (2000-2001) year: Salaries, Benefits and Parking.  The motion passed and items will be referred to appropriate committees.

It was announced that parking places in the Alumni lot next to the Kelly Center are marked for sporting events.  However, we may park there for Staff Assembly meetings.

A United Way presentation was made by Roby Key.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:55.