Staff Assembly Minutes
March
5, 2002
Present:
Jean Andrus, Victor Baeza, Ross Bailey, Karen Baker, Chris Briones, Elaine
Brown, John Butler, Lela Cardona,
Alice Carter, Nancy Carter, Rafael Chavez, Carlene Coover, Kay Edmondson,
Marilyn Eudaly, Roger Fisher, Terri Gartner, Rebecca Glass, Marshall Gordon,
Julie Graver, Nancy Grieser, Ida Hernandez, Dorothy Holland, Harriet Hunt,
Donna Jackson, Jacobo Juarez, Mary Kaszynski, Mary Lane, Joe Laster, Tommy
Love, Jennifer Lowrance, Jake Martinez, Dennis Odom, Joan Owens, Tara Pope,
Bob Seal, Kathy Smith, DeVonna Tinney, Alison Trinkle.
Absent:
Judy
Alter, Emily Burgwyn, Laurie
Fetter, Jack Hesselbrock, , Sharon Hudson, Chris Drake, Roger Ivy, Pam James,
Debbie Mar, Milton Overton, Barbara Savak, Esco Weatherspoon, John Weis
Guests:
Paula
Work, Kurk Gayle, Brandon Ortiz (Skiff Reporter)
The
meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m. Minutes were approved as read.
Chair’s
Report: The
Chancellor was unable to attend, but Bob reported that they had met and he was
able to bring us up to date on a few issues.
In the matter of the Incentive Awards, Chancellor Ferrari agreed to
sending anniversary letters to staff on first and key anniversaries and will
work with HR to do so. He felt it
was appropriate for the Vice Chancellors to let members in their division know
of their appreciation for jobs well done.
Dr. Ferrari agreed that it would be beneficial to increase the number
of events and outings for “all-staff.”
In addition to these issues, Dr. Ferrari agreed to look into appointing
a committee to look into the possibility of a major award for staff
recognition and to set up guidelines for such an award.
The award would be announced at the Opening Luncheon of the University.
As far as a cash bonus, cash award for recruiting employees and casual
dress on Friday, the feeling was that this was not appropriate at this time.
The
entire Assembly joined the Chair in congratulating the Lady Frogs basketball
team on winning the Conference USA title, and in wishing the men’s
basketball team good luck in their upcoming conference tournament.
Bob
will speak to the Cabinet concerning time off for volunteerism.
Bob
also announced that Tommy Love has agreed to replace Christen O’Neal on the
Assembly and emphasized the importance of attending all Staff Assembly
meetings
Bob
thanked Tara Pope for her work on the proposed Emergency assistance committee.
Tara reported that she had met with Karen Baker to discuss setting up
an Emergency Response Team, and this is still in the discussion stages.
Chair-elect
Karen Baker introduced Kurk Gayle, Director, Intensive English Program, who
spoke to us to explain the IEP. He
told us that the IEP had provided ESL training at TCU for several years.
IEP at TCU has the 1st on-line program in the country.
He urged the representatives to let employees know about the spring
session of ESL which will be starting soon.
Karen
Baker has been appointed to a committee to work out guidelines for use of the
new recreational facility being built on the site of the Rickel.
This includes guidelines for membership, etc.
She will report back to the Assembly when the committee has met.
Committee Reports
Community
Service: Mary Lane reported that the February 16 “Score a Goal in the
Classroom” activity in the Coliseum was a success.
On March 27, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt and at least 14 people
are needed to help with this. Also,
if anyone can get a live-oak tree donated, we will be planting it for Arbor
Day.
Committee
on Committees: Rebecca Glass
announced that Nancy Styles, Esco Weatherspoon, Tommy Love and Kathy Smith
have been suggested for the Human Resources Focus Group looking into the
Time-off Policy.
Policy
Review: Sharon Hudson was not in
attendance and there was no report.
Web-Site:
Kathy Smith announced that there are now 25 subscribers to the new
listserv.
Professional
Development: Jean Andrus thanked
her committee and told us that the last workshop was a success.
Election:
Carlene Coover told us that ballots have been sent out for preliminary voting
and that she could use help counting the ballots on March 11 and 12 at 2 p.m.
Compliance
& Affirmative Action: Julie
Graver announced that there had been no meeting of the committee yet.
Parking:
Nancy Grieser told us that new ideas are needed.
The
Assembly then divided into small groups to exchange ideas for the joint Staff
Assembly, Faculty Senate, Student Government Association meeting.
The
meeting was adjourned at 5 p.m.