Staff Assembly Minutes
July 6, 1999
Present: Jean Andrus, Jan Fox, David Grebel, Mary Kincannon, Mary Lane, Susan Layne, Delia Pitts, Becky Roach, Barbara Savak, Sandra Tobias, Alison Trinkle, Lela Cardona, Darlene Housewright, Glen Hulme, Roger Ivy, Joe Laster, Beth McLaughlin, Vince Pankey, Veronica Whatley, Debbie Zihlman, Gay Boydston, Victor Neil, Sandra Tuomey, Jack Hesselbrock, Kristin Lage, Emily Burgwyn, Nancy Grieser, Mary Ruth Jones, Connie Villela, Rebecca Glass, Armida Guzman, Bob Seal, Susan Oakley, Gisele Kates, Gale Truitt, John Weis, Sharon McAteer
Absent: Mike Russel, Elena Hicks, Sharon Hudson, Bill Senter, John Sweet, Glory Robinson, Emmit Belcha, Angie Larkin
Minutes read and approved.
Chancellor's Report: Chancellor Ferrari highlighted discussions and efforts in developing a new mission statement, vision statement and statement of core values. He distributed a handout of these statements. He also gave an overview on the Commission on the future of TCU. He described an inclusive approach that will involve a large number of participants from the University as well as participants from outside the University working together to shape the University's future. He presented an overview of the current status of campus including the progress with construction of new facilities, financial status, and admissions for the fall semester.
Old Business:
The following representatives drew a one-year appointment:
Kristin Lage, Gisele Kates, Bob Seal, Alison Trinkle, Barbara
Savak, Delia Pitts, Susan Layne, David Grebel, Jan Fox, Sharon
Hudson, Beth McLaughlin, Joe Laster, Roger Ivy, Darlene Housewright,
Emmitt Belcha, Lela Cardona, Connie Villela, Mary Ruth Jones,
Emily Burgwyn, Sandra Tuomey, Mike Russell, and Bill Senter. The
following representatives drew a two-year appointment: Jack Hesselbrock,
Angie Larkin, Mary Kincannon, Sandra Tobias, Becky Roach, Sharon
McAteer, Elena Hicks, Armida Guzman, Rebecca Glass, Jean Andrus,
John Sweet, Debbie Zihlman, Vince Pankey, Veronica Whatley, Gale
Truitt, Nancy Grieser, Glory Robinson, Victor Neil, Gay Boydston,
Mary Lane, Susan Oakley, Glen Hulme, John Sweet.
A motion passed to hold the election of officers in August. The chair elect may have a one- or a two-year appointment. A representative may nominate or self-declare to Mary Lane through email. A nominee may, if he or she chooses, make a presentation at August's meeting before the election. Nominations should be sent to Mary Lane by July 27.
New Business:
As the election of officers was changed to August, a move
to appoint three members-at-large at this time was tabled.
Plans to build a Staff Assembly web page in Communication are underway. Faculty have expressed interest in the Staff Assembly and in being kept informed.
A motion passed to have a committee comprised of Beth McLaughlin, Delia Pitts, Nancy Grieser, and Lela Cardona explore options/advantages of a GED/ESL class offered through Human Resources. They will report at the August meeting.
A discussion was held regarding employees' fees when taking classes. Mary Lane will contact Ron Clinkscale regarding the breakdown of class fees and the financial implication to the university should these fees be reduced or eliminated.
A concern was raised on the lack of timeliness and accuracy of Frog Calls. Victor Neil will talk with Henri Etta Kilgore, who coordinates the publication, and report in August.
Benefits update was postponed until August meeting.
A question was raised regarding the changes in the fall football schedule. The new schedule will be disseminated to the campus.
Cornell Thomas, Special Assistant to the Chancellor, will speak on diversity at the August 3rd Assembly meeting. Please submit any additional agenda items to Mary Lane.
Meeting adjourned at 5 P.M.