SAC May 18th Meeting Minutes

SAC May 18th Meeting Minutes

I. Welcome

Vice Chair Todd Hicks called the meeting to order at 10:00AM and welcomed all College Staff Advisory Council (SAC) members to the Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI). Todd asked Jim Lawrence for a history on the building and Tim Butcher asked for the background on ATI. Jim and Francis Whited gave an extensive overview of ATI. Their coverage included areas of: Skou Hall (named after William Skou), degrees offered, number of students (enrollment is up for the first time in five years, significant shift in transfer enrollment), size of campus (50 acres) and 1,700 acre “hands-on” farm, number of faculty and staff.

Todd Hicks thanked Jim Lawrence for hosting the meeting, which included continental breakfast and lunch.

II. Next Scheduled Meeting

Todd Hicks opened discussion regarding the July 20, 2006, meeting. The meeting is scheduled to be on the OARDC Wooster Campus, at the Stone House. After much discussion, the membership approved moving the meeting site to South Center at Piketon. Mary Gulas offered to host. Please update your records accordingly. Todd encouraged Mary to bring at least two staff members to the meeting as invited guests.

III. General Discussion Items

Todd Hicks proposed that meeting announcements be distributed at least seven business days prior to the meeting date. This idea was well received by those in attendance as a way to give members adequate notice of meetings.

Bill Koshar introduced invited guest Susan Dimit, of the OARDC Fiscal Office. Susan has been with the University for three months. All SAC members introduced themselves.

IV. Approval of Minutes

Tim Butcher made a motion to approve the Minutes of the March 16, 2006, meeting. Bill Koshar seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Minutes were approved.

V. Subcommittees convened for 30 minutes. Discussion followed and included:

Professional Development Committee. Cheryl Engle began their review by showing a power point presentation of a draft of their Professional Development Initiative. The committee encouraged comments from the membership. The committee also reiterated that the presentation was draft form only and the purpose of the presentation was to solicit input from the entire membership. The committee reported their next steps in this project. After much discussion and input from the membership, the committee decided to incorporate many of the suggestions, regroup and review the new document, then present to Shawn Cleveland.

Survey Task Force. Megan Strother gave an update on the status of the survey. After much discussion and input from the membership, the committee decided to remain with their current timeline on distribution. The committee is grateful for the support and attention of Administration.

Marketing, Awareness, and Mentoring. Dave Sammons gave an overview of the web site and asked for input from the membership. Discussion was held regarding what could be added to the web site (i.e., FAQ section, event pictures). After much discussion, Dave encouraged the membership to forward ideas to him.

Dave asked that members who plan on attending the July 20 meeting wear their SAC T-shirts. If any members need a T-shirt, please e-mail Dave Sammons.

Lunch. The group had lunch at 12:00 Noon.

Day with The Dean. Bill Koshar gave an update on where the committee stands. Bill and Mary Gulas will begin to work on this in early July.

Staff Appreciation Day. Todd Hicks led discussion on this event and reviewed what was done last year. Tim Butcher, Cheryl Engle, Jim Lawrence, and Francis Whited offered to assist. Discussion included: new activities on all campuses, how to involve Administration, table tent/static displays, picture taking of events. After much discussion, it was decided that members e-mail Todd Hicks with ideas and that the newly formed committee would meet to discuss details.

VI. New Business. None brought forward.

VII. Adjourn

Todd Hicks made the motion to adjourn, and it was seconded Tim Butcher. There being no discussion, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Bill Koshar for Janis Cripe, Secretary/Treasurer