Task Force Reports 2003

Reports on 2003 SAC Task Forces

SAC Task Forces

Balancing Work & Family:
Bill Koshar, Chair
Helga Beke
Anita Donaldson
Dana Oleskiewicz
Julie Townsen
Mary Jo Williams

Career Advancement:
Gabriella Pearse-Danker, Chair
Rita Bowers
Carol Bunn
Marjorie Delinger
Dave Scardena

Distance Issues:
Peggy Lambert, Chair
Chris Neilson
Laurie Ann Callan
Jamie Nightingale

Esprit de Corps:
Deb Gallagher, Chair
Jim Karcher
Barb Lamoreuax
Regina Vann


Inactive SAC Task Forces

Communication (2001):
Susan Sommer, Janice DiCarlis, Dana Oleskiewicz, Dave Scardena, Michelle
Spillan

Recommendation:
Increase availability of information by posting the minutes of meetings on
the college website. Increase staff participation in meetings. Increase
activities that promote high quality communication.

Action:
Letter and report sent to the Dean. Responded favorably. He took these
suggestions to the department chairs and school director for implementation.


Employee Rewards (1999 2001):
Regina Vann, Marjorie Dellinger, Anne Groves (99), Mable Kirchner, Barbara
LaMoreaux, Christine Nielsen, Pat Patterson

Non SAC Members (added in 2000):
Eileen Kieffaber, Michelle Milligan, Ann Ottobre, Dave Sammons

Recommendation:
Ensure the implementation of a reliable annual performance review process
(see sub TF). Establish awards committees at the College and unit levels.
Expand the formal staff award program in the college. Nurture a culture of
inclusion and involvement. Establish citizenship award and a day with the
Dean program.

Action:
Letter and report sent to the Dean. Responded favorably. First Shirley
Brooks-Jones Citizenship award ($500) was given at the October 2002 meeting
to Ann Ottobre. Plans are still pending on the day with the Dean program.


Performance Review - SubTask Force (2001):
Carol Bunn, Bill Koshar, Barbara LaMoreaux, Kathy Mohler, Pat Patterson, Mary
Reedy, Regina Vann

Recommendation:
The College should form a task force to study how this is handled.

Action:
Task force consisting of Gail Gunderson, Ann Lighthiser, Nancy Messerly, Pat
Patterson, Marilyn Trefz and Lori Weber prepared a document that highlighted
culture change, preparation, and accountability. Department chairs will
devise a system for their department that ensures that every staff member has
a performance appraisal annually (face-to-face). Chairs will be accountable
and will certify to the Dean at the salary hearings that all staff have
received appraisals. Chairs will monitor staff satisfaction with appraisals.


EnVision (1999 - 2001):
Betty Aylsworth, Cindy Crawford, Janice Dicarolis, Susan Sommer, Cathy Zirkle

Recommendation:
Write articles highlighting SAC and/or staff to be placed in CFAES newspaper.

Action:
Completed in 1999 and continued as part of Communications Director"s duties.

Staff Training & Development (1999 - 2001):
Rita Bowers, Cindy Crawford, Janice DiCarolis, Becky Hooper, Jim Karcher,
Susan Sommer, Carol Sowers, Shelly Whitworth, Regina Vann

Non SAC Members (added in 2000): Nikki Conklin

Recommendation:
Staff training and staff development are two separate issues. Staff training
includes any activity mandated by changes in policy or in job
responsibilities by the unit. Professional development encompasses a broader
range of opportunities based on a staff member"s desire for professional
growth as agreed on by staff and supervisor. Suggest departmental funding and
release time be made available for training and $200 along with 24 hours per
fiscal year be made available for professional development. Remove barriers
in availability (i.e., OSU, OSUE, OARDC, ATI) of programs. Fund competitive
scholarship alternative to tuition assistance for those who do not have
access to the OSU Columbus campus.

Action:
Letter and report sent to Dean. Responded favorably. Sent memo indicating
general agreement to chairs and directors along with a full copy of the
report.


ListServe (1999 - 2000):
Ann Lighthiser, Regina Vann

Recommendation:
Prepare a College-wide list server to enhance communication with staff
(similar to the one for faculty).

Action:
Completed in 2000 and updated regularly as part of Communications Director"s
duties. Now maintained by Comm Tech.

Membership Directory (1999 - 2000):
Janice Dicarolis, Barbara LaMoreaux, Cathy Zirkle

Recommendation:
A directory with our mission statement be sent to all college staff.

Action:
Completed in 2000.


Promotional Display (1999 - 2000):
Betty Aylsworth, Becky Hooper, Cathy Zirkle

Recommendation:
A display to be used by SAC be made.

Action:
Completed in 2000 and revamped in 2002 as part of Communications Director"s
duties.


Sponsor (1999):
Becky Hooper, Christine Nielsen, Pat Patterson, Regina Vann

Recommendation:
The SAC recommends having a senior member of the college serve as a liaison
between the Dean and the SAC to handle day-to-day issues and to serve as a
sounding board.

Action:
Letter sent to Dean seeing his support of having LH Newcomb serve as our
sponsor. He and LH agreed to this arrangement. The SAC Exec Team will meet
quarterly with LH Newcomb.




SAC Representation on College Committees:

VP Advisory Council:
Cindy Crawford (99, 00, 01)
Jim Karcher (99, 00, 01, 02)
Shelly Whitworth (99, 00)
Christine Nielsen (02, 03)
Gabriella Pearce-Danker (02, 03, 04)

Guiding Coalition (99, 00, 01 - inactive):
Barb LaMoreaux
Kathy Mohler
Christine Nielson
Pat Patterson
Regina Vann

Facilities Master Planning Group:
Ted Gastier