Members present: Bob Orr, David Whitaker, Jan Gilbert, Litta Adams, Linda Beja, Janet Dickinson, Nancy Dillard, Bill Haggard, Chris Hall, Fred Hinson, Casey Hurley, Jeanine Knowles, Chloe Little, Dianne Lynch, Jesse Lyons, a representative for Jermaine Perry, John Ritchie, Lisa Scruggs, Newton Smith, Saretta Tatum, Roger Turk and Tori Ellison, recorder
The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m.
- Bob welcomed everyone to this semester’s first University Advisory Council meeting.
- A moment of silence was observed for the victims of the terrorist acts in New York, N.Y. and Washington, D.C.
- Bill Haggard and Tim Jacobs gave brief reports on programs organized by Student Affairs to assist students, faculty and staff during this difficult time.
- The Council was updated on the activities of other university governance groups.
- Staff Forum, John Ritchie
Upcoming Issues Include
Health Insurance
State Budget – Job Security Concerns
Community Billboards
Employee Training Initiatives
SS # - ID #
Parking Fees
Recycling
- Faculty Senate, Casey Hurley
Upcoming Issues Include
Senate Restructuring
- Student Government, Jesse Lyons
Upcoming Issues Include
Senate Elections
Interim Shuttle Program
- Administrative, Bob Orr and David Whitaker
September Board of Trustees Meeting
- Bob shared the results of the member surveys, which led to discussion on the following topics.
Additional Members
Jan Gilbert and Debie Connelly were unanimously appointed to the UAC and the Executive Committee based on their professional expertise and prior work with the Leadership and Communications Committees respectively.
Issue Procedures -- Tracking and Resolution
After an issue has been discussed, Bob will state the position of the Council and ask for a consensus. If there is any uncertainty as to "where the Council stands," members will be asked to verbally express their position. Council members not in agreement with the majority opinion will be encouraged to write a dissenting statement. Those writing the minority opinion will remain anonymous unless they request otherwise. All views will be presented to the Chancellor.
Election Process
An ad hoc committee chaired by David Whitaker will be appointed to examine the UAC election procedures. This committee will present its recommendations at the December 11th meeting. Members of this committee currently include David, Nancy Dillard and Litta Adams.
Health Insurance Benefits
Roger Turk suggested the UAC host an information gathering session about health insurance. Dan Robinson and/or Phil Haire could be invited to attend. While this meeting may not change the situation, employees would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about what is going on and have their concerns heard. Roger checked with Rich Kucharski to make sure state employees are allowed to organize such an event. This will not be a problem as long as Chancellor Bardo issues the invitations to Dan Robinson and Phil Haire.
- Chancellor Bardo gave a brief update on campus events and activities designed to support students, faculty and staff in coping with the tragic events in New York, N.Y. and Washington D.C.
- In light of the day’s tragedies, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
The next UAC meeting will be October 2nd at 3:30 p.m. in the Catamount Room.
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