ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes
July 9, 2015
9:00 AM. BRK 204D
1) Call to Order
a. Meeting called to order by Teresa Szabo at 9:07am
b. Members present: Teresa Szabo, James Burgdorf, John Snyder, Brian Moore, Raymond Barnett, Matt Panich, Maureen Hoover, Mae Noll, Kim Gonzalez-Beeson, Ashley Kirzinger, Gina Massie, Excused absence: Ashley Edge
c. Guests: Patti Sims, Ryan Croke, Laura Alexander
2) Approval of Agenda
a. Motion to approve by Matt Panich
b. Seconded by Maureen Hoover
c. Motion approved
3) Approval of Minutes
a. Motion to approve by Mae Noll
b. Seconded by Matt Panich
c. Motion approved
4) Treasurer’s Report
Nothing new to report.
5) New Business
a. Welcome new APAC members: Gina Massie, Kim Gonzalez-Beeson, Ashley Kirzinger, Brian Moore (CSAC)
Teresa welcomed all new members present and had everyone around the table introduce themselves and what department/unit they work.
b. APAC Professional Development FY15 report
Teresa read highlights from the FY15 APAC Professional Development report out. This year approximately $29.9K dollars were award to 36 Academic Professional representing 24 UIS campus units.
Teresa announced with Rebekah Grosboll out on maturity leave, Barbara Cass has agreed to step in as temporary Chair of the committee while Rebekah is out.
The request for FY16 funding was submitted to Provost Office; however, due to budget uncertainties it has not been finalized as to whether, when or how much funding may be awarded.
6) Old Business
a. AP Survey Results now found on website
James noted where to locate the results of the 2015 APAC survey on the APAC website and encouraged all APAC members to take time to review.
Next step is to move forward on subcommittees to address items in the results. James will send out a list of APAC members who have already shown interest in specific focus areas.
7) Committee Updates
a. Campus Senate (Raymond Barnett)
Nothing to report
b. Library (James Burgdorf)
Nothing to report since last meeting. Committee chair is to follow up with draft of recommendation to the Library committee. Should be summer 2015
c. CSAC (Brian Moore)
Brian is replacing Jo Barnard as the CSAC Rep at APAC meetings. Brian announced CSAC elected new officers on July 8th with vote at August meeting.
d. Website
By-laws have been updated with language approved during June APAC meeting.
e. Other committee updates
Raymond announced the CARR committee needs an APAC representative.
It was also noted that APAC needs a new representative to attend the monthly CSAC meetings. Kim Gonzalez-Beeson volunteered and was approved.
Vote made for the above nominees to fill committee vacancies.
8) Public Comments/ Announcements
a. UPPAC meeting for current and new APAC officers July 28, 2015
i. Regular UPPAC meeting 1-3
Teresa noted the upcoming meeting and requested APAC members to s end questions for President Killeen the week of July 13th.
Teresa highlighted some of the items on the agenda for this meeting.
ii. Meeting with President Killeen 3-4
iii. Reception 4-5
b. Technology Day, October 7 PAC Concourse
Teresa made a general announcement to attend if possible.
c. Smoke Free Campus Policy
All agreed the campus has made appropriate announcements and notification in multiple public places and campus signage.
d. New Hire Welcome Committee
Maureen announced the upcoming meeting on August 4th, 1p-2p, to outline a new hire welcome event.
e. Job Audits
Laura Alexander noted that SUCCSS is currently on campus conducting audits
9) Adjournment
a. Motion to adjourn by Matt Panich
b. Seconded by Raymond Barnett
c. Adjourned at 9:36am
Next meeting August 13, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. Brookens 204D