Administrative Staff Council Meeting Minutes
May 8, 2013
Members Present: Cheryl Ballard, Cecil Barnett, Robin Boyles, Lynn Buford, Patsy Burchfield, Justin Chandler, Craig Clemons, Kimberly Cooley, Elsie Lynn Ervin, Chris Gaines, Dana George, Lisa Giger, Tina Gladden, Robert Grant, Bert Herbison, Ted Hochradel, Richard Houston, Teresa Houston, Julie Jackson, Gokhan Karahan, Leigh Korb, Shirldonn Labastida, Bevin Lamb, Paula Laws, Loyd McDowell, Heather Miller, Don Allan Mitchell, Marilyn Read, Christy Riddle, Jamie Rutledge, Suzanne Simpson, Jeff Slagell, Vicki Williams (33 members present)
Guests Present: President Bill LaForge
I. Call to Order/Welcome:
• Chair-Elect, Robin Boyles called to order the meeting of the Administrative Staff Council at 8.33 a.m. in the Simmons Room of the Alumni Building.
Robin introduced President Bill LaForge. President LaForge talked to us about his vision for Delta State University, with recruitment being at the top of the list. He also answered questions from members attending as well as questions that were submitted to staff council earlier. Some of the questions were in regard to a Staff Council representative on President’s Council; A ‘new staff’ reception in the fall; staff orientation; and staff merit awards.
II. Approval of Minutes:
• Minutes from the April 2013 meeting were distributed by e-mail. Dana George made a motion to approve the minutes. Marilyn Read seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by the membership.
III. Officer’s Reports:
• Chair: Matt Jones
No Report
• Chair-Elect: Robin Boyles
No Report
• Past Chair: Suzanne Simpson
No Report
• Executive Secretary/Treasurer: Vicki Williams
Presented balances for Staff Council Accounts
Projects Committee: $ 833.21
Staff Development: $ 4,151.78
Fund 10 org 4125: $ 1,240.88
New Designated Staff Council: $ 2,053.05
Foundation Accounts:
STAFF: $ 876.04
STDEV: $ 114.43
STPRO: $ 772.32
• Public/University Relations Coordinator: Loyd McDowell
No Report
• Ombudsman: Julie Jackson
No Report
IV. Committee Reports:
• Incentives and Recognition, Bert Herbison
The Smile on You award for May was Jamie Rutledge. The April Employee of the Month was awarded to Dianne Serio, Art Department. Bert announced that 5-10 & 15 year service award certificates would be presented at Staff Development/Appreciation Day.
• Projects, Marilyn Read
The field activities for Staff Development/Appreciation Day have been requested. Someone from HPER will bring the equipment and will set up everything.
• Salaries & Benefits, Justin Chandler
Members of the Salaries and Benefits committee have agreed to help with the registration and breakfast at Staff Development Day.
• Staff Development, SC Executive Committee
Arrangements for staff development day are underway for Tuesday, May 14.
• Year of Service, Christy Riddle
The booth at Crosstie was successful. Christy reported that 30-33 mini grants ranging from $100-$500 were awarded during the Year of Service.
V. Faculty Senate Report, President Elect Don Allan Mitchell
Don Allan Mitchell introduced us to Gokhan Karahan, his replacement as Faculty Senate President Elect.
VI. Old Business:
• Final plans/last minute details are being made for Staff Development/Appreciation Day scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
• Year of Service updates: See above
• Everyone was reminded that Chair Elect and Administrative Secretary/Treasurer nominations would take place during the June meeting.
VII. New Business:
• No new business
VIII. Announcements:
• Suzanne Simpson thanked everyone for their assistance during Graduation.
• Christy announced that there are about 10 international students on campus this summer that are available to work.
• Marilyn announced that Kid’s College will take place the week on June 10.
• Athletics announced athletic kid’s camps coming up.
• Elsie Lynn reminded the group about orientation and said to look out for emails regarding our help with orientation.
• Next meeting: June 5, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. in the Simmons Room, Alumni Building.
IX. Adjournment:
• Robin Boyles adjourned the meeting at 9:38 a.m.