CLERICAL AND SERVICE STAFF ADVISORY COMMITTEE

FORT WAYNE CAMPUS

Monthly Meeting Minutes

April 20, 1999

MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Brooks, Jeff Davis, Diann Keele, Sandra Kersey, Robert Krach, Anna Martin, Karen Matthias, Dennis Shadle, Linda Whitlock, Amy Wilson, Nancy Wunrow

MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Smith, Rebecca Williams

GUESTS: Carolyn Ladd, Peggy Mossing (secretary)

CALL TO ORDER. Dennis called the meeting to order at 1:35p.m.

THE CO-CHAIRS' REPORT.

West Lafayette. Amy reported that she, Sandy Kersey, and Bob Krach attended the West Lafayette meeting where the topics were NIFES and a new system for restructuring job classification.

Jim Almond discussed the new Human Resource system, saying that the first project will be a small one. CSSAC will be provided with a calendar showing us where they are in the system's process. He also discussed West Lafayette's academic accreditation.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Diversity Council. Linda Whitlock reported that the committee met for the last time in the spring semester on Friday, 4/16. A fundraising letter for the diversity scholarship will be sent out in the fall. The change for the nondiscrimination language for the student handbook has been unanimously approved by all levels at the campus. The change with the letter of recommendation has been sent to President Beering for final approval.

A draft of the criteria for the diversity awards for administrative/professional and clerical/service employees was reviewed. Final approval will be voted on in the fall.

Traffic Committee. Diann Keele reported that in March there were 55 cases, of which 47 were upheld and 8 were dismissed.

OLD BUSINESS

1999 Clerical and Service Recognition Luncheon. 177 employees attended.

Book Fair. The total profit from the book sale is $385. A special thanks to all of those who volunteered their time to help staff the booth.

NEW BUSINESS

West Lafayette. The next meeting at West Lafayette will be held May 11

New Members. Jim Ferguson sent out a solicitation letter to fill positions. Dennis asked current CSSAC members to encourage clerical and service staff to serve.

Years of Service. For recognition purposes we use the ASC rules to determine years of service. Amy asked members to consider changes to this practice for discussion at the next meeting.

Pride Plus Nominations. CSSAC members think that we need to make changes in the way pride plus winners are nominated and then chosen. Perhaps a committee made up of clerical and service workers should be formed. This will be discussed at a later time.

Dependent and Employee Grant Fund. The deadline for applications for grants for the fall semester is June 15 for dependents and employees.

Co-chairs elected. Dennis Shadle and Nancy Wunrow were nominated for co-chair positions for the 1999/2000 year and unanimously voted into those positions.

Reports. Dennis asked members for year-end reports for the next meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Summerfest - June 4

Respectfully submitted,

Peggy Mossing

Recording Secretary

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