Arkansas State University Staff Senate met on December 16, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. in the Reng Center Alumni Lounge.
The Senators present were as follows:
Tammy Fowler, President
Carol Barnhill, President-Elect
Tami Murray, Secretary
Janet Hardin, Senator
Phyllis Hurt, Senator
Hope Phillips, Senator
Peggy Hunt, Senator
Kathy Meyer, Senator
Kevin Chambers, Senator
Helen McCoy, Senator
Jackie McDaniel, Senator
Sue Southard, Senator
Deanna Barton, Senator
Joe Austin, Senator
Robert Hobbs, Senator
Michael Merritt, Senator
Shane Copeland, Senator
Jimmy Counce, Senator
Barbara Broadaway, Senator
I. Call to order: The meeting was called to order by President Tammy Fowler at 9:02 a.m.
II. Minutes: The minutes from the November 18, 1999 meeting were reviewed and approved as read. Motion: Senator Meyer/Second: President Fowler
III. Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Jackie McDaniel reported budget balance as of the last meeting to have been $814.71. The following items were paid in November: General Assembly (food) $180.55; Tailgate (10-16-99) $31.84; Brochures $271.27; Fringe benefits fair $65.93; Car mileage $80.00. A credit was received from the President's Office for the retreat $100.00. Also, we received income for the sale of T-shirts $94.00. Thus leaving a December 31st balance of $379.12. Motion: Senator Phillips/Second: Senator Hurt
IV. Wellness Program: Dr. Jim Farris spoke to the senate regarding the implementation of a more involved Wellness Program on campus. Dr. Farris discussed the possibilities of reducing our health coverage costs by increasing our involvement in a Wellness Program. Staff interest in such a program will be obtained by the senators and reported back at January meeting.
V. Awards Committee: A committee will be established in January to begin the nomination process. Beth Smith will chair the committee with the help of one employee from each EEO category. The nominations will be requested in March, with the actual ceremony taking place in June.
VI. Structure for Change: President-Elect Carol Barnhill spoke to the senate about the purpose behind the "Structure for Change" focus group. This group is reviewing the "Shared Governance" process. Is it working? Change, should there be any?. President-elect Barnhill stated this would be a long process. Staff members will be involved in the process.
VII. Parking Decals: Gary Bolin, chair of the Traffic and Parking Committee is out on vacation until the first of the year. President-elect Barnhill will provide an update during our January meeting after a discussion with Mr. Bolin.
VIII. Transfer Scholarship Policies: Approved to submit to the Shared Governance Committee as read. Motion: President-Elect Barnhill/Second: Senator Southard
IX. Child Care Survey: President Fowler will update at the January meeting.
X. Next Meeting : January 20, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Reng Center - Alumni Lounge.
XI. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned by President Fowler at 10:20 a.m.. Motion: Senator Hurt/Second: Meyer.
