Staff Representative Group Meeting Minutes

College of Education
G23 Aderhold Hall
February 14, 2008
10:05 a.m.

Present: Jacquee Rosumny, Tammy Bridges, Amanda Cole, Heather Fancher, Becky Hendren, Helen Rogers, Sandy Smith, and Margaret Turner. Alternates: Andy Garber & Melanie Smith. Absent: 3

OLD BUSINESS

1. Minutes

The November 8, 2007 minutes were read, a motion made to be accepted/approved by H.Rogers, and seconded by A.Cole.
The December 6, 2007 minutes were read, a motion made to be accepted/approved by S.Smith, and seconded by H.Rogers.

2. Standing Committee Reports

Safety Committee (Jacque Rosumny, Heather Fancher & Becky Hendren)
Mike Gorman gave the box of safety materials to H.Fancher. Kay Bernales has the CPR certification cards for distribution and she will take care of this for the safety committee. H.Fancher will contact Troy Bassett to order the holders to post the safety information.

Newsletter Committee (Sandy Smith)
The committee has discussed lunch speakers be brought in from the Chamber of Commerce for staff seminars. Will be requesting ideas from the College staff community.

Staff Awards Committee (Jacquee Rosumny and Tammy Bridges)
There will not be a “Team Award” this year because of the lack of funds in the budget. The team award will stand alone and done different from the others. A group will do further research for Dr. Watkins. Due to funds shortage, all participants must bring their own cameras for the Hairy Dawg session. The nomination forms are posted and the committee will talk with Dr. Hoy on more funds for the food.

3. Special Committees

By-laws Committee (Jacquee Rosumny)
No report/meeting. J.Rosumny will get the new bylaws on the website.

Staff Council Meeting (Sandy Smith)
Staff Council 2/6/08
Robin Tricoli from the Senior VP Office for Academic Affairs presented statistics relating to student’s GPA scores, diversity, and graduation rates comparing years 2000 with goals for 2010. She discussed the American Association for Universities (AAU) and their affiliation with several grant funding agencies and the importance of UGA obtaining association with AAU. Participating/competing universities for AAU inclusion are Princeton, Yale, and Sanford. The USG Strategic Plan will be used for future budget decisions and evaluations. Item 6 in the plan addresses staff issues. UGA will be undergoing SACS accreditation in Fall 2008. The UGA COE rates 12 of 14 ratings used for US News & World Report and could become a State leader for K-12 P16 programs.

Stuart Ivey was elected President of Staff Council replacing Shannon Scott. Stuart will be reviewing the SC committee structure for relevance and potential changes. Childcare survey results are not yet available.

Social Security #’s continue to be used in various areas at UGA, including Parking Services. This needs to be addressed.

Career Track Committee (Jacquee Rosumny)
No report.

Training and Development Committee (Jacquee Rosumny)
No report.

Report From The Chair (Jackie Rosumny)
Reported on the Administrative Cabinet meeting and received a copy of the “UGA Solicitation Policy” (handout #1). No one is allowed to sell anything on campus without approval.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Dean’s Search Committee: (Amanda Cole)
The committee has met twice and an investigative consultant has been hired to assist the group. A website will be created soon for the College.

b. SRG Pictures for Departments: (Heather Fancher and Amanda Cole)
They have all staff pictures for the 3rd -6th Floors. H.Fancher will get Ramsey and River’s Crossing buildings soon.

c. Centennial Report: (Christy Glazer)
No report.

d. “Staff of the Month”: (Sandy Smith, Jacquee Rosumny & Amanda Cole)
This group talked about this idea; “Can we do this and how?” and it would build votes through the website. H.Fancher will talk to Dave Wynne and Kristi Leonard about the specifics.

Next meeting is March 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in G-23 Aderhold.

Meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Turner, Secretary