Staff Affairs Council Minutes
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005

The meeting was called to order by Lou Ann Moore.

The following members attended:  June Cody, Paige Bonner, Debbie Sanderfer, 
Ana Baida, Casey McAuliffe, Todd Watson, Ruben Torres, Tim Fisher, Aaron Fisk, 
Alexandra Anderson, Elma Benavides, Rick Denman, Patrick Veerkamp.

Approval of Minutes:
Debbie Sanderfer moved to approve the minutes, after pointing out two typing 
mistakes.  Casey McAuliffe seconded the motion.

Council Reports:
	Faculty Affairs Council:  Aaron Fisk reported that the council plans 
to meet the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at 2:00 in the McCombs Center.  
He expects to be able to attend both meetings each month.

Faculty Meeting:
	Lou Ann Moore reported briefly on Jerry Brody’s presentation to 
improve student life. 

Academic Affairs Council:
	Debbie Sanderfer reported that a raise in summer school tuition is 
being considered.  Incoming and transfer students will be allowed to register 
in June/July for the Fall semester.

University Council:
	Ruben Torres reported that a power point presentation was made on the 
University’s budget.  It was suggested that people with questions call Richard 
Anderson or Norma Gaines.  The next discussion will center on the University’s 
Diversity Strategic Plan.


Committee Reports:
Staff Enrichment:  June Cody reported that the response has been good for our 
new programs.  At this time we have 45 people registered and we continue to 
accept registrations as long as there is room in the classes.

Suggestion Box:  Debbie Sanderfer passed out a handout of implemented 
suggestions.  We have 3 pending suggestions:  a defibulator for the McCombs 
Campus Center, implementation of pet policy for academic buildings, and a sink 
in Student Activities area.

Sick Leave Bank:  Lou Ann Moore gave an update from Richard Anderson.
He plans to meet with Elma Benavides, Gary Logan, and Josie Rodriguez
in early February to see if they can design a sick leave model that they can 
support.  Richard will keep Staff Affairs Council updated on their progress.

Staff Handbook:  Paige Bonner reported that the committee continued where they 
had left off.  There are several pages that are being clarified and a sexual 
harassment section will be added to the handbook.  Paige is in contact with 4 
translators.

Flex Time:  Alex Anderson had nothing to report.

Newsletter:  Alex Anderson requested that each committee send her a short 
blurb to include in the newsletter.

New Staff Orientation:  Lou Ann Moore reported that she, Alexandra Anderson, 
and Robin Aleman are planning to put the training materials on line.  
Currently there are 28 employee volunteers. Only 3 volunteers have not been 
used.  30 new staff members have gone through the program.  More males are 
needed in the program to help mentor new Physical Plant and Athletic staff 
employees.  It would also be helpful to have more Spanish speaking 
volunteers.  Only positive responses have been received regarding the program.

Child Care Options Task Force:  Alex Anderson had nothing to report.

New Business:
	*  Lou Ann Moore asked the group to be thinking of ideas for a summer 
activity that the Staff Affairs Council can sponsor.  

*She also thanked Todd Watson and ITS for the new phone system.  Todd Watson 
asked that any problems be reported to ITS as they are still working out the 
glitches.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.