The University is contemplating a policy where agencies must sign a waiver of discrimination to be listed on the United Way form, and only agencies listed may receive funds. The Campus Advisory Council had a lengthy discussion on United Way and is looking for ways to still participate in the United Way. Some agencies are discriminatory and the University does not condone this. Arguments for all sides were stated, and the prevailing consensus was that no one solution will be found. A different topic where the university community dissents and one which frequently shifted the focus of the discussion is the way the United Way collects donations.
Departments use varying degrees of pressure on their staff to achieve higher return ratios.
High degrees of pressure are unacceptable, since participation in the drive is, has always been and will continue to be voluntary. Barb Schmid will get more information from Payroll as to the mechanics of deductions for United Way. Jason Laker Mr. Laker is from the Extended University who came to talk on women in technology jobs. Issues are out there regarding administrative people doing jobs in technology and not getting the salary for those jobs. There are an inordinate number of men in technology positions.