F. Summer Hours Update Mark Carter stated that SWT employees had been informed of summer hours. New Business A. SWT Mediation Program - Mr. Dan Medlin, Chair, SWT Mediation Advisory Council briefed the council on the Mediation Program. This program is available to students, staff and faculty. It provides an opportunity to see and understand the other person's perceptions. It also allows disputant to look at more alternatives to reach a solution.
Lack of communication is usually the main problem for most disagreements.
Both parties must be in agreement to participate in the Mediation Program before they are contacted. For detail, watch GPC-Administrative Minutes. Items of interest to Staff Council are FY 98 Budget Cycle. Of most interest is the FY 98 Holiday Schedule, which will be discussed fully today. The schedule is expected to be approved by the Regents in August.