It could be 5 or 6 chosen at each council meeting and the council would send each person a card acknowledging their good works. Parking Kay said the parking committee met on November 27 and expressed concern about parking rate increases. Benefits Kay said that the committee would be bringing forth a resolution at the December 14 meeting regarding the awarding of Administrative Leave for outstanding performance. Bob sent out an e-mail to university areas about awards that they give employees for outstanding performance recognition. The group also discussed staff reclassification for dead end positions.
Many staff find themselves in positions where there is no chance for advancement.
The committee would like to see if there is a way to ensure that these people can continue to advance. Kay said that she received a memo from Kent MacGregor regarding joint meetings between the Faculty Senate and the Staff Council. Tandra Wood is the liaison between the Faculty Senate and our Human Resource Committee. Betsy said that Dr. Pohl would like to do a forum with faculty and staff on issues facing the University community including technology and new initiatives. Betsy encouraged staff council members to contact their constituent groups and see if they have ideas or concerns for this meeting.