Loretta asked for assistance from the group in addressing the issues with OSP such as equity, retaining good staff, etc. Leo Buckmaster volunteered to help and Bill Padgett and Wendy Scott were volunteered to assist in this area also. It was noted that presently it is difficult to get positions classified as intended. The current system doesn't allow any flexibility. Departments should not have to play games to get more money.
OSP analyst have certain phrases and words they look for when reclassifying positions.
Departments don't always know what OSP is looking for so perhaps HR could assist the department in this process so that the outcome of the reclassification is as intended. They will continue to try to gain full authority in these areas. It was suggested that HR meet with departments to improve dialog with campus. Data and Data Access standards committee - no report. User Authentication - Report is being distributed to appropriate people.