Dutton will coordinate with the sub-committee. Dutton also reported on a new initiative on which Human Resources would like to partner with the Staff Advisory Committee. As a result of reviewing and analyzing common exit interview statements, HR notes that one common theme noted by departing employees is a sense of isolation among departments and the lack of opportunity for employees to meet other employees across campus. Dutton will actively serve on this sub-committee. Immediate action needs to be taken to arrange for funds through the budgeting process.
University standing committees update.
Kambhu reported that the President's Office has appointed the following staff members to University standing committees. Melinda Flannery, Norma Guerrero, Liz Hickman, Julio Morales, Colleen Morimoto, Kristie Sutterman Kambhu noted announcements are still pending for the standing committees for Athletics, Benefits, University Council and Parking. The standing committee on computers has been discontinued. As follow-up to previous committee discussions on this subject, a liaison is needed from the committee to coordinate with the standing committee staff members to provide feedback regarding committee progress. Kambhu reported that she met with Matt Morgan, a member of the search committee for the new Associate Vice President for Human Resources, and emphasized the SAC prospective and priorities in regards to selection of a candidate for this position.