Council was reminded that March is the time to give feedback on the 5-year Academic Program Reviews. Graduate faculty members are invited to review the program materials on the D2L site (Role: student) and give feedback to their Subject Matter Group officers. Reminder to participate in Graduate Faculty Subject Matter Group meetings that are scheduled during the month of March. C. Emeriti Association – Anne Matoy Emeriti Association in 2015 The year 2015 was an active year for the Emeriti Association. Added over 60 new members. Instituted a credit card system for payment of meal charges and annual dues. Updated Constitution and Bylaws. Planned and enjoyed monthly informative programs and many travel trips. Sponsored three very active special interest groups (Technology, Investments, Making Most of Retirement) open to members and the public. Provided assistance to Alumni Center as greeters and assisting with front desk and to the Registrars Office during commencement. Established an OSU Emeriti Association Scholarship for students. Our success would not be possible without support of the OSU’s Provost Office, administrative staff in the OLLI Office, and the officers, councilors and many volunteers of the Emeriti Association. D. GPSGA – Catherine Haviland Graduate Education Week 2016 Schedule: Monday: April 11, 2016 Graduate College Open House: 2:00-3:30 PM Location: 202 Whitehurst Monday Blues? : Pete’s posse and information table with week events and general GPSGA information: 3:30-5:30 pm Location: Outside of Whitehurst Hall Tuesday: April 12, 2016 Q’doba Dinner Fundraiser: TBA Location: Q’doba Wednesday: April 13, 2016 Graduate Coordinator, Staff, and Supporters Appreciation Breakfast: 8:00-9:00 AM Location: Starlight Terrace: Student Union 465
Shots Fired-Safety Training Night: 5:00-8:00 PM Location: AGH 107 Thursday: April 14, 2016 2016 OSU Presidential Fellows’ Three Minute Challenge (3MC) Competition Presenters and Advisors Recognition Luncheon: 1:00-2:00 PM Sequoia Room (Student Union 280) Judges Orientation: 2:30-3:30 PM Student Union Regency Room 460 3MC Grand Challenge Competition: 3:30-4:30 PM Student Union Little Theater Post- 3MC Reception: 4:30-5:00 PM Student Union Little Theater Lounge Cowboy Graduate Student Research Gala: 7:30-10:30 PM Starlight Terrace: 465 Student Union Friday: April 15, 2016 Ice Cream Social: 2:30-3:00 PM Location: Main courtyard outside Student Union Graduate College Awards Ceremony: 3:00-5:00 PM Location: 412 Student Union Council Room Graduate Student and Faculty Mixer: 7:00 PM Location: Finnegan’s Pub E. AAUP – Barry Lavine The AAUP chapter officers will be presenting a copy of the Red Book, which are the most recently published collection of AAUP policies, to the Board of Regents on Friday. With the permission of the Provost, The chapter along with the faculty committee will soon begin the process of drafting a revision to OSU grievance policy for faculty to bring it into alignment with national AAUP norms. F. Staff Advisory Council – Teresa Dustin The Staff Development Day and Distinguished Service Awards were a huge success and very well attended by the OSU Staff and Administrators. Jovette Dew, the Chair of the DSA Committee this year announced each of the finalists as President Hargis and Sue Goad, SAC Chair presented them with their awards. There were twelve finalist and each received a nice trophy and stipend. Kristi Wheeler was selected this years Outstanding Staff winner. Pictures of the event will be posted on the SAC website and Facebook page. SAC has reviewed the “Appropriate Use Policy” as planned and voted to support the Faculty Council in their recommendation of this much needed policy.
President Hargis presented the Administrative Report at the February Staff Council meeting. Chris Barlow, Director of University Health Services gave a presentation on the clinic services. Celebrations Catering will be the Vendor for the Staff Celebration Day Picinic in May. G. Wellness Center – Mary Talley H. SGA – Kyle Hilbert SGA Elections are happening March 8-9. Up for election are the offices of SGA President, Vice President, Off Campus Senate, Residential Life Senate and Greek Life Senate. 7. Reports of Standing Committees: a. Academic Standards and Policies: Mindy McCann – Update Recommendation: Revisions to Policy 2-0822: Academic Integrity* b. Athletics: Tom Royer – No Report c. Budget: Pamela Lloyd – No Report d. Campus Facilities, Safety, and Security: Nathan Walker – No Report e. Diversity: Lucero Tenorio – No Report f. Faculty: Glade Topham – Update g. Long-Range Planning and Information Technology: Cecil Joe – Update h. Research: Andrew Doust – Update i. Retirement & Fringe Benefits: Rita Miller – No Report j. Rules and Procedures: Deb VanOverbeke – Update k. Student Affairs and Learning Resources: Jennifer Borland – Update 8. Old Business 9. New Business 10. Adjournment Refreshments will be served at 2:45 p.m.