went to see how Montclair does it. Rutgers Newark is also working on a food pantry. Lauren Rubitz said Wholefoods is looking to partner with NJIT as well. Karen suggested that the pantry also be available to employees who may be in need. There was a discussion of who would oversee this pantry. Some Council members thought it should go under Dean of Students, others thought a Committee should be formed to oversee it. 2:10pm Update on ADA push buttons Jasmine is still discussing this with Andrew Christ. We need to push for them in areas like the bookstore and other side of the Campus Center where there is a definite need. Jasmine Howard 2:15pm Committee Reports Committee on Finance – Jasmine Howard: Finance - 1/31 meeting. Strategic Planning Steering Comm. – Elizabeth Limbrick: No meeting updates. Comm. On Campus Life – Cuzzola: 1/29 meeting. Comm. On Information Systems & Communications – Mike Kehoe: Did not meet. Comm. On Resources – Mihaela Cohanoschi, Staci Mongelli, William Araujo, Viola Clyburn: Did not meet. Comm. On Facilities – Regina Collins: Did not meet. 2:30pm Update on any additional open action items See items below Karen Quackenbush 2:40pm Faculty Senate Update Did not meet. Candida Rocha 2:45pm University Senate Update Did not meet. Dominique Clarke 2:50pm Sip Coffee with the Staff Council – Do we want to do this again this spring? will plan SC with the SC. Karen Quackenbush 2:55pm Election Committee – We need 3-4 people to be on this committee for elections this spring Gabby, Dimana, and Stacey volunteered. Karen Quackenbush 3:00pm Review of Action Items Gabby Cuzzola DECISIONS Reached Decision Date Last meeting minutes approved. ACTION Items Status Action to be Responsible Due Date
OPEN Jasmine has a colleague who requested more push buttons around campus. She will create a list of places on campus that do not meet Accessibility standards. Andrew Christ replied that they will consider the additional push buttons. NJIT is currently compliant with the push buttons that are on campus Jasmine Howard CLOSED Reach out to facilities to request that at least once a month a walk-through be conducted to improve lighting around campus. This is currently done at least twice a year Mark Massa CLOSED Look into parking for contractors since they are currently using NJIT staff spots. Public Safety asked that if you see someone without tags, please call them. Mike Dabrowski CLOSED Find replacements for Stephanie Macias and Marlene Masi who are no longer on Council. Karen Quackenbush CLOSED The hot water in women's room on the 4th floor of Fenster is not working This is fixed. Mark Massa CLOSED Individuals without proper credentials are parking in the Tiernan Lot. There are cars without decals. Lt. Kesselman said they’ve notified the officers and would appreciate it if we called when we see violations. Sylvana Brito CLOSED Evaluate the new organization chart to see which areas are not getting emails from a Staff Council Rep. Karen Quackenbush CLOSED Suggest Stress Management and Working with Difficult People workshops from Carebridge. Mihaela Cohanoschi, Staci Mongelli, William Araujo, Viola Clyburn CLOSED A new water fountain/hydration station is needed for the Student Mall. Update: Student Senate is working on this. Regina Collins, Karen Quackenbush CLOSED Karen will forward the new Fenster Parking Assignment Policy to Staff Council members Karen Quackenbush CLOSED Karen will follow up with Public Safety regarding the no turn on red sign at Warren and Summit not working Karen Quackenbush