USAC November 2014

In Attendance: Chris Bethel, Pam Bowers, Misty Cox, Jerry Hensley, Jonathan Jackson, Audwin Jones, Jared Shank, Aaron Skira, Sommer Todd, Amanda Watkins, Jeff Wehmeyer, Drew Corbett, Bev Denlinger, Mark Hibner, Sheila Nahrgang, Carol Rader

Absent: D.R. Fannin, Teresa Pack, Danielle Booth, Abby Daniel, Tonya Davis, Leigh Deuter, Steven Johnson, Candace Phlipot, Carol Rader, Laura Rapoch, Jacqueline Robinson, Vickie Slone, Cindy Vanzant

Call meeting to order 9:03am 

Approval of minutes from October 9, 2014 

New Business

• Introduce Jared Shank
• Ask for Chair Elect nominations
• Benefit Enrollment
  • Only small issues, no real complaints
  • Faculty having issues because they are required to select new plans
• Staff Handbook Updates
  • Updates planned for late spring
• Parking
  • Listserv discussion
  • Contractors were accidentally allowed to purchase permits –they will expire end of calendar year and will be required to park in 4a
  • Rumors of a new lot – between lots 4 and 5
  • Maybe there are creative ways to provide solutions
    • Could it be increased but lock it in for multiple years?
  • Questions -- How is the money being spent?
• Call for Fac/Staff Appreciation Night Volunteers
  • Misty, Drew, Aaron and I will stuff envelopes and anything up to game day
• Vote – Chair-Elect
  • Hold off until next USAC Meeting

Ongoing Business

• Fall Forum 
  • 1:30PM
  • Everyone in attendance plans to be there
• Xerox
  • CaTS will be the first test site
  • Allyn 2nd test site
  • Wright copy is currently handling refills for public copiers
• Support Letter
  • Motion passed to send support letter to administration
• Committee Updates
  • USAC subcommittees
    • Bylaws and Charter
    • Community Service
      • Raidersgiving
        • To be held in Allyn Hall Hangar
        • Thursday, November 27th
        • Looking for Food and $$ Donations
    • Compensation, Benefits, and Equity
    • Communications and Marketing
    • Nominations / Fundraising
  • University committees
    • Athletic Council
      • October 31st men’s and women’s coaches came in to talk about upcoming seasons
      • Pre-Ranked >> 2nd Men, 3rd Women
      • Wrapping up Fall Season – Soccer – find games online
      • December 3rd – Please attend – playing UD
      • Creating a social media policy for student athletes
      • Donate to Travis’ cause
        • www.ucaring.com - Travis Sobers
    • Dining Services
      •  Young’s Ice Cream available in Union Market
      • New Starbucks now open
      • Tom Web is working with Market for tray return accessibility
      • Swipes Discussion – confusing to all – hospitality will revisit
      • Hunger Awareness Month – swipe donations to food bank
      • Aaron doing customer service satisfaction survey end of November
      • Gheretta Harris introduction
      • Clint has accepted a position with a publishing company
      • USAC Questions
        • Holiday weeks are prorated
        • Hours of operation for Thanksgiving Break
    • Parking Services
      • Meet tomorrow
    • Sustainability
    • University Diversity Advisory Council
      • Upcoming meeting
    • Wellness and Recreation
      • How to get people on the wellness portal – Participation is low >> 18%
      • Portal is Peggy’s resource to gather metrics for the Wellness program
      • Suggestions to get involvement
        • Computer Labs – monthly one hour sessions
        • Unit by unit sessions
        • Bringing in someone to doo Biometric screenings
    • WSU Bookstore Committee
      • Met 11/4 - Meeting Minutes
      • Total Sales Up 7% for the year
      • Text Rentals are up this year – 10,900 text book rentals
      • Promotions
        • 25% Off Sweats Now
        • Faculty/Staff sale - 11/24 30% off
        • Champion Brand sale - December
        • Promoting B&N text book adoption program – Faculty Enlight – so they understand how much text books cost and attempt to choose lower cost texts
    • Staff Council Human Resources Committee
    • OSCHE (Ohio Staff Council of Higher Education)

Schedule reminders:

• • Staff Council – Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., 267 University Hall
  • USAC Meeting – Thursday, December 11, 2014, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., 008 Student Union
  • Open Forum – Thursday, November 13, 2014 1:30-3:30

Adjourn meeting at 10:05am

USAC:  The purpose of the Unclassified Staff Advisory Council(USAC) is to represent its members to the university by: promoting their general welfare; advocating for unclassified staff through active participation in university governance structure; reviewing, initiating and making recommendation on relevant university policies and procedures; encouraging and facilitating communication among members; and encouraging professional development opportunities. One of the prime responsibilities of this council is to serve the educational community by creating and maintaining an environment conducive to the teaching, learning, research, and service functions of higher education. The recommendations of the council are submitted to the university president.