Cope Minutes
March 1, 2002
In Attendance: Teena Rhoads, Michelle Klar, John Batacan, Diana Guerrero, Troy Kase, Donna Hillard
Excused: Laura McKinley
Minutes for January were read and approved.
Officer's Reports:
Michelle reported that as of Feb 1st the budget was $5171.92.
Teena reported on the President's staff meeting: funding an alumni center through money from wills, improvements in Reed Gym to house the basketball teams, House bill 532-would lose $1 million from maintenance, House bill 479 would allow out of state residents to use the Promise scholarship.
Michelle reported on the Faculty meeting with the President. 10% cutback, faculty have been notified.
Committee Reports:
CSAC-Library upgrade, ITRC-webct working. 128 requests for upgrades in memory.
Centennial Committee- invitations out by March 25th, donations, 3 campus locations to purchase tickets.
Diversity- Michelle reported funding requests for Hiroshima project
Faculty Access- Diana reported on upgrading bathrooms on campus
First Aid Kits- John reported no more requests. Cholesterol screening for April 9 and 10 or 16 and 17 in the Heritage room.
Parking Advisory- Glenn emailed Teena that spots could not be identified for barber, bakery and bookstore.
Parking Appeals- will meet March 8th
Professional Leave- Haven't heard results from Ken Prolo yet
University Safety- Concerns about blocking ELC driveway
Special Orders/Unfinished Business:
Grievance Committee-Board nominated Cheryl Anderson, Roger Egan, Lee Kreibal, Troy Kase and JoHanna Jones. Alternates were: Stephanie Mai, Jan McDougal, Michelle Klar, Damoni Wright, and Christy Lauer. List will be presented to Dr. Bowen and he will make final selection.
Luncheon Funding-Jan McDougal wrote a letter requesting that the luncheon not occur and the money be given to the employees to help with morale. A total of $2330 is spent by Human Resources for this and that would only be $7.15 an employee. It was decided that the luncheon would continue in order to show appreciation and would be a disservice to eliminate.
Bylaws amendments were approved by the majority vote of 56 employees. Would be sent onto President Bowen for his final approval.
Luncheon set for May 8th, 12-1:30pm, Wood River Room. Diana will get certificates, Michelle and John will get awards, Donna will send out invitations and handle the meal arrangements and Michelle will arrange for a piano player.
Elections-Donna will send out nominations to members and Troy will post to the website.
Teena discussed having motivational speakers Deborah and Ron from Creative Connections. They will speak for 2000 plus expenses. We will split the cost with CEC. Moved and seconded to fund $1500.
New Business:
President's General Staff Meeting set for March 15th, 10am.
Funding Requests: BJ Piantanita requests $150 registration fee for NACADA conference. Moved to approve.
Next meeting: Friday, April 5th, 2:30-4:30pm, RFC Conference room.