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Next Meeting: November 6th (1:30 – 3pm); 316Union
Submitted by: Tina Coulter, ASC Secretary
Administrative Staff Council 2003-2004
Minutes: October 2, 2003
207 BTSU
Call to Order
Robin Veitch welcomed members and called the meeting to order at 1:35.
Members Present
Amelie Brogden, Tina Coulter, Rob Cramer, Dave Crooks, Jim Dachik, Carl Dettmer,
Laura Emch, Mike Fitzpatrick, Kim Fleshman, Michael Ginsburg, Chris Haar, Ann
Jenks, Sally Johnson, Steve Kendall, Lona Leck, Joe Luthman, Emily Monago, Penny
Nemitz, Robin Veitch, Robert Zhang,
Member Substitutes
John Clark for Sue Lau
Sue Tomar for Phyllis Short
Absent
Brady Gaskins (2), Terry Herman (2), Celeste Robertson (1), Lucie Shetzer (2), Ron
Skulas (resigned), Sara Zulch-Smith (1)
Approval of Minutes
After clarifying the spelling error of Hippa, Laura Emch moved for the approval of the
September minutes. Mike Fitzpatrick seconded. The motion was approved.
Chair’s Report
1. Personally, I thought the Fall Reception went very well. I was glad to see
so many people show up. I would like to thank the Scholarship committee
for putting together the announcement of the ASC scholarship recipients,
the Awards committee for organizing the presentation of the Ferrari
Award, Dr. Ribeau for speaking, and Catering for the great food. Also
would like to congratulate Becky McComber and Sheila Brown for receiving
this year’s Ferrari Award. Are there other comments and critiques?
Suggestions/comments from council members: co-awards diminish the
effect of the award—this year was an exception, not the rule. The
committee will consider the number of awards on an annual-basis.
2. Regarding Kronos… it was confirmed that staff was not using it in the
facilities area as mention at last meeting
3. Everyone should have received the letter from Dr. Dobb about amorous
relationships on campus. There has been no incident at BGSU to instigate
this; she just hoped to be pre-emptive.
4. From HR:
- Open enrollment for health care will start in late October
Next Meeting: November 6th (1:30 – 3pm); 316Union
Submitted by: Tina Coulter, ASC Secretary
5. Want to remind everyone of the University closing on January 2. You
need to remind your co-workers and constituents to make sure they save
up vacation or sick time to take that day off.
6. Need an administrative staff person to fill a vacant position on the Equal
Opportunities Committee. (Diane Whitmire)
7. Need an administrative staff person to fill a position on the Faculty Senate
Ad Hoc Committee on Domestic Partnership Benefits. (Christina Guenther)
8. Need someone in the Academic Support area to fill a position on the
Council. If you know somebody that might want to serve for a year, let
me know.
9. Need someone to be an ASC rep to the Classified Staff Council. Joe
Luthman volunteered to fill position.
Vice Chair’s Report
Joe distributed constituent list via e-mail. The list will be updated as often as
possible with a new list potentially sent to council members in January.
Purpose of the constituent lists and ASC member responsibilities: The constituent
list is a listing of all administrative staff members on-campus divided by
representative areas. Each ASC member is assigned a number of staff from the list
to represent. ASC members should contact the staff on their list, introduce
themselves, forward minutes from the ASC meetings, or other pertinent information
from council, as well as serve as the liaison for future administrative staff issues or
concerns that they may have.
Secretary’s Report
No Report
Committee Reports
*All committees are to meet by the next scheduled ASC meeting.
Amendments
No Report
Awards and Special Recognition
Committee met to review goals for the year. Working on making updates to
the ASC website in regards to awards and recognition. Discussed and are
working on having the Dr. Michael Ferrari award (plague) moved back to the
Bowen-Thompson Student Union (currently in the library). Discussing options
to collaborate with CSC on future Spirit of BG Awards.
External Affairs
11/22/03 (10:00am) is the holiday parade. This year’s theme will be
“ Hollywood Holidays”. Candy and volunteers will be needed.
For the first time, ASC is being asked to help WBGU with their telethon.
Additional information and details will be forthcoming.
Internal Affairs
No Report
Personnel Welfare/Salary
No Report
Professional Development
Co-chairs met and have divided up responsibilities. They will be meeting
soon with entire committee.
Scholarship
Doing follow-up with recent fall reception and reviewing last year’s activities
for fund-raisers, etc. for 03-04 scholarships.
Faculty Senate
*See attached submitted by Laura Emch. One item of discussion was the
University’s Master Plan. It was suggested that ASC have a presentation of
the Master Plan as a topic for a future meeting.
Classified Staff
No Report
Old Business
None for discussion
New Business/Guests
Terry Herman, unable to attend. Robin explained briefly what Terry was to present
on. Terry will be creating a Blackboard Community for ASC. The Community will
involved several different sub-communities that will allow for discussion groups
across various participants as well as open the door for on-line elections and posting
any minutes and hand-outs. Terry will be asked to present at the next meeting.
Good of the Order
• Kim Fleshman: Northwest Ohio Tech Fair will be held Thursday,
October 23rd, 10-4pm in the Ballroom, Student Union; 3 weeks from
this date. Area high school students are invited to show their web
talents to win various prizes.
• Lona Leck: Sunday, October 26th, 3:30 – 5:30 will be Trick or Treat at
the Rink.
• Chris Haar: Family & Consumer Science is offering Nutrition Training
for any one who wants to improve their health/habits.
• Emily Monago: October is Hispanic Heritage Month several activities
are being scheduled. Contact the Center of Multicultural Affairs and
Academic Initiatives for more details.
• Robin Veitch: Lots of Homecoming activities planned. Snake dance
starts at 5:30 from the BTSU and will go to the pep rally. Events are
planned for all day on Saturday.
Adjournment
Penny Nemitz made a motion to adjourn. Kim Fleshman seconded. The meeting
was adjourned at 2:14p.m.
Next Meeting: November 6, 2003 (1:30 – 3:00) Rm. 316 BTSU
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