Meeting minutes 10-19-2006 - UW Tacoma Staff Association (UWTSA)

University of Washington Tacoma Staff Association
Minutes from the October 19, 2006 General Meeting

Introduction of new staff:

Crystal Perrine introduced UWT’s newest staff:

Ann Gagner, Program Assistant, Continuing Studies
Jamie Kelley, OA II, Faculty Assembly
Daniel Kmitta, Research Analyst 1, Institutional Research
Tracey Norris, OA III, Chancellor’s Office
Nancye Tsapralis, Program Coordinator, General Education Center
Jane Wood, Program Administrator, Education
Ingrid Horakova, Math Study Skills Instructor, CTLT

Each new staff will have the chance to get mentored and a cup of coffee with current staff. Crystal is working on scheduling these times.

Hunger Walk Update:

Naarah McDonald let us know that the walk generated a donation of $1,210. It was a good turn out and as soon as Naarah receives the group photo, she will share with everyone. Naarah also announced that there are still T-Shirts to purchase, if interested, and they are only $10.

New Budgeting Process:

Kim Davenport discussed that the membership of the committee has not been announced but it will consist of 1-staff member, 2- faculty members and 2-Directors. Requests will be going out to Directors for funds and then those requests will be reviewed, prioritized and decided on. Kim mentioned that a website will be created but not sure what it will look like. She informed us that the budget committee will be meeting next week and hopefully she will have more information to share. Kim requested feed back from the group to take to the meeting.

The group wondered about the timeline and if there will be ways to ask questions anonymously as it has been done in the past? Questions on how the requests will be reviewed and considered, and, if things will be transparent?

Elections:

2- Positions on the Staff Association will be up for elections. Co-Chair, currently held by Charlotte Cron and Treasurer, which is currently held by, Naarah McDonald. Requests for nominations will be sent out in November and the elections will be in December with the new people starting in January 2007.

Details about elections and mentoring chair positions:

Brian Anderson talked about the change in the by laws.

Both the elections committee and the mentoring positions shall have one chair appointed by the board to serve a one-year term. The board may renew the appointment of this committee chair no more than two consecutive times (one person may serve a maximum of three consecutive years as committee chair).

Chancellor’s Leadership Council:

Brian Anderson attended the first one and mainly they discussed what they should do. Each board member agreed to rotate so that one of the members will be in attendance for each meeting. Brian will inform us of the next meeting time.

Coffee with the Chancellor:

Invitations have been sent out for first two meetings. Approx. 8-10 people will meet at one time and every staff member will be invited and have the chance to meet with the chancellor. Brian Anderson encouraged all to attend and noted that you do have the chance to re-schedule if needed.

Holiday Service Project:

Naarah McDonald presented 3-options (but open for others):

Eugene B. Tone School that serves under privileged kids.
Catholic Services, Group homes such as Phoenix Housing Project.
Local foster group homes such as either Jessie Dyslin (Teens) or Faith Homes (Young women).

Naarah will send out an email with more information and ask for everyone’s suggestions and to form work groups.

Professional Development funds:

Trish Fiacchi came and explained that funds have been set a side for this year ($20,000) for professional development. She distributed a ‘draft’ of how the process will work and a copy of the form to request funds. Up to a max of $1000 per award but expected to be closer to $500 to allow a greater number of individuals to be impacted. It is hopeful that this will continue past this year and that funding will be eventually granted to programs. It’s still in the draft stage but is hoping to have it all wrapped up in the next couple of weeks. There was questions about whether funding that has already been paid by an individual could be reimbursed and if a group made a request will the total still be a max of $500? Trish will take those questions and get back to the group.

Staff Representative for Strategic Planning Committee:

Charlotte Cron noted that this will consist of staff representation and said emails have been sent out for 2- volunteers. The board will pick and is looking for someone that can meet the serious time commitment of the committee. If you are interested, send email to Brian Anderson by Monday, October 23rd.

Release Time for Professional Development:

No new updates at this time.

Tri-Campus Distinguished Staff Awards:

Please see UWS website, deadline date on or around December 15, 2006. Please consider nominating a fellow co-worker or group. Brian will send out emails with any updates.

Other items:

Julie Buffington discussed search for the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and invited feedback and encouraged feedback.
She also discussed upcoming ‘UWT Staff Box Talks & Activities’. Karin Dalesky’s recap and video of her trip to New Orleans (Oct. 19th), Photography with Jull Carnell Danseco in November and Cookie exchange in December.

Meeting adjourned.

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