Staff Advisory Board Meeting
July 14, 2010
8:30 a.m.
Ruby Hicks Conference Room, RH 102
Members Present: Melinda Zeigler, Tonique Dennis, Jennifer Evans, Vicky Graves, Rick Cothran, Sue Bladzik, Cathy Payne
Members Absent: Lisa Anderson
Others Present: Sharon Colcolough
Length of Meeting: 1 hour
Topics Discussed:
Sharon Colcolough opened the meeting welcoming new members to the Staff Advisory Board (SAB) and provided a brief summary of the vision and purpose that Dr. Booth expressed during his May meeting.
- The SAB is to serve as an advisory body through which staff members make recommendations regarding policies and procedures, interests, concerns, and issues to the Executive Staff.
- The SAB more actively provide employee feedback regarding college operations, policies and procedures.
Nominations for SAB Chair were taken with Sue Bladzik nominating Cathy Payne. Nomination was seconded and approved. Cathy Payne will serve as the Staff Advisory chair, Tonique Dennis as vice-chair and Sue Bladzik as secretary.
Cathy stated that she will meet with Lisa Poore regarding what policies and procedures the board should begin reviewing. Previously the board has supported community involvement with food drives, clothing drives, etc. How realistic are these ideas and what projects could we feasibly do? Board members were to discuss with the faculty/staff in their respective departments what type of future projects would be suitable for the SAB.
Vicky asked if there was a formal place that faculty/staff can submit suggestions and if the board would be allowed access to the suggestions/feedback? Cathy stated that there is a suggestion box on eTC, but it is unclear if HR reviews or who addresses/responds to the suggestions.
A brief discussion was held as to when, where and what time regular meetings should be held. It was decided that the board will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:30 am in the Ruby Hicks Conference room 102.
Action Items:
- Review the current SAB Constitution and By Laws - all
- Post SAB meeting minutes - Sue
- Reserve Ruby Hicks 102 for future SAB meetings - Sue
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Cathy with all other members in favor.
Recorded by: Sue Bladzik
Next Meeting: Thursday, August 12th, at 8:30 am, in the Personnel Conference Room, RH 102
