Present:  Lois Santillanes, Julie Clarkson, Rita Nuxoll, Merrill Strong, Valencia Garrett, Sarah Saras, John Gibbons, Matt Irvin, Connie Charlton, Cindy Lock-Smith, Mike Dome, Nancy Rountree, and Ann Winslow.

 

Call to Order: President Lois Santillanes called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. 

 

Committee Reports:

 

Affirmative Action:  Sarah Saras reported that the Affirmative Action Committee met to review a case drawn up by a different committee.  The Affirmative Action Committee examined the case and made recommendations.

 

Firearms/Weapons:  Mike Dome announced that this committee recently met to begin developing rules and regulations about firearms and other weapons on campus.  Another meeting is scheduled on April 7.  To find out the time and location, contact Mike Dome by email (mdome@boisestate.edu) or call him at 426-4298.

 

BSU Bookstore: Connie Charlton served on the BSU Bookstore Committee this term.  The Bookstore has made major progress in maximizing the use of available space, giving better pricing to students on textbooks and other items, and improving service to campus departmental customers. 

 

Rake Up Boise:  Rake Up Boise, held on November 13 was a real success as reported by Valencia Garrett.  There were 5 teams with 70 team members. 

 

Legislative:  Merrill Strong represented ACE on this committee.  He acknowledged Jane Buser’s efforts in keeping classified employees informed on legislative proceedings that affect state employees.  Strong advises that it isn’t too early to begin working on legislative issues for next year. 

 

Budget Committee:  Matt Irvin noted that the Budget Committee reviewed a recommended student fee increase of $84 per semester.  Resident hall rates will increase, while an increase in student housing fees is not yet confirmed. 

 

Wellness Center:  Ann Winslow announced that a new fitness activity challenge is underway for the month of April.

 

Women’s Center:  Some events and activities offered during Women’s History Month (March) were well attended and others were not, as reported by Nancy Rountree.  The Women’s Center will be moving to the Student Union Building where it will be more visible and will have the ability to be more interactive.  Funding is in place for hiring a coordinator to work 10 months per year, and for 2 full time support staff. 

 

Food Service:  The Food Service Committee meets only 1-2 times per year.  At the meeting she attended, Nancy Rountree said that the Committee reviewed ways to improve service to students.

 

Risk Management:  Cindy Lock-Smith stated that the Risk Management Committee is working on establishing awareness.  Risk Management is updating and writing policies and procedures.  A Risk Management Awareness Fair, which was well attended, was presented in February.

 

Resource Advisory Committee: This Committee discussed legislative activity, and reviewed and discussed proposed changes to University policies related to personnel issues.  Julie Clarkson was the ACE representative on this committee.

 

Web Page: Rita Nuxoll has kept the web page up to date with minutes, newsletters, and calendar items.  She noted that a counter would be useful to determine how many people visit the web site.  Ideas for hot links were solicited. It was suggested that awareness of the ACE web page be promoted by including the address in the minutes.

 

Paint the Town:  Sarah Saras announced that Paint the Town is scheduled for June 10^th.  ACE, along with the Faculty Senate and Professional Senate, will be seeking volunteers.

 

Nominations:  Ballots have been sent out through campus mail; they are due back to Sarah Saras by April 7.

 

Luncheon:  The invitations were sent out and are to be returned by April 7. 

 

Survey: Rita Nuxoll led a discussion related to a classified staff survey that is being developed by the ACE Executive Committee.  The Executive Committee includes Lois Santillanes, Julie Clarkson, Rita Nuxoll, Cathy Hampton and Connie Charlton.  A draft copy of the survey was handed out.  Feedback was solicited by Julie Clarkson.  The survey will be distributed next week. 

 

Meeting adjourned at 4 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

Connie Charlton, Secretary

4/7/00