ACE Senate Meeting
December 7, 1999
Minutes

Call to Order: President Lois Santillanes called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.

President’s Cabinet: Rita Nuxoll recapped items discussed at the President’s Cabinet meeting. Topics included safety, domestic partners policy, project access review, and special course fees. Spring enrollment is up 4%. No Y2K problems are anticipated. The Marketing Image Committee reviewed its progress and plans. The logo is still being reviewed.

Change in Bylaws: After discussion, a unanimous vote changed the bylaws to reflect that the past president will organize the nominations committee. Prior to this change, that duty belonged to the vice president.

Interim Committee Report: Via email, Jane Buser notified ACE that PERC will be meeting again on December 8^th with final recommendations regarding benefit enhancements. She noted that she will continue to keep ACE posted on any actions and progress of the coalition.

Emeriti Status: Nomination documents were reviewed and unanimously approved.

Committee Reports:

Bookstore: Charlton reported that the bookstore advisory committee unanimously supported the Bookstore’s recommendation that shelf space be dedicated to top selling items and that office supply items be kept a minimum.

Affirmative Action: Saras has attended the Affirmative Action Committee. Gary Erickson is the chair.

Women’s Center: Winslow noted that special events are planned in March.

Wellness Center: As reported by Winslow, the Wellness Center wants to embrace students, and build a "university community." The interim director is planning some special events.

Human Resources: Clarkson related that the HR Advisory committee was informed that current recommendation is that professional staff salary equity reviews follow the CUPA study and that there is support for developing an annual performance evaluation process for professional positions. Shared leave was discussed, and ideas were solicited about how to encourage employees to donate time. A review is being made policies relating to classified staff to update terminology. Kristi Covington has been promoted to Payroll Manager.

Student Recreation Board: According to Hiemstra, the Student Recreation Board is working on a mission statement. The Board is not at full complement: a certain percentage of the Board make up is to be filled by students. It is hoped that by spring semester that the required percentage of student representation will be attained. Preparation of the location site began on November 1. There is no funding to allow the construction of a swimming pool. Policies regarding use and costs are being discussed.

Rake Up Boise: Garrett reported a good turn out for the Rake Up Boise event held on November 13. ACE provided 5 teams with a total of 70 people. All told, Boise State University had 122 volunteers and 8 yards to rake. Raking was completed by noon.

Risk Management: The Risk Management department has been revamped. The department is rewriting policy and developing priorities. On February 28, Risk Management will provide a display in the Jordan Ballroom.

Legislative Committee: Strong stated that he plans active participation in the legislative committee. Santillanes will forward information to Strong about the committee’s meeting times and locations. Strong said he believes the testimony process, letter writing and phone calls have good impact and he will solicit participation from Boise State University classified staff.

Next meeting of the ACE Senate will be January 4, 2000 in the Foote Room at 3 p.m. Bill Ruud will provide an update from the Marketing Image Committee.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:
Connie Charlton
Secretary