ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

MINUTES - NOVEMBER 13, 2002

 

Present:                 Connie Charlton, Reida Bow, Nancy Rountree, Rita Nuxoll, Bob Webber, Kenny Wiscombe, Gary Myers, Noreen Camacho, Rex Hadley, Ann Winslow, Carol Carroll, Guen Johnson, Lisa Clements, Rhonda Hughes

Absent:                  Valencia Garrett

Guests:                  Lynn Russell, Carol Martin, Presidential Search Committee members

 

1. Constituency Discussion re: Presidential Search

President Charlton introduced Dr. Lynn Russell and Dr. Carol Martin, the two BSU employees selected to represent all BSU employees as committee members on the Presidential Screening Committee. Chris Matthias, President of ASBSU, was unable to attend. Russell and Martin reviewed the search process and progress. Martin stated that the committee would be setting up open hearings for anyone on campus to come and talk with the candidates. January 6^th is the deadline for applications with the position to be filled by the end of June. Russell and Martin asked the ACE board members for questions and input on what qualities a good president needs to possess. Some qualities mentioned were: dynamic speaker, great listener, communicator, activist and advocate for the school, ability to work in several venues (i.e., legislative, foundation, community), visibility on campus, ability to empower employees, solid in academics and administrative functions, business skills, personable. Martin said information on the process will be posted regularly on the website:  www.Idahoboardofed.org/pressearch.asp. Martin suggested that it might be good to have representatives go to candidates’ current campuses to check references in person.

 

2. Feedback re: ACE Open House –Committee

The recent ACE open house was not well attended.  The question was raised whether we want to continue and whether it’s worth the money if few people are attending. The same people attend every year, but the idea is to get a broader constituency to attend and become aware of ACE. Discussion included canceling the event, or having it on an every-other year or every three-year basis. Part of the purpose is for employees to meet the ACE officers. Bow suggested officers can do things in their areas. Wiscombe suggested putting pictures of officers in the Arbiter periodically so employees can recognize the members. A suggestion was made to get lists of employees and divide them by region in order to e-mail notices of upcoming events. Item tabled until December meeting.

 

3. Supervisor Evaluations

Nuxoll distributed a form used by Boise City that allows employees to give feedback on their supervisors and suggested BSU do something along these lines. Once all input has been reviewed and approved by the ACE Senate, the ACE executive committee will meet with Jane Buser to discuss the proposal.  Senate members were asked to look over the form and be prepared to discuss it at the next meeting.

 

4. BSUAOP – Garrett

Charlton distributed a schedule of BSUAOP events for Garrett. Rountree announced the Holiday Auction to the committee and reminded them to get their reservations in by Thursday, November 14, 2002.

 

5.          Noontime training for classified staff (open discussion)

Charlton heard from one classified staff who expressed concern that training is often offered during lunchtime.  Some employees attend the noon training, then take a lunch hour afterwards. Some do not have the flexibility in the offices, often being the sole office support person.   No further action will take place on this item unless additional concerns are received.  It is believed that the Training and Development office surveyed staff and set the training schedule according to what the majority of employees support.

 

6.        President’s Cabinet

At the October President’s Cabinet meeting, the academic calendar and the Five Year Academic rolling calendar were approved.  Results of the survey regarding Summer 2003 schedule was shared.  The results were positive, and thus, the summer hours for 2003 will be as they were for summer 2002.  The winter 2002 holiday was presented for review and information; it had been previously approved in February 2002.

 

7.        Committee reports

Committee reports were tabled until the next meeting due to the length of the meeting.

 

8.     Other

No other business was raised at the meeting.

 

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,  Gueneth Omeron Johnson