THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN
2006 STAFF SENATE
January 25 , 2006
9:00-11:00
1227 UC
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Beteag, Bob Crocker. Linda Southward, Vera Kapulak, Michelle Barnes, Diane Sigler, Cindy Kecskes, Sharon Bingley, Diane Leach, Betty Greco, Judy Wilson, Shelly Harris, Judy Walker, Marlene Pruitt, Bill Romej, Amy Kazanowski, and Laura Drabczyk
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lori Kornelson and Sandy Kulka
- CALL TO ORDER
- VISITORS: Vice Chancellor Stan Henderson attended the meeting to discuss the contract with Aramark. Apparently Aramark is losing so much money that they have exercised a clause in the contract which moves the cost of operations to the University. Mr. Henderson was asking for suggestions to cut down expenses and get a feel for how staff would react to reducing food service.
- ADOPTION OF AGENDA
- ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- 4.1 Report on meeting with Faculty Senate - tabled
- ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION:
- 5.1 Elections:
Chair – Bill Romej nominated by Amy Kazanowski. No other nominations so Bill Romej chair by default.
Secretary – Judy Wilson nominated. No other nominations so Judy Wilson will be Secretary by default.
Vice-Chair – Linda Southward declined nomination unless Diane Sigler unable to serve. Diane Sigler will talk to her department to see if she will be allowed to serve. A motion to table the elections until we hear from Diane Sigler and have a special meeting to finish the elections on Friday was made by Cindy Kecskes, seconded by Diane Leach. Vote -unanimous
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE – Patti Jones willing to continue. Bill will talk to Susan Gedert.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE: Trish Schlaff doesn’t wish to continue as chair. Betty Greco and Amy Kazanowski proposed as Co-chairs. Vote: Unanimous
LEADERSHIP/DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: A charge needs to be developed for this committee and will be discussed at the next Senate Council meeting. Bill will talk to Cecile Aitchison to see if she’s interested in being chair.
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Cindy Kecskes willing to continue as chair. Vote: Unanimous
ELECTIONS COMMITTEE: Diane Leach and Vera Kapulak proposed as Co-chairs. Vote-unanimous
UMAKE A DIFFERENCE COMMITTEE: Vera Kapulak agreed to continue as chair. Vote: unanimous. A motion was made by Vera Kapulak seconded by Judy Wilson that the committee consist of the chair and one helper. Vote: unanimous
5.3 Discussion of Staff Senate Retreat Document – tabled
5.4 2006-2007 Budget Request – Bill will make some changes as suggested by other members of the Senate and send to Senate for approval via email vote.
- Roundtable
- Future Meetings:
Council: February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 8, December 6
Senate: February 22, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 15, Retreat Dec 13
Respectfully submitted,
Judith K. Wilson
Secretary
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