THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN
2007 STAFF SENATE
May 23 , 2007
9:00-11:00
1227 UC
MEETING #5
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michelle Barnes, Rima Berry-Hung, Paul Beteag, Rachel Buzzeo, Monica Hetu, Vera Kapulak, Cindy Kecskes, Sandy Kulka, Bernadette Lis, Sandie Post, Belinda Soliz, Linda Southward, Judy Walker, Judy Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sharon Lobdell, Shelly Harris, Marlene Pruitt, Diane Sigler
- CALL TO ORDER
- ADOPTION OF AGENDA
- Laura Drabczyk discussed the University emergency preparedness plans. Since the attack at Virginia Tech all aspects of the University’s plans are being reviewed. The Senate suggested that it should do a poll via email to ascertain how the staff would feel about wearing IDs on a daily basis. There was also discussion about faculty and staff not knowing what to do during a crisis. The Senate suggested that emergency information signs be placed in the classrooms regarding who to call when using either a personal cell phone or a University phone. It was noted that dialing 911 from a University phone goes directly to Campus Safety. Dialing 911 from a cell phone could go several places off campus, which could delay help arriving. When using a personal cell phone, people should be calling 313-593-5333 in order to reach Campus Safety. Campus Safety then responds and calls the Dearborn Police, Fire or Rescue as needed and meets them at the entrance to the campus to escort them to the appropriate area. It was also suggested that the Senate hold an Open Forum and ask Bob Behrens and Rick Gordon to bring the campus up-to-date on what safety measures are in place and when the campus will be notified. It was suggested that the Senate invite the Faculty Senate to participate. The Senate stressed that the campus needs more education on what to do, and safety information should be included in the new hire information distributed by HR and talked about by the Campus Ambassadors.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 Committee Reports:
4.1.1 Benefits Committee – The committee is working on their annual report.
4.1.2 Budget Committee – The economy is bad and the state is withholding the July payment.
4.1.3 UMake a Difference Committee – The committee has made 5 awards in the last two weeks.
4.1.4 Recognition Committee – The committee is moving along.
4.1.5 Voices of Staff – The benefits and rewards group has split into two groups. Linda will remain with the original benefits group.
4.1.6 Public Relations Committee – Nothing to report.
4.1.7 Leadership and Development Committee – The committee is moving along.
4.1.8 Hospitality Committee – The retreat is all arranged. It will be in 180 FCS from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 6, 2007.
4.1.9 Workplace Environment Committee – The Chair distributed more suggestions for possible staff gifts. After some discussion, a motion was made by Sandy Kulka, seconded by Monica Hetu, not to give out a staff token this year due to the current University budget problems. VOTE: 13-Yes, 0-No, 1-Abstain. Motion carried.
4.1.10 Election Committee – Nothing to report.
4.1.11 Communication Committee – Nothing to report. - ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION:
5.1 Retreat Items to be discussed:
Will discuss what we have accomplished so far this year.
Will discuss what we wish to accomplished by year-end.
Orientation for new Senators
Open Forum – Safety w/Laura, Behrens and Rick Gordon.
Election Committee – election process for all seats on various comms.
5.2 Voices of Staff Open Seat – Two names were put forth for the vote for the new seat on Voices – Roxanne Wiltshire and Michelle Barnes. VOTE: Michelle-11 Roxanne-3
5.3 Staff Senate Open Seat – A motion was made by Linda Southward, seconded by Vera Kapulak, to leave the seat open until the November elections. VOTE: 12-Yes, 2-No, 0-abstain. Motion carried.
5.4 Food Service – Tabled
5.5 Professional Training Room – Tabled - Senate Goals – Tabled
- Roundtable – No discussion
Respectfully submitted,
Judith K Wilson
Secretary
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last updated 07/25/2007
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