1. CALL TO ORDER
   
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
3. Guest – Vice-Chancellor Stan Henderson talked about the forums on Campus Safety and handling threats from students. There is a mechanism in place, but wanted to approach the Senate about how to publicize it.  He noted that all threats should be reported to Public Safety and Counseling and Support Services immediately.  He also noted that stickers are being distributed to everyone on campus with the appropriate numbers to call in case of an emergency. The Senate suggested that the information on who to call should be posted in all classrooms and public areas.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
   4.1 Guidelines for Committees – The Chair noted that all committee chairs should have a typed report to read at each Senate meeting. The report will then be passed to the Secretary for inclusion in the minutes. These reports can also be included in the Senator.
   4.2 Committee Reports
   4.2.1Benefits Committee – The Chair read Linda Southward’s report. Linda mailed out the annual reports to the Chancellor, Debbie Skoll and the Staff Senate. There was a version problem with the fourth report for the Chancellor, but Linda thought that Jeff had taken care of it. She wanted to announce Active U and the Second annual “Wear Red” for women’s heart disease on February There was nothing to report on the dental rfp. The committee discussed retiree benefits after the age of 65 and part-time employee benefits.
   4.2.2 University Budget Committee – The Chair read Linda Southward’s report. Linda was not able to attend the last meeting. The Chancellor was a guest at the last meeting. He also sent out a letter (the Senate was included) stating that the budget request deadline is February 22nd. There is now a form on line that can be used to submit budget requests.
   4.2.3 UMake a Difference Committee – So far this year 17 awards have been made. More gifts were ordered and received.  Rachel is asking units for donations. She also wants to advertise the awards more.
   4.2.4 Recognition Committee – Nothing to report.
   4.2.5 Voices of Staff – The Development Team is still working on putting together a website on career paths, mentoring, etc.  The Benefit and Health group is looking at a consumer driven health plan.
   4.2.6 Hospitality Committee – Nothing to report.
   4.2.7 Communication Committee – Susan Gedert still wants to be involved, but doesn’t want to be the Chair. Sharon Lobdell and Rachell Buzzeo will be the co-chairs of the committee.
   4.2.8 Election Committee – Since Belinda Soliz has resigned it will be necessary to hold a CASL election. An email requesting nominations will be sent out.
   4.2.9 Senate Budget Recommendation Committee – Judy Kennard and Ginny Zarras sent a draft to the Chair. The Chair will follow-up with them and report at the next Senate meeting.
   4.2.10 Longevity Committee – The Chair read Linda Southward’s report. Linda offered to chair the Longevity Committee if no one else is interested. The committee is still waiting for information from Ginny Zarras. At the last meeting, Ginny said that the University spends about $200K on salary adjustments each year, and the committee requested data to support this information along with how long a employee who received an adjustment has been with the University, unit, gender, etc. The point was that adjustments don’t happen for everyone, not even in the same department.
   4.2.11 Leadership/Development Committee – Nothing to report.
   4.2.12 Safety Oversight & Advisory Committee (SO&AC) – Nothing to report.
   4.2.13 Program Committee – Nothing to report.
   4.3 Staff Senate Support Letter – Jeff Evans and Sharon Lobdell will discuss and report at the next meeting
5. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION:
   5.1  Program Committee will present suggestions to the Senate for brown bags and forums. Based on the goals established at the retreat, when making suggestions they will consider the purpose/outcome desired, audience, evaluations, and possible partners.
   5.2  Marketing Committee: A motion was made by Marlene Pruitt to collapse the Marketing Committee into the Communications Committee. Seconded by Sandie Post. Vote Unanimous.
   5.3  Set the calendar for 2008 – The Hospitality Committee will check to see if August 6 or 13 is open on the Chancellor’s calendar for the Staff Senate Picnic.
   5.4  Leadership Program – Jeff has saved a couple spaces for the Senate in the next Leadership Enhancement series. Jeff is working with the Senior Officers to finalize the invitations. The invitations will go out in March.  The group will meet all day two Fridays a month for three months. It is important to attend all six meetings.
   5.5  Vice Chair Stipend – Tabled until the budget report is available.
   5.6  Craft Show – The Chair noted that Bob Behrens approved
6. SENATE GOALS
7. ROUNDTABLE

Respectfully Submitted,
Judith K. Wilson
Secretary

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