Members Present:
- Grayson Gordon, Mark White, Shanna Dale, Jill Stephens, Alyssa Collins, Sue Ingram, Darrell Hampsten and Chulapol Thanomsing
Call to Order:
- Grayson Gordon called the meeting to order. The Chancellor was unavailable to provide an update.
Approval of Minutes:
Old Business:
- Darrell Hampsten volunteered to serve as president-elect after Mat Crouse turned down the position after determining he did not have the time to devote to the position. The membership present voted to approve Darrell Hampsten as President-Elect.
New Business:
Meeting time and location:
- Established the meeting time as the Friday following Faculty Senate meeting at 10:30 AM in Cass Hall. Next meeting will be 06/15/2012.
Zumba:
- New Zumba program beginning Monday, May 21, 2012. Six sessions per week. Classes are free to all part-time and full-time students, faculty and staff with presentation of BearPass Card. Community members will be permitted to participate at the regular rate charged by Success Fitness.
- Morning Classes: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 8:30-9:30 AM
- Evening Classes: Monday: 6:00-7:30 PM; Wednesday & Thursday: 6:30-7:30 PM
- Schedule will be revisited in the fall.
Board of Governors West Plains Meeting:
- Board of Governors meeting on June 22 in West Plains. Submit agenda items to Grayson by May 18.
New Employee Recognition:
- Provided a gift from Staff Senate to Jill Stephens.
Announcements:
Construction Updates:
- Sue Ingram provided an overview of current construction progress on campus, including Rec Center, Melton roof/HVAC upgrade, Gohn Hall and Richards House pool removal.
Shared Leave:
- Reminded members about the new Shared Leave Pool option available to those who donate at least 24 hours of vacation time.
Technology Updates:
- Computer upgrades are occurring in various locations on campus, including Cass and Melton.
Personnel Searches:
- Updated members on status of personnel searches. Nursing Instructor position has been reopened. Director of business and support services will begin interviewing the week of May 14.
Adjournment:
- Meeting adjourned by Grayson Gordon.
- Next meeting: 06/15/2012, 10:30 AM, Cass Hall Conference Room.