In attendance: \u00a0Lu Adams, Karen Ryburn, Sarath Rongali, Caitlin Crouse, Keri Elrod, Marcie Struble, Emily Gibson, Kileene Collins, Matt Noblin, Mary Kellum, Missi Jett, Grayson Goron, Alyssa Collins, Sylvia Kuhlmeier, Jill Stephens<\/p>\n
Jill Stephens\u00a0called the meeting to order.<\/p>\n
Chancellor Bennett gave an update about the reaching the 50,000 volunteer hours goal. The volunteerism effort will continue even after the Operation 50K is finished.\u00a0\u00a0 Last night at the Celebration of Leaders banquet Dawn Dionne was selected at the Outstanding Staff member by the students. \u00a0Congratulations to Dawn for all her hard work.<\/p>\n
The legislative session is in progress – Dr. Bennett reported that they are in budget negotiations but that there is still hope that a positive budget increase will happen.<\/p>\n
Graduation is May 17th and Orvin Kimbrough of the Board of Governors will be the guest speaker. \u00a0Ms. Peggy Kissenger will receive an honorary degree. She was a member of the very first class back in 1963.<\/p>\n
There is a pedestal under construction at Kellett Hall to display the Granvil Vaughn award.<\/p>\n
Approval of Minutes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Lu moved to approve the minutes and they were approved.<\/p>\n New Officers Installed:<\/strong><\/p>\n President Elect – Mary Kellum<\/p>\n Secretary – Kileene Collins<\/p>\n Treasurer – Emily Gibson<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Treasurer’s Report<\/strong>: \u00a0$298.45<\/p>\n Open Positions Report:<\/strong><\/p>\n Current Searches<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n New Hires<\/strong><\/p>\n Coordinator, Testing and Prior Learning Assessment (Full Time Staff, TAACCCT Grant)<\/p>\n Victoria Howerton starts 5\/1\/14.<\/p>\n Nursing (Full Time Faculty, 9-Month Appointment)<\/p>\n Lindsay Hill has accepted. Start date TBD. Executive Assistant IV (Full Time Staff) <\/p>\n Assistant Coach \u2013 Volleyball (Full Time Staff)<\/p>\n Hiring proposal submitted.<\/p>\n Coordinator, SBTDC (Full Time Staff)<\/p>\n Hiring proposal submitted.<\/p>\n Academic Advisor (Full Time Staff)<\/p>\n Reviewing applications.<\/p>\n Mathematics (Full Time Faculty, 9-Month Appointment)<\/p>\n First date of consideration 4\/11\/2014. Open until filled.<\/p>\n Part-Time Web Programmer (Title III)<\/p>\n Open until filled.<\/p>\n Upcoming Searches<\/strong><\/p>\n Bookstore Manager (Full Time Staff)<\/p>\n History (Full Time Faculty, 9-Month Appointment)<\/p>\n New Business:<\/strong><\/p>\n Discussion of a plaque or some type of recognition for past Staff Senate officers was opened. \u00a0We decided to give everyone an opportunity to consider the idea and will revisit it at the next meeting.<\/p>\n We asked the group to think about a new meeting time\/location for the upcoming year. Or any other ideas to increase attendance.<\/p>\n We voted to work with the faculty senate on building the dedication wall for employees with 20 years of service.<\/p>\n Scott Schneider suggesed “Adopt-A-Highway” program as a possible staff senate activity. \u00a0We tabled the discussion until Chulapol and Scott are present at a meeting.<\/p>\n Grayson opened a discussion about the lawn behind Cass Hall. We thought that it would be nice to spruce it up since it is a main entrance to the campus. \u00a0One idea was to have some type of new signage there and perhaps a welcome center. \u00a0 \u00a0This would have to be investigated for costs and inclusion in the Master Visioning Plan.<\/p>\n Upcoming Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n April 25th – Miss Jubilee concert – there are still tickets available.<\/p>\n The Library will be hosting a travelling exhibit from St. Louis entitled “The Art of the Printed Book” through the Month of May.<\/p>\n Kids College is the week of July 7. \u00a0Volunteers will be needed for various duties.<\/p>\n Graduation is May 17th.<\/p>\n The Old Time Music Festival is June 20-21. 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