College Council 7-17-07

Information Sharing. Rita introduced Dan and people went around the table introducing themselves, where they live and some speciality they can advise him about.

For the good...

$ Interviewing is starting today for the Instructional Designer position.

$ We have an earmark in the House appropriations bill sponsored by Rep. DeFazio for the Science building.

$ Part of the Media staff are temporarily located in SSH 108. CCS will be dislocated for the next two weeks for carpet installation. Call x4333 if you need assistance since staff will not be at their regular desks.

$ Kevin passed out maps of the fenced off areas during the construction. Elizabeth will be the communication conduit for issues/progress reports to the campus.

$ Oregon Diversity Institute will be here in October. They are still taking presentation proposals. Contact Bruce for more info.

$ Bruce is hiring an Information Specialist this week and has started recruiting for another recruiter.

$ Non-credit is up 2%, FTE up .5%, Credit is down.

$ EDI grant paid for some improved equipment in registration at the last minute of the fiscal year.

Rita reminded all that feedback on the governance document is still being sought - deadline is 9/1.

Communication

Marsha demonstrated a sexual harassment online training tool. It can be used by staff and students. After discussion about this only being one piece of a more comprehensive effort, it was decided that Marsh would meet with Carol and Mike to set up a task force including faculty to craft a comprehensive plan.

Mike explained that the college insurance on covers non-employees if the college is negligent. If ambulance transport is needed, employees should be very careful to not imply that the college will pay if the injury was accidental. He also noted that employees are covered by worker’s comp so the rules are different. Sharon noted that employees should not transport an injured person since it leaves both them and the college liable.

Rita

$ Mike is retiring next summer and Diane is retiring in August. There is an opportunity for restructuring and she is meeting informally over the next year with managers to gather input but these meetings are happening slowly and she isn’t considering wholesale changes. If you have ideas now to share, please contact her.

$ Informing the president. Rita would like to be in the loop when there are life events for staff like graduations, weddings, babies and funerals and is counting on us to keep her informed.

$ Names. Discussed the idea of staff wearing a picture badge while on campus. Additionally, having a staff directory on the web with pictures would be good. There are some privacy concerns that have been voiced about the web. Mike, Ann and Marsha will meet to draft an ID plan, both short and long term.

Small groups formed to discuss the 4 strategic plan initiatives and reported out on progress made to date.

Board Agenda reviewed. No changes.

First Readings. Marsha reviewed and will be taking input.

Second Readings - no changes. Ann moved and Mike seconded approval of the ARs.

Closing the loop - Rita handed out the College Council accomplishments and 07-08 work plan. Please direct feedback to her if any.