Staff Senate Minutes
Hamersly Library 205
1. 8:35 Call to Order
2. Roll Call:
a. Absent: Roseann Kendall and John McArdle
b. Tina Fuchs filled in as proctor for Roseann
3. Andrew Russell-Wynings filled in for President John McArdle
4. Senator Comments: none
5. Visitor Comments: Bill Kernan asked Staff Senators to review a new proposed
policy on primary student e-mail addresses. After discussion recommendations will
be brought forward in the January meeting.
6. Minutes were approved as written.
7. Old Business
a. Website: Ann Barton-Brown and Martha Boyd met with the Webmaster in
November and the Staff Senate website will be up and running in January.
b. Customer Service: Each small committee reported with recommendations
and handouts. Senators will review the information and all will be reviewed
with recommendations at the January meeting.
c. Staff Development: copies of the Staff Development Fund Request forms
were handed out as provided by Judy Vanderburg in her absence. Because of
limited time, this topic was tabled to the January meeting.
d. Academic Infrastructure: Teresa Bybee reported as the Staff Senate
representative. An outline of discussion points on the academic infrastructure
was handed out. Teresa will continue to report after each AIC meeting.
8. New Business
a. Food Bank: Lenore Eliassen reported that the local food bank (Ellen Curran)
needs help year round. Canned and packaged food as well as warm clothing,
jackets, hats, and gloves are needed this time of year. One dollar in cash is
equivalent to 6# of food for the center. A e-mail will be sent out to
allfacstaff@wou.edu requesting donations. Lenore will be the contact.
9. Future Agenda Items – There were items that were tabled to Old and New
Business for future meetings.
10. No announcements
11. Adjournment –