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YEARLY REPORT
STAFF COUNCIL 2001-2002

This is a listing of items/issues that the Council considered during the 2001-2002 academic year.

1. Agendas are being sent to every staff member prior to monthly meetings.
2. Minutes are sent out to all staff members in a timely manner, and definitely prior to the next meeting.
3. Welcome letters are sent to all new CL, TE and SM staff with a copy of by-laws.
4. Brought the number of council members up to the maximum allowed.
5. Standing committee chairs were elected and committee members selected by chairs.
6. Goals were established.
   1. Raise profile of Council
   2. Better organization of meetings
   3. Keep Web Page updated
   4. Fund Raisers
7. Style Show and Christmas Raffle Tree held for fund raisers. Style Show generated $733.98; the Raffle generated $539.25.
8. Updated Rainy Day Fund Committee.
9. Checked on duplicate parking permits for staff, which are not allowed.
10. Donated $300 in gift certificates to two staff members in need at Christmas.
11. Distributed gift bags at Christmas to all staff members.
12. Discussed with HR the signing of FMLA form for staff members and determined that it was for the benefit of both staff and the University.
13. Made Relay for Life donation of $100 and ask for volunteers to staff team.
14. Report from CBAG and Executive Council on 5% budget cuts and how they will affect staff members.
15. Letter sent to Administration on behalf of staff asking that salary increases be given highest priority in budget discussions.
16. Replaced one member of council who has not been coming to meetings.
17. Designed and purchased retirement gift to F. C. Richardson from staff.
18. Exceptions to the flower policy can be made by officers because some staff do not want flowers.
19. Discussed with HR late notification of snow policy and were told that individuals should discuss this with their supervisors.
20. Got clarification from IUB about employees who do not carry health insurance through the University.
21. Prepared a mission statement and put it on the Web Page. That statement is: The mission of the Staff council Indiana U. Southeast is to represent non-academic staff in University matters, provide a support system and foster a benevolent, social bond among the staff.
22. Put elections on Web Page, thereby eliminating paper ballots and duplicating costs.
23. Rewrote the By-laws to amend the absences of council members, so that members have three days after the meeting to report their absences. It was agreed at the beginning of the year that the council would strictly enforce the absence policy.
24. Officers met with new Chancellor to acquaint her with Staff Council and discuss concerns.
25. Held "Take A Break" and offered staff free cokes and chips (donated from cancelled Relay for Life Walk).
26. Invited three faculty members to attend meetings to explain important initiatives of which staff should be aware: general education requirement; NCA accreditation; freshmen seminar.
27. Names submitted to Chancellor of staff willing to serve on Administrative Committees.
28. Checked on selling back used HP ink-jet cartridges for fund raisers, but is not allowed under IU policy.
29. The President is currently looking into staff development funds generated from the Capital Campaign.
30. Discussed options on getting more interest revenue on treasury funds and decided to purchase a $500 CD for one year and move the checking account to a Money Market account.
31. Currently discussing scholarship criteria and creating a fund specifically for scholarships.
32. Held survey on Campus Life Web Page for interest in Kentucky Kingdom outing for staff and faculty. Not enough interest was generated to hold event.