TOPICS DISCUSSED
WEB PAGES/PICTURES
Lisa Miller (Development & Alumni Relations), has
volunteered to help with the web page and attended the meeting to discuss
the page layout, arrangements for Employee of the Month photos, and links
to other sites. We plan to use the candid photos taken when the presentation
is made on the current web page. Formal portraits are also taken and have
been displayed in a case at the entrance to Bouillon Hall. These photos
will be used on the "past years" web page. All winners will be given a
release form to sign, and have the option to decline having their picture
displayed.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Judy Paul, formerly of Accounting and Payroll, and now
back in Student Financial Services, was selected as Employee of the Month
for January. Congratulations, Judy. She is described as "calm, kind, and
keeps everyone positive. She has put in long hours. She never complains.
She has pulled off a miracle, with grace. Judy treats students and staff
calmly and kindly. She is a treasure!"
The form for nominating a coworker as employee of the month is available at: www.cwu.edu/~hr. Scroll down to "Employee of the Month" and click on the icon. Be patient if you do not hear news right away, applications are kept "in the hat" for consideration each month for the entire year. The "award year" is April-March. Next month we will select an employee for February, and then there will be one more award before the Employee of the Year selection.
TIME LINE FOR THE NEW PRESIDENT
Marilyn Thompson reported on the selection of Dr. Jerilyn
McIntyre as the new President of CWU. Dr. McIntyre is currently teaching
at the University of Utah and will finish the school year before joining
us in July. She has visited campus and expects to be back again before
July. Marilyn gave us a detailed description of the selection process,
the time and deliberations that occurred. The Presidential Selection Committee
met with the Board of Trustees and gave presentations elaborating the strengths
and weakness of each candidate. They made no direct recommendation. The
Board of Trustees (BOT) took this information and after an extended closed
meeting arrived at the selection of Dr. McIntrye. The entire process was
very thorough. Members of the selection committee visited each candidate’s
campus. Linda Beath, Morris Uebelacker, and Roger Fouts were the group
who visited the University of Utah. Marilyn again complimented the current
BOT, whom she described as very energetic, engaged, and interested in CWU.
Marilyn received a well deserved round of "thank yous" from the Council
for the job she did representing us on the Presidential Search Committee,
and for all the effort that she put into keeping us abreast of the process.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Ona Youmans, Director of Human Resources, clarified the
use of bereavement leave. The new leave slips list both "bereavement" and
"bereavement/sick" leave. Bereavement leave (code 240) is a special leave,
which allows paid leave of up to three days because of the death of an
immediate family member. One day can be granted by the supervisor for the
death of an employee’s family or household member, and is generally used
by the employee to attend the funeral. (Individuals considered to be members
of the family are mother, father, sister, brother, mother-in-law, father-in-law,
husband, wife, grandparent, grandchild, son, daughter, stepchild, a child
in the custody of and residing in the home of an employee. Household members
are defined as persons who reside in the same home, who have reciprocal
duties to and do provide financial support for one another. This shall
include foster children and legal wards, or "significant others". It does
not include persons sharing the same general house when the living style
is primarily that of a dormitory or commune.) Bereavement leave can be
extended by Human Resources for up to three days total if needed for travel
or for attending to details of the death. Requests for these extra days
should state the relation of the deceased to the employee and the date
of death and/or date and place of funeral. Use of the special Bereavement
Leave is not charged against the employee’s vacation or sick leave
accruals and is granted for each death of a family member. If more time
is needed to make funeral arrangements, the employee may use his/her accrued
Sick Leave, marking the leave slip "Bereavement/Sick Leave" (code 180).
And, Annual Leave (code 170) can always be used when extra time is needed,
either to attend to legal details and arrangements or for travel. Bereavement/Sick
Leave (code 180) may be granted by the employee’s supervisor for condolence
or bereavement--for instance to attend local funerals of neighbors or close
friends. Use of Bereavement/Sick Leave is charged against the employee’s
sick leave balance.
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS TO STATE
EMPLOYEES, WHY NOT?
Most of us know that we are eligible to take classes
without tuition, on a space available basis. There is a $15/quarter registration
fee. However, currently only 26 employees are doing so. Why?
General discussion lead to several points. Just the process for enrollment is discouraging, requiring that you fill out the paper work first, then often the classes are filled, and the employee is denied access. More importantly, there seems to be shortages of many high interest classes; accounting and computer classes are especially hard to get into. Would it be possible to offer more sections of high demand courses in these areas? Many employees need to have afternoon or evening classes. Could there be more offered in these time slots? More graduate classes are desired. There was an interest in artistic or personal enrichment classes. Many community colleges offer classes of this sort to the general public, and they are well received. These courses would be another avenue to strengthen the relationship between the Ellensburg community and Central, as well as bring additional students to campus.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for March 16th,
at 2:00 p.m. in SUB 209. All representatives need to attend; alternates
are always welcome.
Present:
Kim Thomas, Business & Admin Support: Unit A
Paula Moffatt, Business & Admin Support: Unit B
Karol Barker, Dining Services
Marilyn Thompson, Housing & Residential Services
Kariann Taylor, Instructional Support: Unit A; Chairperson
Gene Wilson, Instructional Support: Unit A
Leona Johnson, Library Services; Secretary
Ann Arango, Library Services
Dorothy Tenney, Plant & Facilities; Vice-Chair
Shirley Hood, Enrollment Management & Marketing
Carola Alden, Student Services & SUB
Absent:
Karen Simmons, Instructional Support: Unit B
Debbie Nethery, Instructional Support: Unit B
Jeri Francisco-Porter, Plant & Facilities
Pat Devlin, Plant & Facilities
Also present:
Lisa Miller
Ona Youmans