APPROVAL OF MINUTES
-THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS TO STAFF
-EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH SHIRTS
-SELECTION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
-FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
-HUMAN RESOURCES ANNOUNCEMENTS
-TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
-ADJOURNMENT/NEXT MEETING
 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Barbara Sisko pointed out that the names of Alternates to the Council were included among the list of those absent from the last meeting, erroneously. Alternates do not have to be present if the delegates are in attendance so they shouldn’t be counted as absent if the delegate is present.  So noted, and the minutes were accepted as corrected.

A question was brought up as to whether the Council representatives from Facilities are restricted to their own alternate when they need someone to attend the meeting in their absence. It was determined that since Facilities has three alternates, those delegates can ask any one of the three to attend a meeting in their place.

Kari Taylor announced that Sandra Colson has resigned her position as a delegate to the Employee Council. Her alternate, Barbara Sisko, now becomes the delegate representing Instructional Support: Unit B. A new alternate will be drawn from the list of candidates for that unit.  [Note:  Carole Mellergaard will serve as alternate.]

PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS TO STAFF
Patti Minshull reported that the President's Office asked the Employee Council to select the location for the President's Address. Sue Lombard was chosen as the most appropriate to the occasion.

The address is scheduled for Monday, March 4, at 10:00 a.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. A sign language interpreter will be on hand for the afternoon session.

Everyone is encouraged to contact their delegate or alternate if they have specific topics they would like to hear the President speak to. There will be different opportunities for President McIntyre to address questions and concerns at the address.  Staff are encouraged to ask questions or voice concerns at the address, submit written questions to Employee Council delegates or alternates prior to the address, or write down a question at the address for a member of Employee Council or Exempt Employees Association to read.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH SHIRTS
Dorothy Tenney reported that the reception has been very positive to the offer of an Employee of the Month shirt to past recipients of the award. This is an ongoing project by the committee.

CWU employees are still welcome to purchase a denim shirt with the CWU Wildcat logo.  The sizes seem to run a little large, so if you want to try one on first, contact the Foundation Office.  The price of the shirt is $25, which includes a $4.00 donation to the Central Investment Fund, which supports scholarships.

SELECTION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Zippy Nickerson was selected as the Employee of the Month for December.  The following statements were taken from the nomination forms:

Zippy is meticulous in her work as Supervision and Head of Circulation.  She maintains a very high level of rapport with her staff through kindness and attention to detail.  Zippy is a dedicated employee who takes pride in her work.  She always does more than her share of the work.  She often takes the initiative to get things started and picks up the slack when things are going slowly.  She continues to upgrade her skills and knowledge.  Her information is always thorough and comprehensive, and her facts are always accurate.

Zippy is extremely conscientious and works very diligently and professionally to make sure that all units are informed to policies and procedures that affect our students.  She is fair-minded and listens well.  Zippy positively impacts everyone that comes in contact with her by just being herself: a talented, knowledgeable, supportive, conscientious, thoughtful, professional, hard working employee.  Zippy sets a positive example for us all to follow.

Zippy has worked for Central Washington University for more than 25 years.  She is responsible for immeasurable contributions to the Library.  She is the type of employee that anyone would be happy to work with.
 

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

Employee of the Year Selection
Having received complaints about the balloting process by which Employee of the Year is selected, Kari recommended that the process be reviewed and possibly altered.  Nancy Bradshaw, Leona Lindvig, and Dorothy Tenney agreed to participate on the ad-hoc committee established to review the procedures for selection of Employee of the Year.  This committee will research different distinction award programs and report back at the next meeting.  Employee Council members are encouraged to contact Nancy, Leona, or Dorothy if they have suggestions for the Employee of the Year program.

Ground Zero
Dorothy Tenney presented a letter received from Angela Bianco, of AMEC Earth and Environmental. The letter was sent in response to a campaign to collect money at CWU and in Ellensburg, to purchase supplies sent to Ground Zero in NYC to help with the relief effort.  Ed Snyder headed up the project and the supplies were obviously very much appreciated.
 

Greetings from Ground Zero:

Just writing to say that we received your generous donation to the WTC effort here in NYC. The weather has started to turn cold, the wind has set in and the intermittent rain is a sign that snow is on its way. I want you to know that your helmet liners could not have come at a better time.

As part of the safety crew here in the AMEC sector. (NE Quadrant: Tower I, WFC 3 and Customs House), I have the pleasure of seeing that the workers on the 7PM - 7AM shift get these small luxuries. They also act as a little honey for the pill of respirators, safety glasses and earplugs that I need them to wear.

With respect to the Cleanup, the progress over the last three months is unbelievable. Overall, the pile is now a 4-story deep pit, with only three more stories to go. Work is steady and they are still making recoveries. The only building, slated for demolition, that is still standing is the Customs House. She's a tough one; they've tried for days to bring her down: cutting structural steel to weaken it and using harmonics, steel cables and four separate grapplers/excavators to snap it off its base. Interestingly, the resilience of the building imparts some pleasure to those working to bring  it  down: 'made tough; made in America', they say.

On a personal note, I am out here from our Kirkland, WA office and seeing supplies sent from Washington State was quite a treat.

Season's greetings to everyone at Central Washington University and Ellensburg, WA community.

Thanks again,

Angela Bianco
AMEC Earth and Environmental
Kirkland Office
On assignment to the WTC Emergency

HUMAN RESOURCES ANNOUNCEMENTS

Public Service Recognition Week
Public Service Recognition Week is May 6-14, 2002.  The Extra Mile Award has been established to recognize state employees who surpass the expectations for exemplary service.  The nominees must be state employees, but can be an individual or a group.  Anyone who has a candidate in mind is encouraged to submit a nomination.  Ona offered to distribute the application forms widely, giving everyone an opportunity to make a nomination.  A nomination form may be downloaded from the Secretary of State’s website at:   http://www.secstate.wa.gov/pb/forms/extramile.pdf

Auto Insurance
On February 20, 2002, Liberty Mutual Insurance will be on campus to talk to employees currently covered by Nationwide Auto Insurance. Liberty Mutual is replacing Nationwide as the provider for CWU employees.  Representatives will be on campus in the Yakama Room, in the SUB, on Wednesday, February 20 from 9am to 5pm. No appointment is necessary, simply stop by or e-mail WA.State@libertymutual.com to set a specific appointment.

Employee Appreciation Award Ceremony
May 1st has been designated as the date for the annual Employee Appreciation Award Ceremony recognizing employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service at Central.  Members of the Employee Council have traditionally been responsible for supplying flowers and soliciting gifts for the occasion.  In the past, CWU employees have been generous in donating services or gifts for the event.  Please let Ona or Colleen know of anyone who might have a service to offer or a gift to contribute.  The Council would again like to make the presentation of the Employee of the Year award at the Appreciation Award Ceremony.

Campus Committee Vacancies
These committees have civil service representative positions.  The meeting and time requirements on these committees vary; some meet only as the need arises.  A diverse representation on all these committees is needed.  If you know someone who might be a good candidate, ask him or her if they would be willing to serve.  You can volunteer to serve yourself, or nominate someone (with their approval), and then contact Colleen Rose (1205) or your employee council delegate.  A list of interested civil service employees will be compiled by the Human Resources Office and the names considered and referred by Employee Council as vacancies occur.

Campus Safety and Health Committee: The committee provides the Occupational Safety Officer (OSO) with supportive assistance in the development of University-wide safety and health policies and procedures [per WAC 296-24-045]. Also provides assistance to the OSO in identifying unsafe conditions and practices, including recommendations to the OSO for improving accident prevention procedures.   Call Ron Munson at 2255 for information.
Campus Site and Development Committee: Provides a continuing program for development of campus facilities, advises on the assignment and utilization of space within campus buildings, and recommends policies for parking lot development and operations.   Call Carole Griffin at 2318 for information.
Classified Staff Grievance Committee:  Hears grievances from classified civil service employees with permanent status in relation to misapplication of the provisions of the State Higher Education Law, Higher Education Personnel Board rules, compensation plans or personnel policies and procedures.   Call Ona Youmans at 2477 for information.
Equal Opportunity Committee:  The committee advises the President on policy development.   Call Nancy Howard at 2206 for information.
Equal Opportunity Grievance Committee:  Reviews complaints and findings of the Affirmative Action Director and determines whether or not the facts warrant a hearing.   Call Nancy Howard at 2206 for information.
Parking Violation Appeals Board:  Reviews written and verbal information with regard to a parking violation and decides to either uphold the ticket, dismiss the ticket or reduce the fine.   Call Steve Rittereiser at 2959 for information.
Retirement & Insurance Committee: Reviews policies and programs of retirement and insurance.   Call Wendy Rittereiser at 2279 for information.

If you are interested in serving on one of the above committees, please let Colleen Rose in the Human Resource Office (1205) know so your name can be added to the appropriate list of those wishing to be considered for appointment.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

If you are looking for low cost training solutions, try the Training and Development library.  We have videos, audiocassettes, and books, on such topics as communication, career development, efficiency, human relations, management and supervision, leadership, public speaking, and more.  While CWU employees are always encouraged to check out materials for personal use, we want to remind managers and supervisors that we have a number of training sets which are intended to be viewed in groups.  How about showing one at a department staff meeting?  It could stimulate a good discussion!
 
To see what's in the Training Office library, drop by Bouillon 104, or browse our web page at http://www.cwu.edu/~training. To check out materials, a form is available from the web, or call 963-2288, or email hutchinl@cwu.edu.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00p.m.

NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Employee Council will be Thursday, February 21, at 2:00 in Black Hall Rm. 228-19.

PRESENT
Kathleen McDaniel, University Centers, SeaTac
Pedro Garcia, Facilities Management
Dorothy Tenney, Facilities Management
Nancy Bradshaw, University Relations and President
Kariann Taylor, Instructional Support: Unit A
Leona Lindvig, Library
Patti Munshell, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Barbara Sisko, Instructional Support: Unit B
Laury Berner, Facilities Management
Kirsten Garland, Business Support
Shirley Hood, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Gene Wilson, Instructional Support: Unit A
Adrian Naranjo, Financial Services
Kerry Slaughter, Library

ABSENT
Tina Klampher, Computing and Telecommunications
Karol Barker, Dining Services
Lorinda Anderson-Ramsdell, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Janet Goodwin, University Center, Yakima

ALSO PRESENT
Ona Youmans