Communications Committee
Meeting Notes
July 10, 2007
2:00-3:00
Members
Present: Christine
Cogar, Sonia Coleman,
Members
Absent: Alena Aissing
·
This
was the first meeting of the new CMC representatives.
·
Trudi
and Bill gave a brief overview of the Committee charge and
responsibilities. The 6-month
appointment is in place so as to ensure all staff an opportunity to sit on the
Committee.
·
The
Bean Bag chairs have been removed from the 3rd Floor of West. There has been ample student uproar regarding
this issue, but there is no plan to replace the chairs and the Directors are
not yet sure what will become of the extra space.
·
Bill and Brian reported that the remaining 50%
of raises are now in limbo, due to the budget.
·
No
decision on further action will be made until January 2008 at the
earliest. The $1K bonus this fall is
still in effect.
·
A
University-wide hiring freeze is in effect, and could continue for the next two
fiscal years.
·
The
Libraries will have to apply for exemption for open positions, and filled
positions must be able to fit into current budget. As of now, all pending exemptions look as
though they will be granted.
·
There
is no indication that the freeze will affect benefits or the materials budget
in any way.
·
Faculty/staff
are encouraged to bring outside funding to the Libraries. The Capital Campaign will begin this Fall. Grant writing
is also encouraged.
·
The
travel budget will be affected, though it is unclear by how much.
·
The
Directors will try to begin Strategic Planning this August.
·
The
Planning will be structured differently than it has been in the past, with a
focus on long-term changes.
·
The
decision regarding a Health Sciences merger will influence Planning.