Staff Council
Meeting Minutes
October 18, 2007

I.	Guest Presentation
President Glenn Mroz provided a brief overview on the state of the
University. President Mroz updated on State funding & status of the
2007-08 university budget. President Mroz also touched on "new" vision
of the University.

II.	Call to Order
Chair Becky Christianson called the meeting to order at 12:05 pm.,
and then recessed until 12:35 p.m.     to allow for President's Mroz's
presentation.

III.	Members Present
Bev Auel, Rob Bishop, Nancy Bykkonen, Becky Christianson, Diane Garrow,
Peggy Gorton, Kathy Goulette, Rob Greenhoe, Allyson Jabusch, , Susan
Liebau, and JoAnne Stimac. (New member Jermy Worm arrived at 1:00 p.m.)

IV.	Old Business

a)	Becky will contact Arlene regarding "new" calendar.

b)	Inclement Weather Committee: The committee met and have drafted
	recommendations for implementing inclement weather policy.

c)	Finance Committee Report:  Annual budget for 2007-08 is
	$9,500. Expenses to date include treats & frames. Balance = $9,079.16

d)	Search Committee Updates: No updates at this time. 

e)	Making a Difference Awards: The date has been set for Wednesday,
	December 12 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in MUB Ballroom A. Nominations due
	Thursday, November 15 at 4:00 pm. President Mroz has endorsed Staff
	Recognition Week (December 10 -14, 2007).

f)	Family Fun: First meeting will be 10/22/07. March 15, 2008 is
	scheduled date of event.

g)	Staff Awards: No report.

h)	Ramona emailed to say she will be meeting with Chris Secord
	(Human Resources) & Kyle Rubin (Admissions) re: tours & lunches for
	new employees.

V.	New Business

a)	Becky brought forward for discussion possibility of release time
	for blood donation. Portage Hospital has shortage of blood. Becky will
	talk w/ Ellen about how best to proceed.

b)	Diane, Bev, Kathy will assist Becky with forming Staff
	Appreciation Week Committee.

c)	Becky will give report on December 14, 2007 to Board of Control
	regarding Staff Council accomplishments.

VI.	Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 pm.

Minutes submitted by:  Rob Bishop, Vice Chair