MINUTES
Employee Assembly Meeting
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
12:15 −1:30pm
401 Physical Science

I. Call to Order

T. Grove called the meeting to order at 12:25 p.m. and members of the EA and other attendees were introduced.

Present: N. Bell, D. Brooks, A. Capogrossi, B. Cristelli, L. Croll Howell, C. Ferguson, T. Grove, M. Kitchen, E. Lee, G. Mezey, G. Osborne, L. Sayam, B. Schaffner, M. Seymour

Absent: J. Ambrosetti, R. Blanco, J. Buchanan, B. Esty

Also Attending: N. Doolittle, A. O’Donnell, A. Epstein, B. Mckinney, EST Committee Members

II. Call for Late Additions

T. Grove said there was an email from an employee about transportation issues that could be discussed later on in the meeting if there was time.

III. Approval of Minutes from last meeting

C. Ferguson had one minor change on page 3. G. Mezey moved to approve the minutes, and it was seconded. The minutes were approved with one minor change.

IV. Business of the Day�EST Steering Committee Recommendations

T. Grove explained the EST Steering Committee’s recommendations. She went on to say these recommendations are already being implemented. Additionally, the committee recently hosted its first successful RED day, with many events across campus. The committee is also looking to partner with the EA and has created new employee award opportunities.

R. Kuhar explained the supervisor improvement/culture shift process. If position review requests are made, alignment and change tools are available. If a request is made, HR is notified and an action will occur within 30 days.

The EST Steering Committee has also recommended changes that will allow all employees access to personal development opportunities.

V. Report from the Chair

a) EST open forums

The dates for the open forums will be announced very soon. Please plan to attend, so the EA can get as much input as possible from the attendees.

VI. Old Business

a) Resolution to request EST progress reports from Colleges and Divisions

G. Mezey presented a resolution that needs some specific points, requests, angles, etc. He will show it to members once it is completed.

b) Care fund--- Fundraising

G. Mezey said he and J. Ambrosetti are getting together to brainstorm a big picture plan. They need to find a big way to have sustainable cash flow so events when they happen just add a little extra.

VII. New Business

a) Budget Check - Bob

There was no budget check update.

b) Update on Red Day event- Bridget

The first RED events were well attended, and the EA would like to hear thoughts about how to maintain these attendance numbers and to improve the events overall and to ensure that North campus is not left out.

G. Mezey said having Deans, Vice Presidents, and other important staff members present and engaged with the staff at the events is important.

c) Soup and Hope

B. Schaffner said she is looking for a date for the EA to attend as a group. She will email EA members with dates to try and find a date that works for most.

d) Workday - photos

There was a discussion concerning having photos on the internal online Workday system. Attendees discussed the pros and cons of this change and shared their opinions.

e) Elections update

C. Ferguson said that from early reports, only one EA voting member is not planning on running again in the upcoming elections. Sign up for info sessions if you have the time.

VIII. Adjournment

T. Grove adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Future Guests: April 3rd David Skorton and Mary Opperman

Respectfully Submitted,

Allison Bazinet