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November 21, 1991

 

  STAFF SENATE MEETING MINUTES

  November 21, 1991

 

  In Attendance: 30 Senators, 4 alternates

 

  The meeting of the Staff Senate was called to order by Sherilyn

  McConnell, President, at 5:37 p.m. in the College Center of the

  College of Veterinary Medicine. The minutes were amended and approved

  to include the whole names of Ann Spencer and Profesor Marilyn Norstedt.

 

  Old Business: Clara Cox and Pam Orcutt spoke on revising the guidelines

  for release time. New material was included in the new draft, all changes

  we suggested were incorporated. The draft is currently in Ann Spencer's

  hands, the Senate will have another chance for review. The draft was read

  by Pam Orcutt, and all agreed it was greatly improved. Shared governance

  was emphasized, the responsibility of the departments to support, the

  ability to meet during working hours, and managers were encouraged to

  supply minimal resources.

 

  New Business: Deb Williams solicited our input on how the Facilities

  Area could be improved. DEBW VM1 if any suggestion or input.

 

  Charlie Stott reminded everyone about "Presidential Award for

  Excellence." Nominations are due by January 24, 1992.

 

  Budget Cuts? The floor questioned the amount of say so the staff would

  have. Sherri McConnell indicated there would be input. Administration

  seems to be searching for any input. Budget plan has to be in to

  Richmond by December, 2, 1991. Pam Orcutt shared a memo from President

  McConas urging us to have a letter supporting a tax increase ready to

  send to our legislators. "Be vocal so we can make a difference." Margie

  Murray or the VGEA will have a list of legislators.

 

  CSAC is preparing a memo to send to President McComas with their

  suggestions for the Round 4 Budget Cuts. The motion was made to have a

  special meeting of the Senate to address budget reductions as presented

  by CSAC. This meeting was scheduled Monday, November 25, in the College

  of Vet Medicine at 5:30 p.m. (see attached minutes)

 

  Richard Hayman - alternate for John Strauss addressed the public's view

  of the "fat" of the University. He suggested we needed more fundamental

  restructuring of how we do business instead of "limping" through one

  budget cut after another. University's long range planning could be

  improved. Our legislators should be held accountable as this has been

  predicted for some time.

 

  Committee Assignments were read by Sherri and are included in this

  packet. If you are not currently assigned to a committee... there's

  still time.

 

  Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

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