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KULSS Executive Meeting
Thursday, October 25, 2012, 10:00-11:00
Watson 503b


Present: Julie Woodrick (Chair), Kristin Zachrel (Secretary), Laura Skarka (Group 2), Molly Altman (Group 3)

Absent: Kyle Sederstrom (Group 1)

Guests: Jim Richey

Previous Meetings Action Items

WHO?
BY WHEN?
WHAT?
Julie
Pending
Email Kent with suggestions for couches.
  • Kent is working on getting the paper towel dispenser for the Watson break room, but there is no news about the couch. Julie will clarify with him about the couch situation and ask why it needs to be something that can be sanitized.

Group Reports

Group 1 (Kyle):

  • Kyle Sederstrom was elected the new Group 1 representative.
  • The Annex limited term position interviews are complete and a recommendation has been made to HR.


Group 2 (Laura):

  • Room 210 is having a potluck on Halloween.

Group 3 (Molly):

  • The Dean sent out a letter that they will be minimizing the collection in the Engineering library. Faculty will go through it in November. Engineering is constructing a new building that will open up into the library and will remove some of the collections so there's more study space.

Committee Reports


Support Staff Senate: Nothing to report.

University Committee on Libraries:


Mentoring Committee: Nothing to report.

PRC:

  • They are in the process of putting together an email with a brochure to be used as a resource for requesting big ticket items/supplies. This will help the staff understand the process and lobby for items that would be useful for the libraries. It will coincide with the budget report for the Dean or Shannon.


LOSDC: Nothing to report.

Meeting Updates


Dean's KULSS Meeting (next mtg: Nov.?): Haven't met yet.

Concerns to Bring up to the Dean/Mike:

  • Until we get a new Vice-Chair, Kristin will attend the meetings with Julie.
  • This doesn't necessarily need to be addressed in the Dean's meeting, but it should be addressed with Mike: Discuss supervisor coaching to encourage participation in things like staff development and other types of learning and involvement.

Action Items for Next Meeting

WHO?
BY WHEN?
WHAT?
Julie
Pending
Discuss Watson break room couch with Kent.
Julie
Next Mtg
Ask Meredith about serving as Vice-Chair.
Julie
ASAP
Forward email from Sharon about SPOT involvement to group reps to put out a call for volunteers.
Group Reps
ASAP
Send out call for volunteers for SPOT involvent.

 

 

Parking Lot
(Items to be aware of for the future, not necessarily discussed in current meeting)

  • HREO EEO Categories
  • Work with LFPA to change the language for the Dean's 5-Year Review Committee to include a Support Staff member.

 

Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 7, 10:00-11:00 at Music & Dance (Molly will reserve the room).