PRESENT: Rolf Averill, Emily Boyd, Peg Davis, Noel Dreher, Christina Duddleston, Melissa Fritz, Gordon Groat, Judy Greil, Kathleen Hart, Alice Keith, Barb Lancaster, Anne Lopez, Candace Maynard, Patty Piontek, Beth Riggs, Karen Stanley, Ruth Szabo, Lewis Tenney, and Lisa Wakefield

EXCUSED: Marc Roszler

UNEXCUSED: Anna Abrahams, Dolores Aguirre-Johnston, Denyce Berg, Patricia Bub, John Doherty, Carolyn Eaton, Gilbert Guerra, Elyse Hannah, Tonya Haymore, Arlene Ozburn-Applebaum

GUESTS: Tina Alvarez, Cathy Nicholson

OPENING:

The Meeting convened at 3:00 p.m. Lisa Wakefield welcomed everyone and apologized for canceling the January meeting.

Lisa announced that council member Mark Roszler and his wife Lasha had their baby and that Mark was out on Maternity leave.

The committee was given several handouts:

• BETA Directions Conference “Learn how to be a better you” to be held on March 21, 2003 at the Manning House for more information call Lupita Cruz at 621-2484.
• The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Staff Advisory Newsletter.
• Let’s All Go To The Ballpark! University day at the Diamondbacks, May 3^rd and August 24^th. Look for more information in the March issue of the SAC Newsletter.

Judi Greil gave the Treasurer’s report. The only major budget items were the Halloween party and the $2756 that Administration took back due to budget cuts.

The SAC Executive Board regretfully announced that Executive Vice President Gordon Groat has been laid off due to budget cuts. Barb Lancaster, Administrative Vice President, will move up into the position of Executive Vice President. Karen Stanley has agreed to temporarily fill the vacated Administrative Vice President position.  Lisa again made a call for Corresponding Secretary nominations.

HR Liaison Cathy Nicholson handed out a proposed policy on Administrative Drop with Prejudice and an Interim Policy on Disruptive Behavior in an Instructional Setting. Due to the current political climate, HR will be updating their website with additional information concerning military leave. The Background Check Policy is now ready for public comment.

Lisa spoke a little about Focused Excellence and the president’s plan for eliminations, mergers and reconstructions. President Likins will be relying on members of the Staff Advisory Council to sit on committees. Lisa believes there will be about 30 such committees and that the council members role will be to meet with staff in the affected area and bring recommendations and concerns back to the main committee. SPBAC will also have a large role in the process.

Standing Committee reports: The Employee Recognition committee reported that out of the 59 nominations received, 57 were complete and 56 were eligible. Judges are in the process of picking up packets now.  The event will be held in the Student Union Ballroom on April 17^th from 3-5.

Rolf suggests we advertise for the Staff Advisory Council in the Wildcat.

Lou gave a report on the newly completed Student Union. The grand opening festivities will begin on February 17^th.

Barb reported that membership was down.

Lisa opened the floor for discussion. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

The next general meeting will be Tuesday, March 4, 2003. Please mark your calendars.

Respectfully submitted by Kathi Hart.