Present: Grace Aranda, Cori Cashen, Carolyn Eaton, Eva Gonzales, Lauren Johnson, Randy Livingston, Jean Mason, Ana Rodriguez, Ruth Szabo

Guests: Leslie Porter (HR liasion), Steve Holland (Risk Management), Kevin Law (Mirror Lab), Sara Thomas (Risk Management), John Murphy (Risk Management), Lee Macomber (Chemistry), Karen Egertson (CCIT), Patti Fastje (CCIT), Teri Sweet (KUAT)

Eva began the meeting by announcing some upcoming important dates:

April 13: Staff Awards for Excellence Ceremony - Event at which SAC awards employees for going above and beyond in the call of duty. She announced that we are still looking for volunteers to help set up on the day of the event. Those willing to help out will gather at the Student Union Ballroom at noon and be prepared to help decorate. Spread the word and plan on attending this event.

April 18: Awards of Distinction Event - SAC received an invitation for someone to attend this event at which Provost Davis presents awards nominated for excellence. The person attending last year from SAC was impressed and inspired. Anyone wishing to attend need to let Eva know.

April 21: Tri-University SAC meeting in Tempe. We will have a full contingent going up from the UA. It is an all day event at which all 3 university councils gather to discuss issues involving staff concerns.

Treasurers Report - Anna Rodriguez reported that the council is doing well. The Crossroads Conference held March 17 was successful. It paid for itself and produced an $1800 margin to be used for next years conference. Our account has $43,000 left.

Human Resources Department - Leslie Porter stated that the finger printing component of new employee background checks will be implemented as of July 1^st. Up to this time we have been doing background checks on all new hires and only fingerprinting on sensitive positions. In the future motor vehicle records (MVR) checks will be included in background checks along with sex offender and drug offences, etc. The charge for the MVR checks will be absorbed as they are being included in pricing sent to the vendors. HR has begun training on career areas like pre-employment screening, references as well as issues pertaining to performance appraisals. Announcements for upcoming training will continue to come out on USC and the event calendar and monthly bulletins.

Communications - Cori Cashen reported that we are in the process of collecting material for the May Staff Tracks and items will be due by April 15. A bulletin came out for April and USC is distributing notices of timely matters.

Emily Krauz Staff Endowment - Grace reported that we have had to reopen and extend the date for Spring applications as computer difficulties purged any applications sent for the March deadline. We have revised the method by which applications are received and so the computer troubles should not be repeated in the future. Kathi Hart has been receiving applications for the April 15 deadline and then will send them out to the judging committee.

Employee Recognition - Grace reported that our event planning is going well. Volunteers are needed for decorating on the day of the event and she will be sending out notice to remind folks to show up. An announcement was distributed for departments to bring a poster of their own recognition events to the ceremony to be displayed the day of the event.

Human Resources - Jean Mason reported that the committee will be meeting next week.

Legislative - Carolyn Eaton reported that the committee is awaiting budget information and will distribute to SAC once an update is made

Membership - Eva reported that we have received 6 applications for members. Letters have been distributed and two that have been working with the council on the conference will start on May 1^st and the remaining 4 will start July 1^st. We look forward to their joining us and adding their talents.

Activities - Eva reported that with the conference behind us the committee is taking a well deserved rest before planning the Halloween event in October. The only event on the horizon is the July 28 SAC all day retreat to be held at La Paloma. The Exec board will be going over the particulars and distributing information at a later date.

Appointed Professionals Advisory Council - Leslie reported that she missed the last meeting due to having surgery.

Campus Advisory Council - Grace reported that the March meeting was cancelled and the April meeting will be next week.

Gateway Strategic Alliance - Anna reported that they awarded $2500 proposals.

Strategic Planning Budget Advisory Committee - Anna reported that she missed the last meeting due to vacation but the next meeting is this week and she will be attending.

Commission on the Status of Women - Eva reported that they are in the planning stages of the next Take your Daughter/Son to Work day. Check out the website for updates.

Faculty Senate - Eva reported that they are working on getting out a childcare survey for faculty and staff similar to the one that was already distributed for students.

Meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m.