Present: Grace Aranda, Cori Cashen, Lupita Cruz, Barbara Foster, Kathi Hart, Randy Livingston, Anne Lopez, Jean Mason, Leslie Porter, Ana Rodriguez, Ruth Szabo

Guests: Leslie Porter (HR liaison), Linda Heffernan (HR), Marcy Remington (AZCC)

Kathi began the meeting by stating she would be presiding over the meeting in Eva’s absence. She welcoming everyone and reminded everyone to be sure to sign in.

Eva then introduced our guest speaker Linda Heffernan from HR who has come to speak on Straight Talk: The Art of Honest Communication

Treasurers report - $1042 encumbered for conference. $41,000 accounted but to be offset by registration. The conference should not a money making venture so cost should not be exorbitant. There seems to be a larger number of newsletters and wondered about how that list was maintained to reduce cost of persons who have left UA. List maintained by CCIT not SAC.

Human Resources Department - Leslie Porter stated the exit interview process was completed with outside operators in the hopes we would gain more information on reasons for leaving department and the UA. HR is looking for more responses from employees and working with Ombuds and career advising on dealing with difficult supervisors and coaching managers. There will be upcoming salary increases up to department interpretation. $1650 but includes ASRS increases in July and a 2.5 merit/market/equity.

Communications - Cori reported that the bulletin was updated and distributed. Staff Tracks Newsletter is at printing before distribution.

Emily Krauz Staff Endowment - Anne reported the due date for applications is March 10. See the website for the form.

Employee Recognition - Anne reported the ERC has decided on George Davis for the Special Award this year. She still needs judges and will get an announcement to Grace for distribution on USC. Event will be April 13. Jose Solarzano is looking to mentor someone for the On Our Own Time Art Show so if you are interested contact him.

Human Resources - Jean Mason reported progress on the Supervisor’s toolkit.

Legislative - Pride Night will be held in February 8. Invitations should have been received and your RSVP returned

Activities - Ana reported that meeting on the Crossroads conference will be Feb 10. Registration will be about $50-65 with a total or 120 registration expected.

Hearing Committee - There will be a meeting January 11.

Millennium Project Action Committee - Eva reported that they spoke with Provost Davis about training for supervisors and it was agreed that all, not just new, supervisors need training.

Parking and Transportation - It was reported that parking rates will be going up but the number of payments would be extended therefore lessening the burden per paycheck.

Strategic Planning Budget Advisory Committee - The report stated that President Likins is optimistic about a significant 7.5 increase. There will be a cut of across the board as of July 1.

Meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m.