Staff Senate Meeting Quick Notes
Staff Senate meeting quick notes from the April 14 meeting. Please note these are not the official meeting minutes.
Debbie McLoud - HR Updates
- Performance reviews are currently wrapping up.
- Salary increases to base pay and merit payments are planned pending the Board of Trustees' approval. The board's next meeting is May 25.
- Health insurance premiums will increase. There will be no change to our dental insurance or to our health plan.
- Human Resources is launching a compensation and classification study. This will be spearheaded by Debbie McLoud. The goal is to implement a comprehensive compensation plan across campus.
- If approved, all positions will be non-classified by 2023.
Gary Smith - Parking & Transit Updates
- Yield markings for Garland and Harmon parking garages are planned for summer.
- Please note lots that will need to be vacated for the Garth Brooks concert on April 23.
- There will be a 3 percent increase for parking permits next year.
Treasurer's Report
- Outstanding Team Award – There were seven nominations.
- Arkansas Teacher Core is the winner of Outstanding Team.
Elections
- The nominations survey was sent out via Newswire. Please nominate those who you think would do a great job serving on Staff Senate.
- Elections will begin on April 24.
Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year
- There were 11 nominees for Employee of the Third Quarter.
Special Events
- The Staff Senate Picnic is on May 19. Set-up is May 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- There will be a vendor fair. If you have questions, please contact Jen Boyer.
- The Staff Senate Celebration is on April 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Childcare Assistance Committee
- The survey data will be analyzed early this week. There have been 220 responses.
Chair Updates:
- The chancellor search is continuing.
- About 100 individuals joined the Staff Senate Forum.
- Officers met with Chancellor Robinson yesterday. Raises and childcare assistance were discussed.
- Remote and Flexible Task Force continues to meet. They are looking at the approval process being done through Workday.
Around the Senate:
- Arkansas Alumni Association's Working Like a Hog event is on April 28.
- Chancellor's Commission on Women panel is on April 18 and will focus on empowerment through mentoring.
- Be kind to your Anthony Travel agent and follow all travel rules.
- Orientation begins on May 25.
Contacts
Staff Senate Communications,
Staff Senate
479-575-2000,
ssenate@uark.edu
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