Staff Senate Meeting Notes

Staff Senate meeting notes for Oct. 13 meeting (please note, these do not take the place of official meeting minutes):

HR Updates:

• The employee awards banquet is being assessed to determine if the purpose of the event is being served.
• Open enrollment is Oct. 31 to Nov. 14. You MUST do the tobacco attestation pledge.
• There will be benefits information sessions from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 1 and 7
• Two candidates interviewing for the vice chancellor position will be on campus next week.
• The classification/compensation project is in the data gathering stage.

Parking and Transit Updates:

• Garland Avenue garage is 24/7 student reserved.
• Men's basketball will be using lots 44, 52, 54 and 57.
• FAMA third-shift employees will now have the option to get a two-hour permit.
• An articulated bus will be on campus for four weeks for us to test. They can hold 50 more people.

Awards Update:

• Part-time award winner was announced in Arkansas News.
• First quarter EOQ nominations are due Saturday.

Internal Affairs Update:

• Remote/Flex work policy discussions continue.
• The remote/flex work committee is preparing recommendations for incentives for people who are not able to work remotely.
• With the pilot, unit leaders can implement restrictions.

Legislative Updates:

• Early voting will take place in Bud Walton on Oct. 26-28 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Events Update:

• Staff Appreciation Snack Break was held at the Union. It was suggested that the announcement of events are sent out earlier.
• ASG has submitted a proposal requesting that election day be a holiday to promote civil engagement.
• The childcare proposal has been sent to the chancellor and was well received.
• There are currently 59,000 hours in the catastrophic leave bank. Encourage anyone you know who is in need to apply. There are two requirements:
  • Must have been employed by the university for at least one year.
  • Must have at least 80 hours of leave.