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.
Contacts
Staff Senate,
Staff Senate
479-575-2000,
ssenate@uark.edu
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