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MEETING MINUTES |
May 2, 2008
Call to Order: F. van Hartesveldt called the meeting to order at 10:31 a.m., Ford Fieldhouse.
Approval of Agenda: Approved as written.
Approval of Minutes from April 18, 2008: Approved as written.
Faculty Presentations: Faculty are reminded to line up for commencement behind their Associate Dean and by School.
Secretary’s Report:
- A thank you note was received from Kim Overdevest for the fruit basket recently sent.
- A thank you note was received from Renee Rivers for the fruit basket sent following the birth of their daughter.
- A thank you note was received from David Cope for the donation to the Ryerson Library Children’s fund in memory of his mother, Jean Cope.
- A thank you note was received from Pat Ingersoll for the flowers sent after the passing of her son, Christopher Clark.
Negotiations Report:
- After 39 years of service, D. Godfrey is retiring from GRCC and as Faculty Association Treasurer. D. Godfrey signed his final Faculty Association contract.
- MOUs still need to be compiled prior to the release of the new contract.
- Faculty retro pay has been completed. A retro pay meeting was held to help understand how it was calculated. Pay calculation worksheets were also sent out via email.
- The MOU for the Nursing Programs’ year round schedule will be signed today.
- The Adjunct professional development fund language will be finalized soon.
President’s Report:
- Thank you was extended to the Negotiating team members for their hard work in settling the contract.
- Faculty association gifts were given to recent retirees including: D. Mapes, J. Chesla, R. Schlosser, M. Smidt, A. Mayfield, L. Robert, B. Monaldo, M. Scanlan, and D. Godfrey.
- New faculty members were acknowledged.
- New faculty are quickly replacing retired faculty.
- Faculty members are reminded to complete the administrator evaluations by May 9.
- The pay rate of mileage reimbursement will now be changed immediately after an IRS rate change rather than at the end of the fiscal year.
- Faculty members are reminded that email exchanges are subject to FOIA requests.
- Farewell events are planned for June 18 and 19 for President Olivarez.
Discussion and action items:
- Budget proposal: Faculty Council approved the proposed 2008-2009 budget. Motion by M. Saur to enact this recommendation; seconded by D. Cope. Motion passes.
- Dues proposal: Faculty Council recommended the dues for 2008-2009 continue at the same rate (0.5%) as 2007-2008. Motion by J. Hesse to enact this recommendation; seconded by M. Campo. Motion passes.
- Constitution and by-laws proposal: Faculty Council recommended to approve three changes. Motion by D. Cope to enact this recommendation; seconded by J. Hesse. Motion passes.
- Officer election. Four candidates: Fred van Hartesveldt, President; Nickie Alexander, Vice-President; Jeff Spoelman, Treasurer; and Katie Danko, Secretary. No nominations from the floor.
- Faculty council representatives were recognized.
- J. Spoelman moved to elect Richard Godfrey President Emeritus of the Faculty Association. M. Campo and many others seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion included:
- Excerpts from various letters over the years were read to show D. Godfrey dedication to the Association.
- A cashier’s check in the amount of $5,632.02 was given to D. Godfrey from the Faculty in appreciation of his years of service and dedication.
- D. Godfrey thanked the Association for all the kind words and his wife Lenora who has seen him through. He also stated that all the work done was done by everyone and not just him. Parting words were, “Bye bye, will miss all of you but not negotiations.”
New Business:
- Items for the next Faculty Council meeting should be submitted to F. van Hartesveldt.
- If representative for Faculty Council has expired, departments are reminded to elect a new person.
Next Meeting:
- To be announced for September, 2008.
Adjournment:
- Motion to adjourn J. Hesse, M. Saur seconded. Adjournment at 11:08 a.m.