Attending: Herta Pitman, Theresa Klauer, Kathy Scott, Betsy
Salvatore, Susan El-Eid, Mary Lou Byrne, Barb Ekeberg, Jeanne Arntzen, Toni
Schrantz, Gerry Foley, Jill Gebhardt, Barb Jeffers, Patty Byrne Pfalz, Kay
Crawford, Ann Esson, Mary Claire Schultz, Jane Kollasch
1. Patty
received a good response to the class offering of DreamWeaver and Composer.
2. Mary Claire and Patty met with Dan Hornbach and Lynn Hertz, who
are very supportive of this group and have agreed to contribute money
towards food for our May 18 retreat. At a later meeting, the group
will brainstorm ideas for the agenda. Perhaps members could give
different presentations for the purpose of sharing ideas on how to do our
jobs most effectively, efficiently, etc.
A proposal was sent to Dan Hornbach regarding a change in title to
recognize longevity as a department coordinator. This is the same
proposal made one year ago. It was denied by Chuck Standfuss and David
Wheaton.
A lengthy discussion ensued with many proposed ideas: Ask
department chairs to write David and Chuck; ask Dan and Lynn to urge
department chairs to write. Do Chuck and David understand what
department coordinators do? Do they realize that department
coordinators train new faculty and new chairs? Continuity in the
position is important to the smooth operation of an academic department.
Chuck will be asked to address the questions:
- What factors entered into the decision to deny the proposal?
- Are there other avenues that remain for further consideration of
this proposal?
3. Other issues raised:
- What is the procedure for merit pay increases?
- Can the vacation policy be changed to reflect longevity at the
college?
Respectfully submitted,
Kay Crawford
