- Introductions of committee members and attendees.
- Kathy Roffe will be the new support staff representative for the Benefits Review Group.
- Jennifer Clark-Kinsey will be the new support staff representative for the Financial Oversight Committee.
- Sholanna Lewis will be leaving and there will be a new person on the Support Staff committee.
- Ken Wood gave Wellness update.
- Watch the Hornet Hive calendar or visit the wellness center website for upcoming events.
- There are lots of new opportunities and all classes are open to all abilities.
- Upcoming events include the Lucky 7 Cardio Team challenge, Workshops, and the indoor triathlon.
- Ken handed out a New Year’s habit worksheet. Please contact him if you wish to review your goals.
- Lanna Lewis gave Arcus update.
- Visit the Arcus Center website
- Social Justice definition and mission reviewed. Arcus offers trainings, fellowships, conferences, and professional development both on the global and local level.
- A new tool is the Praxis Center online resource.
- Benefits Review Group update by Joisan Decker DeHaan.
- The BRG is composed of representative from across campus.
- This is the first time they have been able to review non-medical benefits.
- Support staff recommendations presented to committee include:
- equal accrual of vacation days
- Bereavement time is currently not available to support staff
- Time frame includes ongoing discussions to have written reasoning to be presented to new president.
Submitted by Jennifer Combes