Support Staff Minutes – September 2016 – Support Staff

Introductions and Welcome-Rachel Fedewa, President

New and returning committee members were introduced:

United Way Campaign kicking off October 13
Homecoming and 5K Run, looking for volunteers
New President, Jorge Gonzalez will have an All Campus Gathering on Monday, August 19th
K Fest name changed to Student Involvement Fair
Comment cards in the back of the room for any comments or suggestions. You can also email the SSAC Committee members.

Jax and Morgan shared information on the With/Out – ¿Borders? Conference scheduled for October 21 and October 22, 2016. The deadline is September 15 to register. Volunteers for 3-4 hour shifts are needed. This is a big event and free t-shirts will be provided for all volunteers. What does the world we want to live in look like with a fully just society? The format will be speakers, break-out sessions engaging in conversations, special lunches. There is a one-man play on Saturday: “Emergency”. Please go on-line and check out the Schedule of Events which will be posted soon on the Arcus website. You can also sign up for Arcus weekly email blasts.
There is a Social Justice Leadership Fund available for staff to apply for a conference or training. Money from the Center is available to all. There is a list of conferences to check out so please contact Mia or Morgan with your interests.
Arcus provides education, programs, events and workshops to the public that are free and usually held after work hours, 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for anyone to attend.
Staff fellowships are available. There is a list of past fellowships attended and a list of conferences in different areas. Please contact Morgan or Jax at Arcus. Mia vets the staff applications.
2nd Annual Diaper Fund Drive—collection boxes in Hicks and Arcus. Watch for a Hornet Hive announcement

The next meeting will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 in Dewing 103.

MEETING ADJOURNED