LSA Exec - Minutes - September 4, 2018
Library Staff Assembly (LSA) Executive Committee Meeting Minutes:
Date: 09.04.18 Tuesday
Time: 1:00-1.50 PM
Location: 302 Watson
Members: Beran, Emily (Chair); Gandhi, Sunita (Secretary); Huff, Meredith (Member-at-large); Moss, Brian (Member-at-large); Schleuder, Marla (Vice-Chair/ Chair-Elect); Washechek, Evan (Member-at large)
Attendees:
Beran, Emily; Gandhi, Sunita; Moss, Brian; Schleuder, Marla; Washechek, Evan (Alphabetical order by last names)
Absentees:
Meredith Huff
Minutes Approval:
-Minutes approved by all the members via emails and posted on the website as well as given to Letha Johnson by Sunita (Secretary)
LFSA Liaison Reports by Emily:
-The date has been fixed for September 26th, Wednesday from 11 AM to 11:30 AM for Vice Provost Dr. Jennifer F. Hamer talks regarding diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
-LFSA is working on finalizing date for fall general assembly
-S&B committee wants more clarification and better wordings regarding their charges
-Emily (Chair) and Marla (Vice-Chair/ Chair-Elect) will meet Kevin to talk about topics like early retirement options for the staff
Staff Senate Report by Emily:
-The Staff fellows met with the provost to discuss their report regarding employee value proposition
-Proposals for better methods for staff evaluation, job growth, leadership opportunity, developing skills etc. without sacrificing any money in the time of budget cuts
-Top issues remain as Tuition assistance, Financial well-being, and Perks like free or discounted gym membership, athletic tickets etc.
-Merit raises are not happening this year
-Going forward, the town hall meetings will be more about the KU accountability towards spending -Suggestion for job specific training for manager and above if no prior experience
LSA General Assembly for fall 2018:
-Lars has sent an email to Emily and will work to find a date for the LSA general Assembly for this fall
SharePoint:
-Marla, Sunita and Neal met with Matt Torres to discuss about the issues with using the SharePoint. Matt informed that it will take at least the end of the year to fully resolve the ongoing issues. Then we decided to avoid adding approved minutes to the SharePoint till it is fully functional, but keep on adding to the website and providing to Letha Johnson for archiving purposes
Appointment:
- LSA exec liaison for OD will be Evan Washechek (Member-at-large)