LSA Exec - Minutes - May 8, 2017

LSA Executive Committee 

May 8, 2017 

Present:

Marianne Reed, Greta Valentine, Ann Snow, Sunita Gandhi, Sharon Riley, Leah Hallstrom 

Approval of Minutes 

∙ Approved April 6 minutes unanimously without changes 

Group discussed updates on issues raised at last meeting 

∙ Climate study data being examined by Rankin: 

o IP addresses are not retained with the responses. That information was stripped shortly  after responses are recorded 

∙ Kevin to discuss climate study data at LFSA General meeting. Libraries had high enough response  rate that we should be able to get our aggregate responses  

∙ Faculty union: Ann reiterated signs she saw in the union; no further information ∙ Orientation mentors: having 8-9 is probably a good number for the Libraries right now. Can  mention in LFSA general meeting under new business to see if anyone else wants to participate. ∙ Tuition assistance: Marianne spoke with Kevin about this; no new information.  

Upcoming LSA Elections 

∙ So far there is one nominee for LSA vice chair 

∙ The three at-large representatives are willing to run for second term if need be. Currently the  process for determining representatives is not codified, and nothing prevents current  representatives from running for a second time. 

∙ Leah to send out message to staff list to encourage nominees 

∙ Discussed some potential contacts to approach for nominations. Particularly need a secretary  and at-large representatives. Those present divided up a list of potential nominees to contact  personally. If someone responds positively, notify LSA Exec.  

New Business 

∙ Mention of professor who resigned over concealed carry policy 

∙ Still planning to do a HealthQuest information session. Discussed timing and a few potential  questions: 

o Is June too late for catching people leaving for summer?  

o Can we record the session?  

o Can we submit questions in advance, or take questions from those who can’t attend?  ∙ Marianne noted staff recognition benchmarks. 

∙ Discussed whether to call a spring/summer LSA General Meeting. Decided not to; most  pertinent issues will be discussed at LFSA General Meeting. 

∙ Our June meeting will focus on putting together our LSA Exec annual report. ∙ Potential changes to the Code clarifying procedures for LSA can be voted on in the fall. 

Action Items 

∙ Leah to send message encouraging LSA executive committee nominees 

∙ All members to contact the assigned nominees and report back to the group within 1-2 days;  notify Betsaida of those willing to run.