Meeting
Time and Place:
Tuesday,
September 16, 2009
2:00
p.m. at the Greenblatt Library, Room 211
Voting
Members Present:
Gina Boyd, Laurie Bush, Tracy Chavous, Regina
Gaston, Laurie Lane, Dayna Seymore, Lisa Stamper, Billie Jo Sullivent, David
Wardlaw, and Lisa Wheatley
Members
Not Present:
Barbara Barton, Robin Reyes
Non-voting
Members Present:
Debra Arnold and Catherine Holmes –
Human Resources
Guest:
Pam Witter – Allied Health Strategic Planning
Lisa called the meeting to order.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)/
Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
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Pam Witter from Allied Health
Strategic Planning discussed the Quality Enhancement Plan or QEP which is a
carefully designed course of action that addresses a well-defined and focused
topic or issue related to enhancing student learning. The QEP is a requirement
for SACS accreditation.
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It was noted that MCG must identify
goals for the QEP and develop a detailed plan to assess the achievement of
those goals.
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The QEP topic has not been decided at
this time. The final report will address a topic that is important and valuable
to students, faculty, staff, and the broader community with the focus on
student learning.
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The final report is due December 1,
2010.
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Ms. Witter encouraged everyone to
complete the SACS survey that was distributed to the campus via email with the
following in mind: “If you were in a hospital or doctor’s office surrounded by
doctors, nurses, medical technicians, biostaticians, and dentists, what would
you want each of them to be able to do well in addition to being academically
prepared?” Any and all responses will be considered.
Wellness Initiative and Employee Service Ceremony
Volunteers
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Lisa Stamper has volunteered to assist
with the Wellness Initiative project that is in the planning phases.
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The Employee & Faculty Service
Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Natalie and
Lansing B. Lee Auditorium (formerly the large auditorium). The following EAC
members have volunteered to assist with the ceremony: Lisa Stamper, Barbara
Barton, Lisa Wheatley, Laurie Bush, David Wardlaw, Gina Boyd, and Tracy
Chavous. A handout was distributed to the volunteers outlining the volunteer
duties.
Review Comments/Suggestions from
Constituents
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Comments and suggestions were reviewed
by the council members. Constituents are encouraged to continue to submit their
comments and suggestions as they are much appreciated.
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All comments and suggestions received that
are identified with an employee’s name will be entered in the quarterly drawing
for a Mocha Mahn gift certificate. The next drawing will be held at the October
EAC meeting.
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One specific concern noted at the
meeting was whether everyone pays for parking and whether there is a refund for
parking due to furlough or vacation days. After receiving a response from a
representative from the Parking Office, it was noted that all parking spaces are
paid for and there is not a prorated amount due to an absence. If an absence is
longer than one month, the individual may contact the Parking Office to make
other arrangements.
Review Budget Reduction Suggestions
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The council reviewed the consolidated
budget suggestions received from constituents. These suggestions will be
submitted to Bill Bowes, vice president for Finance and Administration.
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The complete list of budget
suggestions will be available to review.
Notification for Colleagues in Need
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The council also discussed options to
communicate the needs of various employees on the campus. The options and any
current procedures and policies are being researched.
New Business
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The council discussed the election of
a vice chair. The bylaws are being reviewed and will need to be amended to include
a process for electing a vice chair. An interim vice chair will be elected at
the next monthly meeting.