Meeting Minutes November 2011

Staff Forum Minutes:
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
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Attendance: Amy Lister, Susan Jaeger, Marilyn Lees, Melissa Jensen, Norman L Holmes, John Weaver, Raymond Hill, Kendra Linkous, Charlene Santee, Dan Longstreth, Denny Hollern, Tauni Graham, Sue Bidwell, Sarah Howard, Leslie Dowler, Liz Edwards, Bryanna Stigger, Elaine Stevens, Lisa Smith, Kyle Morgan, Suzanne Clark, Lindsey Erisey, Terry Gill, Johnathan Harper, Becky Smith

Welcome:

Employee of the Quarter:
Employee of the quarter stats:

Monthly Hosts: COTC Gateway

Agenda Item(s): collecting hazardous waste December 5th (let Terri Jackson know by November 30th)


Area updates:

Bryanna Stigger (on behalf of Kim Foster/COTC Gateway) --- Roll Call Friday November 11th 6 AM to 2 PM --- still looking for volunteers! Sign up with Kim! No more than 5-7 minutes of reading names.

Suzanne Clark (MPR) --- December 15th is holiday open house --- RSVP if you haven’t already done so --- 3 to 5 PM in Reese Center

Lindsey Erisey (bookstore) --- sales going on, coming up soon; carrying nook products in store; faculty/staff get a discount; new nook tablet in store coming next week!

Dan Longstreth --- working on the rock gardens behind Warner Center --- check them out! Each region of Ohio is represented (there will be tags so you can identify them)

Denny Hollern --- Public Safety --- hazardous communication training is mandatory, so do it! Only takes 10-15 minutes. Don’t forget to print off certificate for supervisor. Student workers are included.

Jason from IT --- new staff member Kris Read (COTC alum) in Nicole Criner’s old office, new person being hired

OSU Admissions (Amy Lister) --- final headcount for autumn 2011 enrollment is 2677; full time equivalency is 2509; saw growth in Licking County, Fairfield County, “other counties” (outside of Central Ohio); complete reports available under Faculty and Staff/Enrollment Reports

Patsy (HR) --- personnel updates (see website); open enrollment 11/16-12/2; forum on 11/14 @ 2 PM in Reese; packets for COTC employees provided early next week in mailboxes; OSU employees can submit changes online or via paper form (watch for communication from Sherry); invite to Women’s Caucus (Power 1.0) RSVP to Patsy; in December attend “Give them the pickle” (professional development workshop)

Sarah Howard --- OSU Advising --- Sarah (academic advisor) introduced herself; she’s our newest newbie!

Sue Bidwell --- Services Center --- we only have three days after we get back from Christmas to get ready for winter quarter; please get your requests in early if you want them done! Postage going up to $0.45 effective January 22nd, so plan ahead.

Marilyn Lees (Staff Development) --- December 9th judging begins for holiday decorating contest; December 14th holiday potluck in Reese ballroom at 11:30; January 26th Matt Russo’s Cooking Healthy workshop in Reese, for a small fee lunch is included

Becky Smith --- active directory process has begun!

Vorley Taylor --- Office of Multicultural Affairs --- Reminder about the Tapestry of Diversity: Multiracial & Multiethnic workshop 1 on November 17, 9:30-11:30am in Reese F&G. Check-in starts at 9:00am. Please contact Patsy Henderson at phenders@cotc.edu for reservation.

Diversity: Understanding what needs and values drive a person is fundamental to valuing diversity. In this session “The Four Temperaments” participants will explore the characteristics of the Dolphin, Beaver, Fox and Owl. A fun and interactive Myers-Briggs type presentation, this session will help participants discover which temperament they identify with most. The activities and conversations will help the group identify strengths, areas of opportunity and diversity of each temperament. Participants will discover, through experiential activities, how diverse temperaments bring value, challenge and change within the dynamics of team and beyond. This workshop will be facilitated by Toni Teague who is motivational and inspirational.

Campus Trivia:

Steve Bayon? --- for COTC Coffeemug “What award did Dr. Coe recently receive?” (ACCT regional CEO award)

Dan Longstreth --- for small coffee from Table of Contents --- “What play will open tonight in the Black Box theater?” (A Girl’s Guide to Chaos)

Leslie Dowler --- for OSU towel/deck of cards --- “what is the official name of the library?” John L and Christine Warner library