Staff Forum Minutes:
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
________________________________________
Attendance: Jonathan Harper, Corri Edwards, Kelley Cupp, Terri Jackson, Leslie Holler, Cathi Goldie, Kathy Holmes, Nick Furnier, Tim Deaver, Sherry Abbott, Denny Hollern, Norman Holmes, Holly Mason, Melissa Jensen, Patsy Henderson, Sue Bidwell, Amy Gogolin, Marilyn Lees, Amy Lister, Becky Smith, Jesse Angel, Tauni Graham, Candy Sheridan, RJ Dannemiller, Michael Drobnak, Kyle Morgan, John Roberts, Jeff Crabtree, Travis Patrick, Ray Hill, Paul Green
Welcome: Thanks to our hosts, ITS, for bringing lots of donuts!
Employee of the Quarter:
Employee of the quarter stats:
Monthly Hosts: ITS Helpdesk
Area updates:
Academic Labs: At the end of this month they are doing batteries/chemical waste collection; an email will go out (via the security office) when details are finalized
Business & Accounting: Very busy with fiscal year wrap up/start of new fiscal year; visit with auditors went really well ; auditors coming back in October/November
Career Services: No one present
Community Access: No one present
COTC Gateway: No one present
Development Office: No one present
Dining Services: No one present
Financial Aid: No updates
Human Resources: see personnel updates; coaching skills for supervisors workshop Tuesday August 16th 1-2 Reese 223; women’s leadership August 25th 1-2 PM in Reese 218; call or email Patsy to register for either workshop; Benefits Fair October 20th “Benepalooza” ROCK ON OVER! (and bring guitars for décor)
ITS: new system Citrix --- management of virtual/remote desktop technology; call the helpdesk to sign up ; Microsoft Office 2010 --- don’t forget to install --- if you haven’t seen it advertised/need assistance please call the helpdesk; Macs should update to 2011
Library: two new databases through OhioLINK --- Mango Languages and OhioLINK music center
Marketing & Public Relations: Reminder of Welcome Lunch; RSVP to Becky; Alice sending invite soon
OSU Admissions & Advising: new freshmen enrollment still going up, but continuing student enrollment is down, so we are working hard!
Purchasing: No one present
Safety & Security: Parking renovations underway (but approximately 4-5 days behind due to temperature problems with the sealing); moving to South Side of Founders lot next, followed by North Founders Lot (adding approximately 50 spaces); new LeFevre lot still on target; anticipating approximately 140 new spots for fall; new things with Buckeye Alert --- new staff, employees will automatically be entered into Buckeye Alert if cell phone listed on SIS --- if you want to opt out you must email Newark Safety and Security and request to be removed; emergency weather alerts will be sent via Buckeye Alert as well; texts to cell phone is being encouraged as the preferred contact for Buckeye Alert (too many office numbers will cause the system to crash); key campus phone areas will be selected to receive the alerts which will activate a phone tree; Newark Safety and Security is able to add COTC staff and students to severe weather alert system
Services Center: They supply copy paper; no need to pay for it out of your office budget. Bring them your large copy jobs! Don’t delay! And no buying toner, either!
Staff Development: Employee of the Quarter nominations due August 22nd, September 19th is “Get Started” breakfast at 7:30 AM in W126; November 3rd 9-11 AM OSU leadership center “Knock your socks off” development workshop --- enhancing creative abilities; stay tuned for exciting top secret event
Student Life: introduce Melissa Jensen (interim program manager); call for volunteers for campus commitment; convocation at 11 AM (speaker is Loung Ung, survivor in Cambodian killing fields, prominent author) followed by Dean’s picnic; welcome week activities announced:
Monday 9/19: Campus Commitment --- contact Melissa at mjensen2@cotc.edu if you want to volunteer
Tuesday 9/20: Convocation at 11 AM --- speaker is Luong Ung; Dean/Director’s picnic to follow (featuring the CD101 ice cream truck)
Wednesday 9/21: Caricature artist 11 AM to 4 PM; Sno Cones 11 AM to 1 PM; Dueling Pianos 7:30-9 PM
Thursday 9/22: Jason LeVasseur 11 AM to 1 PM (acoustic guitar artist); Cultural Mixer at 4 PM; Outdoor Movie “Super 8” at 8 PM (Holly and Melissa would love if someone would volunteer to help make cotton candy :)
Friday 9/23: Gift Card Bingo 11 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday 9/27 & Wednesday 9/28: Titan Organization and Resource Fair (11 AM to 1 PM)
Later in the fall: Fall Festival/Annual Trick or Treating moved to early November; Craig Karges (illusionist and mentalist) coming in November; Family Friendly Activities will continue throughout the year (we had 400-500 participants last year). Questions contact Holly (hmason@cotc.edu or Melissa (mjensen2@cotc.edu)
MISCELLANEOUS:
Next meeting September 8th
TRIVIA (thanks Bookstore and Campus Dining for our prizes)
#1 --- Terry Gill --- for an OSU magnet courtesy of the bookstore --- when was the Warner Center opened? (2008)
#2 --- Tauni Graham --- for COTC playing cards --- what was COTC’s first official international study abroad experience (they went to Italy --- and the Italians are coming this weekend through the 23rd)
#3 --- Jessie --- for a Table of Contents gift card --- name one member of COTC Board of Trustees (Sarah Wallace)
#4 --- Patsy Henderson --- for a Kroger gift card --- name one member of OSU Board of Trustees (Laraine Tumblin, student trustee)
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
July 2011 Staff Forum
Staff Forum Minutes: July 14, 2011
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
Attendance: Amy Lister, Jonathan Harper, Rose Mary Saliba, Raymond Hill, John Weaver, Norman L. Holmes, Suzanne Clark, Patsy Henderson, Steven Nyeste, Kathy McNally, Stephanie Weaver, Sherry Abbott, Leslie Holler, Karen Prost, Beth Moss, Liz Edwards, Kyle Morgan, Kathy Holmes, Teresa McGinnis, Susan Spurgeon, Sue Bidwell, Candy Sheradin, Nicia Cary, Nick Furnier, Corri Edwards, Kelley Cupp, Julie Ketner, Charlene Santee, Jamie White, Tim Deaver, Amy Gogolin, Laura Walsh, Kathy Cope, Alice Hutzel-Bateson, Suzanne Bressoud, Lindsey Erisey
Monthly Hosts: Human Resources, Marketing, & Institutional Research
Agenda Items: Dr. MacDonald – OSU Staff Culture Survey Results
Area updates:
Academic Labs: No one present
Academic Offices: No one present
Bookstore: Nothing to report, but thanks for donating our prizes =)
Business & Accounting: No one present
Career Services: No one present
Community Access: No one present
COTC Gateway: No one present
Development Office: Nothing to report
Dining Services: Thanks for donating our door prizes =)
Fees and Deposits: Nothing to report
Financial Aid: No one present
Human Resources: Personnel updates from Sherry Abbott
ITS: two new staff members, Kelley Cupp (Instructional Design) and Nick Fornier (Classroom Suppport); let’s all appreciate Nick for how wonderful the microphones sound; we should soon see messages about Office 2010---we should plan to install it; all classrooms and labs in Founders are Office 2010; IT is going building by building to get Office 2010 software installed in all campus classrooms; extended campuses will come next; look for email updates from IT as they progress; installation should be finished before fall quarter; call the helpdesk with any questions; don’t fear 2010 J; faculty/staff can sign out 2010 software upgrade for the home computer (1 machine only, it is a work at home license); remote access is Office 2007; shouldn’t have any compatibility issues
Library: See library for 2010 upgrades; welcome to Jesse Higel (weekend supervisor, serials webmaster)
Marketing & Public Relations: we are fully staffed J; Nathan Gordon is new student intern from business management technology program; Wednesday September 14th is fall welcome luncheon at the Reese Center at 11:30 AM; thanks for completing the campus wide survey
OSU Admissions & Advising: Ann’s numbers report: 3,408 applications; we expect 1,231 will show up in the fall; that’s above projection, so we’re feeling good J; current student enrollment is running about 92 behind from last year; Kyle has academic advising staffing announcements; Rachael has a new baby boy and will go half time when she returns in August (thanks to the semester change staffing funds and Dr. MacDonald’s generosity in making the position permanent); hiring two full time positions (replacing Annie Schuster and Rachael Bailey’s full time position); 380 applications; in telephone interview stage right now; orientations are going GREAT; we’re bringing ‘em in! =)
Purchasing: Susan says they are trying to change purchasing forms into Adobe format for easier access; (those with Windows 7 have had issues using Word documents); request was made from the floor to leave Word option available
Safety & Security: Resealing/construction on parking lots will start soon; blacktop will be resealed; new asphalt being laid; every parking lot will experience some maintenance over the summer; some delays but coming soon (in about two weeks); be prepared to have your parking interrupted (lots closed for up to a week at a time); hoping to increase faculty/staff spaces; new lot being added (approx 100 spots) on south end of LeFevre; emails/website will have updates on parking lot closures
Services Center: send large jobs to us; things are slow right now but in about six weeks they will get busy; 69213 call if you need us
Staff Development: food drive during staff appreciation donated 135 pounds of fruit to food pantry; putting together a bowling party in early August (more info TBA)
Student Life: No one present
Guest Speaker: Dr. MacDonald --- staff culture survey results were fantastic; thanks for completing the survey; will be making the rounds through different departments to ask what we’re doing well/what we can do to become even better; let’s open the floor for questions while he takes notes =)
What do we do well? Personal service (because we’re a small campus); administration, faculty, and staff are caring; great teamwork between departments (we are much less “siloed;” staff forum is a great example); we hire ethical people; culture shaping retreats have been good reminder to be grateful, keep attitudes in check; commitment to cultural diversity in faculty/staff and student body
More opportunities for culture retreats coming soon (both here and at Columbus campus)
What can we do to become better? Better signage (exterior and interior) to help guests; maps/building diagrams on website to help students/guests find their way through buildings (IT has a template we can use)---Alice pointed out that Columbus campus security does not allow detailed floorplans, so we may have difficulty obtaining them here; maybe we could post floorplans on internal applications (like COTC Connect or campus portal); better health/wellness facilities and opportunities for students (weight room does have new carpeting :)
MISCELLANEOUS:
Campus trivia game
1) Who were last year’s staff forum officers? Sue Bidwell, Suzanne Bressoud, and Francesca Amigo --- Kelley Cupp won a lovely OSU mug for providing the correct answer
2) When was COTC founded? 1971 --- Candy Sheridan won an amazing COTC mug for answering this one
3) When was OSU Newark founded? 1957 --- Alice Hutzel-Bateson won coffee from the Table of Contents
Next Meeting: August 11; hosts Information Technology Services
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
Attendance: Amy Lister, Jonathan Harper, Rose Mary Saliba, Raymond Hill, John Weaver, Norman L. Holmes, Suzanne Clark, Patsy Henderson, Steven Nyeste, Kathy McNally, Stephanie Weaver, Sherry Abbott, Leslie Holler, Karen Prost, Beth Moss, Liz Edwards, Kyle Morgan, Kathy Holmes, Teresa McGinnis, Susan Spurgeon, Sue Bidwell, Candy Sheradin, Nicia Cary, Nick Furnier, Corri Edwards, Kelley Cupp, Julie Ketner, Charlene Santee, Jamie White, Tim Deaver, Amy Gogolin, Laura Walsh, Kathy Cope, Alice Hutzel-Bateson, Suzanne Bressoud, Lindsey Erisey
Monthly Hosts: Human Resources, Marketing, & Institutional Research
Agenda Items: Dr. MacDonald – OSU Staff Culture Survey Results
Area updates:
Academic Labs: No one present
Academic Offices: No one present
Bookstore: Nothing to report, but thanks for donating our prizes =)
Business & Accounting: No one present
Career Services: No one present
Community Access: No one present
COTC Gateway: No one present
Development Office: Nothing to report
Dining Services: Thanks for donating our door prizes =)
Fees and Deposits: Nothing to report
Financial Aid: No one present
Human Resources: Personnel updates from Sherry Abbott
ITS: two new staff members, Kelley Cupp (Instructional Design) and Nick Fornier (Classroom Suppport); let’s all appreciate Nick for how wonderful the microphones sound; we should soon see messages about Office 2010---we should plan to install it; all classrooms and labs in Founders are Office 2010; IT is going building by building to get Office 2010 software installed in all campus classrooms; extended campuses will come next; look for email updates from IT as they progress; installation should be finished before fall quarter; call the helpdesk with any questions; don’t fear 2010 J; faculty/staff can sign out 2010 software upgrade for the home computer (1 machine only, it is a work at home license); remote access is Office 2007; shouldn’t have any compatibility issues
Library: See library for 2010 upgrades; welcome to Jesse Higel (weekend supervisor, serials webmaster)
Marketing & Public Relations: we are fully staffed J; Nathan Gordon is new student intern from business management technology program; Wednesday September 14th is fall welcome luncheon at the Reese Center at 11:30 AM; thanks for completing the campus wide survey
OSU Admissions & Advising: Ann’s numbers report: 3,408 applications; we expect 1,231 will show up in the fall; that’s above projection, so we’re feeling good J; current student enrollment is running about 92 behind from last year; Kyle has academic advising staffing announcements; Rachael has a new baby boy and will go half time when she returns in August (thanks to the semester change staffing funds and Dr. MacDonald’s generosity in making the position permanent); hiring two full time positions (replacing Annie Schuster and Rachael Bailey’s full time position); 380 applications; in telephone interview stage right now; orientations are going GREAT; we’re bringing ‘em in! =)
Purchasing: Susan says they are trying to change purchasing forms into Adobe format for easier access; (those with Windows 7 have had issues using Word documents); request was made from the floor to leave Word option available
Safety & Security: Resealing/construction on parking lots will start soon; blacktop will be resealed; new asphalt being laid; every parking lot will experience some maintenance over the summer; some delays but coming soon (in about two weeks); be prepared to have your parking interrupted (lots closed for up to a week at a time); hoping to increase faculty/staff spaces; new lot being added (approx 100 spots) on south end of LeFevre; emails/website will have updates on parking lot closures
Services Center: send large jobs to us; things are slow right now but in about six weeks they will get busy; 69213 call if you need us
Staff Development: food drive during staff appreciation donated 135 pounds of fruit to food pantry; putting together a bowling party in early August (more info TBA)
Student Life: No one present
Guest Speaker: Dr. MacDonald --- staff culture survey results were fantastic; thanks for completing the survey; will be making the rounds through different departments to ask what we’re doing well/what we can do to become even better; let’s open the floor for questions while he takes notes =)
What do we do well? Personal service (because we’re a small campus); administration, faculty, and staff are caring; great teamwork between departments (we are much less “siloed;” staff forum is a great example); we hire ethical people; culture shaping retreats have been good reminder to be grateful, keep attitudes in check; commitment to cultural diversity in faculty/staff and student body
More opportunities for culture retreats coming soon (both here and at Columbus campus)
What can we do to become better? Better signage (exterior and interior) to help guests; maps/building diagrams on website to help students/guests find their way through buildings (IT has a template we can use)---Alice pointed out that Columbus campus security does not allow detailed floorplans, so we may have difficulty obtaining them here; maybe we could post floorplans on internal applications (like COTC Connect or campus portal); better health/wellness facilities and opportunities for students (weight room does have new carpeting :)
MISCELLANEOUS:
Campus trivia game
1) Who were last year’s staff forum officers? Sue Bidwell, Suzanne Bressoud, and Francesca Amigo --- Kelley Cupp won a lovely OSU mug for providing the correct answer
2) When was COTC founded? 1971 --- Candy Sheridan won an amazing COTC mug for answering this one
3) When was OSU Newark founded? 1957 --- Alice Hutzel-Bateson won coffee from the Table of Contents
Next Meeting: August 11; hosts Information Technology Services
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Staff Forum Minutes: June 9, 2011
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
________________________________________
Attendance: Suzanne Bressoud, Sue Bidwell, Cheryl White, Jim Thissen, Rhonda Carter, Doug Gill, Leslie Holler, Susan Spurgeon, Beth Moss, Kasia Wilson, Howard Imhof, Katie Rappaport, Jen Anthony, Spencer Kearton, Lindsey Erisey, Norman Holmes, John Weaver, Charlene Santee, Denny Hollern, Bruce Weaver, Marilyn Lees, Diane Jarzen, Jamie White, Mark Fegley, Kyle Morgan, Katherine Borland, Liz Edwards, Kathy Holmes, Lisa Smith, Kim Wortkoetter, Terri Jackson, Patsy Henderson, Sherry Abbott, Dan Longstreth, Bret Whitaker, DeeDee Fetters, Elaine Stevens.
Welcome: Sue Bidwell
Employee of the Quarter: Marilyn Lees presented the employee of the quarter: Rhonda Carter.
Also nominated were Ron Beaver, Marti Chaatsmith, Linda Chad, Cathie Clippinger, Doug Gill, Patsy Henderson, Jamie McCullough, Katie Rappaport, Susie Scott.
Employee of the quarter stats: 53 employees were nominated this year; 32 different employees.
Monthly Hosts: Fees & Deposits and Purchasing
• Spencer Kearton: Courier service to Coshocton on Mondays and to Knox on Tuesdays.
• Kim Wortkoetter introduced Jim Thissen, the new assistant bursar.
• Cheryl White: Many changes are coming up on the OSU side for autumn quarter.
Area updates:
Academic Labs: No update.
Business & Accounting: Nobody present
Career Services: Nobody present
Community Access: Katie Rappaport – Our outreach programs promote educational access. Number of people touched through the year in Newark City schools: 540 2nd graders; 520 4th graders; 410 8th graders; 30 campus volunteers helped at Liberty Middle School. 18 Little/Big campus pairs were made. Explore College: 34 parents completed the program successfully. Numbers tripled in Explore College from last year.
COTC Gateway: No updates.
Development Office: nobody present
Dining Services: Nobody present
Financial Aid: Nobody present
Human Resources: Sherry Abbott – Personnel updates – see list below.
ITS: Howard Imhof: Will roll out Office 2010 across both institutions throughout summer, in an automated manner. There will be new password standards over summer through October, driven by OSU in Columbus:
• Letter, #, CAP and/or special characters - will need three from these choices instead of two;
• Never re-use a password;
• Lifespan of 120 days will change to 90 days
o COTC only: one change
o OSU: 2 passwords will both need to be changed – “name.number” AND Newark campus password
Communications to each group will be coming out soon – next few days.
Library: Tauni Graham – Will McElhaney retired at the end of May. Display in library – integrated art from 6th graders at Heritage Middle School.
Marketing & Public Relations: Reminder about COTC commencement and Independence Day celebration.
OSU Admissions & Advising: 3,000 apps for autumn 2011; 1,300 want to matriculate; outreach to local PSAT and ACT test takers will kick off this autumn.
Purchasing: See above.
Safety & Security: Denny Hollern – Because we have orientations on campus, please be vigilant and on the lookout for strange faces; if you witness suspicious behavior, call security office (x69237). This is a vulnerable time of year with so many people off campus. Fire wardens will update emergency protocol after graduation. Pataskala has experienced auto thefts recently. Remember: Out of sight, out of mind. Have a safe summer.
Services Center: It’s more economical to use the services center for large copy jobs.
Staff Development: See above (employee of the quarter)
Student Life: Nobody present.
MISCELLANEOUS: NEW Staff forum officers:
Chair: Jonathan Harper
Vice chair: Becky Smith
Secretary: Amy Lister
________________________________________
Next Meeting: TBA
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
________________________________________
Attendance: Suzanne Bressoud, Sue Bidwell, Cheryl White, Jim Thissen, Rhonda Carter, Doug Gill, Leslie Holler, Susan Spurgeon, Beth Moss, Kasia Wilson, Howard Imhof, Katie Rappaport, Jen Anthony, Spencer Kearton, Lindsey Erisey, Norman Holmes, John Weaver, Charlene Santee, Denny Hollern, Bruce Weaver, Marilyn Lees, Diane Jarzen, Jamie White, Mark Fegley, Kyle Morgan, Katherine Borland, Liz Edwards, Kathy Holmes, Lisa Smith, Kim Wortkoetter, Terri Jackson, Patsy Henderson, Sherry Abbott, Dan Longstreth, Bret Whitaker, DeeDee Fetters, Elaine Stevens.
Welcome: Sue Bidwell
Employee of the Quarter: Marilyn Lees presented the employee of the quarter: Rhonda Carter.
Also nominated were Ron Beaver, Marti Chaatsmith, Linda Chad, Cathie Clippinger, Doug Gill, Patsy Henderson, Jamie McCullough, Katie Rappaport, Susie Scott.
Employee of the quarter stats: 53 employees were nominated this year; 32 different employees.
Monthly Hosts: Fees & Deposits and Purchasing
• Spencer Kearton: Courier service to Coshocton on Mondays and to Knox on Tuesdays.
• Kim Wortkoetter introduced Jim Thissen, the new assistant bursar.
• Cheryl White: Many changes are coming up on the OSU side for autumn quarter.
Area updates:
Academic Labs: No update.
Business & Accounting: Nobody present
Career Services: Nobody present
Community Access: Katie Rappaport – Our outreach programs promote educational access. Number of people touched through the year in Newark City schools: 540 2nd graders; 520 4th graders; 410 8th graders; 30 campus volunteers helped at Liberty Middle School. 18 Little/Big campus pairs were made. Explore College: 34 parents completed the program successfully. Numbers tripled in Explore College from last year.
COTC Gateway: No updates.
Development Office: nobody present
Dining Services: Nobody present
Financial Aid: Nobody present
Human Resources: Sherry Abbott – Personnel updates – see list below.
ITS: Howard Imhof: Will roll out Office 2010 across both institutions throughout summer, in an automated manner. There will be new password standards over summer through October, driven by OSU in Columbus:
• Letter, #, CAP and/or special characters - will need three from these choices instead of two;
• Never re-use a password;
• Lifespan of 120 days will change to 90 days
o COTC only: one change
o OSU: 2 passwords will both need to be changed – “name.number” AND Newark campus password
Communications to each group will be coming out soon – next few days.
Library: Tauni Graham – Will McElhaney retired at the end of May. Display in library – integrated art from 6th graders at Heritage Middle School.
Marketing & Public Relations: Reminder about COTC commencement and Independence Day celebration.
OSU Admissions & Advising: 3,000 apps for autumn 2011; 1,300 want to matriculate; outreach to local PSAT and ACT test takers will kick off this autumn.
Purchasing: See above.
Safety & Security: Denny Hollern – Because we have orientations on campus, please be vigilant and on the lookout for strange faces; if you witness suspicious behavior, call security office (x69237). This is a vulnerable time of year with so many people off campus. Fire wardens will update emergency protocol after graduation. Pataskala has experienced auto thefts recently. Remember: Out of sight, out of mind. Have a safe summer.
Services Center: It’s more economical to use the services center for large copy jobs.
Staff Development: See above (employee of the quarter)
Student Life: Nobody present.
MISCELLANEOUS: NEW Staff forum officers:
Chair: Jonathan Harper
Vice chair: Becky Smith
Secretary: Amy Lister
________________________________________
Next Meeting: TBA
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Staff Forum Minutes: May 12, 2011
Attendance: Suzanne Bressoud, Sue Bidwell, Francesca Amigo, David I. Williams, Terri Jackson, Mark Fegley, Liz Edwards, Corri Edwards, Jeff Crabtree, Norman Holmes, Ray Hill, John Weaver, Charlene Santee, Brian Boehmer, Jeremy Pursley, Jim Woolard, Shirley Justice, Dan Longstreth, Alice Hutzel-Bateson, Angel Fisher, Veronica Rine, Suzanne Clark, Becky Smith, Candy Sheradin, Kyle Morgan, Leslie Holler, Sherry Abbott, Diane Jarzen.
Welcome: Suzanne Bressoud
1. Thanks to Facilities & Public Safety
Monthly Hosts: Facilities & Public Safety.
• Jim Woolard, Dir. Facilities – introduced staff – will roll out new website that will keep us updated on projects; County Club Road will be closed at various times for road widening. New 170-car parking lot, will repave about 40% of existing parking lots (beginning after July 4); installing air dryers in all bathrooms; Drs. MacDonald and Coe have been supportive of updates.
• Brian Boehmer: Summer projects – “summer of discontent” – repaving almost all asphalt; carpeting, painting, drywall-patching just about every building this summer. Off-campus – still working on Arial Hall (Mt. Vernon) 35,000 sq. feet, should be completed by November. Accounting dept will be moved to old DMS lab (Hopewell Hall) temporarily while office is being painted.
Area updates:
Academic Labs: Terri – first week of June – batteries will be picked up.
Business & Accounting: Nobody present
Career Services: Nobody present
Child Development: Nobody present
Community Access: Nobody present
COTC Gateway: Veronica Ryan (?) – Summer hours starting June 20, 7 am-7pm, Monday – Thursday; check your mailboxes about workshops being conducted.
Development Office: nobody present
Dining Services: Nobody present
Facilities/Safety & Security: See above
Financial Aid: Nobody present
Human Resources: Sherry Abbott – Staff picnic- next week. Outside in amphitheatre unless the weather is bad (then in Reese Center);
Personnel updates – see list below.
ITS: Corri Edwards– New classroom tech staff member starting soon; MS Office 10 will be rolled out on campus – training will begin this summer; checkout process is going well (technology) – got four iPads for checkout, will get two more soon; can check out for 2 weeks at a time.
Jeff- about Office 10 – will roll out MS Office 2010 starting summer quarter; will send out a call for requirements – any type of technology, for office or classrooms.
Library: Nobody present.
Marketing & Public Relations: Alice Hutzel-Bateson – Graduation celebration for OSU and COTC graduation. Office is very busy. New staff member (COTC) starting on Monday.
OSU Admissions & Advising: Mark Begley – 217 new apps – 50 more than last yaer at this time; autumn quarter 355 applicants - 491 more than last year (19.1% increase) – greater than any other OSU campus at this time;
Kyle Morgan- advising – in fall, students’ fees will be due on week prior to quarter start-date; dropping for non-payment will now happen in 2nd week of quarter. Still working on changes for quarters-to-semesters; students who will be juniors next year – challenge to plan last year because of changes.
Purchasing: Nobody present.
Services Center: Nobody present
Staff Development: Candace Sheridan – taking donations for Licking County Food Bank – please bring a can of fruit. Students are invited to ice cream social – Performance Platform.
Student Life: Nobody present.
MISCELLANEOUS: Staff forum officers – be sure to vote for new officers!
________________________________________
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 9, 2011
John L. and Christine Warner Library & Student Center
Performance Platform
Hosts: Fees & Deposits and Purchasing
Welcome: Suzanne Bressoud
1. Thanks to Facilities & Public Safety
Monthly Hosts: Facilities & Public Safety.
• Jim Woolard, Dir. Facilities – introduced staff – will roll out new website that will keep us updated on projects; County Club Road will be closed at various times for road widening. New 170-car parking lot, will repave about 40% of existing parking lots (beginning after July 4); installing air dryers in all bathrooms; Drs. MacDonald and Coe have been supportive of updates.
• Brian Boehmer: Summer projects – “summer of discontent” – repaving almost all asphalt; carpeting, painting, drywall-patching just about every building this summer. Off-campus – still working on Arial Hall (Mt. Vernon) 35,000 sq. feet, should be completed by November. Accounting dept will be moved to old DMS lab (Hopewell Hall) temporarily while office is being painted.
Area updates:
Academic Labs: Terri – first week of June – batteries will be picked up.
Business & Accounting: Nobody present
Career Services: Nobody present
Child Development: Nobody present
Community Access: Nobody present
COTC Gateway: Veronica Ryan (?) – Summer hours starting June 20, 7 am-7pm, Monday – Thursday; check your mailboxes about workshops being conducted.
Development Office: nobody present
Dining Services: Nobody present
Facilities/Safety & Security: See above
Financial Aid: Nobody present
Human Resources: Sherry Abbott – Staff picnic- next week. Outside in amphitheatre unless the weather is bad (then in Reese Center);
Personnel updates – see list below.
ITS: Corri Edwards– New classroom tech staff member starting soon; MS Office 10 will be rolled out on campus – training will begin this summer; checkout process is going well (technology) – got four iPads for checkout, will get two more soon; can check out for 2 weeks at a time.
Jeff- about Office 10 – will roll out MS Office 2010 starting summer quarter; will send out a call for requirements – any type of technology, for office or classrooms.
Library: Nobody present.
Marketing & Public Relations: Alice Hutzel-Bateson – Graduation celebration for OSU and COTC graduation. Office is very busy. New staff member (COTC) starting on Monday.
OSU Admissions & Advising: Mark Begley – 217 new apps – 50 more than last yaer at this time; autumn quarter 355 applicants - 491 more than last year (19.1% increase) – greater than any other OSU campus at this time;
Kyle Morgan- advising – in fall, students’ fees will be due on week prior to quarter start-date; dropping for non-payment will now happen in 2nd week of quarter. Still working on changes for quarters-to-semesters; students who will be juniors next year – challenge to plan last year because of changes.
Purchasing: Nobody present.
Services Center: Nobody present
Staff Development: Candace Sheridan – taking donations for Licking County Food Bank – please bring a can of fruit. Students are invited to ice cream social – Performance Platform.
Student Life: Nobody present.
MISCELLANEOUS: Staff forum officers – be sure to vote for new officers!
________________________________________
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 9, 2011
John L. and Christine Warner Library & Student Center
Performance Platform
Hosts: Fees & Deposits and Purchasing
Staff Forum Minutes: April 21, 2011
Attendance: Suzanne Bressoud, Sue Bidwell, Francesca Amigo, Bruce Weaver, Anne Schuster, Gayle Gambs, Becky Smith, Terri Jackson, Leslie Holler, Damin Cappel, Jeff Weaver, Howard Imhof, Jonathan Harper, Jeff Crabtree, Lindsey Erisey, Heather Warnecke, Leslie McLaughlin, Laura Walsh, Pam Allen, Tauni Graham, Liz Edwards, Sherry Abbott, Charlene Santee, Norman L. Holmes, Candy Sheradin, Heather Link, Nikki Herbert, Michelle German, Tom Keller.
Welcome: Sue Bidwell
1. Thanks to academic labs for food and spring decorations –
2. Special Guests: USAC from OSU, Columbus. Heather Link, Tom, Nicky, Michelle.
3.
Monthly Hosts: Academic Labs (COTC & OSU Math, Education Resource Center, Chemistry Lab, and OSU Writers Lab).
• Bruce Weaver, COTC, Center for Academic Success – overview of academic labs, tutoring, etc.
• Candace Sheridan – Resource Center for education students, OSU – overview.
• Terri Jackson – Academic Lab
• Leslie Holler – health education coordinator, OSU
• Derek Bochkowski (?) – Writers center, OSU.
Area updates:
Academic Labs: see above
Bookstore: Lindsay (?) – overview; in fall will offer textbook rentals.
Business & Accounting: Nobody present
Career Services: Nobody present
Child Development: Nobody present
Community Access:
COTC Gateway: Pam- Grand opening is April 29th, must RSVP to Laura Walsh in Development office.
Development Office: Heather Warnecke – April 29 is last day to make contribution to Campus Campaign or Premier Scholarship – matched dollar for dollar thanks to the Reeses.
Dining Services: Damon Cappel – New process for ordering catering events; OSU Columbus will take the orders; still fulfilled in Newark.
Facilities/Safety & Security: Denny Hollering, OSU Police Lieutenant/Public Safety Director, Newark. “Here to be public service.”
Financial Aid: Lisa Smith:
Human Resources: Sherry Abbott – overview. Cost-shared; Health screenings on April 28, Hopewell 64 – MUST FAST BEFOREHAND! Upcoming – staff appreciation week and picnic – May.
Personnel updates – see list below.
ITS: Howard Imhof – overview; Carol Henry, new employee, application support specialist; reminder to register for campus alert system (text messaging, etc.); Nicole Criner has resigned; will bring on temporary employee to fill gap during search process.
Library: Tauni Graham – overview.
Marketing & Public Relations: Francesca Amigo – overview.
OSU Admissions & Advising: Gayle Gambs – OSU-only; enrollment is up; exceeded projections for spring and fall; over 20% increase for fall. Last Saturday was “Yield day,” hosted over 1,000 guests (350 students + families) – mark calendars for next year: April 21, 2012. Event is for accepted but not registered students; some recruitment events are cost-shared, mostly are individual to OSU. “Explore College,” cost-shared – students from middle school and their parents, talking about college.
Annie Schuster, Advising- getting ready for semester changes;
Purchasing: Nobody present.
Services Center: Sue Bidwell – overview. If you need toner, contact Services Center! Open Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7 pm. Please return campus envelopes to the Services Center.
Staff Development: Tauni Graham – mammography unit will be in back lot of Warner.
Student Life: Becky Smith – overview; all classroom and lab phones have been changed; the new list is on the K-drive.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Sheila Campbell, Newark Earthworks Center – overview. Timothy Darvill will give public lecture on Friday 7pm in Founders Hall auditorium.
USAC: Heather Link, Chair, USAC, Columbus (oversees research at med center) – here to learn about Newark and what they can do to help; want to build a bridge with regional campuses. (30 members, 3 yrs)
USAC is university staff advisory council – serve as support for staff; 22,000 staff on main campus alone; to help represent all staff; “staff voice” for the institution. Challenge policies and promote change. Examples: Tuition benefit – used to have a wait period, now it’s instant upon hire; same-sex domestic partnership health benefits.
Introduced members present: Tom Keller, 3rd year member (college of education; accountant for new grant received); Nicki Herbert, 3rd year member; (college of pharmacy, student affairs; student recruitment); and Michelle German, 1st year member (office of HR/gateway).
• Heather Warneke: can there be reps from regionals?
o YES but there’s only one regional campus rep – distance is a problem.
• Leslie McLaughlin: will USAC go to all regionals again in the future?
o Will go to all regionals once a year in the future.
• Howard Imhof: COTC is impacted by OSU policies; from staff & administrative perspective, we are already a “one-university” system;
• Candace Sheridan: IN years past, USAC had open meetings on our campus; would you consider doing that again?
o Will ask the committee;
• Need to connect with colleagues/departments in Columbus.
o Asst. Vice Provost is working to help with that.
• Howard Imhof: IT/CIO creates policy etc that we’re supposed to adhere to, but doesn’t always provide the means to do so;
o Will share information.
• Ordering process for labs – not efficient.
• Gayle Gambs – how do reps work? (USAC) – Michelle: application gets emailed (and online) – submitted, reviewed; then do face-to-face interviews. From all areas.
Town Hall meeting w/Pres. Gee a month ago – had a drop-box created, linked off main site – for suggestions, feedback, comments, etc. Looking to streamline resources.
They would like to help us with things like the “hidden benefits fair” – held in Ohio Union.
Every few years USAC surveys the staff – randomly sent, please fill out if you received it. The results drive what USAC does.
How to reach USAC: www.usac.osu.edu or Heather Link: heather.link@osumc.edu.
________________________________________
Next Meeting: Thursday, May 12, 2011
John L. and Christine Warner Library & Student Center
Performance Platform
Hosts: Security & Facilities
Welcome: Sue Bidwell
1. Thanks to academic labs for food and spring decorations –
2. Special Guests: USAC from OSU, Columbus. Heather Link, Tom, Nicky, Michelle.
3.
Monthly Hosts: Academic Labs (COTC & OSU Math, Education Resource Center, Chemistry Lab, and OSU Writers Lab).
• Bruce Weaver, COTC, Center for Academic Success – overview of academic labs, tutoring, etc.
• Candace Sheridan – Resource Center for education students, OSU – overview.
• Terri Jackson – Academic Lab
• Leslie Holler – health education coordinator, OSU
• Derek Bochkowski (?) – Writers center, OSU.
Area updates:
Academic Labs: see above
Bookstore: Lindsay (?) – overview; in fall will offer textbook rentals.
Business & Accounting: Nobody present
Career Services: Nobody present
Child Development: Nobody present
Community Access:
COTC Gateway: Pam- Grand opening is April 29th, must RSVP to Laura Walsh in Development office.
Development Office: Heather Warnecke – April 29 is last day to make contribution to Campus Campaign or Premier Scholarship – matched dollar for dollar thanks to the Reeses.
Dining Services: Damon Cappel – New process for ordering catering events; OSU Columbus will take the orders; still fulfilled in Newark.
Facilities/Safety & Security: Denny Hollering, OSU Police Lieutenant/Public Safety Director, Newark. “Here to be public service.”
Financial Aid: Lisa Smith:
Human Resources: Sherry Abbott – overview. Cost-shared; Health screenings on April 28, Hopewell 64 – MUST FAST BEFOREHAND! Upcoming – staff appreciation week and picnic – May.
Personnel updates – see list below.
ITS: Howard Imhof – overview; Carol Henry, new employee, application support specialist; reminder to register for campus alert system (text messaging, etc.); Nicole Criner has resigned; will bring on temporary employee to fill gap during search process.
Library: Tauni Graham – overview.
Marketing & Public Relations: Francesca Amigo – overview.
OSU Admissions & Advising: Gayle Gambs – OSU-only; enrollment is up; exceeded projections for spring and fall; over 20% increase for fall. Last Saturday was “Yield day,” hosted over 1,000 guests (350 students + families) – mark calendars for next year: April 21, 2012. Event is for accepted but not registered students; some recruitment events are cost-shared, mostly are individual to OSU. “Explore College,” cost-shared – students from middle school and their parents, talking about college.
Annie Schuster, Advising- getting ready for semester changes;
Purchasing: Nobody present.
Services Center: Sue Bidwell – overview. If you need toner, contact Services Center! Open Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7 pm. Please return campus envelopes to the Services Center.
Staff Development: Tauni Graham – mammography unit will be in back lot of Warner.
Student Life: Becky Smith – overview; all classroom and lab phones have been changed; the new list is on the K-drive.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Sheila Campbell, Newark Earthworks Center – overview. Timothy Darvill will give public lecture on Friday 7pm in Founders Hall auditorium.
USAC: Heather Link, Chair, USAC, Columbus (oversees research at med center) – here to learn about Newark and what they can do to help; want to build a bridge with regional campuses. (30 members, 3 yrs)
USAC is university staff advisory council – serve as support for staff; 22,000 staff on main campus alone; to help represent all staff; “staff voice” for the institution. Challenge policies and promote change. Examples: Tuition benefit – used to have a wait period, now it’s instant upon hire; same-sex domestic partnership health benefits.
Introduced members present: Tom Keller, 3rd year member (college of education; accountant for new grant received); Nicki Herbert, 3rd year member; (college of pharmacy, student affairs; student recruitment); and Michelle German, 1st year member (office of HR/gateway).
• Heather Warneke: can there be reps from regionals?
o YES but there’s only one regional campus rep – distance is a problem.
• Leslie McLaughlin: will USAC go to all regionals again in the future?
o Will go to all regionals once a year in the future.
• Howard Imhof: COTC is impacted by OSU policies; from staff & administrative perspective, we are already a “one-university” system;
• Candace Sheridan: IN years past, USAC had open meetings on our campus; would you consider doing that again?
o Will ask the committee;
• Need to connect with colleagues/departments in Columbus.
o Asst. Vice Provost is working to help with that.
• Howard Imhof: IT/CIO creates policy etc that we’re supposed to adhere to, but doesn’t always provide the means to do so;
o Will share information.
• Ordering process for labs – not efficient.
• Gayle Gambs – how do reps work? (USAC) – Michelle: application gets emailed (and online) – submitted, reviewed; then do face-to-face interviews. From all areas.
Town Hall meeting w/Pres. Gee a month ago – had a drop-box created, linked off main site – for suggestions, feedback, comments, etc. Looking to streamline resources.
They would like to help us with things like the “hidden benefits fair” – held in Ohio Union.
Every few years USAC surveys the staff – randomly sent, please fill out if you received it. The results drive what USAC does.
How to reach USAC: www.usac.osu.edu or Heather Link: heather.link@osumc.edu.
________________________________________
Next Meeting: Thursday, May 12, 2011
John L. and Christine Warner Library & Student Center
Performance Platform
Hosts: Security & Facilities
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Staff Forum Minutes: March 10, 2011
Attendance: Attendance was not taken at this meeting.
Welcome: Sue Bidwell
1. Welcomed special guests, Dr. Coe and Dr. MacDonald;
2. Welcomed extended campuses;
3. Thanked the Table of Contents for hosting.
Area updates: Updates were not included in the Town Hall meeting.
Town Hall Meeting:
Below is a link to a video of Staff Forum’s March 10, 2011, Town Hall Meeting featuring Dr. Coe and Dr. MacDonald.
http://164.107.27.156/ramgen/media/2011/townhallmeeting2011.rv
Please note, this video file is best played through RealPlayer. If you do not have RealPlayer, click this link to initiate the download.
Welcome: Sue Bidwell
1. Welcomed special guests, Dr. Coe and Dr. MacDonald;
2. Welcomed extended campuses;
3. Thanked the Table of Contents for hosting.
Area updates: Updates were not included in the Town Hall meeting.
Town Hall Meeting:
Below is a link to a video of Staff Forum’s March 10, 2011, Town Hall Meeting featuring Dr. Coe and Dr. MacDonald.
http://164.107.27.156/ramgen/media/2011/townhallmeeting2011.rv
Please note, this video file is best played through RealPlayer. If you do not have RealPlayer, click this link to initiate the download.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
February 10, 2011
Staff Forum Minutes: February 10, 2011
Warner Center Performance Platform
________________________________________
Attendance: Sue Bidwell, Suzanne Bressoud, Francesca Amigo, Terri Jackson, Jackie Stewart, Jeseca MacDonald, Lisa Smith, Kathy Holmes, Kelly Adams, R.J. Dannemiller, John Weaver, Kyle Morgan, Greg Halbe, Norman Holmes, Marilyn Lees, Sherry Abbott, Amanda Schoop, Susan Aleshire, Mary Miller, Tauni Graham, Gayle Gambs, Candy Sheradin, Jeff Crabtree, Jonathan Harper, Julie Ketner, Howard Imhof, Diane Jarzen, Becky Smith, Katie Rappaport, Jen Anthony, Charlene Santee, Leslie McLaughlin, Suzanne Clark, Michael Drobnack, Travis Patrick.
Welcome: Sue Bidwell:
1. Notes about next month’s meeting, the 5th annual Town Hall Meeting, with Drs. Coe & MacDonald. Please submit questions by March 1st, to Sue Bidwell, Suzanne Bressoud, or Francesca Amigo by email or hard copy in mailbox.
2. Hit the Road with the Buckeyes- Newark team Happy Feet were winners; 5099.4 miles in a quarter.
3. April meeting is April 21 – University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC) will attend the meeting – visiting all OSU campuses; they will ask us questions about cost-shared campus.
Monthly Hosts: Financial Aid and Child Development Center
Jeseca MacDonald, Financial Aid: Introduced staff;
Mary Miller, Child Development Center: Introduced staff.
Area updates:
Academic Labs: Terri Jackson: No update.
Business & Accounting: Nobody present
Career Services: Derek Thatcher: Upcoming events: Relevancy Check Professional Devt. Workshop; participants can network with professionals, have resume critiqued, mock-interviews; on March 2, 5:30 – 7:30 in Reese F&G. Other workshops for students: how to network. Newark campus will serve as a free tax preparation location – has walk-in hours; please get the word out to students; see handbills for details; Warner Center room 175; February 26 at COTC’s Pataskala campus.
Child Development: Jackie Stewart had a comment – wanted to publicly commend the CDC on their Thanksgiving
Community Access: Katie Rappaport – thanks for your participation in BB/BS; we had 18 volunteers from our campus; Katie & Jen are located in Warner Center 205 (student wing); rolling out new website; “Explore College” (was “Blueprint College”) – currently recruiting 4th and 5th grade students for college planning workshops, primarily low-income, first gen college students, in April & May.
COTC Gateway: Jackie Stewart: Recruitment event in Reese F&G, open to COTC community, everyone – one-stop opportunity for prospective students who haven’t applied to apply; call Gateway for details.
Development Office: Nobody present.
Dining Services: Nobody present
Facilities/Safety & Security: Norm Holmes: Fire the other night – lots of cooperation from local agencies plus OSU, which included help relocating students.
Financial Aid: Lisa Smith: National student employment recognition week april 11-15; on the 13th there will be a luncheon from 11 am-1 pm; on the 14th there will be ice cream; look for details; Sheena Barber (DMD student) has volunteered to do slide show for luncheon – will send email so that staff can have photos taken of their student workers.
Human Resources: Sherry Abbott: Health screenings on April 28, Hopewell 64; reminder about human trafficking workshop on March 2. Personnel updates – see web for list.
ITS: Howard Imhof: In next one to two weeks, will roll out campus emergency broadcast system; can opt-in, similar to OSU’s Buckeye Alert – different options for method of contact; OSU is going to centralized email system – about 75 people in Newark need to move over to the Newark system temporarily – central email system taking place in 2013;
Julie: Reminder- There are professional development workshops in TelCenter.
Library: No updates.
Marketing & Public Relations: Suzanne Bressoud – July 3 concert and fireworks is being planned; NGSO and Stick and Stones; if you have questions about beign a vendor, contact Suzanne directly.
OSU Admissions & Advising: Gayle Gambs: Winter headcount = 2545 (projection was 2432), was 2355 last year; usual recruitment events are taking place.
Kyle Morgan, advising: in the midst of spring advising; Connections fair (students transitioning to Columbus) – May 4th; First Year Experience is upcoming; abut 500 students changing to Columbus in the fall.
Purchasing: Nobody present.
Services Center: Sue Bidwell: Things are status quo in the Services Center; if you have large volumes to be copied, please get them in; Marie is doing well and is here until 7 pm except on Fridays.
Staff Development: Marilyn Lees: Last month’s scavenger hunt was lots of fun; winning team was OSU admissions and advising; today is Soup & Chili Cook-off, with 9 entries; new category is People’s Choice; 11:30 – 1, please come whether or not you bring food, can pitch in; book discussion this year “Always Running: La Vida Loca,” Luis Rodriguez, sessions in April; be on the lookout for more information and book reservation.
Student Life: Derek Thatcher: Last night, displaced students were in “Student Life annex” in Holiday Inn lobby – appreciate everyone’s help and support with the 44 students; if you want to help, await word from Student Life.
MISCELLANEOUS: Will send the Town Hall Meeting info sheet via email and will also be available online.
Jeseca McDonald – college goal Sunday – on Sunday at 2 pm in the Reese Center; students can get help with FAFSA; the only one in Licking County.
________________________________________
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 10, 2011
Fifth Annual Town Hall Meeting with
Dr. Coe & Dr. MacDonald
The John Gilbert Reese Center, F&G
Hosts: Table of Contents
Warner Center Performance Platform
________________________________________
Attendance: Sue Bidwell, Suzanne Bressoud, Francesca Amigo, Terri Jackson, Jackie Stewart, Jeseca MacDonald, Lisa Smith, Kathy Holmes, Kelly Adams, R.J. Dannemiller, John Weaver, Kyle Morgan, Greg Halbe, Norman Holmes, Marilyn Lees, Sherry Abbott, Amanda Schoop, Susan Aleshire, Mary Miller, Tauni Graham, Gayle Gambs, Candy Sheradin, Jeff Crabtree, Jonathan Harper, Julie Ketner, Howard Imhof, Diane Jarzen, Becky Smith, Katie Rappaport, Jen Anthony, Charlene Santee, Leslie McLaughlin, Suzanne Clark, Michael Drobnack, Travis Patrick.
Welcome: Sue Bidwell:
1. Notes about next month’s meeting, the 5th annual Town Hall Meeting, with Drs. Coe & MacDonald. Please submit questions by March 1st, to Sue Bidwell, Suzanne Bressoud, or Francesca Amigo by email or hard copy in mailbox.
2. Hit the Road with the Buckeyes- Newark team Happy Feet were winners; 5099.4 miles in a quarter.
3. April meeting is April 21 – University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC) will attend the meeting – visiting all OSU campuses; they will ask us questions about cost-shared campus.
Monthly Hosts: Financial Aid and Child Development Center
Jeseca MacDonald, Financial Aid: Introduced staff;
Mary Miller, Child Development Center: Introduced staff.
Area updates:
Academic Labs: Terri Jackson: No update.
Business & Accounting: Nobody present
Career Services: Derek Thatcher: Upcoming events: Relevancy Check Professional Devt. Workshop; participants can network with professionals, have resume critiqued, mock-interviews; on March 2, 5:30 – 7:30 in Reese F&G. Other workshops for students: how to network. Newark campus will serve as a free tax preparation location – has walk-in hours; please get the word out to students; see handbills for details; Warner Center room 175; February 26 at COTC’s Pataskala campus.
Child Development: Jackie Stewart had a comment – wanted to publicly commend the CDC on their Thanksgiving
Community Access: Katie Rappaport – thanks for your participation in BB/BS; we had 18 volunteers from our campus; Katie & Jen are located in Warner Center 205 (student wing); rolling out new website; “Explore College” (was “Blueprint College”) – currently recruiting 4th and 5th grade students for college planning workshops, primarily low-income, first gen college students, in April & May.
COTC Gateway: Jackie Stewart: Recruitment event in Reese F&G, open to COTC community, everyone – one-stop opportunity for prospective students who haven’t applied to apply; call Gateway for details.
Development Office: Nobody present.
Dining Services: Nobody present
Facilities/Safety & Security: Norm Holmes: Fire the other night – lots of cooperation from local agencies plus OSU, which included help relocating students.
Financial Aid: Lisa Smith: National student employment recognition week april 11-15; on the 13th there will be a luncheon from 11 am-1 pm; on the 14th there will be ice cream; look for details; Sheena Barber (DMD student) has volunteered to do slide show for luncheon – will send email so that staff can have photos taken of their student workers.
Human Resources: Sherry Abbott: Health screenings on April 28, Hopewell 64; reminder about human trafficking workshop on March 2. Personnel updates – see web for list.
ITS: Howard Imhof: In next one to two weeks, will roll out campus emergency broadcast system; can opt-in, similar to OSU’s Buckeye Alert – different options for method of contact; OSU is going to centralized email system – about 75 people in Newark need to move over to the Newark system temporarily – central email system taking place in 2013;
Julie: Reminder- There are professional development workshops in TelCenter.
Library: No updates.
Marketing & Public Relations: Suzanne Bressoud – July 3 concert and fireworks is being planned; NGSO and Stick and Stones; if you have questions about beign a vendor, contact Suzanne directly.
OSU Admissions & Advising: Gayle Gambs: Winter headcount = 2545 (projection was 2432), was 2355 last year; usual recruitment events are taking place.
Kyle Morgan, advising: in the midst of spring advising; Connections fair (students transitioning to Columbus) – May 4th; First Year Experience is upcoming; abut 500 students changing to Columbus in the fall.
Purchasing: Nobody present.
Services Center: Sue Bidwell: Things are status quo in the Services Center; if you have large volumes to be copied, please get them in; Marie is doing well and is here until 7 pm except on Fridays.
Staff Development: Marilyn Lees: Last month’s scavenger hunt was lots of fun; winning team was OSU admissions and advising; today is Soup & Chili Cook-off, with 9 entries; new category is People’s Choice; 11:30 – 1, please come whether or not you bring food, can pitch in; book discussion this year “Always Running: La Vida Loca,” Luis Rodriguez, sessions in April; be on the lookout for more information and book reservation.
Student Life: Derek Thatcher: Last night, displaced students were in “Student Life annex” in Holiday Inn lobby – appreciate everyone’s help and support with the 44 students; if you want to help, await word from Student Life.
MISCELLANEOUS: Will send the Town Hall Meeting info sheet via email and will also be available online.
Jeseca McDonald – college goal Sunday – on Sunday at 2 pm in the Reese Center; students can get help with FAFSA; the only one in Licking County.
________________________________________
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 10, 2011
Fifth Annual Town Hall Meeting with
Dr. Coe & Dr. MacDonald
The John Gilbert Reese Center, F&G
Hosts: Table of Contents
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