Staff Forum Minutes:
Thursday February 9, 2012
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
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Attendance: Amy Lister, Jonathan Harper, Becky Smith, Amanda Bays, Kelly Adams, Lisa Smith, Brian Boehmer, Charlene Santee, Dan Longstreth, Tauni Graham, Ray Hill, Sue Bidwell, Jesse Higel, Connie Zang, Melissa Jensen, David Wirt, Elaine Stevens, Teresa McGinnis, Vorley Taylor, Linda Mathews, Kyle Morgan, Kari Fullen, Sarah Howard, Candy Sheridan, Sherry Abbott, Patsy Henderson, John Ralston, Norm Holmes, Alice Hutzel-Bateson, William MacDonald, Howard Imhof, Teri Holder, Kim Foster
Monthly Hosts: Financial Aid and Services Center
Agenda Items:
Dr. MacDonald spoke on strategic planning. Core Goals include Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, Outreach and Engagement, and Resource Stewardship. Steps to reach those core goals include plans to cultivate unique academic themes at each campus, improve student outcomes, expand the RCC student population, advance fundamental knowledge, become a more effective community resource, build relationships with other institutions of higher learning in Ohio, improve sustainability of financial and physical resources, and foster human resources.
Howard Imhof spoke on updates to the Newark campus portal. The faculty/staff portal will go live on March 12th. COTC students should expect access to the student portal beginning summer 2012. Access for OSU students is still to be determined, but estimates place it by the end of 2012. The portal can be accessed anytime, anywhere from any device. There will be a single sign on for both OSU and COTC so users do not have to login twice. The portal will be our one-stop shop for just about everything (email, tasks, room scheduling, events, weather, forms, and more). COTC Connect will be on the portal (no more going into Datatel). Information provided/applications available will vary depending on your campus role. OSU side of the portal will include links to Columbus services (i.e. Carmen, Peoplesoft, etc). Portal will also have Peoplefinder (similar to Find People on OSU website). You will learn to love the portal!
Alice Hutzel-Bateson spoke on service learning. Service learning combines classroom instruction with community service with emphasis placed on reflection. Digital Media Design and Early Childhood Development students have been involved with service learning initiatives. Benefits include being able to apply skills and knowledge as well as developing soft skills. There will be a service learning showcase May 23rd from 11 AM to 1 PM. More details TBA.
Area updates:
Vorley Taylor (OMCA): reminder that the 9th annual Black Heritage Dinner is coming up on Thursday February 23rd from 5:30-7 PM. There are a few seats still available, so contact Vorley ASAP if you are interested. Dinner is free but RSVPs are required as space is limited. This year’s keynote is Claude Johnson (founder and CEO of Black Fives, Inc) who will speak on the Harlem Renaissance. After the dinner there will be a cultural program available to everyone.
Ann Donahue (OSU Admissions): Because of the change to semesters, OSU will not admit any new freshmen for summer 2012. We are experiencing a slight decline in applications for autumn (currently at 1725, a difference of 71). This is likely due to applications at Columbus campus being down (currently at 27, 975 which is a difference of 714 from this time last year). Admissions will be working extra hard this year to convert those applications into current students!
Financial Aid --- reminder that College Goal Sunday is coming up on February 12th and the FAFSA deadline is coming up on February 15th. Please make sure any students you work with are aware of these important dates. On February 16th “Give ‘em the Pickle” customer service training will be available for student employees. For COTC students, an email was recently sent notifying them that financial aid refunds will be delayed to the 5th week of the quarter beginning with summer 2012. Students will need to plan/budget accordingly. The college is prepared to assist with purchasing books/supplies if needed.
Connie Zang (ODS): reminder that the ODS Open House for faculty/staff is coming up on February 14th from 12-2 PM in Warner 233 (the adaptive technology lab).
Kim Foster (COTC Gateway): 64 students attended last night’s open house to register for spring quarter classes. COTC is up approximately 20% for spring applicants (compared to spring quarter 2011). DiAna Palmer is leaving for a new position elsewhere and we wish her the best!
Kyle Morgan (OSU Academic Advising): Welcome to Kari Fullen, the new academic advisor for arts and sciences. Kari previously worked in clinical counseling.
Candy Sheridan (Education Curriculum Center): they are collecting Boxtops for Education and Campbells soup labels. Check your office supplies --- these boxtops can be found just about anywhere!
Tauni Graham (Staff Development): reminder that the Valentine’s Day casserole cookoff is coming up on February 14th. There is still time to join! Don’t want to do casserole? Bring a side dish, dessert, or cash donation.
Brian Boehmer (Facilities): Facilities has been busy cleaning up recent accidents (driver crashed into Aeriel Hall, canopy of North Classroom building damaged). Several trees have been tagged for removal for the Country Club Drive widening project. AEP coming soon to relocate power lines (they are waiting for city engineer to give start date). LEED certification is being pursued for Aeriel Hall (they are hoping for the gold ). Facilities continues to work on the framework plan. The donor wall will be dedicated March 20th. Upcoming major projects include Hopewell expansion for new OSU Admissions/Advising offices, replacing HVAC system, and replacing concrete deck around Founders Hall. Bike lockers around Adena Hall are almost finished; Sandi Sturman will sign out keys. Now is the time to think about capital requests!
Howard Imhof (ITS): A phishing scam is going through OSU student email. It claims the financial aid system is being upgraded and requests that the students provide login information and credit card numbers. A warning email was sent to students today to let them know about the scam.
Teri Holder (Office of the President, COTC): Still looking for volunteers for Aeriel Hall dedication on March 20th. A bus will leave Newark campus at 8:30 AM and the event takes place from 10 AM to 12 NOON.
Alice Hutzel-Bateson (MPR): Need help promoting your upcoming event? Let the MPR office know as soon as you have all the details!
Sherry Abbott (HR): We have a new assistant director! Upcoming events: FERPA training with Brad Meyers 2/28 from 9:30-11 AM. Health screenings will take place April 18th from 8 AM to 12 PM in Hopewell 64. See below for personnel updates.
CAMPUS TRIVIA:
Dan Longstreth --- for a Brutus bottle opener, what change did OSU employees recently make to their time cards? (Answer: they now use eTimesheets!)
Amanda Bays --- for hand warmers and an OSU ice scraper --- COTC is no longer using AngelLearner; what took its place? (Answer: Moodle.)
Kelley Adams --- for a Table of Contents coffee voucher --- COTC is providing training for what jobs at the new Columbus casino (Answer: security, accounting, gaming techs/maintenance)
Sidenote: if anyone has questions about COTC’s involvement in casino training they may call extension 57122.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
January 2012 Staff Forum
Attendance: Amy Lister, Connie Zang, Ray Mondhill, Norman Holmes, Tauni Graham, Susan Scott, Howard Imhof, Amy Gogolin, Laura Walsh, Heather Powell, Vorley Taylor, Sherry Abbott, Jackie Stewart, Kyle Morgan, Jonathan Harper, Charlene Santee, Marilyn Lees, Dave Wirt, Sherry Abbott, Patsy Henderson, Liz Edwards, Sarah Howard, Candy Sheridan, Jessica Mautz, Sue Bidwell, Katie Blocksidge, Jesse Higel
Monthly Hosts: Development Office and Library
Agenda Items:
Vorley Taylor (OMCA): MLK Day coming up on Monday! January 18th --- 3rd annual commemorative MLK event @ Reese center 5:30-7 PM. Keynote speaker is Donald Ross --- speaking about MLK from the perspective of a fraternity brother. Friday is Diversity Training Session II: Presentation on Multiracial Identity. Campus donating 100 hours of community service between 1/13-1/21. Send info about your community service hours to Vorley. There will be a “thermometer” outside her office to show how we are doing in accumulating service hours. February 23rd is the annual Black Heritage Dinner. RSVP early! Speaker is Claude Johnson speaking on Harlem Rens and Black Fives. No reservations for the program afterward (7:30-9:30 PM). Big Band Jazz Ensemble from OSU Columbus will perform as well as skits and performances from current students.
USAC is looking for new members for a three year term! If you are an OSU employee 51% FTE or higher you are eligible to apply. We really need regional campus voices! Ann Donahue --- served on USAC in early days of program. It is one of the best professional development opportunities at the university. Get your supervisor’s permission (it will take a chunk of your time) but it is worth it to see how this big university works!
Derek Thatcher --- through the Licking County Coalition of Housing they are sponsoring free tax preparation on campus. Several dates available. Contact Derek for more information.
Susan Scott --- if you produce a flier, please give a copy to the library for the archives. We want to preserve our history! Hard copies preferred but electronic submissions ok as well.
Area updates:
Heather Powell (Development): Next Generation Challenge in its final six months. We have hit the 11 million dollar mark! Heather has been recruited for a position at the Wellington School and will be leaving us at the end of the month. :(
Denny Hollern (Public Safety): Please do your best to park in the lines (don’t double park/block people in)! Not much has changed as far as campus closures go. Be sure to check your voice mail/the website/emails before you leave home to make sure campus is open! Howard Imhof reminded that the regroup system will send a text message to your cell phone and/or email to your home account --- sign up for winter weather alerts! There will be a test of these systems most likely toward the end of this month. OSU folks should be registered in the Columbus system, so you may get two alerts. Stay tuned!
Jackie Stewart (Gateway): Open House February 8th from 5-10 PM. Encourage prospective students to attend! Students can do application/register for classes up until summer. Expo for DMD at Knox 1/24; Coschocton 2/1; Pataskala 2/8. (All expos are on the COTC website.) New employee Jamie Kohl (?) new Gateway student services specialist working in records office. Enrollment update 4214 headcount.
Vorley Taylor --- 10th anniversary of Birmingham pledge (help stop racism, prejudice, and intolerance). Call Vorley for more details. Pledge will most likely be posted around the Warner dining area.
Sue Bidwell (Services Center): postage going up 1/22. (Buy more Forever stamps!) All offices are encouraged to use Pittney-Bowes discount available through Services Center. Last year it saved over $6,000! Contact Sue if you have questions.
Marilyn Lees (Student Life/Staff Development): On Valentine’s Day we are having a casserole cookoff. Registration coming soon! Fellow employees who love to eat will be the judges. We are always looking for people interested in serving on the staff development committee! :)
Sherry Abbott (Human Resources): Upcoming Professional Development --- “Strengthen Your Heart” (date TBA); several more professional development opportunities coming throughout the winter and spring --- please stay tuned for more details; if you want to add an announcement to the HR board please email Patsy; personnel updates (see below); April---biometric health screenings (date TBA); if you have any slips, trips, or falls in this winter weather please report to HR; please don’t rely on the media outlets for closing information (check campus resources)
Howard Imhof (ITS): Major network outage Monday January 16th; will take approximately 10-12 hours; you CAN access your email (links were sent on how to access email since website will be down); students should be able to access Learning Management Systems during this time; OSU’s Find People application coming soon to Newark for both OSU/COTC probably by the end of the month; new intranet/portal for your desktop for COTC “My COTC” for OSU “My Newark” --- rollout for faculty/staff March 12th, COTC students shortly after, at this time not able to do for OSU students (but they are evaluating it for next summer)
Connie Zang (ODS): on behalf of RJ Dannemiller --- Save the Date --- ODS hosting open house 2/14 from 12-2 PM for Adaptive Technology Lab (Warner 233) --- will demonstrate process of reformatting books
Alice Hutzel-Bateson (MPR): 1st departmental strategic plan (for MPR office) emailed as PDF to all supervisors; not printed in large quantity but if you want a hard copy talk to Alice or Suzanne Clark; available electronically on MPR website; if your office has an upcoming event (especially if open to the public) anytime before the end of June please let MPR know as soon as possible
Ann Donahue (OSU Admissions): --- With thanks to staff in Admissions, Advising, Fees & Deposits and Financial Aid, we are working with 220 unpaid students who are registered for Winter 2012. If the right number of them pay we will make our projected enrollment of 2550. It is not easy for many of our students in this economy but we remain optimistic.
With regards to Autumn SEMESTER 2012 we are ahead in applications. As of January 9 we had applications from 1062 prospective new freshmen. That compares to 878 at the same time last year.
Monthly Hosts: Development Office and Library
Agenda Items:
Vorley Taylor (OMCA): MLK Day coming up on Monday! January 18th --- 3rd annual commemorative MLK event @ Reese center 5:30-7 PM. Keynote speaker is Donald Ross --- speaking about MLK from the perspective of a fraternity brother. Friday is Diversity Training Session II: Presentation on Multiracial Identity. Campus donating 100 hours of community service between 1/13-1/21. Send info about your community service hours to Vorley. There will be a “thermometer” outside her office to show how we are doing in accumulating service hours. February 23rd is the annual Black Heritage Dinner. RSVP early! Speaker is Claude Johnson speaking on Harlem Rens and Black Fives. No reservations for the program afterward (7:30-9:30 PM). Big Band Jazz Ensemble from OSU Columbus will perform as well as skits and performances from current students.
USAC is looking for new members for a three year term! If you are an OSU employee 51% FTE or higher you are eligible to apply. We really need regional campus voices! Ann Donahue --- served on USAC in early days of program. It is one of the best professional development opportunities at the university. Get your supervisor’s permission (it will take a chunk of your time) but it is worth it to see how this big university works!
Derek Thatcher --- through the Licking County Coalition of Housing they are sponsoring free tax preparation on campus. Several dates available. Contact Derek for more information.
Susan Scott --- if you produce a flier, please give a copy to the library for the archives. We want to preserve our history! Hard copies preferred but electronic submissions ok as well.
Area updates:
Heather Powell (Development): Next Generation Challenge in its final six months. We have hit the 11 million dollar mark! Heather has been recruited for a position at the Wellington School and will be leaving us at the end of the month. :(
Denny Hollern (Public Safety): Please do your best to park in the lines (don’t double park/block people in)! Not much has changed as far as campus closures go. Be sure to check your voice mail/the website/emails before you leave home to make sure campus is open! Howard Imhof reminded that the regroup system will send a text message to your cell phone and/or email to your home account --- sign up for winter weather alerts! There will be a test of these systems most likely toward the end of this month. OSU folks should be registered in the Columbus system, so you may get two alerts. Stay tuned!
Jackie Stewart (Gateway): Open House February 8th from 5-10 PM. Encourage prospective students to attend! Students can do application/register for classes up until summer. Expo for DMD at Knox 1/24; Coschocton 2/1; Pataskala 2/8. (All expos are on the COTC website.) New employee Jamie Kohl (?) new Gateway student services specialist working in records office. Enrollment update 4214 headcount.
Vorley Taylor --- 10th anniversary of Birmingham pledge (help stop racism, prejudice, and intolerance). Call Vorley for more details. Pledge will most likely be posted around the Warner dining area.
Sue Bidwell (Services Center): postage going up 1/22. (Buy more Forever stamps!) All offices are encouraged to use Pittney-Bowes discount available through Services Center. Last year it saved over $6,000! Contact Sue if you have questions.
Marilyn Lees (Student Life/Staff Development): On Valentine’s Day we are having a casserole cookoff. Registration coming soon! Fellow employees who love to eat will be the judges. We are always looking for people interested in serving on the staff development committee! :)
Sherry Abbott (Human Resources): Upcoming Professional Development --- “Strengthen Your Heart” (date TBA); several more professional development opportunities coming throughout the winter and spring --- please stay tuned for more details; if you want to add an announcement to the HR board please email Patsy; personnel updates (see below); April---biometric health screenings (date TBA); if you have any slips, trips, or falls in this winter weather please report to HR; please don’t rely on the media outlets for closing information (check campus resources)
Howard Imhof (ITS): Major network outage Monday January 16th; will take approximately 10-12 hours; you CAN access your email (links were sent on how to access email since website will be down); students should be able to access Learning Management Systems during this time; OSU’s Find People application coming soon to Newark for both OSU/COTC probably by the end of the month; new intranet/portal for your desktop for COTC “My COTC” for OSU “My Newark” --- rollout for faculty/staff March 12th, COTC students shortly after, at this time not able to do for OSU students (but they are evaluating it for next summer)
Connie Zang (ODS): on behalf of RJ Dannemiller --- Save the Date --- ODS hosting open house 2/14 from 12-2 PM for Adaptive Technology Lab (Warner 233) --- will demonstrate process of reformatting books
Alice Hutzel-Bateson (MPR): 1st departmental strategic plan (for MPR office) emailed as PDF to all supervisors; not printed in large quantity but if you want a hard copy talk to Alice or Suzanne Clark; available electronically on MPR website; if your office has an upcoming event (especially if open to the public) anytime before the end of June please let MPR know as soon as possible
Ann Donahue (OSU Admissions): --- With thanks to staff in Admissions, Advising, Fees & Deposits and Financial Aid, we are working with 220 unpaid students who are registered for Winter 2012. If the right number of them pay we will make our projected enrollment of 2550. It is not easy for many of our students in this economy but we remain optimistic.
With regards to Autumn SEMESTER 2012 we are ahead in applications. As of January 9 we had applications from 1062 prospective new freshmen. That compares to 878 at the same time last year.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Staff Forum December 2011
Staff Forum Minutes:
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
________________________________________
Attendance: Amy Lister, Brian Boehmer, Greg Halbe, Normal Holmes, Leslie Holler, Melissa Jensen, Marilyn Lees, Connie Zang, David Wirt, David George, Vorley Taylor, Teresa McGinnis, Kyle Morgan, Cherie Snyder, Liz Edwards, Linda Mathews, Sarah Howard, Sarah Morrison, Sherry Abbott, Patsy Henderson, Charlene Santee, RJ Dannemiller, Becky Smith, Jesse Higel, Leslie Dowler, Jessica Mautz, Candy Sheridan, Mark Fegley, Barb Bruner, Tauni Graham, Sue Bidwell
Welcome:
Employee of the Quarter:
Employee of the quarter stats:
Monthly Hosts: OSU Admissions and Advising
Presentation: Brian Boehmer “Newark Campus Framework Plan”
-joint OSU and COTC process in forming a new and different type of master plan; also collaborative effort with OSU Columbus (One University Concept, Regional Campus Cluster)
-what is a framework: structure for guiding change over time, redefines how we think about our physical environment; integrates programmatic, physical, and financial planning; decisions are evaluated in a comprehensive context; touches the full spectrum of the campus; finds physical solutions to the big issues; provides principles, strategies, tolls, and physical scenarios; flexible
-why are we doing the framework plan? Current master plan is from 2000. We outpaced our enrollment growth. Columbus campus did their plan in 2010 (did not address the regional campuses).
-planning process: data gathering, background analysis, physical planning, financial planning, principles and strategies
-planning group: executive team (6 members) and project team (16 members) --- both have representation from Ohio State Newark, COTC, and Ohio State Columbus---14 of 16 members are from Newark Campus
-plan timeline: currently in needs prioritization stage; next is scenario development, draft plan, town hall meetings; final plan presentation in March 2012
-website http://oneframework.osu.edu
Area updates:
Intro: David Wirt --- new clinical counselor in Student Life
Vorley (Office of Multicultural Affairs): refer to handouts for Diversity through Artistry (begins 2nd week of January); partnering with Legend Elementary school 3rd graders; looking for volunteers to help out between 9:45-11:20 (don’t have to do the entire time, just 1 hour is OK); see Vorley for applications; reminder of “Tapestry of Diversity” workshop on January 13th: “Too Much, Not Enough: Cooking up Conversation on Multiracial Identity”
Sarah Morrison (COTC Gateway): Commencement 256 graduates on Friday night; working on individualized academic advising plans for current students to guide them through semester conversion
Terry McGinnis (Fees and Deposits): reminder fees are due December 28th for both schools
Staff Development: door decorating contest judging tomorrow Friday December 9th; reminder about holiday potluck next Thursday in Reese ballrooms; sign up for food or donations in services center
Sue Bidwell/Services Center: we are almost out of inner campus envelopes! If you have any (even if they’re filled) please turn them in. Mary Kay loves to put labels on them! Don’t put off your printing/copying projects for winter quarter!
Sherry Abbott: personnel updates (see below); life insurance beneficiary forms --- if you have not done one, see Sherry ASAP --- there has been a change in vendor, so EVERYONE needs to do the form even if there’s no change in your beneficiaries; “Give ‘em the Pickle” workshop December 13th
David George (OSU Math Center): introduced himself.
Kyle Morgan (OSU Advising): TAP (Transitional Academic Plans); working on a schedule for the semester conversion; students can do information release online through Student Center
Cathy Engle (OSU Retention Coordinator): introduce herself; first pilot learning community in the fall (approx 80 students); focusing on exploring, developmental/remedial, and first generation students; first big planning session next week; early alerts have doubled (over 300 students received early alerts); working with probation students
Mark Fegley (OSU Admissions): we’ve had lots of visitors (especially 6th graders); enrollment for winter quarter is slightly ahead; about 20 applications up for fall; new student orientation for winter next week
Lisa Smith (Financial Aid): student employment notes --- the “pickle” workshop was what the student employees did last spring, so student employee supervisors should definitely go; for OSU paid student employees they are going to an eTimesheet; you’ll be hearing more about training soon; farewell party for Kathy next Wednesday from 3-5 PM
Candy Sheridan (Education Curriculum Center): department is eliminating Masters of Education program; going to 4 year baacalaureate licensure
Suzanne Clark (Marketing and Public Relations): Holiday Open House Friday December 16th from 3-5 PM; please RSVP by tomorrow for catering head count; on December 17th LEGO robotics tournament will take place in Reese from 1:45-3:45 PM; competition for 9-14 year olds; open to public
Brian Boehmer (Facilities): completing renovation of COTC’s Mount Vernon campus (moving this Saturday); next phase of Founders and Hopewell renovations up next (new space for OSU Admissions and Advising; mezzanine deck replacement for Founders, HVA system replacement/upgrade for Founders); grounds crew finishing winter fertilizing; Jim Woolard retiring on December 16th after over 30 years of service!
CAMPUS TRIVIA:
Mark Fegley --- for Table of Contents coupon --- “What is the top selling drink at the Cyber Café?” (Cyber Mocha)
Barb Bruner --- “Who is the Knox Campus administrator” (Joel Daniels) won COTC bottle opener
David George --- “How many acres of state owned land is on Newark Campus?” (155) --- won Christmas countdown
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
________________________________________
Attendance: Amy Lister, Brian Boehmer, Greg Halbe, Normal Holmes, Leslie Holler, Melissa Jensen, Marilyn Lees, Connie Zang, David Wirt, David George, Vorley Taylor, Teresa McGinnis, Kyle Morgan, Cherie Snyder, Liz Edwards, Linda Mathews, Sarah Howard, Sarah Morrison, Sherry Abbott, Patsy Henderson, Charlene Santee, RJ Dannemiller, Becky Smith, Jesse Higel, Leslie Dowler, Jessica Mautz, Candy Sheridan, Mark Fegley, Barb Bruner, Tauni Graham, Sue Bidwell
Welcome:
Employee of the Quarter:
Employee of the quarter stats:
Monthly Hosts: OSU Admissions and Advising
Presentation: Brian Boehmer “Newark Campus Framework Plan”
-joint OSU and COTC process in forming a new and different type of master plan; also collaborative effort with OSU Columbus (One University Concept, Regional Campus Cluster)
-what is a framework: structure for guiding change over time, redefines how we think about our physical environment; integrates programmatic, physical, and financial planning; decisions are evaluated in a comprehensive context; touches the full spectrum of the campus; finds physical solutions to the big issues; provides principles, strategies, tolls, and physical scenarios; flexible
-why are we doing the framework plan? Current master plan is from 2000. We outpaced our enrollment growth. Columbus campus did their plan in 2010 (did not address the regional campuses).
-planning process: data gathering, background analysis, physical planning, financial planning, principles and strategies
-planning group: executive team (6 members) and project team (16 members) --- both have representation from Ohio State Newark, COTC, and Ohio State Columbus---14 of 16 members are from Newark Campus
-plan timeline: currently in needs prioritization stage; next is scenario development, draft plan, town hall meetings; final plan presentation in March 2012
-website http://oneframework.osu.edu
Area updates:
Intro: David Wirt --- new clinical counselor in Student Life
Vorley (Office of Multicultural Affairs): refer to handouts for Diversity through Artistry (begins 2nd week of January); partnering with Legend Elementary school 3rd graders; looking for volunteers to help out between 9:45-11:20 (don’t have to do the entire time, just 1 hour is OK); see Vorley for applications; reminder of “Tapestry of Diversity” workshop on January 13th: “Too Much, Not Enough: Cooking up Conversation on Multiracial Identity”
Sarah Morrison (COTC Gateway): Commencement 256 graduates on Friday night; working on individualized academic advising plans for current students to guide them through semester conversion
Terry McGinnis (Fees and Deposits): reminder fees are due December 28th for both schools
Staff Development: door decorating contest judging tomorrow Friday December 9th; reminder about holiday potluck next Thursday in Reese ballrooms; sign up for food or donations in services center
Sue Bidwell/Services Center: we are almost out of inner campus envelopes! If you have any (even if they’re filled) please turn them in. Mary Kay loves to put labels on them! Don’t put off your printing/copying projects for winter quarter!
Sherry Abbott: personnel updates (see below); life insurance beneficiary forms --- if you have not done one, see Sherry ASAP --- there has been a change in vendor, so EVERYONE needs to do the form even if there’s no change in your beneficiaries; “Give ‘em the Pickle” workshop December 13th
David George (OSU Math Center): introduced himself.
Kyle Morgan (OSU Advising): TAP (Transitional Academic Plans); working on a schedule for the semester conversion; students can do information release online through Student Center
Cathy Engle (OSU Retention Coordinator): introduce herself; first pilot learning community in the fall (approx 80 students); focusing on exploring, developmental/remedial, and first generation students; first big planning session next week; early alerts have doubled (over 300 students received early alerts); working with probation students
Mark Fegley (OSU Admissions): we’ve had lots of visitors (especially 6th graders); enrollment for winter quarter is slightly ahead; about 20 applications up for fall; new student orientation for winter next week
Lisa Smith (Financial Aid): student employment notes --- the “pickle” workshop was what the student employees did last spring, so student employee supervisors should definitely go; for OSU paid student employees they are going to an eTimesheet; you’ll be hearing more about training soon; farewell party for Kathy next Wednesday from 3-5 PM
Candy Sheridan (Education Curriculum Center): department is eliminating Masters of Education program; going to 4 year baacalaureate licensure
Suzanne Clark (Marketing and Public Relations): Holiday Open House Friday December 16th from 3-5 PM; please RSVP by tomorrow for catering head count; on December 17th LEGO robotics tournament will take place in Reese from 1:45-3:45 PM; competition for 9-14 year olds; open to public
Brian Boehmer (Facilities): completing renovation of COTC’s Mount Vernon campus (moving this Saturday); next phase of Founders and Hopewell renovations up next (new space for OSU Admissions and Advising; mezzanine deck replacement for Founders, HVA system replacement/upgrade for Founders); grounds crew finishing winter fertilizing; Jim Woolard retiring on December 16th after over 30 years of service!
CAMPUS TRIVIA:
Mark Fegley --- for Table of Contents coupon --- “What is the top selling drink at the Cyber Café?” (Cyber Mocha)
Barb Bruner --- “Who is the Knox Campus administrator” (Joel Daniels) won COTC bottle opener
David George --- “How many acres of state owned land is on Newark Campus?” (155) --- won Christmas countdown
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Meeting Minutes November 2011
Staff Forum Minutes:
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
________________________________________
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
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
________________________________________
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
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Staff Forum October 2011
Staff Forum Minutes:
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
________________________________________
Attendance: Amy Lister, Shari Hively, David I. Williams, Kendra Linkous, Becky Smith, Connie Zang, Melissa Jensen, R.J. Dannemiller, John Berry, Bret Whitaker, Leslie Holler, Dan Longstreth, Suzanne Clark, Sherry Abbott, John Weaver, Vorley Taylor, Patsy Henderson, Marilyn Lees, Holly Mason, David George, Jen Anthony, Samantha Schulz, Jeff Crabtree, Steve Veyor, Denny Hollern, Tim Deaver, Barb Bruner, Leslie McLaughlin, Kathy Cope, Jesse Higel, Tauni Graham
Monthly Hosts: Office of Student Life
Agenda: United Way Presentation---Big Brothers Big Sisters---Active Directory Update
Shari Hively (United Way) October 24th through November 4th (campaign dates); small contributions make a huge difference; Licking County United Way funded 55 different programs within the county (Big Brothers Big Sisters, Meals on Wheels, Homeless Shelters, etc); 211 program --- connects with crisis center or ask for information on over 1,200 services available in the area; free family prescription drug discount card available in limited supply; used since 2006 --- saved 33-35% (1.2 million dollars) in Licking County alone; “if not you, then who?”
Programs funded by United Way must be health/human services; must be 501 3c, must apply
Samantha Schulz (OSU VISTA, Big Brothers Big Sisters) --- 3rd year Newark Campus has been involved; one program pairs you with little sibling to meet with outside school; lunch buddies program in all Newark elementary schools (usually 3rd-5th graders); 67% of former little sibs surveyed says spending time with their big sibling impacted their decision to go to college; remember to seek supervisor approval for the lunch buddies program
Becky Smith (Active Directory updates) --- working with Tim in IT to create active directory; similar to “Find People” feature on OSU website; will be available through the web to both sides of the house
Area updates:
Academic Labs: No one present
Business & Accounting: No one present
Career Services: No one present
Community Access: Jen Anthony --- campus ally program --- mentoring program for first generation college students with faculty/staff ---contact Jen if you’re interested
COTC Gateway: No one present
Development Office: No one present
Dining Services: No one present
Facilities: wrapping up paving project (thank you for the extra 150 spaces!); new parking lot signage is great; need to get painting company back out to repaint crosswalks (especially around North Classroom Building); new signage for crosswalks coming soon; updating the weather closure program (including weather line); voicemail updates will go to office lines (so if you can’t get through on the weather line you can check your voicemail); can also sign up to get text messages sent to your phone; mandatory safety training for faculty, staff, and student employees --- notices coming in the next 1-2 weeks for online training session; 40th anniversary project --- rock garden perennial bed, learning garden for geology students; planting begins next Monday (anyone want to volunteer? ); there is no such thing as a deer resistant plant!
Human Resources: see personnel updates; Benepalooza one week from today; health screenings moved to the ballroom right next door to everything else (no more going on stage); open enrollment starts November 7th; forum November 14th
ITS: Nothing to report
Library: waiting for final approval to hire a new reference librarian, stay tuned for new hire
Marketing & Public Relations: nothing to report
OSU Admissions and Advising: Numbers thus far are looking good (officially official report from Columbus still pending). Headcount is 2,672 (12 above budget plan, 110 above last year’s count). FTE (Full Time Equivalency) is 4 over budget plan and 94 over last year. Go Team!
Purchasing: nothing to report
Safety & Security: see facilities update
Services Center: nothing to report
Staff Development: thanks to volunteers at September 17th food pantry farmers market; had over 48 volunteers from campus; 80,000 pounds of produce distributed to 572 households (1812 individuals); special thanks to security for helping to route traffic; “Knock your Socks Off Creativity” workshop coming up next week
Student Life: Holly---free ice skating 10/14; partnered with Park Lanes, Denison, Mount Vernon for discount glow bowling ($10 buy one get one free); homecoming (first ever) --- had 15 applicants for six positions; court will get to stand on field during football game and participate in Columbus activities; voting begins Monday (for OSU students only); November 2nd fall festival; pre-order shirts for Beat Michigan week (email coming out this week)
Vorley---diversity workshops on November 17th; January 13th; April 13th
John Berry --- need to make students more aware of North Classroom building (where it is, what it is, etc); if you helped out with COTC Italian Exchange program, thanks---the Reese family will continue to fund --- will take 15 COTC students this summer --- email for nominations coming out soon
MISCELLANEOUS:
Campus Trivia Time!
For OSU photo album from bookstore --- John Weaver --- What conference do our Newark athletic teams play in? (Ohio Regional Campus Conference)
For gift card from Table of Contents (free coffee) --- David I. Williams --- what is the COTC website URL?
(www.cotc.edu)
For OSU rain poncho --- Kathy Cope --- what is the Ohio State Newark website URL? (www.newark.osu.edu)
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
________________________________________
Attendance: Amy Lister, Shari Hively, David I. Williams, Kendra Linkous, Becky Smith, Connie Zang, Melissa Jensen, R.J. Dannemiller, John Berry, Bret Whitaker, Leslie Holler, Dan Longstreth, Suzanne Clark, Sherry Abbott, John Weaver, Vorley Taylor, Patsy Henderson, Marilyn Lees, Holly Mason, David George, Jen Anthony, Samantha Schulz, Jeff Crabtree, Steve Veyor, Denny Hollern, Tim Deaver, Barb Bruner, Leslie McLaughlin, Kathy Cope, Jesse Higel, Tauni Graham
Monthly Hosts: Office of Student Life
Agenda: United Way Presentation---Big Brothers Big Sisters---Active Directory Update
Shari Hively (United Way) October 24th through November 4th (campaign dates); small contributions make a huge difference; Licking County United Way funded 55 different programs within the county (Big Brothers Big Sisters, Meals on Wheels, Homeless Shelters, etc); 211 program --- connects with crisis center or ask for information on over 1,200 services available in the area; free family prescription drug discount card available in limited supply; used since 2006 --- saved 33-35% (1.2 million dollars) in Licking County alone; “if not you, then who?”
Programs funded by United Way must be health/human services; must be 501 3c, must apply
Samantha Schulz (OSU VISTA, Big Brothers Big Sisters) --- 3rd year Newark Campus has been involved; one program pairs you with little sibling to meet with outside school; lunch buddies program in all Newark elementary schools (usually 3rd-5th graders); 67% of former little sibs surveyed says spending time with their big sibling impacted their decision to go to college; remember to seek supervisor approval for the lunch buddies program
Becky Smith (Active Directory updates) --- working with Tim in IT to create active directory; similar to “Find People” feature on OSU website; will be available through the web to both sides of the house
Area updates:
Academic Labs: No one present
Business & Accounting: No one present
Career Services: No one present
Community Access: Jen Anthony --- campus ally program --- mentoring program for first generation college students with faculty/staff ---contact Jen if you’re interested
COTC Gateway: No one present
Development Office: No one present
Dining Services: No one present
Facilities: wrapping up paving project (thank you for the extra 150 spaces!); new parking lot signage is great; need to get painting company back out to repaint crosswalks (especially around North Classroom Building); new signage for crosswalks coming soon; updating the weather closure program (including weather line); voicemail updates will go to office lines (so if you can’t get through on the weather line you can check your voicemail); can also sign up to get text messages sent to your phone; mandatory safety training for faculty, staff, and student employees --- notices coming in the next 1-2 weeks for online training session; 40th anniversary project --- rock garden perennial bed, learning garden for geology students; planting begins next Monday (anyone want to volunteer? ); there is no such thing as a deer resistant plant!
Human Resources: see personnel updates; Benepalooza one week from today; health screenings moved to the ballroom right next door to everything else (no more going on stage); open enrollment starts November 7th; forum November 14th
ITS: Nothing to report
Library: waiting for final approval to hire a new reference librarian, stay tuned for new hire
Marketing & Public Relations: nothing to report
OSU Admissions and Advising: Numbers thus far are looking good (officially official report from Columbus still pending). Headcount is 2,672 (12 above budget plan, 110 above last year’s count). FTE (Full Time Equivalency) is 4 over budget plan and 94 over last year. Go Team!
Purchasing: nothing to report
Safety & Security: see facilities update
Services Center: nothing to report
Staff Development: thanks to volunteers at September 17th food pantry farmers market; had over 48 volunteers from campus; 80,000 pounds of produce distributed to 572 households (1812 individuals); special thanks to security for helping to route traffic; “Knock your Socks Off Creativity” workshop coming up next week
Student Life: Holly---free ice skating 10/14; partnered with Park Lanes, Denison, Mount Vernon for discount glow bowling ($10 buy one get one free); homecoming (first ever) --- had 15 applicants for six positions; court will get to stand on field during football game and participate in Columbus activities; voting begins Monday (for OSU students only); November 2nd fall festival; pre-order shirts for Beat Michigan week (email coming out this week)
Vorley---diversity workshops on November 17th; January 13th; April 13th
John Berry --- need to make students more aware of North Classroom building (where it is, what it is, etc); if you helped out with COTC Italian Exchange program, thanks---the Reese family will continue to fund --- will take 15 COTC students this summer --- email for nominations coming out soon
MISCELLANEOUS:
Campus Trivia Time!
For OSU photo album from bookstore --- John Weaver --- What conference do our Newark athletic teams play in? (Ohio Regional Campus Conference)
For gift card from Table of Contents (free coffee) --- David I. Williams --- what is the COTC website URL?
(www.cotc.edu)
For OSU rain poncho --- Kathy Cope --- what is the Ohio State Newark website URL? (www.newark.osu.edu)
Thursday, September 8, 2011
September 2011 Staff Forum Minutes
Staff Forum Minutes:
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
Attendance: Amy Lister, Johnathan Harper, Becky Smith, Melissa Sessor, Lisa Orr, Morgan Evans, Randi Redman, Amy White, John Roberts, Charlene Santee, Norman L Holmes, Jeremy Pursley, Heather Pursley, Mark Labuatis, Alice Hutzel-Bateson, Howard Imhof, Kelley Cupp, Bruce Weaver, Jesse Higel, Connie Zang, Heather Powell, Laura Walsh, Teresa McGinnis, Leslie Holler, Marilyn Lees, Marilyn Barber, Liz Edwards, Tim Deaver, David George, Sudhu Kolathu Parambil, Mark Fegley
Welcome: Thanks to our awesome hosts!
Employee of the Quarter: Congrats to Heather Pursley, COTC Gateway and all other nominees!
Monthly Hosts: Business and Accounting Offices
Area updates:
Academic Labs: No one present
Business & Accounting: Introduced the staff (thanks for this morning’s grub :)
Career Services: No one present
Community Access: No one present
COTC Gateway: Implemented call center 10-12, 4-6 --- rotating staff members in and out of the call center --- follow up with applicants, stop out students; approx 1284 students enrolled as result of call center efforts; CCPPP (Call Center Pizza and Pajama Party) last night from 7-9 PM; managers have been working Saturdays; the rest of the staff will be here a few Saturdays before the quarter starts; had successful open houses (apply, register, test, and orientation in one visit, approx 100 students attended); COTC Connect coming up (welcome event for new students); as of Tuesday 4,152 students; goal is 4,850 students for fall; thanks to Bruce Weaver for helping with the pajama party
Development Office: thanks for sharing leads for Next Generation Challenge; closed a couple gifts as a direct result of faculty/staff referrals; email coming requesting nominations for COTC Transitions Award (COTC graduates who are now employed on campus); Heather’s new last name is Powell
Dining Services: No one present
Financial Aid: Nothing to report
Human Resources: Personnel updates (see below); Benefits Fair “Benepalooza” Thursday October 20th 10-1; Professional Development workshop coming up (more details TBA); December “Give them the Pickle” (customer service workshop)
ITS: SharePoint collaboration and portal; both OSU and COTC will be involved; for COTC will be connected to Datatel; approx 26 people involved in bringing it to us by approx February 2012; respond to those messages asking you to upgrade to Office 2010! (will take approx 15-20 minutes); kicking off efforts to increase password standards (following guidelines set by OSU Columbus, they will apply to both institutions); passwords must meet 3 of the 4 criteria to strengthen password; must be reset everyone 90 days (previously 120 days); plan on changing password around the start of the quarter
Library: Nothing to report
Marketing & Public Relations: Please RSVP to Fall Welcome Luncheon if you haven’t already done so (email Becky or call 49517); completed MPR strategic plan (tied to cost shared completed plan); will be seeing strategic plan soon (will post on website as PDF); Newark Campus Virtual Tour also completed; will be live soon
OSU Admissions & Advising: One more orientation to go next Tuesday; as of Friday 2695 registered students; over projection for next week; expecting approx 213 more before quarter starts; starting high school visits, college fairs; starting mailings (purchased 3000 names from ACT); reminder that tuition is due earlier this year (September 14th, not first day of classes)
Purchasing: No one present
Safety & Security: Reviver (AED) Prep and Response Kit units available in Warner (security office), Adena (gym), and Hopewell (near Gateway entrance); Denny working on getting funding to provide Reviver training to anyone interested; the hope is to have one in every building; don’t forget to get updated parking passes (especially if you are going to Columbus campus)
Services Center: No one present
Staff Development: 230 pounds of peanut butter donated during 2010 food drive, 160 canned fruit in 2011; this year food drive will assist with annual Farmers Market (providing produce to families in need); drive thru Farmers Market will be held on our campus; seeking volunteers for Saturday September 17th 10 AM to 2 PM (need at least 20 volunteers); please commit at least 2 hours; students, faculty, and staff welcome to volunteer; last time they did this at Indian Mound Mall over 600 cars came through; Francesca is drafting press release for “after” piece to publish in presidents letter; perhaps give promo pieces (pencils, other giveaways) to each car?; Monday September 19th 8-9 “Get Started Grab and Go breakfast”
Student Life: Connie will send notices soon regarding upcoming interviews for the counselor position; please meet our candidates and give your input; person will NOT be in place by start of the quarter (more likely in October); Becky publishing new phone listing soon (hopefully by next Friday)
MISCELLANEOUS:
CAMPUS TRIVIA!! :)
1) Kelley Cupp “There is a time capsule in the Reese Center. Where is it located?” behind the marble wall --- wins voucher for small or medium coffee from Table of Contents
2) Heather Pursley --- “Recently our CDC closed. When was it built, and what is its new name?” 1988, North Campus Building (according to Brian)/North Classroom Building (according to Jeremy) --- wins a 3 legged portable OSU chair
3) Mark Fegley --- “When is Columbus Day observed” day after Thanksgiving --- won COTC mousepad
Next Meeting October 13th (hosted by Student Life)
Personnel Updates
1-Sep-11
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
Attendance: Amy Lister, Johnathan Harper, Becky Smith, Melissa Sessor, Lisa Orr, Morgan Evans, Randi Redman, Amy White, John Roberts, Charlene Santee, Norman L Holmes, Jeremy Pursley, Heather Pursley, Mark Labuatis, Alice Hutzel-Bateson, Howard Imhof, Kelley Cupp, Bruce Weaver, Jesse Higel, Connie Zang, Heather Powell, Laura Walsh, Teresa McGinnis, Leslie Holler, Marilyn Lees, Marilyn Barber, Liz Edwards, Tim Deaver, David George, Sudhu Kolathu Parambil, Mark Fegley
Welcome: Thanks to our awesome hosts!
Employee of the Quarter: Congrats to Heather Pursley, COTC Gateway and all other nominees!
Monthly Hosts: Business and Accounting Offices
Area updates:
Academic Labs: No one present
Business & Accounting: Introduced the staff (thanks for this morning’s grub :)
Career Services: No one present
Community Access: No one present
COTC Gateway: Implemented call center 10-12, 4-6 --- rotating staff members in and out of the call center --- follow up with applicants, stop out students; approx 1284 students enrolled as result of call center efforts; CCPPP (Call Center Pizza and Pajama Party) last night from 7-9 PM; managers have been working Saturdays; the rest of the staff will be here a few Saturdays before the quarter starts; had successful open houses (apply, register, test, and orientation in one visit, approx 100 students attended); COTC Connect coming up (welcome event for new students); as of Tuesday 4,152 students; goal is 4,850 students for fall; thanks to Bruce Weaver for helping with the pajama party
Development Office: thanks for sharing leads for Next Generation Challenge; closed a couple gifts as a direct result of faculty/staff referrals; email coming requesting nominations for COTC Transitions Award (COTC graduates who are now employed on campus); Heather’s new last name is Powell
Dining Services: No one present
Financial Aid: Nothing to report
Human Resources: Personnel updates (see below); Benefits Fair “Benepalooza” Thursday October 20th 10-1; Professional Development workshop coming up (more details TBA); December “Give them the Pickle” (customer service workshop)
ITS: SharePoint collaboration and portal; both OSU and COTC will be involved; for COTC will be connected to Datatel; approx 26 people involved in bringing it to us by approx February 2012; respond to those messages asking you to upgrade to Office 2010! (will take approx 15-20 minutes); kicking off efforts to increase password standards (following guidelines set by OSU Columbus, they will apply to both institutions); passwords must meet 3 of the 4 criteria to strengthen password; must be reset everyone 90 days (previously 120 days); plan on changing password around the start of the quarter
Library: Nothing to report
Marketing & Public Relations: Please RSVP to Fall Welcome Luncheon if you haven’t already done so (email Becky or call 49517); completed MPR strategic plan (tied to cost shared completed plan); will be seeing strategic plan soon (will post on website as PDF); Newark Campus Virtual Tour also completed; will be live soon
OSU Admissions & Advising: One more orientation to go next Tuesday; as of Friday 2695 registered students; over projection for next week; expecting approx 213 more before quarter starts; starting high school visits, college fairs; starting mailings (purchased 3000 names from ACT); reminder that tuition is due earlier this year (September 14th, not first day of classes)
Purchasing: No one present
Safety & Security: Reviver (AED) Prep and Response Kit units available in Warner (security office), Adena (gym), and Hopewell (near Gateway entrance); Denny working on getting funding to provide Reviver training to anyone interested; the hope is to have one in every building; don’t forget to get updated parking passes (especially if you are going to Columbus campus)
Services Center: No one present
Staff Development: 230 pounds of peanut butter donated during 2010 food drive, 160 canned fruit in 2011; this year food drive will assist with annual Farmers Market (providing produce to families in need); drive thru Farmers Market will be held on our campus; seeking volunteers for Saturday September 17th 10 AM to 2 PM (need at least 20 volunteers); please commit at least 2 hours; students, faculty, and staff welcome to volunteer; last time they did this at Indian Mound Mall over 600 cars came through; Francesca is drafting press release for “after” piece to publish in presidents letter; perhaps give promo pieces (pencils, other giveaways) to each car?; Monday September 19th 8-9 “Get Started Grab and Go breakfast”
Student Life: Connie will send notices soon regarding upcoming interviews for the counselor position; please meet our candidates and give your input; person will NOT be in place by start of the quarter (more likely in October); Becky publishing new phone listing soon (hopefully by next Friday)
MISCELLANEOUS:
CAMPUS TRIVIA!! :)
1) Kelley Cupp “There is a time capsule in the Reese Center. Where is it located?” behind the marble wall --- wins voucher for small or medium coffee from Table of Contents
2) Heather Pursley --- “Recently our CDC closed. When was it built, and what is its new name?” 1988, North Campus Building (according to Brian)/North Classroom Building (according to Jeremy) --- wins a 3 legged portable OSU chair
3) Mark Fegley --- “When is Columbus Day observed” day after Thanksgiving --- won COTC mousepad
Next Meeting October 13th (hosted by Student Life)
Personnel Updates
1-Sep-11
Thursday, August 11, 2011
August 2011 Staff Forum Minutes
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)
Performance Platform
The John L. & Christine Warner Library and Student Center
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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)
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