Staff Senate Meeting Minutes
Key discussions during the meeting included an update on the bylaw review with no issues noted. Budget considerations involved a motion for allocating funds for "truck or treat" expenses, including candy and reimbursement for hats, and clarification regarding corporate sponsorship from Bolton Dodge for the Employee Appreciation potato bar. The Senate confirmed registration for the "trunk or treat" event. A staff concern was raised regarding the policy on substituting equivalent experience for degree requirements in job postings, to which HR confirmed flexibility exists depending on the job description and hiring manager. New business involved the consideration of funding an additional class per semester, which was ultimately decided against due to budgetary concerns and lack of volunteer commitment for a subcommittee. Open floor topics included scheduling a "pink out" photo, promoting an LIT swag opportunity, suggestions for integrating BCIS training for new employees, and advertising Google Coursera courses.