Ebony Brunn

The meeting commenced with the approval of the May minutes. The primary discussion involved a presentation from the AVP of Human Resources concerning a staff classification and compensation study conducted by Gallagher. Key findings included a reduction in staff classifications, identification that UHCL's staff base salary is 16% below the 50th percentile of the market, and the establishment of a new 15-pay grade structure with a three-year implementation plan for salary adjustments. Committee reports included the approval of proposed Bylaws by the President and Vice President update, a successful 'Phil The Box Fundraiser' by the Fundraising Committee, and a successful 'Singo Bingo' event by the Program Planning Committee. The Treasurer's Report provided current balances for support and scholarship funds. The Open Forum included announcements regarding the availability of an enrollment dashboard and an upcoming ice cream social.

Key discussions included detailed budget updates covering financial position, enrollment trends, and reserve status. The Provost Office provided updates on ongoing leadership searches, emphasizing enrollment and retention efforts. The Research and Scholarship Committee reported on reviews of research-related policies, including misconduct and confirmation protocols. Action items involved the approval of new embedded and stackable certificate proposals, extensive discussion regarding the Academic Honesty Policy (deferred for counsel input), and the approval of the revised Grievance Policy and the relocation of promotion and tenure grievance language. A new business item raised a concern about commencement ceremony confirmation receipts.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the October minutes. Committee reports covered several areas: the Fundraising Committee noted slow sales of discount cards and is planning a Spring Vendor Fair. The Program Planning Committee scheduled a Winter Lunch & Games event. The Professional Development Committee is preparing for a December professional development session. The Scholarship Committee announced the opening and closing dates for the scholarship application period and is seeking new members. The Welcome & Outreach Committee informed attendees about New Employee Orientation and is recruiting for the Hawk Onboarding Team. The Treasurer provided updates on the USA Support fund, USA fund, and USA scholarships fund balances. Separately, the Dining Advisory Committee meeting from October detailed sustainability efforts, including the use of cage-free eggs, locally sourced products (milk and produce), and the Waste 2.0 Program aimed at reducing food waste via composting, which has already prevented significant emissions. Student feedback highlighted needs for more affordable, vegetarian, and vegan dining options. The Dining Advisory Board also discussed exploring post-consumer waste management and potential food recovery efforts involving student groups and the Hawk's Pantry. The Hawk Spirit Award was presented to Pallavi Tetali.

The meeting commenced with a welcome and noted that the proceedings were being recorded. Key discussions involved presentations from two deans. The Dean of the College of Education detailed strategies for prioritizing work-life balance, enhancing transparency, recruitment efforts, and upcoming campus-wide functions. The Dean of the College of Science and Engineering recognized faculty promotions and retirements, provided enrollment statistics, and discussed ongoing recruitment activities, outreach to Mexican universities for graduate programs, and collaboration with local industries. Committee reports covered fundraising ideas such as the BAHFL event, office flocking, and parking space reallocation. Professional Development had no updates. Program Planning discussed recent and upcoming activities including a Popcorn Bar, a Staff v. Student Kickball Tournament, planning for an Escape Room and Bingo, and the recommencement of the Sunshine Committee to show appreciation to DSA. The Welcome & Outreach Committee reported on welcoming new employees. The Treasurer presented financial updates for USA Support, University Staff Association, and USA Scholarships. Shared Governance reports included updates from the University Council on upcoming festivities such as a Halloween Social, Thanksgiving Luncheon, and end-of-year events with various offices hosting meals. The Facilities and Support Services Committee reported on the election of its new Chair, a meeting regarding faculty/staff office moves, and the approval to use a collection agency for parking fines. The Planning and Budgeting Committee outlined deadlines for Assessment Plans and the schedule for distributing and vetting Draft Budget Request Proposals. The University Life Committee reported that bylaws are under review. Finally, the Hawk Spirit Award was presented to Carlos Gallardo.

The meeting commenced with a welcome and the approval of the previous month's minutes. A guest speaker presented information regarding FY 2023/24 Recruitment, covering topics such as application cycles, lead generation, events, territory management, communications, and new initiatives. Committee reports highlighted the success of the Harvest Fair, upcoming plans for a Holiday Fair, and the status of a Silent Auction. The Professional Development Committee reported on scheduled meetings regarding initiatives, content gathering for the website, and a recruitment training program. Shared Governance reports included updates on the formation of the Shared Governance Policy Review Committee, the passage of the Additional Compensation Policy, planned focus groups for the Bayou Building design phase, and the exploration of a virtual tour for the new Texas Medical Center space. The Planning & Budgeting Committee reviewed its Bylaws, addressing membership discrepancies. The University Life Committee provided updates on retiring and reviewed HR policies, along with updates from various campus advisory boards, including the Dining Advisory Committee. Updates from the USA President and Vice President covered preliminary results of the Staff Market Study Analysis, which indicated phased adjustments, and general updates on Commencement and vacant committee positions. The Hawk Spirit Award was presented to Greg Haines.