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Jan 15, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Bellarmine University Staff Council Minutes
The meeting included an update on Staff CORE Education, feedback on December's work-from-home arrangements, and discussion regarding the FLSA challenge in courts. The council discussed performance evaluations and subcommittee updates, including the success of the bake-off contest. Other business included the infeasibility of early retirement for staff, changes to non-exempt employees' access to leave balances, revisiting the year-round half-day Friday proposition, and the possibility of making summer OPTO days and vacation rollover official. The council also considered increasing vacation days for employees.
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The meeting included discussions on rightsizing employees and workloads, the absence of FLSA mentions, and the challenges of staff replacement compared to faculty. Clarification was sought on December work-from-home expectations, given the university's continued operation and the on-campus requirements for some employees. Performance evaluations were discussed, including the stress they add due to short staffing and the lack of incentives, with a suggestion for supervisor evaluations. Updates were provided on the T-Shirt design contest and the creation of a message for events on Friday the 13th. The ICC Christmas Event was mentioned as a community volunteer/donation opportunity, and feedback was requested on Generative AI guidance for the university.
Oct 16, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Bellarmine University Staff Council Minutes
The Bellarmine University Staff Council meeting included discussions on Chelsea McKendree leaving, a debrief on the President's Fall Address, faculty council collaboration, staff lists and sharing information, subcommittee breakout time and updates. The council addressed right sizing clarification, staff perks, FSLA, and staff retention. Subcommittees provided updates, including ways to increase compensation, working on a newsletter and experience card, pushing the T-Shirt Contest to spring 2025, planning to host The Great BU Bake Off Event on December 4, posting something in Bellarmine Today regarding on-campus Invasive Species Removal Efforts, coming up with ideas for informal shoutouts, and food service pricing information.
Sep 18, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Bellarmine University Staff Council Minutes
The Bellarmine University Staff Council meeting included updates from the Dual Credit Institute, with discussions on partnerships, credit rates, and the integration of dual credit students. Concerns were raised regarding the President's Fall Address, including the impact of FLSA Law, financial sustainability, campus upkeep, workload distribution, and staff retention. The council also discussed faculty collaboration through a Social Media Panel, professional development opportunities, and subcommittee updates, including social events, communication strategies, benefits, and coordination efforts.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
