Williams College Office of Human Resources > Staff Advisory Council
Staff Council Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2008, 3-4 p.m., Paresky 220
In attendance: Martha Tetrault ex officio, Erwin Bernhart, Colleen Bethoney, David J. Boyer, Lisa Briggs, Gail Burda, Dawn Dellea, Gisela Demant, Madeleine Demarsico, Danielle Gonzalez ex officio, Terri-Lynn Hurley, Mark Kimball, Fran Lapidus, Kristan Renish, Lynn Taft, Teresa Waryjasz
Absent: Cynthia Haley, Clare Morrison
Agenda
- Telecommuting policy
Business
- A good-bye cake, courtesy of Erwin Bernhart, was enjoyed by all for the Staff Council. Members who are finishing their terms: Cyndi Haley, Terri-Lynn Hurley, Clare Morrison, and Fran Lapidus.
- Martha announced the PAG meeting will be held in September. The Code of Conduct and the Telecommuting Policy will be presented.
- Telecommuting: Committee members reviewed and worked on specific language in policy. Members also discussed what the telecommuting policy is and isn't. The policy provides support and is a framework for an arrangement. Telecommuting is not infrequent periodic occurrences. Having a policy in place, demonstrates that the college is open and willing to entertain a formal arrangement of telecommuting.
Next meeting
Date & Location:
- Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 - Paresky 220
Agenda:
- Code of Conduct
- New member selection
- Update in telecommuting
- Benefits committee membership selection
Reported by L. Taft
