Williams College Office of Human Resources > Staff Advisory Council
Staff Council Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2009, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Paresky 220
In attendance: Martha Tetrault and Danielle Gonzalez both ex officio
Erwin Bernhart, David J. Boyer, Lisa Briggs, Gail Burda, Gisela Demant, Madeleine DeMarsico, Jenny Dewar, Maggie Driscoll, Mark Kimball, Kristan Renish, Lynn Taft, Teresa Waryjasz
Absent:
Colleen Bethoney, Dawn Dellea
Agenda
- Presidential search, David Pilachowski to attend
- All-staff meeting
- Telecommuting policy update
- Frequently asked questions
- Bereavement policy
Business
- Staff Council website feedback: Martha asked if there was any feedback from the newly posted Staff Council website. Members had heard little response from campus, but will inquire further.
- New policies: The Code of Conduct and the Conflict of Interest policies will be posted to the employee handbook.
- Claiming Williams: The organizers have created a website with information regarding the event. Information will also be posted each day in the Daily Messages until the event occurs.
- College Extended Holiday Closing: Results of the energy savings are in the Daily Messages posted by Stephen Klass.
- Presidential search: A member of the presidential search committee, David Pilachowski, College Librarian, was present. A congratulatory response from other members of the council was given to Dave. Members felt Dave was a good representative for the staff. Dave was searching for input from staff regarding issues, concerns, or nominations for the candidacy. The discussion included ideas such as looking for a proponent for arts and technology, someone who understands and values support/administrative staff, and a search which casts a wide net for candidates. Some expressed concerns regarding job security and questioned if the new president would embrace Morty's idea of the community coming together during times of financial instability. There was a discussion regarding timing and venues for staff to share their input. Dave stated that there will be more than one forum for which staff will be able to participate. He also noted that staff input is very important to the search committee.
Next meeting
Date & Location:
- Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - Paresky, Room 220
Agenda:
- Terms, membership, representation to Staff Council
- Middlebury email - table for March meeting
- New items to be discussed should be sent to Martha
Reported by L. Taft
