USGSC MEETING MINUTES

OCTOBER 2, 2003

AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY

AUGUSTA, GA

Present:

Ausgusta State University: Lisa Webb, Carolyn Cannon

Columbus State University: Terri Abrams, Eddie Woodhouse

Darton College: Jon Sizemore, Vicki Phillips, Betty Sue Story, Daryl Stanfield

East Georgia College: Becky Foskey

GA College & State University: Rose Murner, Barbara Monnett

Gainesville College: Leora Myers

Georgia Perimeter College: Elizabeth Harris

GA State University: Shelia K. Bradley

Kennesaw State University: David Baugher, Angie Nunz

Southern Polytechnic State University: Alberta Cook, Sharon Hodge, Leigh Ann Holton

State University of West GA: Clois Reese, Erma Shooks

University of GA: Margot Peter, Paul Totis

Valdosta State: Rebecca Kimbrough, Patrick Smith

Chair Leora Myers called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Leora mentioned that due to the budget cuts this year, some of the colleges and universities could not be in attendance.

Due to Minutes of the June meeting were left in her room, Angie Nunz will notify Secretary Amy Phillips to forward copy to Leora who will place on the ListServ for approval.

It was reported that treasurer Mary Neville had resigned her position at Coastal Georgia Community College. Chair Leora Myers will contact Mary to determine if she will be able to continue in her role of treasurer for USGSC. If not, Vicki Phillips at Darton College volunteered to be treasurer. It was moved, seconded and unanimously passed that Vicki be treasurer in the event that Mary will be unable to finish her term.

By-law Change to Articulate Who Can Be on ListServe – David Baugher read the following for approval:

1. The ListServe shall serve as a means of communication for official USGSC business.

2. The ListServe shall be housed at UGA.

3. The ListServe shall be open to any present USGSC member and any past chair of the USGSC.

4. The Chair, or the Chair’s designee, shall service the ListServe membership following the Annual Conference each year, to determine if the appropriate names are on the ListServe.

5. It shall be the responsibility of the ListServe members to communicate appropriate information to their constituents.

This was seconded and approved. Leora asked everyone to include his or her e-mail address on the attendance sheet to help updating the ListServe.

A discussion followed if anyone who is interested about USGSC would be allowed on the ListServe? This proposal was seconded, voted on, and denied.

Darton College representative Jon Sizemore gave an updated report on the compensation study. At this time the study is not complete. Job classification has been broken down into categories, especially technical jobs. There would be no pay reduction at the present level. If adjustment of pay were a reduction, it would not take affect until an individual has left that position. This study could be another 8 months.

In regard to TRS, there’s been talk of them handling the billing for medical, dental and benefits. Everyone felt that this would be giving TRS too much control. BOR would be making a decision.

Budget for FY04 still indicates the 2% reduction and an additional 5% for a total of 7%.

There will be no salary increase this year. With the economy of the state, a glimpse of any indication of an increase won’t be until Governor Purdue gives his State of the State.

Charter – Who Can Serve – It was voted and passed that Permanent Part-time can serve.

Darton College has asked that we check our provider list for health care. Due to budget cuts in health care, it has caused some providers to drop from the plan. Constituents have to drive quite a distance for their medical and dental treatment. Check to verify constituent’s’ providers are on plan and our insurance providers are negotiating in good faith.

Other Business

Columbus State University will be hosting the Conference for 2004. Some ideas of staff involvement and fund raising will be discussed through this year’s conference.

Meeting was adjourned at 6:20pm.

Submitted by Angie Nunz