• Dr. Rita Rice Morris discussed the issue of Ethics Point.  She stated that the system is now operational and can be accessed from the Shawnee State University web page under the Anonymous Comments section.  The discussion on the issue went to a question and answer forum. 
• Dr. Rita Rice Morris also discussed attending UAA meetings on a more regular basis. 
• Jared Shoemaker issued out ballets to prioritize several key issues facing the UAA.

          1.  Revision of Tuition Reimbursement Policy

          2.  Longevity raise for length of service

          3.  Establishment of Mentoring Program for new employees

          4.  Establishing enhanced mechanism for internal promotion or lateral         
               movement within the university

• Jared Shoemaker reported on poll regarding the prioritization of UAA related issues.  The items ranked in the following order:
  
  Longevity raises for length of service;
  Enhanced mechanism for internal movement;
  Revision of tuition reimbursement policy;
  Establishment of Mentoring Program for new employees.

• Dave Todt gave a presentation on the AQUIP accreditation process.  He stressed the importance of a high rate of participation across constituency groups.
   

• ADA - Barb Bradbury reported they are meeting every couple of weeks and they are planning a training session in the spring.
• Affirmative Action - Barb Bradbury stated they are looking at revising hiring practices. 
• Strategic Planning - Jared Shoemaker stated that all agenda items that have been presented by Dr. Rita Rice Morris have been completed and they are trying to determine what role the Strategic Planning Committee will play in AQUIP accreditation.
• Facilities - Randy Warman reported that the committee met last week to discuss the issue of individuals smoking outside of building entry ways and near air vents.  They discussed the possible options or alternative areas for smokers outside of the buildings.
• UTAC - Scott Douthat reported they are continuing to look at the lab situation across campus. 

• Jared Shoemaker stated that the longevity raises for length of service; enhanced mechanism for internal movement; revision of tuition reimbursement policy; and establishment of Mentoring Program for new employees ideas have been submitted to Dr. Rita Rice Morris. 

• Barb Bradbury discussed how the life insurance policy has changed  and the effects of a policy in excess of $50,000 will have on taxable income.  Jared Shoemaker gave the address for the IRS table:
   http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p15b.pdf  (This is not a direct link, do not click)

  The value is based on income and age of employee.

• Compensation - Paul Madden introduced and discussed 3 drafts concerning administrative salary adjustments.
• Personnel / Policies - Nothing to report. 
• Professional Development - Nothing to report.

• ADA - Nothing to report.
• Affirmative Action - Barb Bradbury stated that they are reviewing the administrative hiring guide. 
• Athletic Intramural - Bob Trusz reported that they are reviewing intramural participation and graduation rates of student / athletes versus regular student population. 
• Strategic Planning - Jared Shoemaker stated they are progressing with the AQUIP process and that the Strategic Planning Committee will be an important part in the process.
• Facilities - Nothing to report.
• Food Service - Nothing to report.
• Insurance - Steve Gregory ask the members that were present if they were pleased with the UHC plan. 
• Personnel Development - Nothing to report.
• Special Events - Ann Marie Short stated they are planning a cook out on May 26, 2005. 
• UTAC - Nikki Montgomery reported that they met last week and discussed funding for labs throughout campus and the printer issues in the library. 

• Chair elect position is still open.  Nominations can be sent to Jared Shoemaker. 
• Smoking Policy - Facilities committee has been working on a new policy in order to prevent smoking in front of building entrances and air intake systems.  Forum was then opened for discussion. 

• ADA - There is a safety workshop scheduled for next week. 
• Affirmative Action - Nothing to report
• Athletic Intramural - Jared Shoemaker stated they are reviewing several issues such as, intramural participation and student / athlete graduation rates versus regular student population graduation rates. 
• Strategic Planning - Jared Shoemaker stated that they have been given information for "quick fixes" from AQUIP.
• Facilities - Nothing to report
• Food Service - Nothing to report
• Insurance - Steve Gregory discussed the flex spending account.
• Personnel Development - Nothing to report
• Special Events - Ann Marie Short reminded the group that the University Spring Picnic is scheduled for Thursday May 26, 2005 in front of Massie Hall.  She also stated that the Evening of Honors is scheduled for that evening as well at 6:00pm.
• UTAC - Nothing to report

• Salary Increase Ballot Results - Jared Shoemaker stated that there was a large response for the online vote and that all of the responses were in favor. 

• Open Chair Position - Jared Shoemaker ask for any final nominations for this position.
• UAA Executive Committee nominations 2005-2006 academic year:

          Chair Elect - Brian Saul
          Secretary - Barb Bradbury
          Treasurer - Paul Madden
          Member-at-Large - Ann Marie Short

• University Wide Committee Representation - Jared Shoemaker stated that individuals that serve on committees will continue to serve on that committee until they are replaced by another member.