Staff Advisory Council
College of Food, Agricultural,
and Environmental Sciences
Minutes

Fall Faculty Meeting At the 
Holiday Inn on the Lane 
October 26, 2000

Present: Betty Alysworth Cindy Crawford Marjorie Dellinger Janice DiCarolis Deb Gallagher Rebecca Hopper Barb LaMoreaux Kathy Mohler Pat Patterson Susan Sommer Regina Vann

Absent: Rita Bowers Carol Bunn Mark Erbaugh Ted Gastier Jim Karcher Mabel Kirchner Christine Nielsen Carol Sowers Shelley Whitworth

Dr. Moser had profound information to give to all of us. He is starting his 3rd term. Dr. Moser started by saying he had seen a turtle on a fence post. He asked us if we knew how he got there. He stated that a "Turtle didn't get there by his-self". The story would give us insight to our creating a new vision and mission statement. He also said that "as we learn we will also implement." Our purpose is why we are doing what we're doing. He stated many keywords such as: Knowledge, Core Values, Discovery, Science-based Knowledge, and Standard of Excellence. Dr. Moser shared many ideas for all of us to think about and to implement in our lives. After Dean Moser's address we heard from a faculty panel about their reaction to his comments. Everyone was very positive about the future of our college and the changes being made. Afterwards we adjourned for lunch. After lunch we met and had our Staff Advisory Committee meeting.

Deb Gallagher reported on the Executive meeting with L.H. Newcomb. Dr. Newcomb suggested we might cut our meetings down to four or six per year. Asked that the survey team write a final summary and send him a copy. Other task forces we might create will be able to tap that information. It was suggested that the final summary be posted on our website. Also, have an Envision article written. L.H discussed having a task force to take on Performance Review since it was one of the items that came out of the survey as being important. The group discussed making it a joint venture with Ag Faculty Council with administration input. Everyone agreed on that point. Deb Gallagher will contact L.H. and set it up to start by the first of the year.

BiOhio titled "Showcase Agriculture in Your Life" on May 10 through 12. To be held at the Waterman Farm. - The council discussed whether we should be involved or not and would it be considered one of our meeting dates? The consensus of the group was that most would already be there. If you were not scheduled to attend, it would be good to volunteer your time to help. We could wear our nametags with our logo. It would be a good venue to let everyone know about SAC . We could set up a table with our display. This would not be considered as a regular meeting.

We discussed the number of meetings to have per year. The consensus of the group was to have a minimum of 4 meetings per year. This will need to be discussed and voted on to be put in the By-Laws at the next meeting Wednesday, November 15.

Regina Vann passed out the cover letter to the Staff Reward System Guidelines Proposal. It is being sent to Dr. Moser, L.H. Newcomb and the SAC Executive Advisory Committee with a copy of the document created. Congratulations to the rewards team for a job well done! Thank you to Marilyn Trefz for facilitating the meeting with the task force comprising of Marjorie Dellinger, Mabel Kirchner, Barbara LaMoreaux, Christine Nielsen, Pat Patterson, and Regina Van; and Ex-Officio members Eileen Kieffaber, Michelle Milligan, Ann Ottobre and Dave Sammons.

Other reports were given from the representatives of the Guiding Coalition. The Fall Faculty meeting was a continuation of the Guiding Coalition. We worked on the Vision and Mission statement of the college. No report was given at this time for the VP's Advisory Council. Ted Gastier's report was sent via E-mail to everyone. It was discussed that if someone couldn't attend a meeting that an alternate go in their place. Deb Gallagher was going to contact L.H. regarding this issue.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 15 at ATI. Betty Alysworth is the coordinator.

The group decided that the Executive Committee vote on a Schedule for next year's meetings. The group did decide to not meet in December 2000, January 2001, April 2001, May 2001, August 2001, and December 2001.

Christine Neilsen and family are doing well and a picture will be posted on E-mail.

No issues were voted on, as there was not a quorum.

Deb motioned to adjourn and Janice seconded.

Respectfully yours, Kathy Mohler Secretary/Treasurer