OARDC Staff Council

2011 OARDC Staff Council Chair's Annual Report

Improved Communications:

Sponsored the annual Staff Forum with Dr. Moser, Dr Slack and Dr. Nameth.
Maintained and updated the Staff Council website at http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/staffcouncil - current notices, council members, bylaws and other important information
Staff Council Chair attended monthly Administrative Cabinet meetings.
Staff Council Chair met with Associate Director Dr. Benfield on a monthly basis.
Regular Staff Council meetings throughout the year - discuss staff issues and plan events.
Sponsored “Day with the Department” activity to promote interaction between administration and staff. Dr. Bobby Moser at ATI and Dr. Steve Slack with the Grounds Crew.
Collaborated with ATI Staff Council in campus-related issues and meetings (Regular meetings, Staff Forum, FunFest, Day With the Department)

Formed new Fair Committee (Coordinated Wayne County Fair exhibit and volunteers for OARDC)
Candy bar sales to generate revenue for staff council sponsored events
Coordinated OARDC logo merchandise sales and special orders.
Winter Picnic activity including Chili Cook-off and fun interactive games. Donated prizes.
OARDC Summer FunFest event which included lunch, bingo jar guessing contest, jello eating contest, corn hole, Tug of War contest, soccer and prizes donated by Staff Council and departments.
Coordinated the OARDC One Mile Run/Walk at the Wellness Fair. Donate prizes to winners.
Support recycling efforts on the Wooster campus. (Provide recycle bins, contact for off-cycle recycle dumpster pickups)
2010 OARDC Staff Annual Meeting

Explore collaborative efforts with ATI Staff Council on issues concerning staff at both campuses
Coordinate lending of a privacy screen and refrigerator for nursing mothers to use at work.
- Relayed staff concerns to OARDC Administration and Human Resources about having a private space on campus for nursing mothers. Special room and second refrigerator available in Fisher.