Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Staff Assembly Meeting Minutes
GH108 (Attendance - approximately 115)
Tyler Johnston, Chair, called the meeting to
order and welcomed everyone.
Featured Department
Internship and Career Services
Committee Reports
Staff Development - They are looking for new
members.
Employment Affairs - Dana Ohren reported the
comment updates will be posted on the suggestion boxes. The
directory is in the final stages.
Nominations & Elections - No report.
Activities & Socials - Leslie Renner
announced the Angel Tree second party will be at Starbucks. The
Relay for Life will be in April.
Faculty Relations - Bob Marcus reported the CBA
student survey is winding down and they will get results at the end
of the term. 'Who's That' has over 200 profiles. Julie Schrader
will step in as convener.
Communications - Monica Strigari reported they
are working on redecorating the Staff Assembly bulletin board.
New Business
Chuck Williams, Dean of CBA
- Goal - To be a World Class Private College of Business
- Real Life Real Business
- All students will get a career mentor and run their own
business
- Business Accelerator
- Consistent growth with 164 incoming freshmen Fall 2008
- Required to have two internships
- Employment placement rate of 100%
- CBA faculty have had 30-40 press appearances recently
Methodist Assistance Plan - John Nolan, a
Methodist therapist, discussed the Methodist Assistant Plan. This
is offered to Butler faculty and staff since the Butler Counseling
Center just provides services to students. There are two therapists
at Methodist, Mike Deaton & John Nolan. Up to 6 sessions are
free. There are 4 locations. Their website is ProCare.
Trademark and Logo - Lindsay Martin from Sports
Marketing relayed the new rules about using the Butler Athletics
logo.
Green Tip - Alvin Perry provided a green
tip.
Announcements
Two new staff members were introduced and welcomed to
Butler.
The next Staff Assembly meeting will be on Wednesday, December
10, 2008.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00pm.
Cindi Holloway, Secretary/Treasurer