request:
There need to be more ways
to recognize the staff and their accomplishments.
response:
GC&SU This Week will become a monthly newsletter and will contain more information on staff and offices at the university. Staff Council will have an article in each publication. Suggestions should be sent to the chair of Staff Council
request:
New staff orientation each
semester that would include a campus tour, information fair where they could
find out about services administrative functions from other departments on
campus.
response:
Human Resources
expanded orientation to a full day of session. The expanded session allows in-depth coverage and more
information for the employee.
request:
Offer Training Session on
“how to” services across campus.
Human Resources began
offering these in January 2002.
Suggestions for courses should be sent to Ms. Lynn Allen, Training
Coordinator.
request:
Make it easier to attend
campus functions.
Advanced notice will be sent to allow more time for departments to arrange employee participation.
requests:
Evaluation & merit raise
procedure currently in place not working.
Needs revamping. Not
consistent across campus. Some
supervisors don’t evaluate.
Support for employees to
excel and move up. Supervisors
should not hold employee back but rather encourage.
Classification system
– need to have salaries that are updated on a regular basis and fairly
classified all staff positions.
Incentive program that
promotes professional development.
Pay Study Classification Plan is
the first step in accomplishing many of these issues. The evaluation forms are being reviewed and are part of this
study.
request:
Computer in physical plant
so that employees can check email and view This Week Online. There are currently older computers on
campus that could be recycled to meet this need so there would be no additional
expense. These could be located
where employees check in or in break room. Several would be needed. Networking would be involved to run cable.
response:
Four computers have been installed in the Physical Plant area: two in Ennis Hall Basement, one upstairs and one downstairs in the Physical Plant offices. Each employee has an email account.
request:
Provide delivery of bulk
printing.
response:
Printing Services is now providing delivery services.
request:
Offer mini training labs for
employees that don’t necessarily need full class. This could be taught by peers.
response:
OIIT is creating a training
lab in Chappell Hall. This will
allow training for staff and faculty without having to displace students.
request:
Increase funding for staff
development funds.
response:
Business and Finance raised the budget to $10,000.00
request:
Birthday bonus: Day
off with pay
response:
This is a violation of Board of Regents Policy and State of Georgia policy.