1. General Council Meeting Thursday, March 3, 2016 2:10 PM Gallery Room, Memorial Union

2. Agenda Call to Order & Seating of Substitutes Clayton Johnson
Establish Quorum
Kate Goudy-Haht
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Approval of the Minutes
February 2016 Regular Council Meeting

3. AGENDA (Continued) 3. Administrative Reports
Senior Vice President & Provost
Brenda Behling for Jonathan Wickert
Associate Vice President, University Human Resources
Kristi Darr for Julie Nuter
Faculty Senate
Jonathan Sturm for Robert Wallace

4. Professional & Scientific Council Update
March 3, 2016

5. Flexible Hours Program Review
Seek Feedback from Impacted Employees and Units
Invited employees to visit with ER/LR or Provost Office
Met with relevant administrators
Evaluated Documents
Program Document
Vacation Leave Policy
Flex Time Policy
Office Hours Policy
Holiday Policy
Established Operating Assumptions
Preserve the original intent of the program to offer flexibility during typical break times
Provide guideposts for managers to work within that is responsive to the variety and complexity of operations
Promote effective communication at the local level
Create Recommendations
Looking at renaming the program
Drafted definition of essential functions
Create alignment with other policies and references to other resources
Create an FAQ document for supervisors and employees
Seek Informal Feedback from Stakeholders
P&S Council
Supervisors
President’s Cabinet
Finalize Recommendations
Policy Updates
Program Updates
Create or Update Tools

6. Flexible Hours Program Review
Themes from Initial Feedback
Improvements needed on timing of unit communications
No individuals came forward regarding the requirement to monitor and phones while on vacation or leave without pay
Supervisors are responsible for the scheduling of staff and assessing availability of work in light of the needs of the college or unit.

7. Flexible Hours Program Review
Recommendations
Looking at renaming the program
Drafted definition of essential functions
Create alignment with other policies and references to other resources
Create an FAQ document for supervisors and employees

8. AGENDA (Continued) 3. Administrative Reports
Senior Vice President & Provost
Brenda Behling for Jonathan Wickert
Associate Vice President, University Human Resources
Kristi Darr for Julie Nuter
Faculty Senate
Jonathan Sturm for Robert Wallace

9. AGENDA (Continued) 4. Executive Committee Reports President
Tera Lawson
Secretary/Treasurer
Kate Goudy-Haht
VP for University Community Relations
Jessica Bell
VP for University Planning and Budget
Jordan Bates
VP for Equity and Inclusion
Katie Davidson

10. AGENDA (Continued) 5. Committee Reports Awards Diane Rupp
Communications Amy Ward
Compensation & Benefits Karl Schindel
Peer Advocacy Ben Green
Policies & Procedures Kris Koerner
Professional Development Kate Goudy-Haht
Representation Stacy Renfro

11. AGENDA (Continued) 6. Unfinished Business and General Orders
Motion to send ISU Practices for P&S Employees who also have Teaching Responsibilities Proposal to the Provost’s Office and UHR

12. AGENDA (Continued) 7. New Business
Nominations to fill Council Vacancies (through 6/2016)
Office Nominations and Elections:
Nominations for President-Elect
President-Elect Elections
Nominations for Vice President for University Planning and Budget
Vice President for University Planning and Budget Elections

13. AGENDA (Continued) 7. New Business
Office Nominations and Elections (Continued):
Nominations for Vice President for University Community Relations
Vice President for University Community Relations Elections
Nominations for Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Elections
Nominations for Secretary/Treasurer
Secretary/Treasurer Elections

14. AGENDA (Continued) 8. Announcements Announcements from Councilors
Seminar Series
Finances of Caregiving: An Introduction
Joyce Lash, Human Science Specialist, Family Finance
March 8, 2016, 2-3 PM, Memorial Union Gallery Room
Executive Committee Meeting
March 17, 9:00 – 11:00 AM, 107 Lab of Mechanics
General Council Meeting
April 6, 2:10 – 4:00 PM, Gallery Room, Memorial Union

15. Adjournment