Members Present: |
Ronnie King, Chiu Choi, Crystal Owen, Chris Weber, Rama Rao (Chair), Robb M. Waltner (secretary) |
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Guest: |
Vince Smyth, Head of Auxiliary Services |
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Meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. |
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| Discussion of Banner issues continued . Two new problems were recently reported. Sick leave accruals for some faculty were recently found to be in error. Some faculty who pay UFF dues had the fees double-deducted. This lead to the discussion about providing some follow-up to the meeting about Banner issues held in July 2005. The decision was to send a follow-up memo to Joanne Campbell and Floyd Hurst concerning several of the issues discussed during that meeting. Another issue, regarding following grant funds in the Banner system, was discussed by Weber. The committee has decided to invite the personnel involved with Banner back to another meeting to discuss new issues/progress on existing ones. |
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Announcement—The Library expects a major floor closure to occur in late September, possibly into mid-October for remodeling of the 4 th floor General Collection to occur. This will impact student access to library books. The committee suggested sending a message to Deans/Chairs for forwarding to all faculty. |
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| Vince Smyth - Auxiliary services consists of food services, parking, bookstore, University box office, ID card program, post office, vending machines, convenience copiers, and campus pay-for-print. Most of these services have a cash component. |
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| Smyth described the new convenience copier and pay-for-print vendor has switched to Lanier. Almost all equipment is installed and operational. In the area of food service, the “Sub Generation” service has not been as successful as hoped (within Wackadoos) but he thinks better marketing will inform people about the service. There is a very strong possibility that a Starbucks will open in the old Library Atrium by spring 2006. Outtakes continues to be very busy. Smyth would like to see expansion of Outtakes take place in the new Student Union. |
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| Ospreycard ID—to better cover costs, the University is charging students $7/year to use the Ospreycard, picking one up is free to students. The ID is now required to get a parking pass too. In the next two years or so, investigation of smart card technology will take place. Smart cards allow for online access to accounts or “purses” from which students can use money as needed. Cards can work much like ATM cards in some cases. |
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Parking—Permits expired 8/31/2005 this year, causing some overlap during the first weeks of the semester. Next year, permits will expire 8/15/2006. Lot 2 (by the Library) will be finished in a few weeks adding 150+ spaces. A registered guest program is available for Lot 7. This program allows official visitors to park at Department expense in Lot 7. Pre-booking is required. Committee members inquired about lack of enforcement to stop signs in parking garages. Smyth recommended contacting UPD or the campus Safety Committee with reports. |
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| Bookstore—Week of Welcome (WOW) helped spread out book sales and shorten lines. Smyth reported the early adoption of course texts is the most important component of the textbook operation. Students get more money at book buyback and more access to used books if texts are adopted early. |
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Meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. |
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Minutes submitted,
Robb M. Waltner
Secretary
Support Services Committee |
