Meeting Minutes, News

August 2021 Minutes

August 2021 Monthly CAP Meeting
Date: Thursday, August 5, 2021
Time: 1:15 PM
Location: Zoom

 Attendees: Richard Gegg (1), John Mahlmeister (2), Mindy Spencer (3), Tasha Robles (3), Rashmi Tenneti (4), Brandi Barnes (4), Suzana Pulaska-Nicholson (5), Ann Christine Jones (5), Doug Gucker (6), Lisa Merrifield (6), Betoel Escobar (7), Drew (Dallas) Schlosser (8), William Schlaack (9), Lisa Bievenue (10), Sarah Ashcraft (11), Liz Watts Malouchos (11),

Absent: Amber Munds (1), Brian Brauer (8), Tina Rolfe (7), Jake Metz (9),

  1. Call to Order – Meeting called to order at 1:14
  2. Guest Speaker: Mike DeLorenzo, Senior Associate Chancellor for Administration and Operations
    • Mr. DeLorenzo shared updates on return-to-work policies. When inside, all employees, students, and guest must be masked regardless of vaccination status. Testing remains available for anyone who cannot be vaccinated. Enhanced cleaning will continue and Wellness Support Associates will spot checking classrooms and buildings.
  1. Public Comment
    • No public comment
  1. Review and Approval of Minutes
    • July 2021 minutes approved
  1. Chair’s Remarks
    • Please continue to read email from the Chancellor and campus officials about back to work policies and changes
  1. Announcements
    • No announcements
  1. Academic Senator Reports
    • New appointee – Aaron Smith was appointed to academic senate in district 3 and Elizabeth Meschewski will serve for district 11.
  1. Academic Senate Committee Reports
    • Elections and Credentials: Brian Farber, Brent West
      • New chair needed
    • Faculty and Academic Staff Benefits: Francis Thomas, Brent West
      • Need new committee members
    • Joint Advisory Committee on Investment, Licensing, and Naming Rights: William Schlaack
      • Has not met
    • Senate Executive Committee (SEC): Rich Gegg & Brian Brauer
      • Meet briefly to discuss agenda and scheduling for next year.
    • University Statutes & Senate Procedures (USSP): Brent West & Terri Ciofalo
      • Need new committee members
  1. CAP Committee Reports
    • Campus Administrative Manual Updates:Ann Christine Jones
      • No changes open for for comments right now
    • CAPE Awards Committee:TBD
      • Need a new chair for CAPE and vice chair
    • Outreach Committee:Lisa Merrifeld, John Scott
      • The committee is identifying speakers for fall
      • Need committee members
    • Procedures and Elections Committee:John Scott, Brent West, Brandi Barnes, Lisa Bievenue, Terri Ciofalo
      • Report will be forthcoming
    • Public Safety Advisory Committee:Brian Brauer (have not met)
      • Pay attention to covid guidelines and testing facility updates
    • Recruitment and Retention:Suzana Palaska  (no update)
    • Special Events Advisory Committee:Brian Brauer (have not met)
    • University Professional Personnel Advisory Committee:Brian Brauer, John Mahlmeister, Lisa Merrifield
      • Will meet on August 19
    • Ad Hoc SAC/CAP Common Interest Areas:Brent West
      • No update
    • Ad Hoc Committee on Bylaws:Jayesh Patel, Mindy Spencer
      • The committee will send a track changes version to HR for review
    • Grievance Officer: Brandi Barnes
      • No grievances to report
  1. Illinois Human Resources Report Deb Stone, Interim Senior Associate Chancellor for Human Resources
    • Comments on the hybrid work policy have been received. A lot of work is happening to ensure a smooth transition.
    • A 110-page report on hybrid and remote work policies and guidance has been issued. An Executive Summary of the report will be available soon.
    • The AP Development Fund has ha 15 requests with 2 pending. One has been declined. As of today, $5,115 in support has been funded.. As more opportunities are offered, we hope that APs will take advantage of the fund. CAP is encouraged to share with APs.
    • This month Civil Service overtime exempt employees will pivot to a vacation and sick leave policy that is consistent with APs.
    • A uniform system for vacation and sick leave reporting coming out and may change how some units collect benefits use.
    • Beginning August 1, the University provides six weeks of parental leave. The enhanced bereavement leave policy goes into effect August 16.
  1. Unfinished Business
    • Additional Rollover of Vacation Days
      • No additional updates
    • Action on the ByLaws Committee Report (August Meeting)
      • bylaws sent again to HR;
      • Mindy will provide a version to HR that shows the changes.
  1. New Business
    • Concerns Hybrid/onsite work arrangements: see CAM announcement
    • Senate run-off
      • Two run offs – 3 and 11. Aaron Smith was winner district 3 and Elizabeth Meschewski won for district 11.
    • How do we Solicit for Public comment with Virtual meetings
      • Is there a better way to solicit public comments for our meetings? If you have ideas, contact Rich.
    • District newsletter template
      • A district newsletter to be sent out by district representatives has been proposed. The proposal is to create a template that can be customized for specific districts. The goal is to better engage with a broader array of APs across campus.
    • CAP District 3 will have an opening. Mindy is moving to a new district so her position will be open.
  1. Closed Session not needed
  2. Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 2:06

Dates and Locations of CAP Monthly Meetings and CAP-Sponsored Events

Date Location Notes and Other Events
 09/02/2021 Zoom
10/07/2021 Zoom
11/04/2021 Zoom
12/02/2021 Zoom