Issues
Below is a compilation of issues that staff have raised. If you are an eligible Exempt or Non-Exempt employee and have an issue you would like the Staff Council to consider, please contact your area representative listed on the Representatives page.
The council has organized these items into categories:
A - Advising Administration. These are non-benefit related issues that the Staff Council would consider and make recommendations to the President for consideration. Generally these issues would require the President’s influence or allocations of resources to accomplish.
B - Benefits. These are non-salary related benefits of interest to staff.
C - Communications. Items the Staff Council can facilitate communication about and then forward the concern to the appropriate area or provide information to the person raising the issue.
D - These are non-salary, non-benefit related issues that the Human Resources office might assist with.
A
| Issue | Status |
|---|---|
| Concern about how raises are implemented | Done - 2001 |
| Consistency regarding taking classes during working hours | Done - 2001 |
| Create secretarial pool (mostly need funding source) | Closed |
| Create vehicle to allow upgrades of clerical positions | Closed |
| Need for State of the University address | Done - 1999-00 |
| Create vehicle to compensate wage hour overtime | Dept. Budget |
| Creation of Crisis Center | In progress - 2005 |
| Electronic deposit of checks | Done - 2000 |
| Equitable recording of leave time across campus | Closed |
| Negative reactions to mandatory leave for Holiday break | Done - 2000 |
| Payment for administrators for "second WU job" | Closed |
| Representation on Personnel Committee (now Benefits Committee) | Closed |
| Shortened summer hours | Closed |
| Should Board of Regents reps be only faculty? | Closed |
| Staff release time to teach in Continuing Education. | Closed |
| Time off for class or community service during the work day | Done- 2001 |
| WU DAY once a month | Closed |
| Who and how are decisions made to close WU for snow | University Administration |
B
| Issue | Status |
|---|---|
| Accrued leave limit only kick in June 30 rather than monthly | Done - 2001 |
| Combine personal and sick leave | Done -2001 |
| Daycare (Affects limited number of employees) | Closed |
| Discretionary Day - Floating holiday | Closed |
| Educational assistance for intersession courses. (No longer exist) | Closed |
| Include textbook costs with educational assistance | Done -2001 |
| Insurance issues | Benefits Committee |
| Expand funeral leave beyond immediate family | In progress - 2001 |
| Shared sick leave policy | In progress - 2001 |
| Make benefits more equitable | Benefits committee |
| Tiered rate structure for health insurance (Benefits Committee) | Done |
| Tuition break for employees family members | Done - 1999-00 |
| Longevity Pay | Done - 2001 |
| Funeral Pay | Closed |
C
| Issue | Status |
|---|---|
| Better student ambassador training | Referred to Admissions |
| Casual newsletter for employees that focuses on the people | Closed |
| Certificates of completion of training courses (ie computer) | Closed |
| Cleaning sidewalks, etc. | Safety Committee |
| Develop an evacuation plan for persons with disabilities | Closed |
| Fees for parking tickets should be increased | Done -2000 |
| Improved recreational facilities | Closed |
| Leave time listed on paychecks | Banner |
| Make employees more aware of major WU events ahead of time | Done - 2000 |
| Not invite outside events to campus on holidays | Closed |
| Parking Lot K has serious drainage problem | Closed |
| Petro crossing walk | Closed |
| Publicizing of student, staff and faculty accomplishments, honors, etc. | Public Relations |
| Safety (more sidewalks, trimming or elimination of hedges) | Done - 2000 |
| Security concerns during breaks when buildings are not busy | Closed |
| Sidewalks in parking Lot K | Closed |
| Timely payment of vouchers during enrollment | Closed |
| Swimming lessons for the community in Petro Pool | Closed |
| Want payroll cards specifying when time sheets are due | Closed |
| Wording on electronic sign is hard to read. | Sign replaced 2000 |
| Need for parking at Morgan for money deposits | Closed |
D
| Issue | Status |
|---|---|
| Rehires maintain years of service | Done - 2001 |
| Concern about "Outstanding Employee" Awards | Done - 2000-01 |
| Staff evals on-line | Done - 2006 |
| Need for a training session for various WU procedures (especially new hires) | In progress -2005 |
| Shared positions | Closed |
| Staff Development opportunities | Done - 2000-01 |
