Program
The meeting commenced with Jon Rice introducing himself to the
council as the new chair. Other council members in turn introduced
themselves, noting their length of time on the council, as well
as the area they represent.
Alan Cohn, liaison from Human Resources, addressed the council
with responses to benefits-related questions received from council
constituents and the proposed Charter Bill. See Monthly
Reports section for details.
Holly Heilberg, of the Leadership Development Center, read the
Mission Statement of her department and discussed professional and
personal leadership development. She shared a story about sharpening
skills and taking the time to improve what we do so that we can
feel more productive and energized. To be proactive and sign-up
for a class, which can give a renewed energy. There are different
programs being offered. Their website is www.virignia.edu/ldc
Current programs include:
- the Leadership Development Program for mid-level managers and
front-line supervisors;
- the Executive Leadership Program for senior administrators,
which includes, deans, directors and other administrative officers;
- leadership workshops;
- classes in leading effective meetings;
- leadership network events;
- Horse Sense for Leaders;
- the Exception Assistant Program, where an administrative assistant,
office manager or support person would have to be nominated from
someone who has completed the leadership development program or
a senior administrator. The second annual Exceptional Assistants'
Network Conference is scheduled in April. Leonard Sandridge will
be the keynote speaker.
The Leadership Development Center offers opportunities to come
to staff meetings, lead retreats and/or workgroup sessions.
Holly shared that priority for participating is given to the academic
areas before Medical Center employees. The demographics of attendees
is a cross section of the University. Only a few spaces are allocated
for the local community, which is a good for networking.
Jon confirmed that meetings would continue to be held on the third
Thursday of every month from 1:30pm until 3:00pm , with the locations
to be determined. He then discussed working out an agenda for future
meetings.
Requests for meetings are as follows:
- Tour of the Phase II of the Aquatic & Fitness Center (possibly
February meeting);
- Historic walking tour of Grounds (possibly April meeting);
- Tour of Special Collections Library (possibly June meeting);
- Leonard Sandridge as guest speaker (as his schedule permits);
- Larry Sabato as guest speaker (prior to election);
- Tim Rose, University Foundation, as guest speaker (as his schedule
permits);
- Nancy Rivers, as guest speaker, to update on General Assembly
issues;
- Phyllis Lefler, as guest speaker, focusing on the history of
UVa;
- Tour of the Bayly Art Museum;
- Nykki offered a walking tour of the dorms in June or July.
- Anda Webb from ISP to speak about 11i, the student phase of
ORACLE;
- Jim Jokl from ITC to give a “virtual” tour to the council (there
is a Computing Survival skills course available at ITC).
Jon will contact the potential speakers and coordinate the schedule
of meetings, as well as work with the recording secretary regarding
the locations of the meetings in a room large enough to hold the
council members, in addition to constituents who want to attend
a meeting of interest. A suggestion was made by Kathleen Jump to
put information on future meetings in Inside UVa.
Other Items
Harland asked if UVa provides an introduction to the University.
Jon advised that the library offers information and a basic introduction.
Tina Brice asked how information of employee council is shared.
Trisha shared that the role of the representatives is to communicate
the information. Minutes are shared via e-mail and the council web
site at http://www.virginia.edu/employeecouncils/evp/.
The employee councils also participate at the annual employee resource
fair to introduce new employees to this resource in the respective
areas served (HSCS, Medical Center, Provost, EVP, and Student Affairs).
There will be a Users fair for Oracle on March 3, 2004 .
Paulette shared that Emily Bardeen of Employee Career Services
is a good contact for information on employees continuing their
education. Ms Bardeen attended the December 2003 council meeting.
Arlene shared that using the Cavalier Advantage to pay for parking
in the garage affords a 25% discount. Andi said that there is also
a discount given at Printing Services and TJs Locker for using Cavalier
Advantage.
Diane shared that Antonio Rice, Manager of Training in ITC, is
laying groundwork with IQ Health for a lunchtime and/or flex time
exercise program. Antonio took a pilot survey in ITC, along with
IQ Health to look at adding classes (i.e. yoga, aerobics, etc.)
in Carruthers Hall, or the possibility of running a shuttle during
certain times to the intramural facilities. Stay tuned for further
details....
Jon ended the meeting and did a fine job as chair of this year's
first meeting.
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