AGENDA
ITEM
CALL TO ORDER
Wilkes University
Weckesser Board Room
June 8, 2016 11:12 a.m. – 12:34 p.m.
DISCUSSION
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Dr. Leahy called the meeting to order at 11:12 a.m. The meeting start time was delayed by another scheduled meeting with off-campus
individuals.
Dr. Skleder welcomed and introduced Dr. Abel Adekola who joins Wilkes as the new dean of the Sidhu School of Business. She also
thanked Dr. Graham for chairing search committee.
Dr. Adekola said he has had a wonderful first week. He said he is sending messages and photos and making former colleagues jealous.
A MIN
Thank you for warm welcome.
Dr. Leahy offered his welcome to Dr. Adekola to senior administration at Wilkes.
MEETING NOTES
April 27, 2016 meeting notes were approved by Cabinet.
ENROLLMENT
Mr. Rhodes reported no significant changes. We are on pace and focusing on transfers.
NEW RECOGNITION
AWARDS
Dr. Leahy recapped what has been considered for the President’s Awards, which will be given out to faculty and staff who have been
nominated for outstanding contributions to campus based on the five core values: mentorship, innovation, diversity, scholarship, and
community and based on the previous fiscal-year accomplishments. Dr. Leahy will present the awards at fall convocation each year.
Dr. Skleder communicated the proposed awards program to FAC and USAC and received positive feedback.
CABINET RETREAT
Dr. Leahy asked Mr. Chielli to draft message to send to campus community.
Cabinet discussed possible dates for annual retreat.
CPR TRAINING
Dr. Leahy proposed to offer CPR training. Dr. Zbegner said the skills testing can be completed by staff on campus once a written online
portion is completed. Dr. Leahy asked Ms. Leas to find a summer training date for interested Cabinet members.
STAFF PERFORMANCE
REVIEWS
Mr. Housenick reported that Ms. Pitarra has been preparing for staff performance reviews and has been meeting with managers. Reviews are
due on August 1. Compiling regular performance records is important. All employees should be given ongoing, yearly feedback.
The HR team has worked on functionality of documents based on user feedback. Last year’s returns were lower than previous years, and they
would encourage all managers to help change that this year.
VOLUNTARY
RETIREMENT PLAN
UPDATE
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Mr. Housenick gave an update on the voluntary retirement plan:
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A finalized draft has been sent to legal counsel for review. It is on track for a July roll-out with decisions from interested individuals
needed by October.
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Met with HR committee of the board and received positive feedback from them.
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Thanked Cabinet for support as HR department works through the process.The plan is moving will be offered to individuals who are
65 or older with 10 years or more of service and will be completely voluntary.
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Medicare, TIAA Cref and social security representatives will come to campus to answer questions.
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A letter from president explaining the plan will be needed.
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Late 90s or early 2000s was the last time a plan like this was offered.
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Another update will be given to Cabinet when final documents are completed.
Mr. Prescott gave a capital project update focused on repairs and maintenance around campus. Progress will be seen over the summer
including significant work in the parking garage.
Mr. Jagoe will join a future Cabinet meeting this summer to discuss parking garage.
POSITION REQUESTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
EXTERNAL
ENVIRONMENT
INTERNAL
ENVIRONMENT
Dr. Leahy added that there are also plans to review and complete maintenance on instructional spaces, residential halls, and Chase Hall this
summer. He reiterated the need to allocate resources to allow facilities to get as much work done as possible this summer.
Cabinet approved Dr. Wignot’s request for the replacement position of assistant registrar.
Strategic Planning Committee Retreat – 6/29, 8:30-Noon. Vice Presidents will give updates on the strategic initiatives for which
they are responsible.
• MEDUCA Bilingual Delegation will be on campus June 15-17.
Dr. Skleder shared that the governor signed the SERA, which is a positive step for state authorization for programs.
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Questions about family picnic – June 24 noon to 3 p.m.
Dr. Adams stated that he thought the Founders Gala was very successful and congratulated Mr. MacKinnon and Mr. Wood. Mr. MacKinnon
stated that he was impressed by the attention to detail all involved in the planning showed.
Cabinet began a dialogue around compensation and will continue it at its next meeting.
ATTENDANCE
ADJOURNMENT
Pat Leahy, President - yes
Anne Skleder - yes
Paul Adams - yes
Abel Adekola - yes
Bill Hudson - no
Jack Chielli - yes
Bernie Graham - yes
Joseph Housenick – yes
Tom MacKinnon - yes
Chip Prescott – yes
Rhonda Rabbitt – no
Paul Riggs - yes
David Rhodes - yes
John Stachacz- no
Terri Wignot -yes
Mike Wood - yes
Deb Zbegner - yes
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 12:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Leas