Paging System

Connie Dziagwa discussed the new emergency paging system with CREW.  The system is called the Bogen            system.  Call buttons are located in various locations in the building and when pressed are connected with the switchboard.  The switchboard operator will respond to a speaker in the ceiling and call 911 if necessary.  When the switchboard answers all others are locked out. 

The system can broadcast information over campus, or selected areas/spaces.  Safety codes are not in place. 

Campus safety and the Night Dean monitor all rooms on campus.

E-Campus Orientation

E-Campus Orientation will be held on May 5 to introduce first time WebCT students to the system.  50 students have registered to date.  There will be three sessions at both Parkersburg and JCC.  They will be 9, 10, and 11 a.m.  

Student Services Retreat

Karen is in the process of setting up dates and times for the Student Services Retreat.  It will be after June 11.

Strategic Plan Review

A copy of the Student Services Strategic Plan with January updates was distributed to CREW members.  Met goals and updates to the plan are to be added and returned by May 8.

Mail Room

A new mail room is being constructed and will be in use by the beginning of next week.

Safety Information – Orientation

CREW discussed adding a safety section to student orientation as well as a safety web site.  How to deliver safety information to students was also discussed.

Biggest Loser

Dr. Gnage has suggested that we might want o begin a biggest loser group on campus.  Tom suggested opening the workout room from 10-10:30 a.m. during the summer for use of employees only.

Executive Dean

Ronda Richards has been hired as the new West Virginia University at Parkersburg Executive Dean.  She will be replacing Dr. Joseph Badgley who is stepping down from the position.

Budget

Dotty asked that all budget numbers be reexamined to better justify increased budget costs.

Other

Violet and Tim will be taking the Transitions Class to Blennerhassett Island on May 9 for a year end program.

Sandy said that she will be the building coordinator or alternate on the Safety Committee.

Cheryl is conducting post test to see what success has been made with the Transition classes.  Residual ACT was given on May 4.  She noted that a student had nominated West Virginia University at Parkersburg for a $2,000 scholarship for students through AllColleges.com.

Jeff said that Financial Aid is working on scholarships and summer awards letters.

Tom announced the Student Government dinner on Friday, Charlene’s party is at 1 p.m. today, Carl Smith is at 2 p.m.

Cecelia said that they are in the process of packing for the move and described the new Records space.  7,000 files have been copied and will not need to be moved.

Christine announced that the graduation dinner is Monday night.