Time and place. The meeting was conducted at 12 noon on USF Tampa in EDU161 and on Zoom.
Attendance. Six members, five guests, and one staff.
President’s Report.
- Certification. We will continue to collect SOI cards.
- Communications. Many faculty unaware of role of PERC: need to communicate information more effectively to members.
- Litigation. Many judges wary of irritating Tallahassee. Next hearings are scheduled for May 31 & June 1.
- Calendar. A calendar is being prepared, and will include virtual townhalls. We are looking for alternatives to Ferg’s in St. Pete.
- Volunteers. Several of our committees need members. The faculty senate is also having difficulties getting volunteers – because of PTR. Nevertheless, some other chapters are more active.
New Business.
- Senate Meetings. The upcoming UFF Senate meeting is virtual, but it is proposed that we propose that the fall meeting be in a cheaper hotel..
Committee Reports.
- Membership. The Committee is making plans for spring.
Publicity. Many faculty unaware of role of PERC: need to communicate information more effectively to members. We need promotional videos.
- Bargaining. We received a lot of positive feedback from faculty for the last salary proposal.
- Government Relations. We should stress budget issues when talking to legislators.
These minutes were respectfully submitted on 16 January 2025.