The Administrative Professional Advisory Council will meet in the Lighty Building RM 405 on Thursday, September 8th 2022 at 9:00am in person and via Zoom.

Watch the September 2022 APAC Meeting Recording Here

SEPTEMBER 2022 AGENDA

1. 9:00am – Call to order
   1. Council Member Attendance: Brandon Fris, Kasi Balmforth, Gretchen Hormel, Stephanie Leeper, Brady Aldrich, Karla Ealy-Marroquin, Jenny Glass, Spencer Desmarais, Sarah English, Mike Gotch, Lisa hunter, Jesse Flowers. Twelve (12) Council and Alternate members present, ten (10) members absent, and fifty-four (54) non-voting members present.
      
2. Welcome & Introduction of new APAC Council Members
3. APAC Report – Chair Angie Senter
4. Committee Updates
   
5. Constituent Concerns
6. September APAC Presentation – HRS Skillsoft Percipio Launch
   1. Join us for a presentation with HRS reviewing the personalized, immersive, and accessible learning tool for WSU employees that was launched in August. Complete assigned courses and pursue your own learning journey with personalized recommendations in Percipio.
7. Meeting Adjourned:

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

The Administrative Professional Advisory Council will meet Thursday, April, 14 2022 at 9:00am via Zoom.

Join the APAC Zoom Meeting

As an alternative, you may participate in the APAC Meeting via the YouTube Live Stream once the the APAC Zoom link reaches participant capacity.

MARCH 2022 AGENDA

1. 9:00am – Call to order
   1. Council Member Attendance: Anna McLeod, Heather Cova, Karla Ealy, Marroquin, Jenny Glass, Brady Aldrich, Tom Sanford, Sue Gilchrist, Stephanie Rink, Brandon Fris, Spencer Desmarais, Angie Senter, Robbie Dudley, Jacqueline Southwick, Tony Burt, Paul Wilmoth. Fifteen (15) council and alternate members were present with six (6) members absent, and fifty-six (56) non-voting members present.
      
2. Welcome & Introduction of the APAC Council​
3. APAC Report from Vice Chair Heather Cova
4. Committee Updates (1-2 highlights)
   1. Budget Report
   2. Diversity Equity & Inclusion Report
   3. Election & Bylaw Report
      1. Applications are open for council, alternate, and officer positions (review the application & guidelines here)
      2. Request a calendar invite learn more about the APAC application process and expectations (info session scheduled for April 21st @10:00am)
   4. Events Committee Report
      1. AP Appreciation Week Information
      2. Contribution Award Virtual and In-Person Ceremony – Hold this time on your calendar to appreciate system-wide work colleagues
   5. Marketing & Communications Report
   6. Professional Development Report
   7. Strategic Planning Committee Report
5. Constituent Concerns
   1. WSU Transportation and Parking Services rising rate concern. -P. Wilmoth
6. Special WSU Legislative Update Conversation
   
   1. Join us in welcoming Chris Mulick, WSU Director of State Relations and Connor Haggerty, Policy Coordinator, WSU State Relations
      1. 2022 Legislative Session overview w/Q&A
      2. Broad overview of WSU Legislative Affairs and historical funding.
      3. Higher Education and perceptions within the Washington State Legislature.
7. Meeting Adjourned: (APAC will do it’s best to complete monthly business within an hour to accommodate constituent needs for timely meetings).

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

The Administrative Professional Advisory Council will meet Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 9:00am via Zoom.

Join the APAC Zoom Meeting

As an alternative, you may participate in the APAC Meeting via the YouTube Live Stream once the the APAC Zoom link reaches participant capacity.

MARCH 2022 AGENDA

1. 9:00am – Call to order

1. 1.  Council Member Attendance: Anna McLeod, Stephanie Rink, Jenny Glass, Brandon Fris, Kathryn Jackson, Karen Fischer, Spencer Desmarais, Joanne Greene, Sue Gilchrist, Tom Sanford, Karla Ealy-Marroquin, Margaret Singbeil. Twelve (12) council and alternate members were present with seven (9) members absent, and nineteen (20) non-voting members present.
      

1. Welcome & Introduction of the APAC Council​
2. APAC Chair’s Report from Anna McLeod
   1. Call for nominations to the Women of Distinction Awards. Due date is March 18th at 5:00pm and the application is linked here for convenience.
3. Committee Updates (1-2 highlights)
   1. Budget Report
   2. Diversity Equity & Inclusion Report
   3. Election & Bylaw Report
      1. Applications are open for council, alternate, and officer positions (review the application & guidelines here)
      2. Request a calendar invite learn more about the APAC application process and expectations (meeting scheduled for March 24th @9:00am).
      3. Proposal to extend the open application period beyond the 30 days outlined in the APAC Guidelines. Request for the application to remain open from March 1st – April 29th 2022.
         1. Approved; 14 total voting members 8 approved; 0 reject.
   4. Events Committee Report
      1. AP Contribution Award Overview – Nominate an AP and Review Guidelines
   5. Marketing & Communications Report
      1. APAC met with Vicki McCracken, Associate Dean and Director of Extension to discuss improved communication plans with WSU Extension.
      2. Continued outreach through marketing channels
   6. Professional Development Report
   7. Strategic Planning Committee Report
4. Constituent Concerns
5. Meeting Adjourned: 9:22 (APAC will do it’s best to complete monthly business within an hour to accommodate constituent needs for timely meetings).