Classified Conference Past Present Future PAST P R

Classified Conference Past - Present Future PAST P R E S E N T ©April 17, 2002 Brought to you by the Classified Conference Executive Board & Friends CCEB: Kurt Blythe, Jana Borchardt, Helen Dee, Kevin Fussel, Josh Nichols, Janet Revenew Friends: Jan Altenbernd, Mary Ann Baker, Nancy Hawkins,

General Meeting Agenda Past – Present – Future Past We will look back at the past by recalling themes as found in documents at the Spencer archives. Present Next we will look around us at statistics that help define the Classified Conference and what the possible future holds given our demographics. Present Future Finally we will consider current and future issues as we hear from two guest speakers who are well aware of the challenges ahead. Start thinking now of questions or issues you would like addressed.

10 - Joint committees with LFA 9 - Classifications, reclassifications, de-classifications, un-classifications, ambi-classifications. . . 8 - Working conditions and the accompanying surveys (ad nauseum) that attempt to discern their adequacy 7 - Recognition and awards to CC members 6 - Governance structure of CC and how CC fits into the governance structure of the library

5 – Need for better supervisory training on all levels 4 – Classified Staff Participation or lack thereof 3 – Communication within and outside of CC 2 – Access to KU basketball tickets, no wait, that’s the students #1 – Four Words

STATISTICS & ISSUES RAISED Initial data was provided by Barbara Woodruff & Sandy Gilliland. Trends - yes, we see some but so what! All charts reflect the current demography of the KU Library Classified staff, which is highly subject to change. P R E S E N T

Library Personnel Statistics NUMBERS: • Classified – 81 • Unclassified – 22 • Librarian - 61

Classified Staff by Job Type

Classified Employees by Step

Classified Staff by Age Range Age ranges

KPERS 85 Retirement Eligibility I

KPERS 85 Retirement Eligibility II

PRESENT Guest Speakers n n Classified Senate – Mike Auchard Human Resources – Lynn George Get Involved n n n Library Governance Search Committees KULSA CC Website FUTURE