Governmental Relations and General Counsel

February 6, 2008

Planning Presentation

Organizational Chart

Successes

• Completed bargaining for successor AFSCME and POLC II collective bargaining agreements.

• Provided training on Bullard-Plawecki Act and Public Employment Relations Act.

• Reviewed 4295 applicants for 191 positions.

Successes

• Trained over 104 students in Creating a Respectful Workplace.

• Reviewed 25 hiring process exceptions.

• Resolved 8 complaints alleging harassment and/or discrimination.

• Trained CAHS clinical instructor staff regarding FERPA.

Successes

• Maintained job responsibilities of the Director of Equal Opportunity in absence of personnel.

• Responded to 36 FOIA requests.

• Responded to 26 subpoenas.

Successes

• Reviewed 107 contracts (26 more than last year)

• Legal guidance to Student Affairs on student due process and disciplinary matters.

• Conducted a session at Summer University regarding Proposition 2.

Successes

Ferris Summer University

Successes

• Hosted Rep. George Cushingberry for community-wide forum to discuss status of the state budget.

• Hosted chiefs of staff of several area state representatives on campus to enhance their awareness of FSU.

Successes• Began distribution of “Legislative Links”.

• Instituted successful community-wide ice cream social celebration.

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Successes

Rep. George Cushingberry

Successes

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August 30, 2008

Successes

Successes

Goals• Finalize tentative agreement with POLC I for

successor collective bargaining agreement• Commence and complete negotiations for

successor collective bargaining agreements with CTA.

• Develop and implement joint labor/ management training on labor relations issues.

Goals

• Develop and implement supervisory training.

• Revise division web site.

• Complete search for Director of Equal Opportunity and support assimilation into the campus community.

Goals

• Develop and implement training for entire campus workforce on creating and maintaining a respectful workplace.

• Update employment recruitment CD.

• Update and develop recruitment resources.

Goals

• Continue to provide assertive and strong response to all claims and litigation.

• Provide training opportunities on a wide variety of legal topics.

Goals

• Utilize Capwiz software program so that faculty, staff, students and alumni have an opportunity to advocate for the University.

• Host Lansing Legislative Luncheon in the spring.

Goals

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