Governmental Relations and General Counsel

March 30, 2007

Planning Presentation

Organizational Chart

Miles PostemaGeneral Counsel

Yolonda BarnesLabor Rel./Aff.

Action Asst.

Cynthia BaumanParalegal

Richelle Boerma Legal Secretary

Geri JohnsonGovt. Rel. Assistant

VacantAssistant General

Counsel

Kenneth PlasStaff Attorney

Steven StrattonDirector of Labor

Relations

VacantDirector of

Affirmative Action

Deb YostExecutive Secretary

VacantDirector of

Govt. Relations

Successes

• Completed search for Director of Labor Relations

• Completed bargaining for successor FFA and Nurses collective bargaining agreements.

• Reviewed 4550 applicants for 277 positions.

Successes

• Trained 400 students on the topic of diversity.

• Trained over 165 students in Creating a Respectful Workplace.

• Resolved 16 complaints alleging harassment and/or discrimination.

Successes

• Maintained job responsibilities of the Director of Labor Relations, Director of Affirmative Action and Assistant General Counsel in absence of personnel.

• Completed the search for a part-time Staff Attorney.

• Responded to 45 FOIA requests.

Successes

• Responded to 33 subpoenas.• Reviewed 81 contracts, such as MCO-TLC,

IRC construction contracts.• Directed the successful acquisition of the

Copy Center property.• Legal guidance to Student Affairs on

student due process and disciplinary matters.

Successes

• Member of Steering Committee during the collective bargaining negotiations with the faculty union.

• Inclusion of Michigan College of Optometry building in capital outlay bill (later defeated by Governor’s veto).

• Hosted visits to campus by several legislators.

Successes

• Continued to support community efforts through Town/Gown Council, Leadership Mecosta, Chamber of Commerce, and Historical Task Force Committee.

• Re-established Lansing Legislative Luncheon.

Successes

Lansing Legislative Luncheon

March 27, 2007

Successes

Successes

Goals

• Commence and complete negotiations for successor collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME and POLC.

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

• Develop and implement supervisory training.

Goals

• Revise division web site.

• Complete search for Director of Affirmative Action.

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

• Update employment recruitment CD.

Goals

• Update and develop recruitment resources.

• Support the Staff Attorney’s assimilation into the campus community.

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

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

Goals

• Review staffing of Governmental Relations.

• Concentrate on establishing relationships with newly-elected legislators.

• With UA&M, develop and initiate a campus open house

• Increase efforts to encourage legislators and other state officials to visit our campus.

Questions?

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