P&S Council Open Forums

The P&S Council hosts Open Forums on topics of relevance to P&S employees. Announcements regarding topic, time and location are made via e-mail. All P&S employees and guests are welcome to attend. Bring a lunch if you like, and join us! For more information contact the P&S Communications Committee at pands-c@iastate.edu

Wednesday, November 11, Memorial Union GalleryMike Otis

Mike Otis, Associate Director of Human Resource Services at Iowa State University, will discuss changes to employee benefit plans for 2010 at the Open Forum at 12 noon on Nov. 11.  Open Enrollment period for P&S Staff and Faculty who want to make changes in their plans for 2010 is Nov. 2 - 20.

March 24, 2009, Open Forum

Dr. Gregory Geoffroy, president of Iowa State University, addressed a special open forum hosted by the Professional and Scientific Council on March 24 in Morrill Hall. He discussed ISU's strategic planning efforts and took questions on the university's current budget situation. Watch a video recording of this presentation.

2009-10 Open Forum Schedule

Topic

Date

Time

Room
Update on State Gym/Rec. Facility Remodeling - Dione Somerville, Dean of Students and Scott White, Interim Director of Recreation Services Sept. 3 12-1 p.m. Memorial Union Gallery
The Role of the Ombuds Office - Elaine Newell, ISU Ombudsperson Oct. 6 12-1 p.m. Memorial Union Pioneer Room
2010 Open Change for Benefits - Mike Otis, HRS Benefits Manager Nov. 11 12-1 p.m. Memorial Union Gallery
To be determined Dec. 3 12-1 p.m. Memorial Union Gallery
No Open Forum Jan. 8    
CYtation Awards and Presentation. "The University Presidency: Guiding the Institution Through Challenging Times" - President Gregory Geoffroy Feb. 2 12-1 p.m. Memorial Union Pioneer Room
To be determined March 4 12-1 p.m. Memorial Union Gallery
Update on FY11 Budget Development - Ellen Rasmussen, Associate Vice President for Budgeting and Planning April 1 12-1 p.m. Memorial Union Gallery
P&S Retention and Recruitment Projects - Grant recipient poster sessions and speaker May 6 12-1 p.m. Memorial Union Multicultural Center and Gallery