Remarks and Comments President Hargis: – Hargis stated that cuts are coming. He was very concerned that some legislators felt that higher education should take the full brunt of the cuts but this isn’t in the cards now. The cuts for FY19 could be substantial. If the legislators come up with a revenue package it should rectify this problem and this would be the first time in four years we would start even. Revenues are up. Stay tuned because this changes quickly. Hargis stated that graduation is on December 15th. Jim Halligan is one of the commencement speakers. The other is Neal McCaleb member of the Chickasaw Nation is the other. He was head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in DC. McCaleb will be receiving an Honorary Doctorate as well. Hargis wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. McCann introduced Rachel Shreffler who will be speaking about Well onTarget. Special Report – Rachel Shreffler Well onTarget – Shreffler stated that Well onTarget is an online portal designed to enhance employee health and wellbeing. It is run through the healthcare plan. Shreffler presented the following two slides to the council: Employees have the opportunity to complete a health risk assessment which is different than Catapult (which many employees already are enrolled in). Well onTarget also includes a behavioral risk perspective and focus. It also includes health trackers and tools. There are nutrition, stress and sleep components as well. Employees can enroll in self-guided educational activities. These are typically 12 weeks long. The most exciting part of this portal is the accumulation of points which you can then purchase items such as an I-watch. Shreffler also shared the following handout with the council: Shreffler opened the floor to questions. Seeing none, thanked the council for their time. Report of Status of Council Recommendations: President Hargis, Provost Sandefur, and/or Vice Presidents Joe Weaver for Provost Sandefur:
Remarks and Comments – President Hargis: Hargis stated that cuts are coming. He was very concerned that some legislators felt that higher education should take the full brunt of the cuts but this isn’t in the cards now. The cuts for FY19 could be substantial. If the legislators come up with a revenue package it should rectify this problem and this would be the first time in four years we would start even. Revenues are up. Stay tuned because this changes quickly. Hargis stated that graduation is on December 15th. Jim Halligan is one of the commencement speakers. The other is Neal McCaleb member of the Chickasaw Nation is the other. He was head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in DC. McCaleb will be receiving an Honorary Doctorate as well. Hargis wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. McCann introduced Rachel Shreffler who will be speaking about Well onTarget. Special Report – Rachel Shreffler – Well onTarget Shreffler stated that Well onTarget is an online portal designed to enhance employee health and wellbeing. It is run through the healthcare plan. Shreffler presented the following two slides to the council: Employees have the opportunity to complete a health risk assessment which is different than Catapult (which many employees already are enrolled in). Well onTarget also includes a behavioral risk perspective and focus. It also includes health trackers and tools. There are nutrition, stress and sleep components as well. Employees can enroll in self-guided educational activities. These are typically 12 weeks long. The most exciting part of this portal is the accumulation of points which you can then purchase items such as an I-watch. Shreffler also shared the following handout with the council: Shreffler opened the floor to questions. Seeing none, thanked the council for their time. Report of Status of Council Recommendations: President Hargis, Provost Sandefur, and/or Vice Presidents Joe Weaver for Provost Sandefur:
November%2014%2C%202017%20minutes.docx