The MAT retreat held in May was
discussed. Discussion included what aspects of the retreat to continue.
Members that attended the retreat agreed that it provided a wonderful opportunity
to communicate with and to learn about other members on a personal level.
Personal inventories and Myers Briggs evaluation instruments were discussed.
A vote was taken and it was decided not to pursue further personal evaluations
as a group due to unavailable followup by the MAT retreat facilitator.
Rick Sheets discussed MAT from a District
MAT group perspective and agreed to send out an A-1 listing the District
MAT web address. (MAT Executive Council Web URL: http://www.sc.maricopa.edu/MCCCD/MAT/).
A discussion of trust among members ensued.
It was felt that a MAT code of ethics needed to be developed to further
advance the professionalism of members. It was suggested that a workshop
could be set up to facilitate development of a code of ethics. It
was also suggested that Judi Anderson, Larry Fields, David Gerkin, and
Raul Monreal form a subcommittee to define workshop requirements for presentation
at the next MAT meeting.
Defining skill sets of each manager was discussed.
The idea for establishing a mentor/buddy system and training for new MAT
employees was advanced. By defining skill sets, existing MAT employees
could provide expert training to new MAT employees.
MAT employee recognition was discussed.
Lack of funding for plaques was cited due to lack of financial support
from MAT members. Rick Sheets agreed to create certificates to recognize
the service of MAT officers.
A discussion regarding the purpose of dues
ensued. Issues discussed were funding legal counsel, consulting services,
and meet & confer. It was pointed out that MAT employees were
currently working without a policy manual.
Ken Hart and Rick Sheets agreed to address
the establishment of a professional services contingency fund with District
MAT.
