The University of St. Thomas

Non-Exempt Staff Council

Committee Summaries

Non-Exempt Staff Council Committees:

  1. Elections (2009-2010: Barb Dunker, Kathy Sauro [Alternate: Cynthia Horsmann]))
    1. Starting in the fall, prepares call for nominees mailing; January - prepares vote mailing.
  2. Web Site/Media/Publicity (2009-2010: Ann Hale, Megan Smith [Volunteer: Katie Berry])
    1. Responsible for posting/updating staff council website/Blackboard and managing the shared drive.
  3. Charitable Giving
    1. Selects the organization for the year, publishes drives, drop boxes starting end of November. Posts updates periodically in Bulletin to keep drive awareness with community, reports at council appreciation breakfast totals for the year’s drive.
  4. Welcoming
    1. Collaborates with HR report all new non-exempt employees and prepares welcome card for Staff Council member to deliver and welcome to community.
  5. Bulletin Board in Aquinas (2009-2010: Laurie Dimond, Ann Hale, Barb Joynson, Barb Dunker)
    1. Updates Non-Exempt Staff Council bulletin board and works to communicate with the constituency via marketing and announcements.
  6. Appreciation
    1. Works to develop the appreciation event by working as a contact for all details surrounding the event.  Coordinates with the Communications Committee for marketing the event.

UST Committees:

  1. Affirmative Action (2009-2010: Barb Joynson [Alternate: Laurie Dimond]))- three year term  - Meet during academic year, once a month (usually a Monday, Wednesday or Friday)
    1. To promote affirmative action* and equal employment opportunity** by bringing campus-wide perspectives and experience to the consideration of policies and procedures related to the selection, development and retention of a diverse workforce. Currently working on writing policies for the university. Many policies and practices on the university are not documented.
  2. Budget Advisory (2009-2010: Cynthia Horsmann and Megan Smith [Alternate: Barb Dunker]))– Meet Friday afternoons
    1. The mission is reviewing the whole University Budget in order to set tuition increases each year for both undergraduate and all graduate programs.
  3. Fringe Benefits (2009-2010: Laurie Dimond, Carissa Bartlett) - Meet during academic year, third Thursday
    1. The primary purpose of the Fringe Benefits Advisory Committee (FBAC) is to advise University Administration on all aspects of the university’s fringe benefits program. Mindful of the need for good stewardship, the FBAC reviews, monitors, and proposes changes to the fringe benefits program based on general market data and those from similar academic institutions. The committee also serves as a communication link among staff, faculty, and Administration.
  4. Minneapolis Operations (2009-2010: Kathy Sauro [Alternate: Mary Stade]) – Meet second Wednesday, every month
    1. Consists of representatives from each Minneapolis service area and Minneapolis schools. Meets monthly to review upcoming scheduled events on the Minneapolis campus to foresee any conflicts or issues to find solutions prior to event date. Downtown events also considered and discussed at these meetings. Discuss any Minneapolis Campus issues and find solutions as well (i.e., shuttle, parking ramp management).
  5. HRAC (2009-2010: Barb Joynson [Alternates: Jeff Akemann and Mary Duffy])) – Meet during academic year, once a month, usually Friday
    1. The HRAC is an advisory body. Its charge is to advise the Associate Vice President for Human Resources on strategic issues that affect or may affect the human resources of the University. These may include issues arising in such areas as salary and benefits administration, performance management, human resource policies and procedures, diversity management, and equal employment opportunity.
  6. Diversity (2009-2010: Ann M. Hale [Alternate: Mary Duffy])

2009-2010 Event Contacts

2009-2010 Event Volunteers