To foster communication and group participation among staff from all units of the College of Engineering, and to serve in an advisory capacity to College’s Dean and/or Administration on issues relevant to staff.
Goal 1: Create Community
Goal 2: Communication
Goal 3: Advise Administration
Goal 4: Advocate for Professional Development and Mentorship
Staff Council officers consist of Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary, and a Staff Senate Liaison.
Officers are selected by acclaim annually in July and will serve a two-year term. Consecutive terms are not allowed. The Chair-Elect serves one year then an additional year as Chair.
The Staff Council Chair does the following with the assistance of the Chair-Elect:
The Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration. The Staff Council Ex-Officio representative is asked to:
New Ex-Officio representatives may be appointed by the Dean’s office or requested by Staff Council representatives as needed.
Staff Council representatives are staff of departments, centers, and administrative units within the College of Engineering. Appointment is at the discretion of the individual unit. Appointment is for a minimum of two years. If an officer leaves the College of Engineering or a change in duties requires them to step down from the Council, they can be replaced by a special election.
A simple majority of members in attendance shall constitute a quorum and is authorized to conduct the business of the Staff Council at any regular or called meeting. A majority vote by the Staff Council members present shall carry a motion. Voting membership shall be a show of hands or voice vote.
Staff Council representatives are asked to:
