What is Staff Council?
The UMCES Staff Council was formed to be the voice of staff members in the spirit of shared governance and a partnership between UMCES staff and the president and administration of UMCES. Each of the individual labs nominated and voted on members to serve on the UMCES Staff Council.
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2023 – 2024 Executive Board
- Kevin Bruce - Chair
- Jennifer Harrington - Vice Chair
- Brittany Andrew - Secretary
2024-2025 Representatives:
- Brittany Andrew
- Kevin Bruce
- Jeannette Connors
- Kurt Florez
- Julie Halick
- Jennifer Harrington
- Heather Johnson
- Katie Ross
- Courtney Smith
*Also serves on Council of University System Staff (CUSS)
Standing Committees:
Communications Committee: The communications committee maintains the Staff Council website, generates a newsletter on a regular basis, communicates information from the Council of University of System Staff (CUSS) to UMCES staff, posts meeting agendas, and archives previous meeting agendas.
Staff Awards Committee: This committee is charged with coordinating the submission process for both the UMCES Staff Excellence Award and the Board of Regents Award. The Staff Excellence Award is presented to an individual staff member who consistently demonstrates a high level of commitment and dedication to UMCES, has a positive impact on their work environment, is flexible and demonstrates cooperation and collaboration among their peers and supervisor while carrying out their job duties. The winner is presented with a plaque of recognition and a $500 stipend at Staff Appreciation Day. The USM Board of Regents Staff Award represents the highest honor bestowed by the Board of Regents for achievements of Exempt and Nonexempt Staff employees from institutions within the University System of Maryland. The awards are presented to individual Staff employees who have demonstrated excellence.
Staff Appreciation Day: All staff members from all units, who are able and willing to participate, meet in an informal setting where members of the administration can show appreciation for their efforts throughout the year. The event is held at a location central to all units in September, and all staff members and administrators, including the President, Vice Presidents, and Directors, are encouraged to attend.
Staff Council Policies and By-Laws
Staff Council Meeting Agendas
Downloadable copies of past staff council meetings are provided here:
- June 12, 2024 Meeting
- May 1, 2024 Meeting
- February 14, 2024 Meeting
- August 9, 2023 Meeting
- October 11, 2023 Meeting
- August 9, 2023 Meeting
- March 15, 2023 Meeting
- April 12, 2023 Meeting
- December 14, 2022 Meeting
- October 19, 2022 Meeting
- August 10, 2022 Meeting
- June 8, 2022 Meeting
- April 13, 2022 Meeting
- December 8, 2021 Meeting
- October 13, 2021 Meeting
- August 11, 2021 Meeting
- April 14, 2021 Meeting
- February 10, 2021 Meeting
- December 9, 2020 Meeting
- October 14, 2020 Meeting
- August 11, 2020 Meeting
- April 9, 2020 Meeting
- February 12, 2020 Meeting
- December 11, 2019 Meeting
- August 14, 2019 Meeting
- June 12, 2019 Meeting
- February 13, 2018 Meeting
- December 12, 2018 Meeting
- October 10, 2018 Meeting
- August 8, 2018 Meeting
- June 13, 2018 Meeting
- April 11, 2018 Meeting
- February 14, 2018 Meeting
- December 13, 2017 Meeting
- October 11, 2017 Meeting
- August 17, 2017 Meeting
- June 14, 2017 Meeting
- April 6, 2017 Meeting
- January 31, 2017 Meeting
- December 14, 2016 Meeting
- October 18, 2016 Meeting
- September 20, 2016 Meeting
Downloadable copies of Council of University System Staff (CUSS) newsletters:
Staff Events and Resources
- UMCES Human Resources (including INOVA Employee Assistance Program)
- USM Women's Forum Annual Conference (see link for more information and to register)
- IT Resources available to UMCES staff