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RU-N SC Officers and Standing Committees

Officers

Co-Chairs – Amber Williams and Joy McDonald

As the presiding officer(s) at all regular Staff Council and executive board meetings, the co-chairs are responsible for providing leadership to the general council, directing all new business and matters sent to the Staff Council’s attention, and act as the official representatives and collective voice of the council. 

Secretary – Leonila Matus

The Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day administrative duties of the Staff Council.

Treasurer – Monica Giron

The Treasurer serves as the chief financial officer for the Staff Council.

Parliamentarian – Alyssa King

The primary responsibilities of the Parliamentarian are to ensure that all meetings are conducted in accordance with the Staff Council Bylaws and Standing Rules and the most current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order. The Parliamentarian is appointed by the Co-Chairs. 

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Standing Committees

The Staff Council has four standing committees: Administrative and Governance, Communications, Engagement and Outreach, and Professional and Personal Development. Each standing committee often oversees one or more sub-committee(s), as appointed by the standing committee head. For additional information on committees and officers, please refer to the bylaws. 

You do not need to be an elected Staff Council representative to serve on Staff Council sub-committees. Contact the committee head to get involved. 

* committee or sub-committee head

Administrative and Governance Committee

Standing Charge: This committee shall concern itself with all matters related to the administration and operation of the Staff Council including elections, bylaws, budgets, and other financial matters. 

Administrative and Governance Sub-committees: 

  • Bylaws
  • Elections
  • Finance 

Communications Committee (RUNDown)

Standing Charge: This committee shall concern itself with all official communications from the Staff Council and is responsible for the collection, distribution, publishing, and archiving material generated by and given to the Staff Council and any of its standing committees.  

Communications & Events Sub-committees: 

  • Website
  • Newsletter
  • Social Media
  • Sound Board/Suggestion Box

Engagement and Outreach Committee 

Standing Charge: This committee shall be concerned with the recognition and highlighting of the accomplishments of university staff and has a special focus on researching, implementing, and sustaining institutional best practices for the benefit of the entire university community. This committee shall focus on building strong relationships and share resources and ideas within the university and greater Newark communities.  

Engagement and Outreach Sub-committees: 

  • Collaboration
  • Recognition 

Professional and Personal Development Committee 

Standing Charge: This committee shall be concerned with the professional and personal growth of staff members and shall actively seek out programs, events, methods, and policies that are for their benefit, growth, and enrichment.  

Professional and Personal Development Sub-committees: 

  • Professional and Personal Development 
  • Mentorship 

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Standing Committee Heads

Standing Committee Heads serve on the executive board attending meetings, providing reports to the general body at regular meetings, and appointing additional standing committees as needed. Standing committee heads are elected by the standing committee members and must be a currently elected Staff Council representative. 

Sub-Committee Heads 

Sub-committee chairs serve as the presiding officer for their respective sub-committee and may be asked to present reports to the general body at regular meetings.  Sub-committee chairs are elected by the sub-committee members and must be a currently elected Staff Council representative.