STAFFLINE: A Publication of the UVM Staff Council                                             March 2, 2018

A Note from President Sullivan

As you may have noticed, much has been happening on campus, and there is seldom a dull moment at UVM. It’s been a lively couple of weeks hereabouts, as activist students and their allies press for structural changes to further address racial equality and justice here at UVM. Thank you for your steadfast attention to your roles and responsibilities during this time of raised voices, protests, and heightened awareness.

As the daylight slowly lengthens and we start seeing hints of another season’s change, we’re reminded that spring break is just around the corner, and with that comes edu@uvm. This important learning event, open to all staff across the University, provides a great opportunity for colleagues to share experience and knowledge, learn new skills, and gain fresh perspectives to support work and life. The three-day schedule, March 13–15, is packed with excellent offerings, and includes an ice cream social and resource fair. Register soon if you have not yet done so; registration closes on March 7th.

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Upcoming Staff Council Meeting

The next Staff Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 6th, 12:05-1:30pm in Waterman's Memorial Lounge. Richard Cate, Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, will join this meeting to discuss the Financial Resources portion of UVM's upcoming NEASC accreditation process.   Click here for a copy of the agenda.

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Become a Staff Council Representative!

It's the season for Staff Council Elections. Being on Staff Council lets you make your voice heard and is a chance to work toward real change to improve our  community. Among Staff Council's accomplishments are unlimited sick leave accrual, paid personal days, the staff dental plan, nursing mother stations, and the Staff Emergency Loan Fund. If you're interested in working on behalf of staff toward our next big achievement, consider applying to be a representative!

There are many personal and professional benefits of service such as leadership skills, collaboration skills, writing and organizational skills, and the opportunity to meet and work together with colleagues from all across the university community.

This spring, the Council is recruiting new representatives in the following areas:

College of Arts & Sciences
College of Education & Social Services
Enterprise Technology Services
Enrollment Management
Extension
Finance
HRDMA (Diversity or Professional Development)
Larner College of Medicine
Rubenstein
University Event Services
University Relations and Administration

We hope you'll consider applying for service. The nomination form is available to download at the link above, along with information about time commitments and your duties as Staff Council Representative.

Let the Staff Council Office know if you have any questions about the application process or if you'd like more information about joining Staff Council.

At Get the Scoop, Staff Council will be joined by many of our colleagues from around UVM such as Employee Wellness, Physical Plant, Professional Development and Training, Continuing and Distance Education, and lots more.

You can add Get the Scoop to your edu registration, but you're also welcome to just drop by. No advance registration is required for this event. (But don't forget to sign up for the rest of your edu classes before registration closes on March 7th!)

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