Steering Committee

This Committee serves as an advisor to the Chair, Chair-elect and various committees.  Information is reported to this committee and recommendations are made on behalf of Auburn University's Staff.   The Steering Committee will work with the Chair to bring vital information to the Staff Council.  The Steering Committee will appoint a Nominating Committee from Staff Council at large. (These are elected positions.)

This Committee will discuss membership of the Staff Council.  It maintains a current list of members and their terms.  It conducts elections to replace outgoing members.  This Committee maintains a list of units for which members serve and periodically reviews representatives interest and participation to determine continuation of membership.  This Committee updates member questionnaires annually and periodically recommends to Steering Committee changes or adjustments as necessary.  This Committee will also keep a current listing of Past Chairs to be used by the Rules Committee. (These are volunteer positions.)  The Chair of this Committee is the Chair-elect.

Judy Woodrow-Chair elect of Council    4-5045   -  Chair
Clinical Sciences
Vet Hospital

Nancy Griggs                    4-4946
Center for Arts & Humanities
Pebble Hill

This Committee shall oversee and/or conduct a periodic evaluation of University Administrators involved in the University teaching research, and extension programs and provide a report of aggregate data to the Senate.  (This position is held by Chair of Staff Council.)
 

This Committee shall submit a proposed University Calendar for approval by the Senate.  It shall recommend policies concerning scheduling to promote effective use of the University facilities.  (This position is by volunteer selection.)

The committee shall 1) recommend to the President the policies for the operation of the intercollegiate athletics program at Auburn, 2) monitor for the President all aspects of the program for compliance with University policies and with NCAA and SEC legislation, and 3) assist the President and the Director of Athletics on any aspect of the intercollegiate athletics program for which advice or assistance is requested.  (This position is held by Chair of Staff Council.)

This Committee promotes a safe and efficient educational and work environment.  (This position is by volunteer selection.)

This Committee looks into and makes recommendations concerning faculty benefits and welfare programs of the University.  (This position is by volunteer selection.)

Multi-Cultural Diversity Commission  -  Nancy Griggs and
                                                                                Althea Grimmet
                                                                                 
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The Commission on Multicultural Diversity will provide a permanent and very visible forum for deliberating and developing policies and initiatives on matters of diversity, tolerance, and inclusiveness.  (These positions are volunteer positions.)

The committee shall accept suggestions, comments, and complaints relative to the parking of vehicles and the movement of vehicular/ pedestrian traffic on campus. Its primary concerns shall be the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, vendors, and visitors; and the orderly and efficient parking/movement of vehicles and persons. The committee shall be expected to make recommendations to the President of the University regarding parking lot zoning, zone enforcement procedures, cost and procedure for vehicle registration, parking and traffic movement during athletic events, pavement markings, signage, signalization, site lighting, handicapped parking/access, pedestrian malls, shuttle-bus systems, and regulations regarding bicycles/skateboards, etc...  (This position is by volunteer selection.)