Steering Committee

Auburn University Staff Council Steering Committee
(Left to right front row:  Brenda Ray, Judie Brown, Nakeisha "Janigan" Hicks,
Judy Woodrow and Karie Dalton.   Left to right back row:  Valerie Riggins-Morn, Denise Cooper and Joel Hunter)

Not pictured:  Nancy Griggs and Lyn (Katharyn) Long

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.

Joseph Ellis                       4-5289
Heavy Construction
Facilities Division

Joel Hunter - Chair-elect
Roofing Shop-Facilities Division
Phone: 4-9494
huntejg@auburn.edu

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.)

Campus Health & Wellness Committee - (Dean of Students)
Jenny Swaim - 2011
(Click here to go to Committee Website)

This committee shall 1) serve in an advisory capacity to the Auburn University Medical Clinic and 2) work with Auburn University Medical Clinic and the Lifetime Wellness and Fitness Program in Recreational Services to provide comprehensive and specific health and wellness programs to the broader campus population.
 

The Concessions Board shall consist of the Assistant Vice President for Auxiliaries; three faculty members, one of whom shall serve as chair; one Administrative and Professional member; one staff member; two graduate students and three undergraduate students. The committee shall review proposals for the use of monies from the Concessions Fund. (This position is by volunteer selection.)

The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is charged to formulate policy and procedures related to the use of biohazardous agents, including: human, animal, and plant pathogens, other infectious agents, toxins, and rDNA.  As mandated by the National Institutes of Health, experiments involving human gene therapy, formation of transgenic animals or plants, and the generation and/or use of rDNA must be reviewed and approved by the IBC. Auburn University also requires IBC review and approval for use of Risk Group 2 or higher biohazardous agents.  (This positions must have a staff who is a Lab Technician.)

The committee shall communicate information about insurance and other employee benefit programs to faculty and administration plus consider and recommend improvements in insurance coverage.  (These positions are held by Chair and Past Chair of Staff Council.)

The Committee for Persons with Disabilities shall promote a positive University policy in regard to program accessibility for people with disabilities, educate the campus community as to the needs of disabled individuals, and promote the removal of architectural barriers on campus.  (This position is by volunteer selection.)

The committee shall evaluate the recreational needs of the University population and advise Intramural Sports and Recreational Services as to how best to meet these needs through campus recreational programs and recreational facilities. The committee shall also approve the budget for recreational services that is submitted to the Business and Finance Committee of the Student Senate.  (This position is by volunteer selection.)

This Committees reviews the process on Auburn University campus for recycling.  (This position is by volunteer selection.)