Administrative Senate

Standing Committees for 2010-11

Employee Relations and Benefits

Review salaries and benefits and make annual recommendations for changes.  Work with Human Resources on employee concerns and the process to address those concerns.  This committee addresses the relationship between administrators and the University as an employer.  In particular, the committee shall review, study, and recommend Senate action in regard to such matters as performance, evaluation, and policies and procedures which affect the ability of administrators to function in their positions.

Professional Development

Recommend promotion steps, assist in developing training for administrative staff including fall and spring meeting activities, and develop formal award and recognition programs for administrative staff.  This committee addresses efforts to provide and encourage professional growth and development of administrators.  In particular, the committee shall review, study, and recommend Senate action in regard to such matters as professional leave, continuing education, and recognition of professional achievement.

Nominations and Elections

Report for 2010-11

  Composed of three continuing Senators appointed by the Executive Committee and chaired by the Past Chairperson, manages and oversees the annual elections process for Senators, and for Senate officers.  In addition, the committee shall monitor the number of administrators in each Senate district to ensure adequate and equitable representation.  If it is necessary to reconfigure the composition of districts (in response to university restructuring or other changes in the number of administrators in departments) that duty also shall be carried out by the Elections Committee.

Events and Outreach

Responsible for participating in events such as Founder’s Day, inaugurations, search committees, and coordinating social activities with other groups such as Faculty Senate, Staff Council, and student groups.

Administrative Affairs

Formulate policy recommendations, review existing policies, and report recommendations for changes or implementation.

Constitution and Bylaws

Responsible for reviewing the constitution and by-laws of the Senate annually and proposing changes to each based on input from senate membership.