Executive Committee
Chair: President Edwards-Johnson
Vice Chair: Vice President- Schmidt
Members: Secretary/Treasurer- Beezley, Parliamentarian Baird (non-voting), Webmaster/Historian Bieri (non-voting), Past President DeBoard (non-voting)
About: The Executive Committee considers and, with 2/3 vote, approves presidential appointments of officers and standing committee membership, holds regularly scheduled meetings, and performs other duties deemed appropriate for the committee
Constitution, Parliamentary Procedure, and Elections (CPP&E) Committee
Chair: Parliamentarian Baird
Vice Chair: N/A
Members: Senators Edwards, Haller, Andrews
About: CPP&E considers amendments to the Senate Constitution and/or Bylaws; informs each election unit of the number of Senators allotted to it; provides Senators a current Senate Constitution and Bylaws within 30 business days of beginning of Senators term; conducts elections in accordance with the Senate Constitution and Bylaws; and performs other duties deemed appropriate
Compensation Committee
Chair: Julio Mata
Vice Chair: TBD
Members: Senators Renteria-Mendoza, Burns, Huff, Delaney, Marcus, Schwab, Smith
About: This committee studies and makes recommendations regarding staff salaries, benefits, and other areas promoting the economic welfare of staff; a job classification system that facilitates employee training, promotions, transfers; and staff recognition and awards. This committee works closely with the Human Resources Department offices on matters of mutual concern and performs other duties deemed appropriate.
Policy & Staff Welfare Committee
Chair: Senator Liz Wallace
Vice Chair: TBD
Members: Senators, Jackson, Selanders, Wimmer, Parsons, Johnson, Lockwood, Scism
About: This committee studies and makes recommendations regarding areas of noneconomic welfare of staff; interpretation and/or enforcement of UCO policies, procedures, practices, and external regulations related to labor/staff relations; identification and resolution of concerns related to the management of UCO staff; programs and opportunities designed to benefit personal growth and organizational success; and the healthy campus initiative in the development and maintenance of a healthy body, mind and spirit. This committee works closely with the Human Resources Department offices on matters of mutual concern and performs other duties deemed appropriate.
Stakeholder Relations & Involvement Committee
Chair: Senator Hunter
Vice Chair: Senator Donner
Members: Senators Burris, Elderton, Ratterman, Hendricks, Fairchild, Wolfe
About: This committee studies and makes recommendations regarding matters which enhance the well-being of part-time staff and student workers; staff interaction with alumni and the community; programs and opportunities that may foster staff relationships with alumni and friends; philanthropic efforts; diverse opportunities for staff to perform service; and potential federal, state, and/local legislation that may affect staff. The committee works closely with the Alumni office and Volunteer and Service Learning Center on matters of mutual concern and performs other duties deemed appropriate.
University-Wide Committee/Representation
Senate representatives to UCO committees shall report to the Senate at each regular Senate meeting. To request Staff Senate representation on a University Committee not listed, please contact President Edwards-Johnson
University Planning Council: Senator Edwards-Johnson
Inclusive Community Response Team Advisory Council: TBD
Employee Insurance Committee: TBD
Committee on Diversity: Senator Wimmer
Mission, Vision, and Values Task Force: Senator Delaney, Senator Beezley, and Senator Wallace
Covid Task Force: Senator Baird
Advising Success Task Force: Senator Donner