Executive Committee
Chair: President Edwards-Johnson
Vice Chair: Vice President Dobbs
Members: Secretary/Treasurer Romano, Parliamentarian Baird (non-voting), Webmaster/Historian Schmidt (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: Senator Day, Senator Edwards, Senator Gamagedara
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: Senator Baugh
Vice Chair: Senator Scism
Members: Senator Burns, Senator Carson, Senator Huff, Senator Jordan, Senator Ratterman, Senator Selanders, Senator Wimmer
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 Bieri
Vice Chair: Senator Beezley
Members: Senator Andrews, Senator Buchanan, Senator Delaney, Senator Johnson, Senator Mata, Senator Rodgers, Senator Smith
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 Wallace
Vice Chair: Senator Hendricks
Secretary: NA
Members: Senator Harrell, Senator Hendricks, Senator Jackson, Senator Kaiser, Senator Lockwood, Senator Taylor
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: Senator Wimmer
Employee Insurance Committee: Senator Beezley
Committee on Diversity: Senator Wimmer
Mission, Vision, and Values Task Force: Senator Delaney, Senator Beezley, and Senator Wallace