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Committees 2002-2003

We plan on meeting monthly to discuss the upcoming activities that we can plan and organize. We will coordinate with other committees such as, PEAA, Staff Recognition, Staff Picnic, Communications, etc., to help in any way to communicate an activity. members updated 10/01/2002
 

Co-Chairs:	Rita Motor, Margaret Weigand
Members:	Coni Koepfinger, Jeff Lanza, Ai-Chi Liu, Diane Mazzocca, Megan O'Malley, Amanda Perkins, Julie Schampel, Lenny Smith, Kay Vinay

Benefits Committee
This committee researches and discusses specific benefits included in the Carnegie Mellon (CM) staff benefits package. Usually these issues, questions, or calls for action regarding benefits are presented to the committee by staff members. Sometimes the Faculty Affairs Committee of the Faculty Senate or the CM Department of Human Resources will present issues/proposals to the Staff Council Benefits Committee regarding certain benefits. When it has been decided that action should be taken by Staff Council regarding a benefit, the committee will present a proposal to Staff Council for a vote by representatives. 

Two representatives of the benefits committee serve on the University Health Care Task Force. This task force is composed of two staff, two faculty, the head of Human Resources and the Director of the Benefits Office. Proposals generated by the committee are frequently presented to the Staff Council Benefits Committee and the Faculty Affairs Committee for review and suggestions prior to presentation of the proposal to the university administration. members updated 10/14/2002
 

Co-Chairs:	TBA
Members:	Sylvia Berry, Lauren Blair, Deb Cavlovich, David Eber, Dan Josephs, Donna Konias, Queenie Kravitz, Diane Mazzocca, Kathi McShane

The Benefits Committee has a sub-committee, the Health Care Task Force
Members:

• Staff Representatives
• Faculty Representatives
• Human Resources Representatives

Communications Committee
The Communications Committee provides vehicles and venues to communicate staff council and Carnegie Mellon staff ideas, concerns and recognition to the entire Carnegie Mellon community.

Some of our major projects include writing/editing the "Staff Council on the Job" (formerly known as "Not for Staff Only") column for the FOCUS (a publication that is issued several times a year to staff and faculty). The column generally focuses on the issues that concern Carnegie Mellon staff or Staff Council and often highlights various staff. It serves not only as a forum for idea exchange but also as a place to post general information that is helpful to staff. 

Another major project is coordinating the Annual "President's Address to Staff". The committee solicits questions for the President from all staff. The questions are compiled into categories and submitted to the President for him to answer at the event.

The Communications Committee is also responsible for preparing the Staff Council Annual Report in the Spring. The report highlights what Staff Council has accomplished during the year. 

In addition, we are working closely with the Staff Council Rewards and Recognition Committee to improve communications regarding staff achievements and positive ways in which staff are contributing. 

Lastly, the committee chair is maintaining the Staff Oracle Support (SOS) mentor list & email alert list.
members updated 10/14/2002
 

Co-Chairs:	Kay Vinay
Members:	Dan Barnett, Lauren Blair, Jason Bugg, Karen Carpenter, Diana Dewey Emanuele, Coni Koepfinger, Carol Lee, DJ Pavucsko, Brett Rebischke-Smith, Daqn Rempell, Lori Shak, Valerie Wadyko

Constitution Committee
The Constitution committee will provide support to the officers for interpretation of the Constitution as well as instituting amendments as they are introduced. members updated 10/142002
 

Chair:	Allan Becer
Members:	Deb Cavlovich, Tracy Farbacher, Donna Konias, Jeff Lanza, Jay Marano, Joseph Pastorik, DJ Pavucsko

Discrimination Committee
Recently reactivated, committee members decided that they could best serve the campus community as a "clearinghouse" for information. Committee members are in the process of figuring out how they plan to accomplish this. members updated 10/14/2002
 

Chair:	Duane T. Williams
Members:	Sylvia Berry, Donna Konias, Jason Trageser, Tia Williamson

Elections Committee
Responsible for the call for Nominations and the Staff Council Ballot, as well as the election of the Staff council Officers. This committee is chaired by the Vice Chair of Staff Council. members updated 10/14/2002
 

Chair:
Members:	Lori Bell, Adria Green, Michelle Martin, Rita Motor

Food Drive Committee
The Food Drive usually begins in early November and runs for two weeks. The committee members begin meeting in early September to plan and strategize for the drive. Some duties include contacting vendors on campus, designing flyers and posting signs, and assisting the driver with direction when the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank truck comes to campus. It´s a fun committee and you end up having a good feeling after the drive is completed knowing that you helped others to have a joyous holiday. members updated 10/14/2002
 

Co-Chairs:	Gloria Dadowski, Anita Nesaw, Carole Panno
Members:	Lori Bell, Kathy Bossick, Jason Bugg, Karyn Carpenter, Ron Delfine, Mary Gordon, Kris Hutchings, Bridget Jakub, Tara Klim Becky Klaas, Ai-Chi Liu, Erin Lovas, Toni McIltrot, Megan O'Malley, David Reinoel, Julie Schampel, Al Schwartz, Lori Shak, Lenny Smith, Vickie Szmed, Char Turney, Margaret Weigand, Tia Williamson

A few pictures from the 1999 Food Drive.  Also from the 2000 Food Drive. 

Grievance Committee
The Grievance Committee was created five years ago to address concerns elicited by the Women's Issues Subcommittee on the grievance process at Carnegie Mellon. Based upon those expressed concerns, the goals of the grievance committee are: 

1. To support and accompany staff who are investigating and participating in the grievance process at Carnegie Mellon.
2. To develop a pool of knowledgeable staff for the purpose of communicating with the campus community.
3. To publicize the obscure fact that an alternate ombudsman can be named in the process if a perceived conflict of interest exists with the University Ombudsman.
4. To establish a follow-up to the grievance procedure to verify that there are no negative repercussions directed toward the grievant as a result of having filed a grievance.

Kennywood Committee
The Kennywood Committee plans and organizes the annual staff picnic as Kennywood Park.  members updated 10/14/2002
 

Co-Chairs:	Helen Borek, Barb Price
Members:	Angela Connelly, Priscilla Jarrett, Vicki Keslar

This year we hope to work with the Activities Committee and host several Carnegie Mellon events, such as Pirates/Penguins games, Civic Arena events and/or other activities. members updated 10/10/2002
 

Co-Chairs:	Kathy Bossick and Patty Porter
Members:	Jackie Cushion, Ai-Chi Liu, Barbara Mattis, Bea Mitchell, Barb Price, Joe Provenza, Renee Snyder, Char Turney

Rewards and Recognition Committee (R&R)
The purpose of the Rewards and Recognition Committee is to reward and recognize the staff for their achievements and contributions to Carnegie Mellon. 

The parklet near Doherty Hall, Scotty's Corner, was completed in 1999 to honor all staff. 

The R&R Committee prepares and presents the staff service awards during the reception of the Andy Awards ceremony. Staff with 5, 10, 15, 20 etc. years of service are rewarded with a service certificate that is signed by the President and the Staff Council Chair. Special folders are presented to staff having 25 or more years of service. Plaques are presented during the Andy Award ceremony to staff attaining 40 or more years of service. 

Another form of recognition is the Staff Picnic planned through the President's office with the aid of the R&R Committee where all staff are invited to share a delicious buffet, music, and entertainment. Remarks of welcome and appreciation are presented by the President and/or the Provost. 

For newly hired staff, the committee sends "Welcome to Carnegie Mellon University" cards that are signed by the Staff Council Chair. We also recognize deceased staff through a memorial contribution donated to the library to purchase a book in their memory. A plaque is placed in the book with the name of the deceased in appreciation for her/his contributions and service to the university. 

The R&R Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month, from 12-1. members updated 10/14/2002
 

Co-Chairs:	Vicki Keslar and Becky Klaas
Members:	Barb Bugosh, Christina Cowan, Mary Gordon, Susan Javorski,  Queenie Kravitz, Toni McIltrot, Anita Nesaw, Megan O'Malley, Patricia Porter, Barb Price, Ginnie White

Take Our Children to Work
Comprised of the Take Our Daughters to Work (started in 1993) and the campus Take Our Sons to Work (started in 2002) committees.   members updated 10/14/2002
 

Co-Chairs:	Deb Cavlovich
Members:	Judy Cvekjus, Mary Gordon, Tara Klim, Rita Motor, Brett Rebischke-Smith, Dawn Rempell, Julie Schampel, Margaret Weigand

University Committees:

In addition, Staff Council has one or more representatives on the following University Committees.  Staff Council does not appoint people to the committees below, rather we submit names for approval by the committee chair.

Carnegie Mellon Parking Advisory Committee (3) 
Barbara Bugosh, Karyn Carpenter, Janice Kusmierek 

Dr Cohon's Diversity Task Force(1) 
Christina Cowan 

GreenPractices Committee (1) 
Duane Williams 

Faculty Senate Representative (1 plus an alternate) 
Carole Panno, Toni McIltrot (alternate) 

Health Care Advisory Team (2) 
Deb Cavlovich, TBA 

Human Relations Commission (1 plus an alternate) advises the President on matters dealing with the Statement of Assurance.
Duane Williams and Cindy Davis (alternate) 

Intellectual Property Adjudication Committee (1) 
Susan Javorski 

Learning & Development Advisory Committee (1) 
Donna Marano 

Panel of Sexual Harassment Advisors (1) 
Donna Marano 

Sexual Harassment Committee Pool (8)
Dan Barnett, Cynthia Davis, Pat Imgrund, Coni Koepfinger, Erica Long, Lionel Maten, Jason Trageser, Margaret Weigand 

University Committee on Discipline (11)
a group of students, staff and faculty charged with the responsibility of investigating the facts surrounding alleged violation of university regulations
Allen Becer, Helen Borek, Cindy Davis, Diana Dewey Emanuele, Tracy Farbacher, Carol Lee, Maxine Leffard, Larry Powell, Barb Price

University Student Advisory Council (USAC) (2) 
Dan Barnett, Jeff Lanza

University Vending Co-Ordinator (1)
Main contact for any vending machine difficulties in your building
Rosalie Pingree (rpingree@andrew.cmu.edu) 

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