Quarterly NewsletterOCTOBER 2016

UB Staff Senate Meets on the2nd Monday of the Month, 11 a.m.

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I am delighted and honored to serve as Chair of the Staff Senate for the 2016-17 academic year. The Staff Senate provides an opportunity for staff to participate in shared governance. We advise the President and the Executive Committee on staff matters, we recommend and review University policies as they affect staff, we keep staff informed, and we provide a forum for discussion on matters of interest to staff.

We need your talents and expertise as we build on the progress of the past Senates. We encourage all staff to participate in the Staff Senate’s meetings, activities and workgroups. Our meetings are held the second Monday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you have suggestions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to working with you and are excited for the opportunities ahead.

James Hale, chair

CHAIR’S MESSAGE

John Brenner, Provost Division

Margie Bivans, OTS and IA

Zachary Luhman, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Isabell May, President’s Office and Government Relations

Frederick Jasper, Administration & Finance Division

2016-17 STAFF SENATE

EXECUTIVE BOARD

James Hale, chairMegan Manley, vice chair Laurie Harow, parliamentarian Michelle Junot, secretaryEric Jones, CUSS Representative Keiver Jordan, CUSS Representative

SENATORS AND CONSTITUENTS

REMEMBERING JOE BLEVINS

The University Community continues to grieve the loss of Joseph Blevins, our director of financial aid, who was suddenly and tragically swept away in the Ellicott City flood on Saturday, July 30.

Joe believed financial assistance has a powerful role in transforming students’ lives. His calm demeanor, good sense of humor, and helpful attitude are missed around campus.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Monday, Nov. 14 11 a.m. | Bogomolny Room

Monday, Dec. 12 11 a.m. | BC 135

Monday, Jan. 9 11 a.m. | Bogomolny Room

Monday, Feb. 13 11 a.m. | BC 135

Monday, March 13 11 a.m. | BC 135

Monday, April 10 11 a.m. | BC 135

GOVERNANCE STEERING COUNCIL (GSC)

Thursday, Oct. 27 12:30 p.m. | LAP 105

Thursday, Nov. 17 12:30 p.m. | LAP 105

UB STAFF SENATE (UBSS)

content for December newsletter due Nov. 18

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

On Thursday, July 28, UBSS and the Office of Human Resources hosted a Professional Development Day for staff at the Mt. Washington Conference Center. Thank you to all of the participants:

Angela Rodgers-KoukouiAnthony MoreiraBrenda DerBrittany MerchantClaudette BoothClaudette JamesColin DowneyCraig JeffersonDamien OliverDanielle GilesDavid Bowes

Dawn TaylorDeborah PinkhamDeborah ThompsonDonald BrownDonna BarneyEdward AllenElizabeth EppsErica CarterErica WienholtGina BrandonGina Harris

Glenton QueenJames ChrystalJasmine FlemingJessica LucasJohn BrennerKaren King-SheridanKatie RolfesKirsten FosterLaura SchoefieldLaurie HarowLisa Bellamy-SmithMargaret Bivans

Mark LonghurstMark WadleyMary Elizabeth MurthaMatt PolandMelissa NehmerMichael JonesMichelle JunotNatalie DabrowskiNate BenhamNhandi SingletonRosalind WilliamsShanika Lewis

Shavaun O’BrienSonja JourneeStephanie DaileyStephanie SteppTammy DanielsTim PaggiToyette SullivanTyrus WattersWabei ChitambalaWilliam DorseyWilliam FenyesZachary Luhman

Thank you to the UB Foundation, President Kurt Schmoke, Executive Vice President and Provost Darlene Smith, Barnes and Noble at the University of Baltimore, University Relations, UB Career and Professional Development Center, Institutional Advancement, Campus Recreation and Wellness, Rudolph Supply Company and the Staff Development Committee for their efforts, support and donations. Stay tuned for information on more professional development opportunties to come.

UBSS WORK GROUPS

Communication Distributes information to the University community through channels including a quarterly newsletter, social media, and website updates.

Social & EngagementResponsible for the coordination of social activities and special projects sponsored by UBSS

Professional Development Works to provide opportunities for professional and personal development for all staff employees.

Employee RecognitionRecognizes employees for outstanding accomplishment in the workplace through BOR and UB Staff Awards

Are you looking for more ways to get involved on campus and with the UBSS? Consider joining one of our work groups. You do not have to be a senator to serve in this way. Contacts us at ubss@ubalt.edu to get involved.