Committees

1. Committees “Get Involved” Sponsored by the Academic Staff Personnel Committee & The University Nominating Committee

2. Committee work gets a bad wrap . . . . Committees:A committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours.  ~Milton BerleA committee is a thing which takes a week to do what one good man can do in an hour.  ~Elbert HubbardA camel looks like a horse that was planned by a committee.  ~Author UnknownA committee is a group of the unwilling chosen form the unfit, to do the unnecessary.  ~Author UnknownIf you live in a country run by committee, be on the committee.  ~Author Unknown “This committee will have two functions – to execute my plans and to be accountable if they fail” But committees are a GREAT opportunity to get involved, learn, and develop!

3. Committees have many origins

4. Here’s what we’re hoping you will take away today: • Know what committees opportunities are available • Have some idea of committee functions • Know how to get involved in what you are interested in • Know how to check out a committee prior to getting involved

5. University Wide Committees • Nominated by the University Nominating Committee • University Senate • Faculty Nominating Committee • University Planning Committee • University Liberal Education Committee • University Faculty Awards Committee • University Academic Staff Nominating Committee • Academic Staff Complaint, Grievance and Review Committee • Academic Staff Professional Development Committee • Academic Staff Awards Committee • Administrator Review Committee • Populated by Faculty • Populated by Faculty and Academic Staff • Populated by Academic Staff

6. Opportunities Exist Right Now: • Nominations to the committee will appear on the ballot if given to a member by April 8th • Open opportunities meeting is April 19th at Noon • You can (and are encouraged to)self nominate (or bring a buddy to nominate you).  • Elections are via university-wide ballot

7. University Senate Committees • Nominated by the University Senate (mostly) • Executive Committee • Faculty Personnel Committee • Academic Staff Personnel Committee • Academic Policies Committee • Compensation Committee • Budget Committee • Nominating Committee • Physical Plant Planning Committee • Technology Committee • Populated by Senators only • Populated by Senators and “At Large” • Populated by people other than Academic Staff *These committees all also have appointed or designated members

8. Here’s where to find all the committee descriptions:http://www.uwec.edu/usenate/Index.htmHere’s where to find all the meeting notices: Oh my – I’m so confused!

9. Here’s where we get a little confusing: Administrative Committees Populated by the Chancellor or designee

10. Affirmative Action Review BoardCommencement CommitteeCommission on the Status of WomenPutnam Park CommissionService Designation Review CommitteeAdvisory Committee on Accessibility Issues for Persons with DisabilitiesAdvisory Committee on Non-traditional StudentsInformation Management Advisory CommitteeInformation Technology Advisory CommitteeInternational Education Advisory BoardProfessional Development Advisory CouncilUniversity Assessment CommitteeUniversity Health Issues CommitteeAthletic CommitteeChildren’s Center CommitteeFirearms CommitteeForum CommitteeInstructional Resource Rental CommitteeInternational Film CommitteeNew Building CommitteesParking Appeals CommitteeRecreation CommitteeUniversity Artist Series CommitteeUniversity Centers CommitteeUniversity Environmental Health and Safety Advisory CommitteeViennese Ball Committee

11. You’re not out of Opportunities yet!

12. Student Affairs Committees • Professional Development • Wellness Committee • Student Affairs Assessment • Recognition and Rewards • Technology in Student Affairs • Strategic Planning • Contact: Vice Chancellor Beth Hellwig to express interest.

13. Academic Affairs Committees • Academic Affairs Advisory Committee for Service-Learning • Art Accessions Committee • Campus Media Advisory Committee • Committee for Teaching & Learning ESL/EFL • Electronic Communications and Publications • Administrative Advisory Committee (ECAP) • Family Studies Minor Advisory Committee • Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee • Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects Committee • Graduate Council • Scholarship Task Force • Student Development Council • Veteran Students, Advisory Committee on • University Liberal Education Committee (formerly • University General Education Committee) • University Research and Creative Activity Council • Contact: Committee Chair to express interest http://www.uwec.edu/AcadAff/committees/index.htm

14. Administrative Committees • Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues for Persons with Disabilities • Advisory Committee on Non-Traditional Students • International Education Advisory Board • Council for Assessing and Advancing Student Learning (CAASL) - formerly University Assessment Committee • University Health Issues Committee • Contact: Committee Chair to express interest http://www.uwec.edu/AcadAff/committees/index.htm

15. Ad Hoc Committees: Let’s name some together: * * There are also opportunities for System Committees but they are often related to position.

16. Thank you for coming! Questions . . . . . ..