Call for UKCD Staff Advisory Council Members

Begin Date: 
Friday, October 27, 2023 - 9:00am
Location: 
UKCD

A reboot effort is underway! Please consider volunteering to serve on the college's Staff Advisory Council (SAC). 

To aid in engaging a wide variety of staff members throughout the entire college (both clinical and non-clinical) 30-minute hybrid meetings during work hours will be piloted once council meetings begin. 

Click here to express your interest in being involved, by November 17, or ask a question about SAC

Mission Statement: 
The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) is a proactive organization dedicated to supporting the interests of college staff and committed to working to improve the atmosphere, morale, and working environment of the college. 
 
Purpose:
  • Serve as a representative body of the staff, attempting to facilitate communication among staff and between staff, faculty, administration, and students; 
  • Advise and inform the college leadership on issues affecting staff;
  • Serve as a mechanism for supporting educational and professional development opportunities for staff; and
  • Promote local community services and social activities to encourage community-building within the college.
Membership Requirements:
  • Staff employed for at least six (6) months with the college.
  • Serve a two (2) year term.
    • Terms run from January 1 through December 31. 

SAC Sub-Committees:

All members will be expected to serve on a sub-committee:
 
  • Professional Development: Arrange quarterly (at least four sessions per calendar year) programming for staff and assist with annual retreat as needed. Efforts may include lunch/learn sessions with guest speakers, book clubs, etc. 
  • Community Service: Oversee at least three (3) volunteer opportunities per calendar year. Efforts may occur during or outside of normal working hours to allow for faculty/staff/learner participation. 
  • College Engagement: Oversee efforts hosted by the SAC for the purpose of building a stronger college community.
  • Communications: Provide regular information for distribution via college newsletter and other college channels. 
  • Ad hoc sub-committees may be formed as needed.

See SAC bylaws here (PDF).

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