Staff Senate Executive, Governace, Recognition, and Staff Relations Committees
GOVERNANCE
Goals and Objectives:
- Conduct elections and fill vacant seats
- Provide division constituents' lists to respective Senators
- Oversee and evaluate Rules and Procedures
- Assist with interpretation of Rules and Procedures
- Absorb the constituents of an officer
RECOGNITION
Goals and Objectives:
- Recognize achievements and contributions of staff
- Select Employee of the Quarter
- Coordinate Staff Recognition Day and related awards
- Lead efforts to fund the Staff Recognition Endowment
- Organize award nominations and select winners
STAFF RELATIONS
Goals and Objectives:
- Advise on salary, benefits, classification, and staff rights and responsibilities
- Develop and provide information on classification, salary, benefits and staff rights
- Appoint liaisons to monitor Staff Senate initiatives
- Facilitate process efficiencies and advise on improvements
- Advise on potential regulations and policies related to staff
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Goals and Objectives:
- Increase campus awareness of Staff Senate initiatives, events, and opportunities.
- Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication to all UW staff.
- Maintain and improve Staff Senate’s digital presence (website, newsletters, announcements).
- Develop marketing materials that support Senate committees and highlight staff achievements.
- Strengthen engagement by promoting staff stories, recognition programs, and participation in Senate activities.
EXECUTIVE
Staff Senate Officers
- President: Joe Castillo jcastil3@uwyo.edu
- Vice President: VACANT
- Secretary: VACANT
- Treasurer: Beck Herman rherman@uwyo.edu
- Parliamentarian: Jim Lafleiche jlafl@uwyo.edu
- Member-at-Large: Tai Baker tai.baker@uwyo.edu
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