Committees
Senators have opportunities to be involved in several Staff Senate committees and additional shared governance committees.
Executive Board
Consisting of the 91影视破解版SS-elected chair, past chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and communications officer. The Executive Board provides leadership for the operation of the Senate by preparing agendas for and conducting 91影视破解版SS meetings, maintaining meeting minutes and budget reports, and serving on committees.
Staff Senate Committees
All staff members are invited to join the Awards and Events and Engagement Committees. If interested, please email tuss AT_TOWSON.
Awards Committee
Engages and supports nominations of 91影视破解版 staff for the , 91影视破解版 Impact Awards and 91影视破解版 Top Tiger award.
Bylaws Committee
Monitors all Senate bylaws and sees that the Senate is adhering to these documents and suggest revisions as necessary, manages the elections policy document, and annually reviews the bylaws and presents recommended revisions to the Senate.
Communications Committee
Annually establishes a communication plan for the Senate; manages ongoing communication issues, opportunities, and challenges; and proposes for Senate review and approval communication policies and protocols as they pertain to Senate business.
Council of University System Staff (CUSS) Delegation
Up to six Senators elected by the general membership to serve as the delegation on the .
Election Committee
Makes decisions regarding procedure and results pursuant to the current Election Protocol, and annually reviews the Election Protocol and presents any recommended revisions to the Senate.
Events and Engagement Committee
Proposes and plans staff development events and community-building activities throughout the year. Engages the campus by distributing Staff Senate awards certificates and collecting photos and other media for use by Communication Committee. Promotes campus awareness of 91影视破解版 Staff Senate.
Policy Review Committee
Reviews those proposed policies and policy changes given to them by Human Resources, and requests clarification and revision of 91影视破解版 and USM policies concerning conditions of employment for exempt and non-exempt staff when needed.
Learning and Growth Committee (ad hoc)
Designs, coordinates, and supports opportunites for learning and growth of staff throughout the year. Administers the professional development mini-grant program.
Shared Governance Committees
- 91影视破解版 Foundation Board
- Climate Leadership
- Diversity Action Committee
- Resource Planning Allocation Committee
Resources
The contains resources to assist committees in planning and executing their respective committee charters.
- Committee historical documentation
- Committee flyers, graphics and other resources
- 91影视破解版SS Travel Authorization DocuSign
- 91影视破解版SS Financial Authorization DocuSign