Staff Council
The UMSON Staff Council provides a forum where staff can address and discuss issues that are important to them.
The UMSON Staff Council:
- acts as an advisory council to the dean and the administration to share concerns
- promotes professional development through seminars and programs to enhance the personal well-being of staff
- fosters a spirit of cooperation, professionalism, and integrity with a dedication to honest and open communication.
The Staff Council serves as a channel of communication to the dean in the areas of policy and procedures that affect the quality of the staff's work life and their level of contribution to the strategic goals of the campus. The Staff Senate was begun in 1994 and since has researched many areas of concern for staff members.
Topics of investigation and action include, but are not limited to:
- policies and procedures affecting eligible employees
- work environment and staff morale
- issues impacting wages, benefits, and working conditions
- community/outreach activities.
Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month from 10 - 11 a.m. in Room 503 or via Zoom. All staff members are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Members
Executive Board
- Rachael Welch, Chair
- Jordan Lyles, Chair-Elect
- Jill Pahel, Secretary
- Shateara Ward, Business Coordinator
- Briana Clark, Immediate Past-Chair
Staff Action Committee
- Dani Ciscell, Chair - Staff Engagement
- Jordan Lyles, Chair - Community Engagement
Active Members
To be an active member, you must:
- attend at least three-quarters of Staff Council meetings per fiscal year
- commit to one year of service
- vote on all recommendations brought forth by Staff Council
Resources
Resources
Bylaws
Minutes, Forms, and Newsletters
UMSON staff can access these materials on the SharePoint site.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Join UMSON Staff and Faculty Members in one or more community engagement opportunities.
A Message from the UMSON Staff Council Community Engagement Workgroup:
Volunteer and service activities are challenging at the moment – but now is the perfect time to continue to learn about community service and engagement in and around our UMB community.
Check back here for upcoming events.
Note: Through the UMB Employee Volunteer Initiative, the University of Maryland, Baltimore will allow full-time faculty and staff to use four hours of paid leave if they wish to volunteer at a qualifying nonprofit organization of their choice.
Dean Jane M. Kirschling Excellence in Leadership Award
This annual award is presented in the spirit of Dean Kirschling's legacy, "to leave UMSON a better place to work and learn, a place that values inclusiveness, civility and respect."
Outstanding Staff Team Award
This award acknowledges and recognizes teams who demonstrate UMB's Core Values.
Staff Excellence Award
The semiannual Staff Excellence Award recognizes excellence among staff of the University of Maryland School of Nursing.