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MSUASC Internal Committees

Executive Board

The Executive Board is responsible for coordinating the efforts of all internal committees, providing general oversight for MSUASC, forming ad hoc committees, as needed, and responding to issues and recommendations brought before the Council.  Members include:

  • Chair Elect
  • Chair
  • Past Chair (non-voting)
  • Member-at-Large
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair
  • Governance Committee Chair
  • Professional Development Committee Chair
  • Special Events & Recognition Committee Chair
  • Program Coordinator (non-voting)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee evaluates and recommends language, activities, processes, and policies that encourage diversity, equity and inclusion among staff within All Staff Council and across MSU.  This committee works together with MSU's Senior Diversity & Inclusion Officer, MSU Human Resources, and MSU's Legal Counsel.  Members include:

  • Chair
  • Committee Members (2)

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee aids the organizational structure of MSUASC by developing and maintaining the policies and Operating Agreement.  This committee conducts the annual elections, as well as administers any recommended amendments to the Operating Agreement or proposed policies.  Members include:

  • Chair
  • Committee Members (2)

Professional Development Committee

Working with the Professional Development and Training unit of University Human Resources, this committee works to bring professional development opportunities to campus for staff across campus.  Members include:  

  • Chair
  • Committee Members (2)

Special Events & Recognition Committee 

The Special Events & Recognition Committee develops and implements plans for special events on campus and creates awareness of community service opportunities available to staff.  This committee also works to ensure all staff at MSU are welcomed and valued as colleagues of the MSU community and know the work they perform is respected.  The goal of this committee is to recognize excellence through a variety of programs promoting and acknowledging the hardworking staff at MSU. Members include:

  • Chair
  • Committee Members (2) 

MSUASC External Committees

Council members are appointed to serve as an MSUASC representative on MSU committees, councils, and boards.  MSUASC currently has represenation on the following committees:

  • Budget Council
  • Campus Sustainability Advisory Council (CSAC)
  • Classroom Committee
  • Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council 
  • Montana University System Staff Association (MUSSA)
    • Council Chair-Elect serves as a member
    • Council Member
  • Research Council
  • Outreach & Engagement Council
  • Parking Appeals Board
  • Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)
  • Personnel Board
  • Planning Council
  • President's Executive Council (PEC) ( CouncilChair)
  • Space Management Committee
  • University Council (CouncilChair)
  • University Facilities Planning Board (UFPB)
  • Public Art & Artifacts Committee (PAAC)

 

MSUASC also includes three general members who assist the internal committees when needed.  

 

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