Committees

P&S Council representatives serve actively on one or more Council committees.

Each committee is made up of members from at least three UNI divisions. The P&S Council president selects committee members from our professional and scientific community, with approval in the August meeting. Each committee includes at least one Council member to serve a one-year term, with the option for renewal.

P&S Council Standing Committees

Executive Committee
Communications Committee
Employee Issues Committee
Employee Relations Committee
Policies & Procedures Committee
Salary & Fringe Committee

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is charged with formulating the Council's goals, strategies, and plans. Its members are the President, Vice-President, and Committee Chairs. They meet at the minimum once a semester, or at the direction of the Council President.

Chair(s):

Nathan Arndt
Nickole Dillard

Committee:

Dan Breitbach
Dawnell Johnson
Kristina Kofoot
Jesse Heath
J.C. Last

Communications Committee

This committee is responsible for maintaining the P&S Council website, including updating, revising and adding information as necessary. The committee coordinates other communications for the P&S Council, as necessary.

Membership

Chair(s):

Jesse Heath
J.C. Last

Committee:

Jordan Cornwell
Anna Flanders
Caroline Francis
Katie Kreis-Voight
Amy Mohr
Stephanie Rojas
Molly Taiber

Reports:

Communications Committee FY22 Annual Report

Please contact your P&S Council representative for past annual reports for this committee.

Employee Issues Committee

This committee has multiple responsibilities. It advocates for and monitors the proper adherence to the P&S policies and procedures for P&S employees. Additionally, it provides a confidential forum for P&S employees to address issues of employee rights and responsibilities. The committee also offers information to P&S employees on these matters and refers them to pertinent university offices when needed. Furthermore, it collaborates with Human Resource Services, as appropriate, to resolve employee rights and responsibilities issues.

The committee keeps the council informed of any employee rights issues and problems. The committee prepares an annual report of activities at the end of the council year. Status reports are made to the council as needed or upon request by the council president.

Chair(s):

Nickole Dillard

Committee:

Kristina Kofoot

Goals:

Advocate and monitor proper adherence to the P&S Policies and Procedures for P&S employees.
Provide a confidential forum for P&S employees relative to employee rights and responsibilities issues.
Provide information to P&S employees relative to employee rights and responsibilities issues, with referral to pertinent university offices, as appropriate.
Work with Human Resource Services and the Office of Compliance and Equity Management, as appropriate, to effect resolution to employee rights and responsibilities issues.
The committee shall inform the Council of employee rights issues and problems.
Increase the committee's awareness to P&S staff.

Additional Resources:

P&S Policies & Procedures 5.27 -- Complaints & Grievances
Human Resource Services
Office of Compliance & Equity Management

Reports:

Employee Issues Committee FY21-22 Year-End Report

Please contact your P&S Council representative for past annual reports for this committee.

Employee Relations Committee

This committee explores, promotes and coordinates activities that enhance interaction and communication within the Professional & Scientific staff membership. They identify appropriate public relations efforts and coordinate information from the council to our constituents. They present potential activities and programs to the council for approval.

Chair(s):

Dawnell Johnson

Committee:

Jenny Connolly
Carolina Coronado-Park
Dawnell Johnson
Laura Roman Jimenez
Molly Taiber
Molly Ungs

Reports:

Employee Relations Committee FY21-22 Annual Report

Please contact your P&S Council representative for past annual reports for this committee.

Policies & Procedures Committee

This committee regularly assesses the value and effectiveness of the P&S policies and procedures and their implementation. They work with appropriate personnel to develop and recommend any revisions or strategies that best serve the interests of the employees and the university. These recommendations are presented to the council for approval with subsequent submission to the cabinet and ultimate approval by the Board of Regents.

Chair(s):

Dan Breitbach

Committee:

Sarah Craw
Matt Gordon
Doreen Hayek
Zak Larter
Angela Meeter
Chris Shaw
Taija Tucker

Goals:

Formally solidify the P&S Policies and Procedures approval process.
Critically review the effectiveness of the current P&S Policies and Procedures and the suggestions from P&S staff, HRS, Compliance and Equity Management and the University Counsel for P&S Policies and Procedures for Phase II revision.
Work with appropriate personnel to develop, recommend and update P&S Policies and Procedures that best serve the interests of the employees and the university to the P&S Council.
Collaborate with P&S Employee Issues Committee to understand and ensure P&S Policies and Procedures are upheld.

Reports:

Policies & Procedures Committee FY21-22 Report

Please contact your P&S Council representative for past annual reports for this committee.

Salary & Fringe Benefits Committee

This committee regularly assesses the implementation of the Professional and Scientific policies and procedures as related to salary, fringe benefits and promotions. They work with appropriate personnel to develop strategies to best serve P&S employees and the university, which are presented to the council for approval and/or discussion.

Chair(s):

Nathan Arndt

Committee:

Janel Alleyne
Bruce Bowler
Todd Parsons
Heidi Patterson

Goals:

Seek feedback from P&S Employees on current and future benefits and advocate on their behalf.
Assisted in communicating current and future benefits to P&S employees to increase awareness and participation.
Recommend salary distributions for P&S staff regarding across-the-board and merit percentages.
Research peer institutions and local employers to gain perspective on UNI’s benefits package.

Reports:

Salary & Fringe Benefits Committee FY21-22 Year-End Report

Please contact your P&S Council representative for past annual reports for this committee.