Accomplishments
This election year was the first under the new constitution, the change allowed
the committee to revise the election calendar allocating more time be given for
each step of the election process. The committee was pleased with the
additional time, however it did not prove to increase the participation, as was
the initial goal. See statistics and list of all
new representatives. We also initiated a change in the constitution.
This initiative eliminates the need for the committee to organize a ballot and
voting, in the Councils officer Elections. The change in the constitution was
passed, and is in article 2; section 5, which now reads, "In the event that
there is only one nominee running for any of the officer positions at the time
nominations are closed, that person shall be declared elected by acclamation at
the next scheduled general Council meeting." In addition, a breakfast replaced
the previous luncheon for the 2001 fall orientation. It was very well attended,
and will be the event of choice again next year. Another first for the
committee this year was an event for the candidates to meet and greet the staff
at the beginning of the voting process. It took place during the Staff Party in
the Quad. The name of the event was Candidates and Crayons. The nominees
collected donations of crayons, coloring book and various other art supplies,
which the committee then gave to the Ronald MacDonald House. This proved to be
a successful community service event.
Future Goals
Without the election, there would be no representatives or a Council. Our
biggest goal, as always, is to increase participation in the Staff Advisory
Council. A full list of nominees to serve as representatives in all management
areas is therefore essential. The creation of a nominating committee will be
used this year in conjunction to the traditional nomination process. The event
for meeting candidates held before election will be expanded (i.e. visibility,
better location).
Members
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Theresa Emerson, Committee Chair
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Venus Puliafico
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Karin Hollis
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Lynne Ford
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Karen Gregor
NOTE: All the meetings are held in Crawford Hall, Room 604 on the third
Tuesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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