Mission Statement, Staff Council Charter
“The mission of the Smith College Staff Council is to give members of the
administrative, administrative support and service staff a focused and direct
involvement in the governance of non-academic affairs and in the life of the Smith College community.
The Staff Council will ensure participation of staff in the policy-making process, promote visibility of staff as valuable members of the Smith
community, and facilitate a sense of belonging within the community. The Council will examine policies affecting the employment environment and the community and make recommendations to the appropriate committees and administrators. The Council will actively seek to
involve all segments of the College’s diverse staff in the College’s decision-making process.”
Council News
2009-2010 marks the 18th year of Staff Council.
The officers for the 2009-2010 term of Staff Council have been
elected. This year the Chair is Sandy Bycenski. Sam Rush returns to the council after a two year hiatus and will serve as the
Vice Chair/Parliamentarian. Jan Cole continues in her role as
Treasurer and the Secretaries are Chris Gentes and Kathryn
Messier.
Committee Chairs are as follows: Activities Committee - Scott
Morin; Diversity Committee - Abida Adnan and Ana Gorman;
Communications Committee - Barbara Pliska and Kelly Richey;
Nominations and Elections Committee - Sam Rush; Steering
Committee - Sandy Bycenski. The chair of the Personnel Policy
Committee will be elected at the PPC meeting in July.
Outdoor Movie Night
Horton Hears a Who!”
free
!
Friday, July 31, at Sundown
Burton Lawn
Popcorn and other treats will be
given out. Bring chairs, blankets
and pillows. Check the Staff
Council website for the screening
location in case of rain.
Sponsored by the Staff Council
Activities Committee.
Photo: Barbara Pliska
If you aren’t a member of Staff Council, you are still welcome to
be on a committee or to attend any of the committee meetings.
All staff are reminded that there is an anonymous comment box
on the Staff Council Web page. We welcome your suggestions,
comments or thoughts on any topic related to college issues.
Council members past and present at the May 5th meeting. Back Row (left to right): Christian Lagier, John Zaikowski, Karin LaBarge, Mairin Brady, Ashavan
Doyon, Sharon Fagan, Pat Wheeler, Abida Adnan, Sam Rush, Sabrina Marsh, Scott Morin, Trish Mailler, Kathryn Messier. Front Row: Chris Gentes, Kathy
Yarnell, Sandy Bycenski, Kelly Richey, Wendy Martinez, Kathleen Mosley, Lou Bouley, Ana Gorman, Jenny Silver, Rick Rubin, Jinny Mason, Jan Cole.
Meetings
July 2 (Thursday)—Full Council Meeting
Time: 2:00 p.m. Place: Campus Center, Room 204
Chair: Sandy Bycenski
July 9 (Thursday)—Communications Committee Meeting
Time: 2:00 p.m. Place: Stoddard Hall, Room G4
Co-chairs: Barbara Pliska, Kelly Richey
July 31 (Friday)—Diversity Committee Meeting
Time: 12:00 p.m. Place: 30 Belmont Avenue Conference Room
Co-chairs: Abida Adnan, Ana Gorman
All staff are welcome to attend. Check the Staff Council
website for additional meetings, updates or changes:
www.smith.edu/staffcouncil.
Do you have an idea for a staff activity?
Contact the Activities Committee at activities@smith.edu
Staff Council members demonstrate their creativity at the May crossover
meeting. Left to right: Lou Bouley, Sharon Fagan (back table), Jenny Silver,
Sandy Bycenski, Pat Wheeler and Kathryn Messier. Photo: Barbara Pliska
Online Gallery
This month is the one year anniversary of the
online staff art gallery. Thanks to all who have
contributed photos and artwork to the gallery.
New to the gallery this month are two photographs of England by Tom Riddell, Associate
Dean of the College and Dean of the First-Year
Class.
Jan Morris, Wellness Office & Student Affairs,
has submitted three new photographs to the
gallery and Heather McQueen, Clark Science
Center, has added a botanical illustration.
All staff are welcome to submit images of art,
photos or other examples of creative activities.
For more information & to view the gallery visit:
www.smith.edu/staffcouncil/09.
“Storm Over the River Camel Estuary” by Tom Riddell
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