Committees
“Get Involved”
Sponsored by the Academic Staff Personnel Committee &
The University Nominating Committee
Committees:
Committee work gets a bad wrap . . . .
A committee is a group that
keeps minutes and loses
hours. ~Milton Berle
A committee is a thing which
takes a week to do what one
good man can do in an
hour. ~Elbert Hubbard
A camel looks like a horse that
was planned by a
committee. ~Author Unknown
A committee is a group of the
unwilling chosen form the unfit,
to do the unnecessary. ~Author
Unknown
“This committee will have two functions – to execute my
plans and to be accountable if they fail”
If you live in a country run by
committee, be on the
committee. ~Author Unknown
But committees are a GREAT opportunity to get involved, learn, and develop!
Committees have many origins
University
Senate
Ad Hoc/Special
Function
Academic
Affairs
University
Wide
Administrative
Student Affairs
Here’s what we’re hoping you will
take away today:
Know what committees opportunities are
available
 Have some idea of committee functions
 Know how to get involved in what you
are interested in
 Know how to check out a committee
prior to getting involved
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University Wide Committees
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Nominated by the University Nominating Committee
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•Populated by Faculty
•Populated by Faculty and
Academic Staff
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University Senate
Faculty Nominating Committee
University Planning Committee
University Liberal Education Committee
University Faculty Awards Committee
University Academic Staff Nominating
Committee
Academic Staff Complaint, Grievance and
Review Committee
Academic Staff Professional Development
Committee
Academic Staff Awards Committee
Administrator Review Committee
OPPORTUNITIES EXIST RIGHT NOW:
Nominations to the committee will appear on
the ballot if given to a member by April 8th
 Open opportunities meeting is April 19th at
Noon
 You can (and are encouraged to)self nominate
(or bring a buddy to nominate you). 
 Elections are via university-wide ballot
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University Senate Committees
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Nominated by the University Senate (mostly)
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•Populated by Senators only
•Populated by Senators and “At
Large”
•Populated by people other than
Academic Staff
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Executive Committee
Faculty Personnel Committee
Academic Staff Personnel Committee
Academic Policies Committee
Compensation Committee
Budget Committee
Nominating Committee
Physical Plant Planning Committee
Technology Committee
*These committees all also have
appointed or designated members
Here’s where to find all
the committee
descriptions:
http://www.uwec.edu/use
nate/Index.htm
Here’s where to find all
the meeting notices:
Oh my – I’m so confused!
Here’s where we get a little
confusing:
Administrative Committees
Populated by the Chancellor or designee
Affirmative Action Review Board
Commencement Committee
Commission on the Status of Women
Putnam Park Commission
Service Designation Review Committee
Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues for Persons with Disabilities
Advisory Committee on Non-traditional Students
Information Management Advisory Committee
Information Technology Advisory Committee
International Education Advisory Board
Professional Development Advisory Council
University Assessment Committee
University Health Issues Committee
Athletic Committee
Children’s Center Committee
Firearms Committee
Forum Committee
Instructional Resource Rental Committee
International Film Committee
New Building Committees
Parking Appeals Committee
Recreation Committee
University Artist Series Committee
University Centers Committee
University Environmental Health and Safety Advisory Committee
Viennese Ball Committee
You’re not out of Opportunities yet!
Other Types of Administrative
Committees
Academic Affairs Committees
Student Affairs Committees
Ad Hoc Committees
Student Affairs Committees
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Professional
Development
Wellness Committee
Student Affairs
Assessment
Recognition and
Rewards
Technology in
Student Affairs
Strategic Planning
Contact:
Vice Chancellor Beth Hellwig
to express interest.
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Academic Affairs Committees
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Academic Affairs Advisory Committee for ServiceLearning
Art Accessions Committee
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Campus Media Advisory Committee
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Committee for Teaching & Learning ESL/EFL
Electronic Communications and Publications
Administrative Advisory Committee (ECAP)
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Family Studies Minor Advisory Committee
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Institutional Review Board for the Protection of
Human Subjects Committee
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Graduate Council
Scholarship Task Force
Student Development Council
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Veteran Students, Advisory Committee on
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University Liberal Education Committee (formerly
University General Education Committee)
University Research and Creative Activity Council
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Contact:
Committee Chair to
express interest
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http://www.uwec.edu/AcadAff/c
ommittees/index.htm
Administrative Committees
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Advisory Committee on
Accessibility Issues for
Persons with Disabilities
Advisory Committee on
Non-Traditional Students
International Education
Advisory Board
Council for Assessing and
Advancing Student
Learning (CAASL) formerly University
Assessment Committee
University Health Issues
Committee
Contact:
Committee Chair to
express interest
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http://www.uwec.edu/AcadAff/c
ommittees/index.htm
Ad Hoc Committees:
Let’s name some together:
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* There are also opportunities for System Committees but they are often
related to position.
Thank you for
coming!
Questions . . . . . ..