Mission Statement
“To provide better communication
between University administration and
classified staff.”
“The Employee Council plays a vital role in
University life.
The Council has been
instrumental in fostering communication, and
has been an active participant in bringing
important issues before the University for
thoughtful consideration and discussion. The
Council continues to make a difference at the
University of Virginia.”
Gene D. Block
Vice President and Provost
MEMBERSHIP:
Consists of one to three elected
representatives per school. The
number of representatives is
proportionate to the number of
classified staff per school. Each
council has a chair and vice chair.
There are also two senior-level
administrative representatives on
the council in ex officio status.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL:
This council is comprised of
chairs and vice chairs from each
of the five University councils.
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How often does the council meet?
The Provost’s Employee Communications
Council was established in 1992 to:
The Provost’s Employee Communications
Council meets once a month. There is no
meeting in August and locations vary.
 Facilitate open communication
between classified employees and
administration;
 Address employee concerns;
 Develop avenues for effective
resolution of concerns;
 Invite senior leadership to council
meetings;
 Promote
a
pleasant
and
productive working environment.
How do the councils work?
Employee Council: Each month representatives from the senior administration are
invited to attend council meetings to address
and update the council. This is then followed
by a question and answer session and
discussion of employee issues.
Executive Council: The chairs and vice chairs
of each council meet quarterly a year with the
executive vice president and chief operating
officer to discuss issues from all five
communication councils.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ESTABLISHED
 Annual meeting of all council
members and executive-level staff
 Confidentiality agreement
 Executive Council
 Ombudsman position
 Supervisor Training Program
 Representation on major committees
DISCUSSION TOPICS
 Benefits
 Reconstruction Status
IMPROVED EMPLOYEE
COMMUNICATIONS
THROUGH
 Email Communication and updates
 Council Website
 Available Representatives per area
(A more complete description can be found on the
council website www.virginia.edu/employeecouncils)
What Can the Council do
for me as a Classified
Employee?
 Bring your issues and concerns to
the Council for assistance with
resolution.
 Keep you informed about the
University and any changes,
benefits, or programs that might
be of interest to you or your
department.
 Provide monthly updates on
topics and discussions brought to
the council by your fellow
employees.
Why Serve on the
Council?
 Serve your community and fellow
employees by becoming involved
in employee concerns.
 Learn more about the community
for which you serve.
 Voice your own opinion and that
of your colleagues.
COME JOIN US!
Become your School’s
Representative
You will find it to be a
Rewarding Experience
For more information contact your
representative or any of the
representatives listed on the
council’s website at:
www.virginia.edu/employeecouncils
PROVOST’S
EMPLOYEE
COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL
2006 – 2007 Council Representatives
Britney Rugo (alternate)
School of Arts & Sciences
E. Howard Booker
Shawna Edinger
Julie Lassetter
Elizabeth Olmsted
924-3919
ehb7u@virginia.edu
982-2908
se5k@virginia.edu
924-7033
jl5bk@virginia.edu
924-6713
Eric Schmidt (alternate)
924-6135
School of Law
Carol Garges
Kim Olsen (Co Vice-Chair)
924-7343
cag5z@virginia.edu
School of Continuing & Professional Studies
Kelli Craddock
Darden (Graduate School of Business Admin.)
Sue Haas (alternate)
Rob Schuett
Dawn Waller
Ann Burns
Laura Miller
Bill Corey (alternate)
Peggy Powell (Secretary/Web)
Sue Morris (alternate)
Brenda Boyd (alternate)
Bridget Ganey (alternate)
982-3010
bmt2y@virginia.edu
Brad Holland (UVA Ombudsman)
924-7819
bkh9d@virginia.edu
Jean Varner
982-5069
jmp2e@virginia.edu
Anda Webb (ex-officio)
924-0999
al6b@virginia.edu
Cynthia Vaught
924-3538
clv8n@virginia.edu
School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Iva Gillet (Chair)
Dan Fetko
924-3734
iva3@virginia.edu
924-6073
drf6r@virginia.edu
924-7872
vsh@virginia.edu
924-7744
rjs6b@virginia.edu
University of Virginia Library
982-5292
kbc3f@virginia.edu
Susan Chisholm (Co Vice-Chair)
Provost Office & Other Provost Units
924-7854
kko2e@virginia.edu
924-7425
924-3912
dmw2t@virginia.edu
924-6606
arb5w@virginia.edu
243-8787
lwright@virignia.edu
982-2671
Curry School of Education
Lisa Shifflett
924-6254
pdm2e@virginia.edu
924-0735
bbb9q@virginia.edu
School of Architecture
924-3285
lms4r@virginia.edu
McIntire School of Commerce
Peggy Ehrenberg
924-7986
pae5w@virginia.edu
Human Resources
Alan Cohn (ex-officio)
Jeff Wolford
924-4381
ac3k@virginia.edu
Registrar’s Office
Pam Lawson (alternate)
924-1410
jw2w@viriginia.edu
Provost Employee Communications
Council Meets Monthly
Second Tuesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Locations Vary