After more than a year of discussing the proposal to merge the Civil Service and Administrative Professional Councils, including the articles linked above, a university-wide staff advisory survey was held in recent weeks to gauge the thoughts of staff across ISU. The survey closed on December 6th, and the results are in.
After almost a year of articles discussing various aspects of the Staff Council merger proposal, it is finally time to hear from you. Please take the survey, open through December 6, 2024.
Previous articles summarize the history of the proposal for a Staff Council, the reasons that led the CS and A/P councils to support it, and the overall structure and role of the Staff Council. Now we will address typical questions we’ve received about the merger.
Every month, the Administrative/Professional (A/P) Council highlights an A/P staff member through a series of questions as another way for the Illinois State University community to connect. This month, readers get to know Char-Michelle McDowell, academic advisor in University College.
Nominations are being sought for the David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award, Administrative/Professional and Civil Service Distinguished Service Awards, Administrative Professional Emerging Leader Award, Team Excellence Award, and the Environmental Stewardship Award.
Perhaps the most important function of the Staff Council is its role in shared governance at Illinois State. The CS and A/P Councils provide representatives for many university groups and committees so that staff make their voices heard. One of the core justifications for the merger is to produce a stronger, more unified staff voice in these venues. We now turn to where and how that voice is exercised.
Every month, the Administrative/Professional (A/P) Council highlights an A/P staff member through a series of questions as another way for the Illinois State University community to connect. This month, readers get to know Yelyse Walls ’15, coordinator of recruitment and EDI engagement in the Office of Admissions.
Come say hello and grab a hot drink with members of the Civil Service (CS) and Academic/Professional (A/P) council members who serve you. The “grab and go” is Thursday, November 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m, in the Bone Student Center’s Spotlight Room. Beverages are free and no RSVP is required.
This committee will oversee programming for the council, such as social and professional development opportunities for staff, and provides venues for staff to interact with the council.
In celebration of Homecoming, Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality will offer faculty and staff discounts at both dining centers from September 23-27, and every Friday in October.
