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
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The Provost’s Employee Communications Council was established in 1992 to:
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.
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.
How often does the council meet?
The Provost’s Employee Communications Council meets once a month. There is no meeting in August and locations vary.
How do the councils work?
Employee Council: Each month repre-sentatives 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 )
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:
PROVOST’S
EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL
2006 – 2007 Council Representatives
School of Arts & Sciences
E. Howard Booker 924-3919
Shawna Edinger982-2908
Julie Lassetter924-7033
Elizabeth Olmsted924-6713
Eric Schmidt (alternate) 924-6135
School of Law
Carol Garges924-7343
School of Continuing & Professional Studies
Kelli Craddock982-5292
Susan Chisholm (Co Vice-Chair)
Sue Morris (alternate)
Provost Office & Other Provost Units
Bridget Ganey (alternate)982-3010
Brad Holland (UVA Ombudsman)924-7819
Jean Varner982-5069
Anda Webb (ex-officio)924-0999
Cynthia Vaught924-3538
School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Iva Gillet (Chair)924-3734
Dan Fetko924-6073
Kim Olsen (Co Vice-Chair)924-7854
Britney Rugo (alternate)924-7425
Darden (GraduateSchool of Business Admin.)
Sue Haas (alternate)924-7872
Rob Schuett924-7744
University of Virginia Library
Dawn Waller924-3912
Ann Burns924-6606
Laura Miller243-8787
Bill Corey (alternate)982-2671
CurrySchool of Education
Peggy Powell (Secretary/Web)924-6254
Brenda Boyd (alternate)924-0735
School of Architecture
Lisa Shifflett924-3285
McIntireSchool of Commerce
Peggy Ehrenberg924-7986
Human Resources
Alan Cohn (ex-officio)924-4381
Registrar’s Office
Jeff Wolford924-1410
Pam Lawson (alternate)
Provost Employee Communications
Council MeetsMonthly
Second Tuesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Locations Vary