Appreciation and Recognition Committee

Appreciation & Recognition Committee

The Appreciation & Recognition Committee is responsible for the establishment, coordination, promotion and implementation of initiatives and activities that recognize and reward staff as a vital part of the Rawls community by:

  • expanding awareness of, celebrating and acknowledging individual and group Rawls staff achievements and personal and professional milestones, through various means of publication and Rawls Staff Council-hosted events
  • facilitating the Rawls Staff Council’s participation in college, university and non-university staff recognition programs
  • coordinating existing and new staff award selection processes and award distribution budgets




Climate and Communications Committee

Climate & Communications Committee

The Climate & Communications Committee is responsible for the establishment, coordination, promotion and implementation of initiatives and activities that address the need for communication and environmental improvements to and for Rawls staff by:

  • ensuring that Rawls Staff Council roles and responsibilities, academic and administrative policies and procedures, news, events and accolades, and personal and professional staff support resources are shared effectively via the Rawls Staff Council website
  • providing public and private, formal and informal communication avenues for the ongoing and active solicitation of information, ideas and concerns from Rawls staff on all matters
  • disseminating Rawls Staff Council news with college and university communications and marketing forums




Development and Engagement Committee

Development & Engagement Committee

The Development & Engagement Committee is responsible for the establishment, coordination, promotion and implementation of initiatives and activities that improve and encourage collegiality, community and cooperation among Rawls staff by:

  • delivering a variety of ongoing professional and personal development sessions throughout each year, and providing a diverse set of topics that are of interest to staff
  • addressing current and future staff advancement issues, such as career and professional development, basic skill enhancements and technical training geared toward professional growth
  • providing staff networking and engagement opportunities during and after business hours
  • facilitating existing and exploring future staff development program funding requests and/or opportunities




Policy and Advocacy Committee

Policy & Advocacy Committee

The Policy & Advocacy Committee is responsible for the establishment, coordination, promotion and implementation of initiatives and activities that provide platforms for support and activism among Rawls staff by:

  • providing a forum where Rawls staff are guaranteed a voice in discussing questions, issues and ideas relative to policy, regulations and procedures
  • serving as an advocate by addressing and seeking resolutions for staff concerns
  • developing and maintaining the Rawls Student Codes of Conduct, Rawls Faculty Codes of Conduct (as they relate to staff) and Comprehensive Guide for Rawls Staff Support & Procedure.
  • identifying and recommending revisions to existing (formal and informal) Rawls policies, procedures and benefits, and developing proposals for new ones