Staff Council Update: April 30, 2024
| by Nicole Veilleux
Thank you to everyone who came to the open meetings last Wednesday, April 17th. It was great to see so many of you there, asking good questions and sharing your thoughts. Your input is really important to us as we dig deeper into the data and figure out what to do next. If you were unable to attend, you can find the recording of the presentation here and the slide deck here.
Update Topics
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Announcements
Staff Council and Senior Leadership Open Meeting – Wednesday, May 15, 3-4 pm ET/12-1 pm PT (Zoom webinar). President Patton, David Provost, and Caitlin Goss will present a staff update. To submit an anonymous question prior to the meeting you can submit this form. During the webinar, non-anonymous Q&A questions can be submitted and will be visible to attendees once addressed. See the agenda for the Zoom link.
Employee Problem Resolution and Ethical Reporting – Aside from reaching out to your HR business partner, Middlebury has trained Ombudspersons who are a confidential starting point related to employment issues. See the October meeting recording to hear more about the Ombudsperson program. General concerns can also be reported using the Ethical Reporting Form through the Risk office. This can be submitted anonymously or not, depending on the submitters’ comfort level. All credible submissions are investigated thoroughly, and a report generated for the Risk office with conclusions and recommendations.
Elections – Remember that Staff Council elections are coming up! Open Districts include District C, District E, District K, District L, Member At Large (Monterey), and Member At Large (Vermont). Once elected, members serve two-year terms. Check out the Districts page to learn more. If you are a Middlebury College staff member who would like to volunteer and be part of a dynamic organization on campus, please fill out this form.
Meet Our Newest Staff Members
- Anna Hand (Health and Wellness Education)
- Mihai Lazar (Sciences Technical Support Services)
- Sarah Messner (Center for Community Engagement)
Upcoming Events
Spring Gathering in partnership with the Staff and Faculty Council, Tuesday, May 7, 4:30-7:00 PM at the Kirk Alumni Center (VT) Enjoy appetizers, conversations and great company! One drink ticket will be provided.
Committee Updates
Learn more about Staff Council committees, who are serving, and what they are working on.
Meeting Updates
See the Staff Council’s calendar for the latest meeting information.