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Staff members, consider getting involved in Pacific’s shared governance as a staff representative on either the University Health and Safety, University Diversity, Finance, Honors & Awards, Technology, or Cultural Collections Committees. 

The staff representative positions are either for partial term completions up to full three-year term starting in September. If you have additional questions after reading the information below, please reach out to the Sr. Executive Assistant to the Provost, Kim Greenwood. 

Are you interested in collaborating with employees from across the university and learning about other areas at Pacific? Any non-faculty employee is eligible to be nominated for the staff representative position on these three committees: 

• University Health and Safety Advisory Committee
  Works to advance the university’s goals around safety, emergency planning, and compliance with university safety policies and procedures. Provides feedback on the purchase of equipment and building safety issues. (One Hillsboro staff position available for a 3-year term.)  
• University Diversity Committee
  Works to advance the university’s goal of achieving diversity in enrollment and the composition of faculty and staff. The committee advises the University Council on matters related to equity and diversity to advance the university’s mission and vision. (Two staff positions open, one 2-year and one 3-year term.)
• University Finance Committee 
  Reviews and discusses the university’s financial operations to help facilitate communication within the university community as it pertains to employee benefits, the budget, and financial aid. Staff members have valuable insights and contributions that are uniquely sought out. (Two staff positions open, one 2-year and one 3-year term.)
• University Honors and Awards Committee 
  Responsible for recommending individuals for honorary awards to the president. If you would like to get involved in the annual recognition of employees consider serving on this committee. Eligibility requirements include that the staff member is benefits-eligible and have been employed for a minimum of three years at Pacific. (Three staff positions open, one 1-year, one 2-year and one 3-year term.)
• University Technology Committee 
  Responsible for  evaluating, recommending, and advising on technology policy. Also advises on technology implementation, timing, and communication with the university community in support of innovative integration of educational technologies. (One staff position open to complete a 1-year term.)
• University Cultural Collections Committee 
  Responsible for advising on stewardship of the university’s cultural resources, including the Permanent Art Collection, Archives, Special Collections, and Museum Collections. (Two staff positions open to complete a 3-year term and a 1-year term. Staff in these two positions need to come from different campus locations.)

The time commitment varies by committee but is generally 2-3 hours per month. Committees generally meet monthly from September to May. Consider nominating yourself or a colleague.

Email staffsenate@pacificu.edu by Friday, July 31st to nominate yourself or a colleague for these positions. Final nominees for standing committees will be selected by the Staff Senate.