The Civil Service Consultative Committee (CSCC) is in the process of revising the Civil Service Employment Rules. Two public hearings will be held in order to hear constituent feedback on the proposed revisions. The hearings will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2018, in 300 Morrill Hall, or by video or phone conference.

If you would like to participate by video conference, use this link at the time of the meeting: http://z.umn.edu/300morrill.

To connect via conference call, please call 855-693-0288 and enter conference ID 649243411.

View the proposed revisions here.

Six staff members of the Law School Career Center pose outside Moos Tower
Annually, the P&A Senate awards the Outstanding Unit Award (OUA) which recognizes a unit of the University of Minnesota judged to be exemplary in its support of P&A staff and the critical role P&A employees fulfill in carrying out the mission of the University. The winning unit is awarded a $1000 professional development grant. Deadline extended to March 30-- learn more and nominate a unit!

Approved minutes of senates and their committees will be posted on Fridays, when available.

Student Senate, November 9, 2017 (minutes approved at March 1, 2018 Student Senate meeting)
In these minutes: ​​​
Administrative Response to Senate Actions; Assembly/Association Updates; Student Senate/Student Senate Consultative Committee Chair Report; Discussion on Building Infrastructure Across the System; Expanding On-Campus Childcare Resolution

University/Faculty Senate, November 9, 2017 (minutes approved at March 1, 2018 University/Faculty Senate meeting)
In these minutes: 
​​Administrative Response to Senate Actions; Clerk of the Senate Report: Electronic Vote Results; Tribute to Deceased Members of the University Community; University Senate Constitution Amendment; Faculty/Senate Consultative Committee Report; President's Report; Questions to the President; Provost's Report; Intercollegiate Athletics Committee Statement Regarding U of M Intercollegiate Athletics Department's Efforts on Sexual Misconduct and Harrassment; Sexual Misconduct Discussion; Amendments to Administrative Policies 

Civil Service Consultative Committee (CSCC), January 18, 2018
In these minutes:
​​Office of Human Resources Policy Review; JFS Issues Update; Chair Report; Subcommittee Reports

Student Senate Consultative Committee (SSCC), February 16, 2018
In these minutes: 
​Discussion About Laboratory Spaces Being Used as Offices or Meeting Spaces and the Potential Health Risks Posed to Students; Discussion of the Possible Revisions to the Board of Regents Student Code of Conduct; Approval of the Docket for March 1, 2018 Student Senate Meeting; Updates from SSCC Members]

 

 

 

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Approved minutes of senates and their committees will be posted on Fridays, when available.

​Senate Committee on Finance and Planning (SCFP), January 23, 2018
In these minutes:
 ​​​FY19 Cost Pool Review; Retirement Outlook and Readiness; Financial Implications for the University under a Trump Presidency; Board of Regents Policy Review: Endowment Fund

Social Concerns Committee, January 29, 2018
In these minutes: 
​​Update on Organics Recycling Resolutions; Update on Sanctuary Campus Resolution; Discussion of the Closure of the Child Development Center; Update on the President and Provost’s Advisory Committee on University History; Discussion of the Proposed Changes to the Regents Policy: Student Conduct Code

Disabilities Issues Committee, January 31, 2018
In these minutes:
​Update from Rural Mental Health Care Disparity Working Group, Discussion of Accommodated Testing Space

Student Academic Integrity Committee (SAIC), February 7, 2018
In these minutes:
Policy Review: Resolving Alleged Student Conduct Code Violations; Update on IACI Survey; Solicitation of Future Agenda Items from Committee Members; Discussion of the Disability Resource Center’s (DRC) Role and Accountability in Scholastic Dishonesty

Senate Committee on Student Affairs (SCSA), February 7, 2018
In these minutes:
 ​Student Affairs update (Twin Cities); Resolution: Measuring and Maintaining Adequate Campus Mental Health Services; Student Affairs Update (Morris)

Civil Service Consultative Committee (CSCC), February 15, 2018
In these minutes:
 ​​​​Organics Recycling Resolutions; Civil Service Rep to University Recreation and Wellness Advisory Board; JFS Pain Points––Next Steps; Chairs Report; Subcommittee Reports; Child Development Center Closure

 

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Approved minutes of senates and their committees will be posted on Fridays, when available.

Faculty Consultative Committee (FCC), December 14, 2017
In these minutes:
 ​​Discussion with Council of Graduate Students (COGS), Postdoctoral Association (PDA), Professional Student Government (PSG), and Minnesota Student Association Student Leaders; Brainstorm How to Move Forward the Grand Challenges Research Effort

Senate Library Committee, January 24, 2018
In these minutes: 
​Review of Feedback and Vote on New Committee Charge; Suggestions for New Members or Leadership for the Library Committee for 2018-2019; Canvas Presentation and Discussion of Possible Recommendations, Resolutions, Action Items, or Requests; Discussion of February and March Meetings Focus

Senate Committee on Educational Policy (SCEP), January 24, 2018
In these minutes:
 ​Graduate School Strategic Plan; DACA/Immigration Effect on Graduate Education; Trends in International Recruitment; Action on Morris and Crookston Academic Calendars; Administrative Policy: Grading and Transcripts

P&A Consultative Committee (PACC), January 25, 2018
In these minutes: 
​​​Chair’s Report; Consultation on Proposed New Parental Leave Policy; Subcommittee Reports; Discussion of Child Development Center Closing

Senate Committee on Information Technologies (SCIT), February 6, 2018
In these minutes:​ ​
Motivating/ Supporting the Use of New Technologies in Teaching; Motivating/Supporting the Use of New Technologies in Research; Agenda Items for April SCIT Meeting

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Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC), December 7, 2017
In these minutes:
 ​​Employee Benefits Update; Wellbeing Metrics for 2016-2017 Program Year, and RedBrick Program Information; UPlan Pharmacy Program & Pharmacy Program Trend; Open Enrollment Participation Reports

Senate Committee on Finance and Planning (SCFP), December 12, 2017
In these minutes:
 ​Endowments Status and Payout Rates; Board of Regents Agendas; Organics Recycling Resolutions from Social Concerns; University’s Strategy Around Naming of Buildings

Student Senate Consultative Committee (SSCC), January 25, 2018
In these minutes:
 ​Available Meditation Spaces System-Wide; Updates on Upcoming Crookston Support the U Day; Updates from SSCC Members

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