Humanities Staff Council
About the Staff Council
The College of Humanities Staff Council advises the Dean on all matters reflecting staff concerns and proactively pursues and researches existing and new initiatives, policies, programs, and service projects designed to enhance, promote, and support staff development, staff welfare, and staff organizational responsibilities.
The Council acts in an advisory capacity to the Dean. As such, the Council takes such actions as are necessary to accomplish the following objectives. Responsibilities include:
- Providing a forum for communication, soliciting and distributing information among staff, and between staff and University administration, concerning plans, programs, and issues affecting staff.
- Representing staff when issues are considered by the College and the University.
- Representing staff on committees, planning groups, and task forces, and in the community, as deemed appropriate.
- Considering, studying, and making recommendations to the Dean regarding procedures, policies, and other general issues and concerns.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION
Members of the Humanities Staff Council
Brooke Walrath, Chair
World Languages & Cultures
Hailey Densley, Vice Chair
Writing & Rhetoric Studies
Pat Ross, Engagement
Ethnic, Gender & Disability Studies
Estela Hernandez
Ethnic, Gender & Disability Studies
Natalie Montoya
Ex oficio
John Boyack
Ex oficio
College Staff Council Nomination Guidelines
The College Staff Council will consist of a minimun of six full-time staff members (academic staff not included) elected by their peers for two year staggered terms. All college staff can nominate. Council members will elect a chair annually. Council members are eligible to serve more than two terms but can serve no more than two terms consecutively. There will also be two ex-officio members from the Dean’s Office on the Council as appointed by the Dean.
The Dean may appoint Staff Council members to serve on the College Executive Committee, the University Staff Council, and other college or university committees, as appropriate. The Staff Council Chair may be considered for such appointments. The staff council will meet at least four times each year and as needed to fulfill its responsibilities.
To reach the College of Humanities Staff Council please email humstaffcouncil@lists.utah.edu.
