USAC Committee Structure
USAC has five subcommittees that help in achieving the USAC mission. The five committees are: Communications, Governance, Membership Development, Outreach, and Staff Compensation & Benefits (SCBC). Each member of USAC serves on at least one of these committees, with most members serving on two. The Chair, Vice Chair, and Recorder/Treasurer may serve on any of these committees but shall not serve as Chair. It is the responsibility of the Co-Chairs to convene the subcommittees.
Communications
Co-Chairs: Lisa Borelli
The Communications subcommittee is responsible for submitting scheduled and special written and electronic articles prior to publication deadlines for all OSU affiliated news and communication organizations. Examples of internal communications currently include The Lantern, ReSources, onCampus, OSUToday and Webster (the Medical Center's website).
Communications is also responsible for marketing of USAC to the University in general. They update and maintain the website and are responsible for keeping the digital camera and making it available for USAC events.
Communications will publish and maintain a USAC calendar, work on the USAC Guidebook and will coordinate, with Outreach, attendance at local Staff Advisory Council meetings.
Governance
Co-Chairs: Brad Nicodemus and Elaine Bolton
This subcommittee is responsible for monitoring the progress of the Senate recommendation that various Senate subcommittees add seats for staff members to be appointed by USAC. This group will monitor the reporting from staff members on various university-wide committees and will work toward USAC's goal of encouraging the formation of local staff advisory councils in all academic and administrative units. In addition, the group will monitor USAC by-laws and will be the focal point for any by-law/organizational suggestions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of USAC. USAC Members with university-wide appointments are automatically considered members of the Governance Subcommittee. Other USAC members may join this subcommittee upon request.
Membership Development
Co-chairs: Kate Charlesworth-Miller and Beth McCarthy
The Membership Development Subcommittee is responsible for welcoming new members to USAC and familiarizing them with USAC's goals, mission and responsibilities. This group will also be responsible for fostering a team and community orientation for USAC. New Member Orientation (in conjunction with the Vice Chair), Year-End Reception and various team-building initiatives are a few examples of membership development activities. Membership Development supports the Vice Chair in his/her role. This group is responsible for all professional development activities sponsored by USAC. In addition, members may also be called upon to assist in the coordination of special functions such as receptions, conventions, gifts, etc.
Outreach
Co-Chairs: Mali Khantrece and Jodie Joerg Andreoli
The Outreach Subcommittee coordinates programming/outreach activities throughout the year. In addition to conducting surveys, Outreach coordinates several events/programs. The Hidden Benefits Fair, Staff Pep Rally, Listen Sessions (in conjunction with SCBC) and Town Meetings with the President are a few of the events that Outreach coordinates. In collaboration with the Communications Subcommittee, Outreach will also be responsible for assisting with efforts to attend local Staff Advisory Council meetings and coordinate annual luncheons with these groups and USAC to discuss issues in their areas.
Staff Compensation & Benefits SubCommittee (SCBS)
Co-Chairs: Mollie Carroll & Yvonne Dulaney
This subcommittee is charged with the preparation and presentation of the USAC Staff Compensation & Benefits Report to the University President. SCBS analyzes the results of staff surveys conducted by USAC regarding important compensation & benefits issues. SCBC functions as the link between USAC and OHR to discuss relevant topics/issues and makes recommendations based on concerns conveyed by staff regarding enhancements and/or additions to staff benefit packages. SCBS also works in conjunction with Outreach to coordinate Listen Sessions.