The University Staff Council cultivates a collaborative work environment for Texas A&M staff under the Office of the President through quality representation, impactful service, innovative programs and open workplace communication.
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Dr. Michael Dewsnap, executive director of the Aggie Way Engagement Program, will be our Common Grounds speaker on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The Aggie Way Engagement Program is a universitywide initiative focused on recognizing Aggies (faculty and staff) who lead by example and enrich both our learning and working environments by living out our Aggie Core Values. Dr. Dewsnap’s presentation will begin at 8:45 a.m. and the USC meeting will follow at the General Services Complex in Room 101A. Staff are encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom.
If you have suggested topics or presenters for the Common Grounds speaker series, contact the USC with your ideas!
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State of the University Address: Nov. 29 |
Save the date for the State of the University address on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, interim president, will share highlights from the last academic year, and the university community will look ahead to efforts on the horizon. Coffee and networking begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Rudder Theater Complex. A save the date was shared on Oct. 23, and a formal invitation will follow soon.
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Nov. 18: Staff Emergency Fund Fundraiser at Kendra Scott Jewelry |
The University Staff Council invites you to support the Staff Emergency Fund. Shop at Kendra Scott Jewelry Nov. 18–19 and a percentage of sales will be donated to the Staff Emergency Fund (SEF) to aid staff experiencing financial difficulty.*
Saturday, Nov. 18 | 1–3 p.m.
Shop in store: Century Square 166 Century Ct. Suite G-40, College Station, TX
Nov. 18–19 | all day
Shop online: kendrascott.com | Use code: GIVEBACK-FBSPE
This is one of our biggest opportunities to raise funds in support of our staff. As the holiday season approaches, more and more staff members will be in need. Please help spread the news by posting a flyer in your department/school or email it to friends and coworkers on or off campus.
*The SEF is dependent upon donations to provide assistance to staff with emergency expenses that create emotional and financial hardships. By supporting the SEF, you can help make a difference when financial help is needed most.
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Welcome New USC Representatives |
The USC represents the interests of the more than 10,000 staff at Texas A&M University in communicating with administrators, identifying and addressing issues that impact staff, making recommendations to the university’s president and interacting with other organizations. Our mission is to cultivate a collaborative work environment for Texas A&M staff under the Office of the President through quality representation, impactful service, innovative programs and open workplace communications.
The USC includes staff from each division and college elected by their peers to serve a three-year term. Congratulations to our newest representatives:
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- Michaela Thomas – Facilities and Energy Services
- Carli Fenner – School of Law
- Catherine Halverson – Division of Student Affairs
- Alexandra Howard – Ex-Officio, Texas A&M Postdoctoral Association
- Gregory Jackson – Transportation Services
- Jeff Lowry – School of Dentistry
- Jamie Norgaard – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Sharli Nucker – College of Engineering
- James Wesley Swanson – Higher Education Center at McAllen
- Stacy Wright – Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach
- Wendy Wright – Division of Research
- Rebecca Luckey – Division of Research
- Susan Burton – College of Arts and Sciences
- Emily Schultz – College of Arts and Sciences
- Jennifer Enloe – Safety and Security
- Mark Gleason – Graduate and Professional School
- Shelley Drgac – School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Galen Pahl – School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Tara Suel – School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Nicole Aguilar – Office of the Provost, Faculty Affairs
- Sean Cargo – Technology Services
- Jacob Scoggins – Technology Services
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Congratulations Class of 2023: Staff Graduates |
Are you a staff member at Texas A&M who is also graduating from Texas A&M this December? Whoop! We are proud of you and would like to feature your accomplishment in our December monthly update. Email us at staff@tamu.edu by Monday, Nov. 27 with your full name, division and department name, and degree.
If you are considering earning a degree, Texas A&M offers many resources to support your journey in advancing your education. Information on employee education financial assistance, the doctoral education program, educational release time and more is available on the Educational Assistance Benefits page.
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November means election time across the nation. Are you aware that Texas A&M offers voting leave? Employees may be allowed sufficient time off to vote in national, state and local elections. The time off should be reasonable and as agreed to in advance upon consultation with the employee's supervisor.
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As part of the campus community, faculty and staff are key parts of any emergency planning or emergency situation. To be an effective part of an emergency situation solution means knowing where, when and how the university will respond when an emergency occurs. Texas A&M provides emergency resources, procedures, literature, videos and helpful links for the university community.
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The University Staff Council wants to thank you, our staff, for all you do! You are valued and your efforts make a difference in the success of Texas A&M University. Please take time this November to thank a fellow staff member for their dedication to, and support of, our university.
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Tuesday, Nov. 21
8:45–10:45 a.m.
General Services Complex 101A or via Zoom
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