October TUSS News for Staff
The Towson University Staff Senate (TUSS) is the advocate body for all university staff employees. All TU staff are general members of the Senate and are encouraged to attend general meetings. Our meetings are opportunities for all staff employees to be involved in institutional planning and amplify staff input. Join us!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE RECENT TUSS MEETING:
- TUSS appreciates that Academic Senate is also encouraging staff involvement in college councils.
- The emeritus faculty list was approved and emeritus faculty should be listed on departmental websites.
- The DEI Summit will be held November 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. https://www.towson.edu/inclusionequity/diversity/summit.html
- The budget model review committee has begun meeting and work will continue into the spring.
- The budget reduction modeling exercise is due back soon. No additional reductions are currently known at this time. Please note that just because something is submitted, does not mean it will be implemented.
- Discussion was held on the recent network outage and the importance of being signed up for OTS alerts. Sign Up Today: https://wp.towson.edu/otsalerts/ Shoutout to the Network and Security Teams for getting the network back up and running!
- Open Enrollment ends November 8 at 5 p.m. This is a hard deadline.
- President Ginsberg has asked for review of our performance review tool. Human Resources will be conducting focus group discussions and will offer an anonymous feedback form. Staff are encouraged to participate.
- Wage transparently law went into effect October 1. This law requires all job postings to include a targeted salary range with a minimum and maximum dollar amount.
- Shoutout to all staff who made Family Weekend a success!
- Stay tuned in the coming months for a summary of the themes from the President’s Listening Tour.
- Resource Planning & Advisory Committee (RPAC) is accepting Strategic Initiative pre-proposals for FY2026: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=knP5y_ZJ3Umophn3EO_MNYJiFmv9i0dNiBATS6y87wFUMkdBRDVJOTRPQ0hMUzlTWkhCWkFJUk5ETC4u&route=shorturl
- Council of University System Staff met at Frostburg State University on October 8. Discussion was held on including staff in USM Advocacy Day, but they decided to keep the focus on student and faculty participation again this year.
- Events and Engagement reported 17 teams participated in the Annual Homecoming Office Decorating Contest.
- Congratulations to the winning office decorating team: The Unstoppables from Human Resources!
- A discussion was held on adverse/inclement weather announcements and partial/total closings and telework.
QUESTIONS FOR STAFF: Would you be interested in mentoring a new staff member?
Send your feedback to TUSS@towson.edu or anonymously via our form.
AWARDS:
Top Tiger
Top Tigers receive a recognition certificate and a gold pin in honor of their work in making TU a great place! If you have received exceptional service from a staff member or group, please nominate them for a Top Tiger Award. TU faculty, staff and students can nominate TU staff members or groups by submitting a Top Tiger Nomination Form: https://www.towson.edu/about/administration/staff-senate/staff-awards/top-tiger-award.html
Congratulations to our Individual Top Tigers:
- Audrey Day-Family Studies & Community Development
- Fahad Chughtai-Office of Technology Services
- Andrew Rosenblum-Liberal Arts Dean’s Office
- Brenda Smith-University Accounting
- Lou Ciotola-Event & Conference Services
- Thomas Roger-Student University Billing Office
- Alanah Bell-Event & Conference Services
Congratulations to our Group Top Tiger:
- TU Volleyball Coaching Staff
-Don Metil, Terry Hutchinson, Mariana Silva
USM Board of Regents Staff Awards
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Awards represent the highest honor bestowed by the Board of Regents for achievements of exempt and non-exempt staff employees from institutions within the University System of Maryland. Learn more and be ready to nominate yourself or a colleague this fall!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
TUSS Meeting: November 20, 2024, 1 p.m.
Zoom Direct Link: https://towson-edu.zoom.us/j/98702752003?pwd=N05Id3JZTEhxM2Z4ZUNBRk5OSDAvUT09
Meeting ID: 987 0275 2003
Passcode: TUSSZoom
Please visit our website for more information about TUSS, details about upcoming meetings, the list of senators, and details about staff awards: https://www.towson.edu/tuss.
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