All exempt and non-exempt staff are encouraged to join the SAG steering committee or serve on a SAG committee!
STAFF ADVISORY GROUP:
- Officially launched in September 2015
- Committee structure revised in September 2017
CURRENT STEERING COMMITTEE STRUCTURE:
- At present, composed of six staff who all attend steering committee meetings and assist with tasks as work load permits. Would prefer ten or more staff.
- Moderator(s) - Facilitate steering committee meetings and SAG events/guest speakers; Send committee meeting agendas/reminders; This rotates between three or more members.
- Recorder(s) – Take minutes of steering committee meetings and guest speakers; Send for review and post on SAG website once approved; One staff person, but would prefer two or more.
- Secretary – Inquires about space needs and reserves room.
- Treasurer – Keeps track of budget and budget procedures; Human Resources liaison regarding budget matters.
- Website Coordinator(s) – Work with Skidmore Communications and Marketing office to update SAG website; rotates between two or more volunteers.
CURRENT STEERING COMMITTEE TASKS:
- Meet approximately once a month with additional meetings as needed when planning events/guest speakers
- Exchange emails with other Steering Committee members as needed
- Plan Fall Staff Welcome Reception
- Plan SAG guest speakers/other events
- Form committees comprised of staff not on the steering committee as needed (example: Fall staff welcome reception planning committee)
- Send notices and reminders to staff list about upcoming events/speakers
- Seek feedback/input from staff
- Answer questions from/give input to administration
BENEFITS OF STEERING COMMITTEE SERVICE:
- Gain greater understanding of structure and systems of the college
- Meet colleagues and develop friendships across campus
- Access greater breadth and depth of information affecting staff
- Have a voice in affecting positive change in college procedures through communication with Human Resources, President, and Cabinet
- Experience greater satisfaction and sense of community through helping to create a healthier, more inclusive campus
- Hone communication and leadership skills
- Gain visibility as a campus leader
THINKING ABOUT JOINING THE STEERING COMMITTEE?
- Talk to someone currently on the SAG Steering Committee
- Attend one or two SAG steering committee meetings to see whether you wish to be more
involved; Contact us to confirm the next meeting date
Contact SAG Steering Committee
STEERING COMMITTEE:
- Lori Dawson, Moderator, lddawson@skidmore.edu
- Alisa DiBlasi, Secretary, adiblasi@skidmore.edu
- Lisa Quimby, Recorder, lquimby@skidmore.edu
- Lilly Routledge, Treasurer, lroutled@skidmore.edu
- Rebecca Shepard, Moderator, rshepard@skidmore.edu
- Meghan Carpentier, Recorder, mcarpent@skidmore.edu