The College of Education Staff Council recognizes the COE staff as an integral and important part of the College. The council serves as a representative body of the staff with the primary purpose of contributing to the College’s mission and vision and integrating staff voices in matters of the College that affect or are of importance to staff.
The Staff Council will not replace existing College lines of reporting. It is not intended to be a forum for personal grievances or complaints but rather a proactive organization dedicated to fostering communication and cohesiveness within the College.
MEMBERSHIP
Staff Council membership represents all exempt and non-exempt full-time and part-time staff in the College of Education. The Staff Council is made up of 12 elected staff members, including a chair, chair-elect and secretary, with the chair-elect serving as chair the following year.
The council is to be comprised of one representative from each of the five departments: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Policy and Technology Studies, Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling, Kinesiology, and Special Education; and seven representatives from all offices not affiliated with a department: the Dean’s Office, Office of International Programs and Technology Support Services; the Office of Financial Affairs, Office of Clinical Experiences, Office of Student Services & Certification, UA/UWA Regional In-Service Center/AMSTI, Office of Research & Service, and Alabama Adapted Athletics. To ensure full College representation, a 13th member may also be appointed by the Dean.
Each department and office represented in the College, as listed above, will conduct an internal election process for its Staff Council representative. Elected members will serve a staggered two-year term to begin in January of each year and can be re-elected when terms expire.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Council members must:
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Serve in an advisory role to the Dean and College Leadership Council in matters affecting staff
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Serve as a clearinghouse for issues and concerns of the staff at large
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Promote a positive and supportive work environment for all members of the College staff
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Facilitate communication among staff and between staff, faculty and administrators
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Facilitate collaboration, mentoring, professional development and knowledge sharing among the staff, faculty and administrators
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Promote equity and enhance the visibility and strengthen the voice of staff within the College
In order to carry out these duties and responsibilities, the Staff Council will:
- Schedule and conduct monthly meetings or called meetings, as needed.
- Conduct elections each fall.
- Keep minutes and records of all Staff Council meetings and circulate these to the Dean and all staff.
- Communicate with and meet with the entire staff as needed.
- Meet with the Dean and/or the Senior Associate Dean as needed.
STAFF COUNCIL MEMBERS
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Every year, the Staff Council recognizes staff members for their outstanding professional performance and contributions to the College.
All staff, including part-time, full-time, temporary and permanent employees, who meet the requirements below are eligible.
Staff Criteria
Nominees must be:
Employed in the College of Education
for at least two years by Dec. 31 of
the year preceding nominations
A current employee of the College as of
March 15 in year of nominations
Award Criteria
Awards are given based on any or all of the following attributes:
Loyalty, dedication
& service to the College
Contribution to
mission of the College
Commitment to
self-improvement through
professional development
Professionalism
& achievement
Community building
Innovation
Nomination Process
Prepare a letter of nomination (or self nomination) addressing the staff member’s outstanding performance and contributions to the College, including any or all award criteria attributes. Nominations must then be submitted to the Staff Council chairperson.
Previous Award Recipients
2025
- Kim Easterwood
- Carina Larbig
2024
- Melinda Alsobrook
- Renita Lewis
2023
- Michelle Estes
- Robert Mayben
2022
- Felicia Simpson
- Tamela Wilson
2021
- Jackie McQueen
- Tracie Sellers
2020
- Christy Gordon
2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
- Teresa Gladden
- Judy Lamon