Human Resources
Staff Policies and Procedures Manual
II. Administration
C. Staff committees
Awards Committee
Charge:
Purchase awards and assist in the presentation at the annual all-college staff recognition lunch, including service awards and the Excellence Award presentation.
Composition:
3 staff members
Term:
one academic year
Benefits Committee
Charge: Evaluate and make recommendations for a comprehensive, effective benefits program for staff and faculty.
Composition: 3 staff members; 3 faculty members; 3 ex-officio: Assistant Director of Human Resources, Director of Human Resources and Vice President/Treasurer
Term: staff: three academic years; faculty: one academic year but may be re-appointed
Canyon Committee
Charge: Maintain and protect the natural habitat and environment of the Reed College campus canyon area.
Composition: 3 staff members; 3 faculty members; 2 ex-officio: Vice President/Treasurer and Director of Facilities Operations
Term: one academic year but may be re-appointed
Davis Projects for Peach and McGill Lawrence Internship Readers
Charge: Read and rank students’ grant proposals for these two programs.
Composition: 2 staff members; 2 faculty members; 1 ex-officio: Director of Career Services
Term: one academic year
Excellence Award Committee
Charge: Evaluate the Excellence Award nominations received each spring, refer from 0-2
staff to the President for final approval.
Composition: the prior year’s recipient(s), if any, plus additional member(s) of the Reed community to equal 3 members.
Term: one academic year
Gray Fund Committee
Charge: Assist in planning Gray Fund social, recreational and educational events for the community.
Composition: 2 staff members, faculty, students
Term: two academic years
Holiday Party Committee
Charge: Plan and coordinate the annual day-time holiday party for staff, faculty and students.
Composition: 3-5 staff members; 1 ex-officio: Director of Conference & Events
Term: one holiday season
Honor Council
Charge: Responsible for educating members of the community about the meaning and importance of responsible and honorable conduct at Reed College. It is also
intended to provide advice to persons seeking resolution of disputes and most importantly to informally mediate such disputes prior to more formal action.
Composition: students, faculty, and staff; an equal number of each
Term: three academic years; staggered terms
Reed Entertainers Program Committee
Charge: Plan the annual talent show consisting of Reed College faculty, staff and volunteer entertainers.
Composition: 3-5 community members
Term: one academic year but may be re-appointed
Reed Union Committee
Charge: Assist in planning and coordinating all-community meetings (Reed Unions) when matters of specific relevance to the Reed community arise.
Composition: 2 staff members, 2 faculty, and 3 students
Term: two academic years
Safety Committee
Charge as determined by Oregon state law:
- develop and maintain a loss prevention plan;
- evaluate the employer’s policies and procedures affecting health and safety in the workplace and make written recommendations;
- must hold monthly meetings with a written agenda and post minutes;
- must have a system to elicit suggestions and complaints;
- must have quarterly workplace inspections;
- review safety and health plans and procedures and loss prevention efforts;
- investigate accidental injuries and deaths;
- review safety and health training.
Composition: must have at least 4 members and an equal number of employee/employer representatives; 4 ex-officio: Environmental/Safety Coordinator, Assistant Director of Human Resources, and 2 Science Lab and Stockroom Managers; 1 position elected by custodial staff; must include one member of Community Safety.
Term: two academic years; staggered terms
Space Allocation Committee
Charge: Review and make recommendations on requests for additional or modified office and working space.
Composition: 4 staff members; 3 ex-officio: Vice President/Treasurer, Dean of the Faculty and Director of CIS; 3 faculty
Term: two academic years
Sustainability Committee
Charge: Coordinates the college’s activities in support of sustainability. Monitors the current environmental impact of the campus and reports its findings annually to the community. The committee encourages proposals and suggestions from the community for ways to improve current sustainability practices and helps to determine which practices to investigate and adopt.
Composition: 4 staff members; 3 ex-officio: Vice President/Treasurer, Dean of the Faculty and Director of CIS; 3 faculty
Term: one academic year
Take Your Child to Work Day
Charge: Plan and coordinate the annual all-day event for children of staff and faculty.
Composition: 3 staff members to include the Director of Facilities Operations, EHS Coordinator, VP/Treasurer, 3 Faculty and 2 or more students
Term: one academic year
Wellness Committee
Charge: Develop, promote, and implement stand-alone and on-going programs to promote the health and well-being of Reed College community members.
Composition: 5-7 staff members; 1 ex-officio: Medical Services Manager; 2 students; 1 faculty member
Term: one academic year
last revised: 2/13/2012
last reviewed: 2/13/2012