Staff Council

About Staff Council

Staff Assembly was formed following a task force study in 1990. Staff Assembly consists of two groups:

  • Staff Assembly (all staff members of UM-Flint)
  • Staff Council (elected UM-Flint staff)

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The Staff Assembly and the Staff Council stimulate and maintain a spirit of unity and open communication between the university support personnel and the administration of the University of Michigan-Flint.

Our Charter establishes the guidelines for procedures under which these bodies will function.

  • Provide open communication between staff and administration on campus.
  • Be the voice to the Administration for channeling concerns by suggesting proposals and solutions with input from the Staff Assembly.

The Staff Council strives to involve staff in stimulating and maintaining a spirit of unity among colleagues in all departments within our campus community.

The Staff Assembly Charter outlines our organizational structure and mission of service. Staff Council meetings are open to all staff and they are from 2-4 p.m. on the following Mondays:

DateLocation
Aug. 19FH 201 (due to UCEN being closed)
Sept. 16Michigan Rooms
Oct. 21Michigan Rooms
Nov. 18Michigan Rooms
Dec.16Michigan Rooms
Jan. 13Michigan Rooms
Feb. 17Michigan Rooms
March 17Michigan Rooms
April 21Michigan Rooms
May 19Michigan Rooms
June 16Michigan Rooms

Join us for our annual events.

Your participation as a member of the staff assembly in the many opportunities available will greatly contribute to improving our campus work environment.


Staff Assembly Charter

University of Michigan-Flint
Established 1993-94

Preamble
The Staff Assembly and the Staff Council will stimulate and maintain a spirit of unity and open communication between the university staff and the administration of the University of Michigan-Flint. This Staff Charter establishes the guidelines for procedures under which the Staff Assembly and Staff Council will function.


Staff Awards

Sterling Staff Award
The Sterling Staff Award acknowledges staff members’ contributions to the UM-Flint campus. Students, staff, or faculty members can submit a nomination to let staff members know they are making a difference, that what they do is valued, and to recognize them for going the extra distance in their work.

Sterling Staff Award Nomination Form

Marlene Borland Staff Book Fund

The Marlene Borland Staff Book Fund was established in 1997 by UM-Flint staff members Catherine A. Moore and Roxanne M. Brunger to provide UM-Flint staff with funds to purchase books needed to complete their undergraduate degree at UM-Flint. The fund is intended to reward the persistence of UM-Flint staff as they strive toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree. The fund was established in recognition of Marlene Borland, accounting department supervisor, who retired in 1997 after 28 years of service to the University. The awards are made only for Fall and Winter semesters.

Marlene Borland Staff Book Fund Application

Staff Council Members

Antonio Mata*
Public Safety
[email protected] 

Gary Ashley*
Thompson Center for Learning & Teaching
[email protected] 

John Girdwood*
Educational Opportunity Initiatives
[email protected] 

Joslyn Brown*
University Housing & Residential Life
[email protected] 

Julie Westenfeld*
School of Nursing
[email protected] 

Mary Ann Kost*
Student Success Center
[email protected] 

LaQwana “Q” Dockery (Chair)*
Intercultural Center
[email protected] 

Stephanie Hare (Vice Chair)*
University Housing & Residential Life
[email protected] 

Vickie Jaskiewicz (Past Chair)*
School of Nursing
[email protected] 

Holly Wright*
University Advancement
[email protected]

Jazlynne Cathey
Office of Sustainability
[email protected] 

Christopher Lewis  
Director of Graduate Program
[email protected] 

Jon Davidson  
Enrollment Management 
[email protected]

 *Completing their second term; must rotate off Council at end of term. Not eligible for re-election until 2025.


Support Staff Council

  • Marlene Borland Staff Book Fund
    Established in honor of Marlene Borland, this fund provides book assistance to eligible UM-Flint staff members who are pursuing an undergraduate degree program at the Flint campus.
  • Staff Council Gifts
    Your gift to this fund provides support to the UM-Flint Staff Council in conducting programs, initiatives, and activities that benefit the UM-Flint community.

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