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September 28, 2009
Guide to Emory Governance Groups

By Leslie King

Six governance groups representing broad but specific constituencies across the University advise campus administrators on issues of concern to their communities and initiate and implement projects that support their themes and issues.

Employee Council

What It Does: Facilitates communication between employees and the University administration; advocates for issues of concern for all University employees; and represents the perspective of employees to the administration.

When It Meets: Every third Wednesday at noon in the Jones Room, Woodruff Library. Next meeting: Oct. 17.

Key Events/Issues: TBA

For More Information: Nina Long, president; www.employeecouncil.emory.edu

Faculty Council

What It Does: Discusses policies and matters of interest to all University faculty, provides faculty perspective to University administrators, collaborates with administrators to enhance the quality of faculty life. Note: The president of the Faculty Council is also the president of the University Senate.

When It Meets: Third Tuesday of each month; 3:15 p.m.; 400 Administration Building. First meeting: Oct. 20.

Key Events/Issues: Preparing feedback on Emory College dean search; and raising awareness of issues in members’ schools.

For More Information: Ken Carter, president; www.emory.edu/SENATE

University Senate

What It does: Represents every constituency of the University; serves as a forum on initiatives and proposals that affect the University as a whole. It is comprised of faculty, staff and students.

When It Meets: Third Tuesday of each month; 3:15 p.m.; Jones Room, Woodruff Library.
Next meeting: Oct. 21.

Key Events/Issues: Focusing on the goals of the different committees and raising awareness of and interest in serving on the Senate’s committees.

For More Information: Ken Carter, president; www.emory.edu/SENATE

President’s Commission on the Status of Women

What It Does: Serves as an advisory board to the president on issues related to Emory women and seeks to advance women’s interests at the University.

When It Meets: Third Wednesday of each month; 3:30 p.m.; Jones Room, Woodruff Library. Next meeting: Oct. 17.

Key Events/Issues: Work-life balance; flexible/alternative work arrangements; professional development opportunities; gender equity and equal pay; maternity leave; and an environment free of harassment.

For More Information: Lisa Newbern, chair; www.pcsw.emory.edu

President’s Commission on Sexuality, Gender Diversity and Queer Equality

What It Does: Researches matters on campus relevant to the LGBT community; acts as a catalyst to further the growth of programs that serve the community; advises University administrators on matters important to LGBT people at Emory. Formerly known as the President’s Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Concerns.

When It Meets: Third Tuesday of every month; 5:15 p.m.; Jones Room, Woodruff Library. Next meeting: Oct. 20.

Key Events/Issues: Health care benefits for faculty, staff and students; queer scholarship; and projects with other commissions.

For More Information: John Blevins, co-chair; www.pcsgdqe.emory.edu/.

President’s Commission on Race and Ethnicity

What It Does: Serves as a forum for discussion and analysis of race and ethnicity on campus and of national import; develops and supports activities that enhance the presence of persons of color and strengthen the community of color at Emory.

When It Meets: Third Monday of each month; 3 p.m. Jones Room, Woodruff Library. Next meeting: Oct. 19.

Key Events/Issues: Partner with other commissions to increase awareness of the commissions and opportunities for hourly workers to serve on them; enhance the Emory Courtesy Scholarship; and implement Transforming Community Project Dialogues at Emory Midtown.

For More Information: Stacey Derico, chair; www.pcore.emory.edu