Shared Governance 

Nominations & Elections Process

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is deeply committed to shared governance. All personnel of the university, including academic staff, faculty, and university staff, play a role in sharing leadership among themselves and with the chancellor and the students. This leadership shall be transparent, collaborative, and mutually respectful.

The Common Council is the main unified body of governance with the purpose of advancing the interests of the university, including the success of the students and the personnel.

  • Common Council has 12 standing committees that help it do its work. 
    • ​Academic Affairs, Curriculum, EDI Policy, General Education, Graduate Council, University Personnel Development
    • There are 3 personnel councils – Academic Staff Council, Faculty Council, and Unive​rsity Staff Council.
    • There are 2 steering committees for the branch campuses.
    • ​​Executive Committee: the chairs o​f the st​anding committees, personnel councils, and steering committees also serve on EC, an advisory and consultative committee.
  • There are 9 subcommittees under these committees for work like assessment and program review, awards, sabbaticals, salary studies, and mediation and grievance.

You can join governance in two ways: 1) by being elected; 2) by being appointed.

1) Elections: The chairs of all governance committees and members of Common Council and the General Education Committee are elected

2) Appointments: All members of governance committees, except for Common Council and General Education Committee, will be appointed. Members of the campus communities can self-nominate to be appointed to committees on the Interest Form available in March. Committee membership will be filled by the elected chair, with the help of the Common Council Office.

Here is the Process:​​

  • Step 1:  Learn about elected and appointed positions available to you, depending on your personnel category, position type, department, and location. A lot of Information is available on this site, below, including meeting times and eligibility for all committees. 

  • Step 2: Use the Nomination Form to nominate yourself to run for election. Elected positions are the chairs of all committees/subcommittees (one-year terms) and members of Common Council and the General Education Committee (two-year terms). 
  • Step 3: Vote for yo​ur representatives! The election will ​be run in March.
  • Step 4: Volunteer to serve on a committee by noting your interests on the Interest Form​ in March.
  • Step 5​: By the end of the spring semester, hopefully all appointments will be made to fill committees for next year​.

Your Voice Matters – Run for election or volunteer to ser​ve!



Call for Nominations - Committee Information

2025-2026 Shared Governance

Committee Information

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is deeply committed to shared governance. All personnel of the university, including academic staff, faculty, and university staff, are committed to sharing leadership among themselves and with the chancellor and the students. This leadership shall be transparent, collaborative, and mutually respectful.​

The Common Council is the main unified body of governance with the purpose of advancing the interests of the university, including the success of the students and the personnel.

Common Council has standing committees that help it do its work. Some of those have subcommittees.

There are also three personnel councils – Academic Staff Council, Faculty Council, and University Staff Council – and 2 steering committees for the branch campuses.

​All nominees for elected positions are encouraged to submit a candidate statement (see Candidate Statements drop-down for more information).

Common Council​

The Common Council is the representative body of academic staff, faculty, and university staff in UWSP shared governance. The Common Council consists of 41 voting members, called councilors, 39 of whom are elected. Standing committee chairs are also members of Common Council, so some seats are filled by them after those are determined. Those elected directly to Common Council have two-year terms.

  • 10 academic staff
  • 10 faculty members
  • 10 university staff
  •   9 open to academic staff, faculty, or university staff
  •   1 academic dean
  •   1 chancellor's representative

Meetings are held 3-5 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month during the academic year.

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Standing Committees

Academic Affairs Committee (AAC)

The Academic Affairs Committee recommends to Common Council policies pertaining to academic affairs (e.g., the mission of the university, outreach programs, learning resources, academic standards, interorganizational collaborations)

Meetings are 4-5 pm, 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, during the academic year. Click here for more information for prospective members. The chair is elected; members are appointed by the chair.

Subcommittees: Chairs are elected; members are appointed by the chair (or deans, in some cases)

  •     Assessment Subcommittee 
  •     Associate Degree Subcommittee 
  •     Program Review Subcommittee 
  •     (A grade review committee can be formed by AAC, if needed.)
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Academic Staff Council (ASC)

The Academic Staff Council recommends to the Common Council and the chancellor policies/proposals pertaining to members of the academic staff. The Academic Staff Council has authority to work with and make recommendations to any academic staff, faculty, university staff, or administrative committee or agency that is concerned with academic staff welfare.

Meetings are 3-4 pm, 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, during the academic year. The chair is elected; members are appointed by the chair.

Subcommittees: Chairs are elected; members are appointed by the chair

  •     Academic Staff Awards Subcommittee
  •     Academic Staff Mediation Subcommittee - a chair is elected; a subcommittee will be formed per the Handbook, if needed
  •     (An academic staff salary subcommittee may be called, if needed)
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Curriculum Committee (CuC)

The Curriculum Committee recommends to Common Council policies and proposals pertaining to the undergraduate curriculum.

Meetings are 3-4 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, during the academic year. Click here for more information for prospective members. The chair is elected; members are appointed by the chair.

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy Committee (EDIPC) 

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy Committee has the authority to make recommendations on every new institution-level policy or policy revision put forth to the Common Council originating from a shared governance body.

Meetings are 11-noon, 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, during the academic year. Click here for more information for prospective membersThe chair is elected; members are appointed by the chair or others, depending on the seat.

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Executive Committee (EC)

The Executive Committee regularly meets to coordinate the activities of the Common Council and to ensure that matters which ought to be considered and acted upon by the Common Council receive appropriate consideration. It serves as an advisory council to the chancellor at their request. It determines and fills vacancies, according to 3.6. Vacancies. The EC can create an ad hoc committee to perform special functions that are beyond the authority or capacity of standing committees and standing subcommittees. 

Meetings are 3-5 pm, 2nd Wednesdays of the month, and 4th Wednesdays, if needed, during the academic year. The Executive Committee is composed of the Common Council Chair and Vice Chair and chairs of standing committees.

Subcommittee: Chair is elected; members are appointed by the chair

  •   Constitution and Handbook Review Subcommittee
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Faculty Council (FC)

The Faculty Council recommends to Common Council policies/proposals pertaining to personnel with a faculty appointment (e.g., recruitment, appointment, retention, promotion, tenure, salary).

Meetings are 3-4 pm, 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, during the academic year. The chair is elected; members are appointed by the chair.

Subcommittees: Chairs are elected; members are appointed by the chair

  •     Faculty Mediation Subcommittee
  •     Sabbatical Review Subcommittee
  •     University Awards Subcommittee
  •     (A faculty salary subcommittee may be appointed, as needed.)
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General Education Committee (GEC)

The General Education Committee recommends to the Common Council policies/proposals pertaining to the General Education Program. The GEC is responsible for designating courses as meeting general education learning outcomes, establishing procedures for assessing learning outcomes, and evaluating assessment data.

Meetings are 3-4 pm, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, during the academic year. Click here for more information for prospective members. The members are elected to two-year terms; the members elect the chair.

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Graduate Council (GC)

The Graduate Council is the representative body of the graduate faculty. It has responsibility for graduate program policies, admission, retention and matriculation criteria of graduate programs, and approval of candidates for graduate degrees. Members are appointed by deans.

Meetings are 3-4 pm, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, during the academic year. Click here for more information for prospective members. The chair is elected and members are appointed by their deans.

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Marshfield Steering Committee (MSC)

The Marshfield Steering Committee is a standing committee of the Common Council. The MSC recommends to Common Council policies/proposals pertaining to the Marshfield branch campus.

The meeting schedule for the steering committee will be determined in the fall. The chair is elected; members are appointed by the chair.

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​University Personnel Development Committee (UPDC)

The University Personnel Development Committee mainly reviews and approves applications for UWSP-funded grants for professional development, research and creative activities, and course innovation. It also selects participants for the Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars program.

Meetings are 3-5 pm Mondays, as needed, during the academic year. Click here for more information for prospective members. The chair is elected; members are appointed by the chair.

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University Staff Council (USC)

The University Staff Council recommends to the Common Council policies/proposals pertaining to the members of the university staff. The University Staff Council has the authority to work with and make recommendations to any university staff, academic staff, faculty, or administrative committee or agency that is concerned with university s​taff welfare.

Meetings are 9-10 am, 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, during the academic year. The chair is elected; members are appointed by the chair.

Subcommittees: Chairs are elected; members are appointed by the chair

  •     University Staff Awards Subcommittee
  •     (A university staff grievance subcommitee or a salary study subcommittee may be called, when needed)
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Wausau Steering Committee (WSC)

The Wausau Steering Committee is a standing committee of the Common Council. The WSC recommends to Common Council policies/proposals pertaining to the Wausau branch campus.

The meeting schedule for the steering committee will be determined in the fall. The chair is elected; members are appointed by the chair.

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Affiliated Committee

Integrated Planning Advisory Council (IPAC)

The Integrated Planning Advisory Council is called and provided a charge by the chancellor, as needed. It was established in July 2017 as an advisory committee to the chancellor, providing data analysis and evaluation of university strategic planning and budget options. IPAC generally supports executive leadership in the operationalization of our institutional strategic plan by researching issues and conducting stakeholder inquiries.

The faculty/staff members of IPAC have been elected in the past two election cycles. There will not be an election for members this cycle.



Call for Nominations - Open Seats

Committees are open to all personnel categories unless otherwise noted

​Common Council

26 Councilors need to be elected this year (elected standing committee chairs will take some of these seats): ​

  • 2 Academic Staff members
  • 8 Faculty members
  • 7 University Staff members
  • 9 open seats

​Continuing 2024-2026 Councilors
Academic Staff:
    Rachel Charron, School of Health Sciences and Wellness
    Stacey Gerken, Counseling
    Gregg Gunderson, Political Science
    Jennifer Hess, Continuing Education and Outreach
    Nathan Hilgart, Academic and Career Advising
    Kevin Kirschbaum, School of Health Sciences and Wellness
    Erin Speetzen, Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning
    Ashley Vedvig, School of Education
 Faculty:
    Tyler Marchant, Theatre and Dance
    Jess Bowers, Sociology and Social Work
 University Staff:
    Chris Brindley, Facility Services
    Carrie Kline, University Libraries
    Rayvn Knipple, School of Education
Chancellor's Representative (appointed)
Deans' Representative (by rotation)
CC Chair: Kristi Roth
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General Education Committee

There are 12 representatives on the General Education Committee elected to represent a specific general education program category. All members representing a curricular category in the General Education Program have taught at least one General Education course at UWSP in that category. If you are unsure if you are qualified, please check with the Associate Dean for General Education. You may not be seated if you do not qualify.

6 members will be elected this year to two-year terms to represent:

  • Arts
  • Historical Perspectives
  • Humanities
  • Natural Sciences
  • U.S. Diversity
  • Written Communication

 ​Continuing 2024-2026 GEC members:

  • Laura Anderson McIntyre (Environmental Responsibility)
  • Jennifer Collins (Global Awareness)
  • Kevin Kirschbaum (Wellness)
  • Mick Veum (Quantitative Literacy)
  • Melinda Vokoun (Social Sciences)
  • Dona Warren (Critical Thinking

 

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Standing Committee Chairs

Standing Committee chairs serve one-year terms; terms are limited to four consecutive years. 

Please note: standing committee chairs are also members of the Common Council and Executive Committee of the Common Council. (Common Council meets first and third Wednesdays of the month, 3-5 p.m., and the Executive Committee meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 3-5 p.m., during the academic year). New: Committees may now assign a member to participate on Common Council and/or Excutive Committee in place of the chair.

All meeting times should be considered when contemplating nomination.

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Chair, Academic Affairs Committee – open to faculty and academic staff with at least a .5 teaching appointment

The AAC chair is elected by the faculty and academic staff and appoints the Academic Affairs Committee members.

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Chair, Academic Staff Council​ - open to academic staff

The ASC chair is elected by the academic staff and appoints the Academic Staff Council members

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Chair, Curriculum Committee – open to faculty and academic staff with at least a .5 teaching appointment

The CuC chair is elected by the faculty and academic staff and appoints the Curriculum Committee members.

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Chair, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy Committee - open to all university personnel

The EDIPC chair is elected by university personnel and appoints Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy Committee members.

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Chair, Faculty Council – open to faculty with at least a .5 teaching appointment

The FC chair is elected by the faculty and appoints the Faculty Council members.

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Chair, Graduate Council – open to graduate faculty member only 

The Graduate Council chair must hold graduate faculty status and is elected by the graduate faculty. Graduate Council members are appointed by deans.

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Chair, Marshfield Steering Committee - open to Marshfield campus faculty and staff

The MSC chair is elected by the Marshfield campus faculty and staff and appoints the Marshfield Steering Committee members.

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Chair, University Personnel Development Committee - open to all university personnel

The UPDC chair is elected by university personnel and appoints the UPDC members. The UPDC chair also serves as a liaison to the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects.__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chair, University Staff Council - open to university staff 

The USC chair is elected by university staff and appoints the University Staff Council members.__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chair, Wausau Steering Committee - open to Wausau campus faculty and staff

The WSC chair is elected by the Wausau campus faculty and staff and appoints the Wausau Steering Committee members.

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Subcommittee Chairs

Subcommittee chairs serve one-year terms; terms are limited to four consecutive years. Subcommittee chairs will appoint their committee members in most cases.

Please note: subcommittee chairs do not also need to serve on the standing committee or on Common Council or Executive Committee.

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Chair, Academic Staff Awards Subcommittee​ - open to academic staff

The ASAS chair is elected by the academic staff and appoints the Academic Staff Awards Subcommittee members.

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Chair, Academic Staff Mediation Subcommittee​ - open to academic staff

The ASMS chair is elected by the academic staff. The subcommittee will only be filled if needed.

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Chair, Assessment Subcommittee​ - open to faculty and academic staff involved in assessment

The AS chair should be a faculty member or an academic staff member with a role in programmatic assessment. The members of the Assessment Subcommittee are appointed by deans.

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Chair, Associate Degree Subcommittee​ - open to faculty and academic staff

The ADS chair is elected by faculty and academic staff and appoints the Associate Degree Subcommittee members.

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Chair, Constitution and Handbook Revision Subcommittee​ - open to university personnel

The CHRS chair is elected by the university personnel and appoints the Constitution and Handbook Revision Subcommittee members.

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Chair, Faculty Mediation Subcommittee​ - open to faculty below the department chair level

The FMS chair is elected by the faculty and appoints the Faculty Mediation Subcommittee members.

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Chair, Program Review Subcommittee​ - open to instructional faculty and instructional academic staff

The PRS chair is elected by the faculty and academic staff. The members of the Program Review Subcommittee are appointed by deans.

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Chair, Sabbatical Review Subcommittee​ - open to tenured faculty

The SRS chair is elected by the faculty and appoints the Sabbatical Review Subcommittee members.

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Chair, University Awards Subcommittee​ - open to instructional faculty and instructional academic staff

The UAS chair is elected by the faculty and academic staff and appoints the University Awards Subcommittee members.

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Chair, University Staff Awards Subcommittee​ - open to university staff

The USAS chair is ele​​cted by the university staff and appoints the University Staff Awards Subcommittee members.

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All committees (except GEC) will be appointed by their elected chairs.

​Committee memberships– open to all personnel categories

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Constitution and Handbook Revision Subcommittee

There are at least five members on the CHRS:

  • the chair, a voting member
  • at least 3 additional members
  • 1 student appointed by SGA
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy Committee

There are up to 18 appointed members on the EDIPC:

  • 1 member from the Faculty and Staff Gender-Sexuality Alliance
  • 1 member from the Differing Abilities Committee
  • 1 member from Enrollment Management
  • 1 member from the Office of International Education
  • 4 members appointed by the Vice Chancellors (1 each)
  • 5 members from the colleges (1 each)
  • 1 member appointed by the senior diversity officer
  • 1 members appoined by the chancellor
  • 1 member appointed by Human Resources
  • up to 2 students appointed by SGA
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University Personnel Development Committee

There are 14 appointed members on the UPDC:.

  • 6 academic staff or faculty members with at least 1 from each college
  • 2 university staff members
  • 2 seats open to any personnel member
  • 1 member appointed by the provost
  • 1 non-voting member representing OIRE
  • 1 non-voting member representing the Controller's Office
  • 1 non-voting member from CITL
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Committee memberships – faculty and academic staff

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Academic Affairs Committee

There are up to 13 members of the AAC:

  • 6 academic staff or faculty members representing the colleges
  • 1 member appointed by the provost
  • the registrar, or 1 member appointed by the registrar
  • the chair of the ADS
  • the director of the international unit
  • the director of Academic Success in University College, or a member appointed by the director
  • up to 2 students appointed by SGA

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Associate Degree Subcommittee

Associate Degree Subcommittee members must teach in one of the following associate degree categories: Creative and Critical Thinking, Diversity in the U.S., Effective Communication, Human Cultures, Individual, Social, and Environmental Responsibility, Intercultural Knowledge, Laboratory Science, Natural World, and Quantitative Literacy. At least two members must hold a minimum of a .50 FTE branch campus appointment.

There are up to 7 members of the ADS:

  • the chair, a voting member, who may also fill a seat specified below
  • 3 members from the faculty and academic staff (see above for criteria)
  • 1 academic advisor, appointed by the Office of Academic Affairs
  • 1 student appointed by SGA
  • the Associate Degree Coordinator

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Curriculum Committee

There are up to 10 members of the CuC:

  • the teacher licensure officer, who may also co-serve in a seat below
  • 6 academic staff or faculty members representing the colleges
  • the registrar, or 1 member appointed by the registrar
  • up to 2 students appointed by SGA

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General Education Committee

There are 17 members of the GEC: 

  • 12 elected members representing the general education program categories
  • 1 student appointed by SGA
  • the Assessment Coordinator, non-voting
  • 1 non-voting member appointed by the VC for Student Affairs
  • the Associate Dean, General Education and Honors, non-voting
  • 1 non-voting representative of the Academic and Career Advising Center

 

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University Awards Subcommittee

There are up to 9 members of the UAS:

  • the chair, a voting member
  • 5 instructional faculty or instructional academic staff representing the colleges
  • 1 academic staff member
  • up to 2 students appointed by SGA
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Committee memberships– open to Academic Staff Only 

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Academic Staff Council

There are 7 appointed members of the ASC: 

  • 5 academic staff members (minimum) including instructional and non-instructional academic staff
  • 1 non-voting member appointed by Human Resources
  • 1 student appointed by SGA

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Academic Staff Awards Subcommittee

There are 6 members of the ASAS:

  • the chair, a voting member, who may fill a seat below
  • 4 academic staff members
  • 1 student appointed by SGA

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Academic Staff Mediation Subcommittee

There is only an elected chair of ASMS. A committee will be formed, if needed, per the Handbook.

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Committee memberships– open to Faculty Only 

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Assessment Subcommittee

There are up to 13 members of the AS, appointed by deans:

  • the elected chair, a voting member, who may fill a seat below
  • 8 faculty members representing COLS, COFAC, CPS, and CNR
  • 2 members from UCOL, 1 faculty member and 1 academic staff member with a role in programmatic assessment
  • the university assessment coordinator
  • 1 student appointed by SGA

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Faculty Council

There are 10 appointed members of FC:

  • 6 faculty members representing the colleges 
  • 1 instructional academic staff member
  • 1 non-voting member appointed by the provost
  • 1 non-voting member appointed by Human Resources
  • 1 student appointed by SGA

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Faculty Mediation Subcommittee

There are 15-16 faculty members (below department chair level) on FMS:

  • the elected chair, a voting member, who may fill a seat below
  • 6 faculty members from COLS
  • 3 faculty members from CPS
  • 2 faculty members from COFAC
  • 2 faculty members from CNR
  • 1 faculty member from UC
  • the immediate past chair

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Graduate Council

There are at least 10 appointed (by the deans) graduate faculty members of GC:

  • at least 2 graduate faculty members from each college, appointed by the dean. The dean may appoint up to 1 member from each graduate program.
  • 1 non-voting academic dean
  • 1 graduate student appointed by SGA

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Program Review Subcommittee

There are up to 9 appointed instructional academic staff or instructional faculty members of the PRS, appointed by deans:

  • the elected chair, a voting member, who may fill a seat below
  • 6 faculty members representing the colleges
  • the provost or a member appointed by the provost
  • 1 student appointed by SGA

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Sabbatical Review Subcommittee

There are 10 appointed tenured faculty members on SRS. SRS is separate from the college-level sabbatical review committees:

  • the chair, a voting member, who may fill a seat below
  • 8 tenured faculty members representing the colleges
  • 1 non-voting member representing ORSP

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Committee memberships– open to University Staff Only 

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University Staff Council

There are 11 members on the University Staff Council:

  • 10 university staff members
  • 1 student appointed by SGA

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University Staff Awards Subcommittee 

 

There are up to 6 members on the USAS:

  • the chair, a voting member
  • up 5 five additional university staff members
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Committee memberships– open to branch campus faculty and staff only

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Marshfield Steering Committee

There are up to 6 members on the MSC (the elected chair can fill a seat below):

  • 6 voting members of the Marshfield campus faculty and staff
  • 1 Marshfield campus student appointed by the Marshfield campus SGA
  • the campus administrator is a non-voting member

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Wausau Steering Committee

There are 9-10 members on the WSC (the elected chair can fill a seat below):

  • 4 faculty members
  • 1 non-instructional academic staff member​
  • 1 instructional academic staff member
  • 1 university staff member
  • 1 Wausau campus student appointed by the Wausau campus SGA
  • the campus administrator is a non-voting member


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Affiliated Committee

Integrated Planning Advisory Council - no election this spring

The Integrated Planning Advisory Council (IPAC) is affiliated with Common Council. It was established in July 2017 as an advisory committee to the chancellor, providing data analysis and evaluation of university strategic planning and budget options. IPAC generally supports executive leadership in the operationalization of our institutional strategic plan by researching issues and conducting stakeholder inquiries. 


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Remember to look for opportunities to be appointed to committees on the Interest Form and check what you're interested in.

Your voice matters!


Candidate Statements

Candidate Statement

Nominees for election are strongly encouraged to submit a candidate statement. 

Candidate statements will be provided to voters concurrent with the ballot.

Parameters for candidate statements include:

  • The statement shall not exceed 125 words.
  • A candidate may include any information they consider relevant. This might include expertise, passion, experience, affiliations, endorsements, etc.
  • The statement shall not, in any way, make reference to other candidates. The statement shall not contain any demonstrably false, slanderous, or libelous statements or any obscene or profane language, statements or insinuations. The Common Council Office will review all statements and shall require a candidate to revise a statement if it violates any of these restrictions.
  • All statements must be received, revised as necessary, and approved by the deadline set by the Common Council office.
  • The candidate is responsible for checking for conventions errors (e.g., spelling, grammar).
  • If a candidate is running for multiple positions, they may submit a separate statement for each position.
  • All statements will be held in confidence until the submission deadline has passed.
  • The decision of the Common Council office may be appealed to Common Council. If an appeal is successful after the election has occurred and this success calls into question the election results, a new special election will be held for the specific position.

Sample candidate statement:

Position sought:  Member, Common Council

Candidate:  Stevie Pointer, title, department/unit

I've been an _____________ at UWSP since _______ and served on a variety of committees. I'm running for this position because I bring a lot of expertise and passion for many of the relevant issues, including ______________. I effectively communicate and collaborate with my committee colleagues, other shared governance leaders, university administrators, and our university community as a whole. This committee is a critical partner to faculty, staff and students, so I prioritize building good relationships with my constituents.

Committees for Faculty

If you are Faculty, you may serve on these committees:

Common Council

Academic Affairs Committee

  •    Associate Degree Subcommittee
  •    Assessment Subcommittee
  •    Program Review Subcommittee

Curriculum Committee

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy Committee

Executive Committee

  • Constitution and Handbook Revision Subcommittee

Faculty Council

  •   Faculty Mediation Subcommittee
  •   Sabbatical Review Subcommittee
  •   University Awards Subcommittee

General Education Committee

Graduate Council

Marshfield Steering Committee

University Personnel Development Committee

Wausau Steering Committee

Committees for Academic Staff

If you are Academic Staff, you may serve on these committees:

Common Council

Academic Affairs Committee

  •   Associate Degree Subcommittee
  •   Assessment Subcommittee
  •   Program Review Subcommittee (Instructional Academic Staff)

Academic Staff Council

  •   Academic Staff Awards Subcommittee
  •   Academic Staff Mediation Subcommittee​

Curriculum Committee

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy Committee

Executive Committee

  • Constitution and Handbook Revision Subcommittee

General Education Committee

Marshfield Steering Committee

University Awards Subcommittee (Instructional Academic Staff and 1 appointed seat)

University Personnel Development Committee

Wausau Steering Committee

Committees for University Staff

If you are University Staff, you may serve on these committees

Common Council

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy Committee

Executive Committee

  • Constitution and Handbook Revision Subcommittee

Marshfield Steering Committee

​University Personnel Development Committee

University Staff Council

  • University Staff Awards Subcommittee

Wausau Steering Committee

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