Staff Bulletin
From the Rutgers School of Social Work Staff Council
In our September newsletter, we excitedly welcomed everyone to a new academic year, reintroduced our Staff Council, and shared some of our highlights from the start of the school year. This month, we look ahead to our All-Staff Meeting on October 15th, where we will gather as a staff to hear school-wide updates and news. Ahead of this event, we, as a Staff Council, would like to take a moment to highlight the mission of the Staff Council and share a little bit about our “dos and don’ts” as a council.
Our goal is to ensure that the Staff Council continues to serve as a supportive, collaborative, and representative voice for our staff community. We hope this overview provides some clarity about our role and how we can best support our colleagues and school community throughout the year.
Our Mission
The Rutgers School of Social Work Staff Council will serve in an advisory capacity to the Dean and Associate Dean for Administration and Finance on matters pertaining to the daily activities and work conditions of all staff members as they strive to support the mission and strategic plans of the School.
As a Staff Council, we:
- Continuously facilitate communication between staff and school leadership.
- Foster a sense of community among SSW's diverse population.
- Act as a voice and advocate for the best interests of all staff members
- Collect and disseminate information.
- Participate, assist, and advise in decision-making processes.
- Provide staff with a forum.
- Promote and advocate for staff professionalism and support opportunities.
- Contribute to and develop initiatives.
As a Staff Council, we DO NOT:
- Have final decision-making or policy-setting authority.
- Handle individual staff grievances, disciplinary matters, or personnel disputes.
- Manage day-to-day HR administration.
- Approve or guarantee funding.
- Act on behalf of an individual staff member in a dispute with the school.
All the best,
Your Staff Council
The Lunch and Learns are brief sessions where an expert will discuss a specific topic or a time for you to connect with other staff members. No registration will be needed and all sessions will be held from 12 - 1pm. Do you have a topic you would like to learn about? Send your suggestions to the staff council!
There are so many wonderful events across all the campuses this month! You can find workshops, art programs, music festivals, galas, lectures/speakers, fundraisers and more! Select the link for the campus you want to visit to view/register for any event. The great news is that most are free!
There are also some wonderful events that happen in and around each campus. Below are some links to check out if you happen to be in the area.
Have you noticed one of your colleagues going above and beyond to provide exceptional service to the School and our mission?!
Please take the time to give them a kudos by completing the SSW Staff Recognition Form.
The Council receives all entries, and four colleagues have received a "kudos" recently! A notification is sent to the honoree, the person who nominated them, Sharon Fortin, and the supervisor of the honoree. In addition to that, the honoree receives a card with a small token of appreciation.
