1) Classified Council Membership and Officers

The Council is composed of 24 voting members representing all campuses that comprise the University of Alaska Anchorage. Members of the Council are elected in April. The Council elects officers from Council membership each May. For information on elections of council members, see below.

2) Classified Council Function

The Council represents all classified (hourly) employees of the University of Alaska Anchorage. The Council serves as an advisory body to the Chancellor in matters concerning classified employees. This includes, but is not limited to, representative participation towards the solution of problems, formulation and/ or revision of policies affecting these employees, their salaries and benefits, working conditions, general services, and services performed. The Council acts as a resource, support, and advocate for classified employees.

Members of the Council are also selected to represent staff on campus committees, such as the Planning and Budget Advisory Council, the Campus Safety Committee, and the Diversity Action Council.

3) Classified Council Meetings

Council meetings are held monthly on the first Thursday of each month during February through May and September through December from 8.30 am to 10.00 am in ADM 204. All meetings are open to the public, and classified employees are encouraged to attend.

4) Bringing an Issue to the Council

If you would like to suggest or present on an issue at a Council meeting, contact aygov@uaa.alaska.edu. There is also time for brief public comments at every Council meeting.

5) Topics Addressed

UAA Staff Compensation and Benefit Updates
Advocacy/ Legislative Updates
Performance Based Budgeting Process
UAA Administrator Searches
Opportunities for involvement
Safety
Facilities
Parking
Sustainability
Diversity
Other topics that affect classified employees

6) Community Outreach

The Council coordinates community outreach events each year. In 2006-2007, for example, the Council organized food and clothing drives for local shelters.

7) Social Events

The Council hosts an annual Chili Feed and Contest for all classified employees every fall. They also hold other events such as ice cream socials.

8) Classified Council Elections

Two year term elections are held in April. When nominations are opened they can be sent to aygov@uaa.alaska.edu. Employees are encouraged to self-nominate.

9) Websites with more information.

Governance Website http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/governance/
Membership http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/governance/classified/members.cfm
Agendas http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/governance/classified/index.cfm
Constitution and Bylaws http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/governance/classified/constitution.cfm