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Overview of Committees

The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) contributes to a variety of projects, initiatives, and priorities by way of committees.

These committee groups are:

  • Standing Committees ( Managed  by SAC, closed to SAC Members )
    • Standing Committees are:
      • Comprised of SAC members appointed annually
      • Responsible for producing budget proposals and setting annual goals approved by the Council.
  • Ad Hoc Committees ( Managed by SAC, open to UNO Staff Members)
    • Ad Hoc Committees are:
      • Comprised of all UNO staff— not just SAC members—
      • Created when needed to address specific, temporary issues or projects.
      • temporary and designed to focus on particular initiatives or concerns outside the scope of the Standing Committees.
  • Campus Committees ( Managed by a Campus Partner who invites SAC to contribute)

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Standing Committees

Per our bylaws, standing committees are comprised of SAC members and are appointed annually. Standing committee meetings are limited to committee members and their respective Executive Committee liaisons, unless other SAC members or individuals are invited. Each committee is responsible for producing a budget proposal to be approved by the SAC membership for all activities and establishing annual goals to be approved by the Council.
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Strategic Planning

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Community Engagement

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Professional Development

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Events

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Ad Hoc Committees

Per our bylaws, ad hoc committees are comprised of UNO staff members across campus and any UNO staff member is welcome to contribute where appropriate and/or interest exists. Ad hoc committees are formed when necessary and based on a variety of stakeholders ranging from University Administration, Human Resources, Staff Advisory Council, and/or UNO Staff member feedback. Chairs are appointed by the SAC President and overseen by the President-Elect.
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Campus Committees with Staff Advisory Council Representation

There are a variety of UNO divisions, departments/units, and offices who invite and value the partnership of the Staff Advisory Council. The below campus committees are not an exhaustive representation of committees at UNO, rather, are ones where SAC is invited to contribute to their respective mission, vision, and goals.
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Student Conduct & Community Standards

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University Compliance & Judiciary Committee

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Staff Advisory Council (SAC) committees are smaller working groups within the council that focus on specific areas like strategic planning, staff involvement, and community engagement. They help SAC fulfill its mission more effectively.

All elected SAC members are encouraged to serve on at least one Standing Committee. Additionally, staff members who are not elected SAC representatives are welcome to participate in Ad Hoc Committees, depending on the committee's needs and objectives. If an Ad Hoc Committee doesn't yet exist, it should be recommended to the SAC President via unosac@unomaha.edu.

Currently, there are five (5) active Standing Committees:

  • Executive Committee - Composed of SAC members elected by the council to lead the organization
  • Events Committee - Plans events and supports initiatives to enhance staff invovlement and morale
  • Strategic Planning Committee - Researches, reviews, and recommends opportunities to support and guide the University
  • Professional Development Committee - Promotes growth and learning opportunities for staff members
  • Community Engagement Committee - Organizes community service and service learning activities to foster relationships between staff and the Greater Omaha community

As the intention of Ad Hoc committees eb and flow based on institutional and staff need, their presence is more fluid. You can find the current Ad Hoc Committees here.

The Executive Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. You can find the dates and times for when the Executive Committee meets on the Upcoming Meetings and Agendas page.

All other Standing Committees and Ad Hoc Committees met at a freqency that is most appropriate for their areas. Please email unosac@unomaha.edu to learn more.

To learn more about SAC's Committees or to express interest in becoming a member during the next election cycle, you can:

  • Visit the SAC webpage for detailed information on committee's and additional information
  • Contact a current SAC Member
  • Email SAC Leadership directly at unosac@unomaha.edu

Yes, SAC Committees and Members often collaborate with various campus departments university leadership to align efforts, share resources, and amplify staff voices in university decision-making processes. You can find the current University Committees that have invited SAC to collaborate here.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about Staff Advisory Council, please email us at unosac@unomaha.edu or contact one of our members.

Do you want to leave feedback and/or suggestions for UNO's Staff Advisory Council, please do so via the SAC Suggestion Box.

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