Bank Street Staff Council
Welcome
Staff Council is pleased to sponsor this website for faculty and staff as part of our mission to foster communication and share resources in keeping with "the democratic ethos and philosophy of education under which Bank Street was founded." (Governance Handbook p. 17)
Overview
Staff Council offers a forum for any staff member to address concerns, share information or propose programs to facilitate our work and strengthen communication college-wide. Here is a brief overview:
- Staff Council meets on a monthly basis to discuss key issues, problem-solve and build community across all divisions.
- Staff Council members include representatives from: Childrens' Programs, Continuing Education, Finance & Administration, The Graduate School, Institutional Advancement and Support Staff; and co-chairs of two Standing Committees: The Budget Priorities Committee and The Diversity Committee.
- Cabinet meets with Staff Council leadership and Staff Associate Trustees to review and discuss council concerns and recommendations.
- Staff Council communicates its work through divisional representatives, bulletin board postings, Weekly e-Bulletin and four All-College meetings sponsored by the President's Office.
Staff Council has identified 4 key areas for inter-divisional collaboration:
- Community Outreach--Annual Blood Drive, Holiday Toy Drive.
- Environment and Health--Recycling and "greening" initiatives.
- Social Action and Advocacy--Day Against Racism Information Table
- Wellness and Recreation--Weight Watchers at Work Program.
Our next Staff Council meeting will be held on:
Monday April 7- 3:30- 5:00 BSN Room TBA
We welcome your participation!
Questions? Ideas? Feel free to contact divisional representatives or email co-chairs Nina Jaffe and Farhad Asghar at: staffcouncil@bankstreet.edu
Visibility, Viability, Voice
~Your Staff Council~
