Committees - Mount Royal Support Staff Association

		The Mount Royal Support Staff Association endeavors to maintain a mutual and respectful relationship between the Support Staff and Mount Royal University. The MRSSA has the responsibility of ensuring fair and equitable working conditions for staff and strives to uphold a constant communication link between the staff and the University. We recognize and promote important contributions and continued efforts of our staff. In a collaborative effort, the MRSSA and Support Staff build the foundation of strength upon which the University rests.
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	Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm MRSSA W301 On this Page: EDT DTL PD Days P & P Negotiating		Committees The MRSSA currently has eight standing committees including: Education, Development & Training Committee Develop, Train & Learn Committee Professional Development Days Committee Policies & Procedures Committee Negotiating Committee Audit and Finance Committee Labour Relations Committee Social Engagement and Communications Committee The MRSSA encourages its members to actively participate in both MRSSA committees and Mount Royal University committees. If you are interested in sitting on a committee, contact one of the committee members for further details. Education, Development & Training (EDT) Committee As per Article 28 & 29 of the Collective Agreement, the University will provide annual funding for the purpose of reimbursing the tuition/fees paid by regular, continuing term, conditionally funded term, limited term and replacement term employees and their spouses and dependant children who have participated in education, training, and/or development activities. The EDT Committee will be responsible for determining the individual maximum allowances available to members who have successfully completed a course(s) at an educational institution or a professional facility; participated in work related conferences; or pursued courses related to recreation, leisure or personal improvement in accordance with the Education, Development and Training Committee Policy. This committee meets every Wedneday in the MRSSA boardroom from 11am-noon For more details on this committee please read our EDT Terms of Reference. To access the EDT application forms for funding, click here Committee Members Mabelann Gathercole - #6141 Karen Oliver - #8615 Cindy Campbell - #6003 Rob Bazinet - #5598 Rosemary Gardner- #6527 Kim Halvorson- #6124 Back to Top Develop, Train & Learn (DTL) Committee The mandate of the Develop, Train & Learn Committee is to fund work-related group learning, training and development activities which are offered collaboratively. Develop Inspire people to develop their individual and/or group capacity for their work, to plan their careers and to connect with the institution; through courses and workshops, individuals form connections in process improvement communities, departments, interdepartmental communities, MRU communities, and professional communities Train Enhance and apply skills through training to adapt to new standards, expectations and environments, and to meet personal expectations about the job Learn Encourage on-going participation in learning; create communities of practice; create repository of learning materials available on the web and in hardcopy MRSSA members can access the funds either through submitting proposals for group funding or suggesting to the Committee learning opportunities, such as workshops or speakers, they wish the Committee to organize. For more details on this committee please read our DTL Terms of Reference and the DTL Statement of Principles Committee Members Elaine B- #6308 Kris W-#8830 Shermin M - #6369 Teresa N- #7767 DTL Funding Invitation 2011-12 Back to Top Professional Development Days Committee The MRSSA Professional Development Days is starting to plan for 2011! The Executive Board is looking for volunteers to join the planning committee. If you are interested in becoming a committee member, please contact the MRSSA Office. To learn more about the Professional Development Committe read our Terms of Reference. This 2 day conference is for all support staff, exempt staff and management. These days consist of a variety of sessions, pertinent to both the work environment and to our personal live, and of course time to meet and mingle with our fellow staff members. If you would like to join this committee in the future please read our PD Job Descriptions. Committee Members Kathy Copithorne #5993 Debbie Henson #7731 Lori Klosch #6923 Debbie Mork #8893 Verle Winsor #8740 Tatiana Revelo #5987 Naomi Jamieson #5100 Ann Kus #7203 Wendy Witczak#6793 Karen Hiebert #6877 Back to Top Policies & Procedures Committee The Policies & Procedures Committee is responsible for developing, reviewing, and revising all MRSSA policies and procedures. The Committee will provide recommendations to the Executive for final approval. This committee meets two (2) hours each month. For more details on this committee, please read our Terms of Reference. Committee Members Shawnee Armstrong -#6980 Maureen Bedard #6718 Suzanne Evans #6921 Craig Baskett - #6059 Greg Hovdebo - #5904 Back to Top Negotiating Committee The Negotiating Committee is comprised of 1 to 5 MRSSA members including the MRSSA President. The Negotiating Committee is responsible for bargaining a collective agreement in the best interest of its MRSSA members in cooperation with Mount Royal University. Committee Members Maureen Bedard ( 2010-2012) - #6718 Baset Zarrug ( 2010-2012) - #6295 Rusty Martel (2011-2013) - #5096 Kevin Yano (2011-2013) - #7298 Mabelann Gathercole (2011-2013) - #6141 Back to Top Audit and Finance Committee The role of the Audit and Finance Committee is to assist the Executive in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to finances, internal controls and risk exposure. On behalf of the Executive, the Audit and Finance Committee monitors, evaluates, advises and makes recommendations on matters affecting the financial planning, reporting and performance of the Association; internal financial control policies and processes; and compliance with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations. Committee Members Kevin Yano - #7298 Baset Zarrug - #6270 Debbie Henson - #7731 Back to Top Labour Relations Committee The Labour Relations Committee’s mandate is to work as a team to mediate and facilitate employment and labor relations matters for MRSSA members, especially relating to the Collective Agreement with the Board of Governors of Mount Royal University. The committee has the authority to address membership concerns on behalf of the Executive of the MRSSA. Committee Members Kevin Yano - #7298 Baset Zarrug - #6270 Maureen Bedard - #6718 Back to Top Social Engagement and Communications Committee The Social Engagement and Communications Committee works to engage members in the Association and to communicate information of concern or interest to them. Through events, social activities, and the dissemination of information, the committee aims to increase member participation and raise awareness of the services provided to the members. The intent is to encourage the members to become more aware of the activities of the MRSSA while building and maintaining the MRSSA community. In addition, the committee works to raise the profile of the MRSSA in the Mount Royal community. Committee Members Andrea Morrow #5129 Teresa Nickason #7767 Norma Kenward #6896 Janelle McArthur #5002 Christine Carter #6476 Karen Hiebert #6877 Christina Riches #6507 Amanda Cerisano #6973 Back to Top