The application period for the next staff advisor-designate to the UC regents is now open. Staff members will have until March 6 to submit an application. The new staff advisor will serve on the Board of Regents from July 2015 through June 2017.
The staff advisor program allows for two staff or non-Senate academic employees to participate in open sessions of the Board of Regents as well as designated committees of the board. The staff advisors bring the voice and perspective of staff and non-Senate academic employees to board deliberations.
The current staff advisors to the Regents are Donna Coyne, associate director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara, whose two-year term will expire in June, and, Deidre “De” Acker, ombuds at UC Merced, who began her term in July 2014.
"Serving as Staff Advisor is an opportunity to ensure staff input is considered in decision-making at the highest level,” Coyne said. "As a staff advisor, you can have a real impact in guiding UC forward."
All employees are encouraged to learn more about the program at the staff advisor website. Questions about the staff advisor position or the application process should be directed to Juliann Martinez, UCOP Employee Relations, at 510-287-3331 or via email: Juliann.Martinez@ucop.edu.