2013 Staff Council Calendars are now available.  If you would like a copy of this years calendar, please fill out the calendar request form:  (Click here to access the form.)   Supplies are limited. 

Digital Version:
Click on the image above to access a digital version of the calendar.  The calendar image can be saved and used as a desktop background. 

Join us for the March Staff Council Meeting!

Date:  Wednesday, March 27

Time:  8:45-11:00AM

New Location:  Wood Center, Carol Brown  Ballroom 

This meeting is open to the public.  All university employees are encouraged to attend.  

Public Comment is scheduled for 9:00AM.

The meeting is also available via toll-free audio conference. 

Phone #:  1-800-893-8850

PIN:  8244236

All nominations for the 2013 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award are due by February 20, 2013.   For more information on the award and the application process visit:  www.uaf.edu/chancellor/awards/

On December 19, 2012, UAF Staff Council approved election results from the Fall 2012 Odd Numbered Unit Election.  View Fall 2012 Election Results (PDF)

Visit uafstaffcouncilinfo.blogspot.com for more information on recent Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC) recommendations to the UA Administration regarding FY14 health care benefits.  You can also submit your feedback on the blog by clicking on the 'Comment' button located immediately below the article.

•  UAF Staff Council Constitution - UPDATED 6/19/2012   (PDF)
• Motion 2012-228-1:  Motion to Amend Constitution Related to UAF Staff Council Representation on UA Staff Alliance - Approved  (PDF)

• UAF Staff Council Bylaws - Revised 12/3/2012   (PDF)
• Motion 2012-233-2 - Motion to Amend Staff Council Bylaws to Not Require Supervisor Approval for Candidate Names to Appear on Election Ballot - Approved 11/20/2012

The link below will take you to the HR Benefits website where you can find a memo from Donald Smith, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, an updated "Health Care Employees Cost Chart," and a FAQ regarding upcoming changes.  These documents are located under "Open Enrollment and Health Care Plan Changes" on the upper right side of the webpage.  

Link to HR Benefits

Staff Council has developed a calculator to help you in planning for open enrollment.  This tool is only used for estimating purposes.   You can access the calculator at: staffcouncil.uaf.edu/healthcarecalc/  

We would like to thank Staff Council members Walker Wheeler and Gary Newman for creating this helpful tool.  We would also like to thank Erika Van Flein, Director of Benefits, for her assistance with this project.  

Click here to access department listings by unit.   (PDF)