The University of California Office of the President day announced Wednesday the opening of the application period for the next staff advisor-designate to the regents. The position's term runs July 2014 through June 2016. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 24 through March 7, 2014. ![seal 3dgold.thumbnail]()
The staff advisor program allows for two staff and/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 staff advisor program allows for two staff and/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 Kathy Barton, executive director of strategic initiatives in the School of Medicine at UC Riverside, whose two-year term will expire in June, and Donna Coyne, associate director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara, who began her term in July 2013.
"Given the breadth of challenges facing the University, it's more important than ever to have the perspective of UC staff on the Board," Barton said. "As a staff advisor, you can have a real impact in guiding UC forward during this critical time."
All employees are encouraged to learn more about the program at the staff advisor website and through local human resources offices.
Questions about the staff advisor position or the application process should be directed to Juliann Martinez, UCOP employee relations, at 510-287-3331or via email: Juliann.Martinez@ucop.edu.