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The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) was established in 2007 to “to expedite innovation and commercialization in the area of cancer research and to enhance access to evidence-based prevention programs and services throughout the state.  CPRIT accepts applications and awards grants for a wide variety of cancer-related research and for the delivery of cancer prevention programs and services by public and private entities located in Texas.” 

CPRIT has awarded over $670 million in grants to Texas-based cancer research and prevention projects and programs, including over $36 million to Texas A&M University System members.

The CPRIT Oversight committee has recently adopted a rule that requires grant recipients to certify that they have established tobacco-free policies as a condition of receiving CPRIT funding.  This new policy requires that all CPRIT grantees be in compliance by August 31, 2012. 

Texas A&M currently has a policy and University Rule that addresses Smoking and Tobacco Use; however, these guidelines only define areas that are to be smoke-free/tobacco-free, they do not prohibit their use on campus. In order to ensure future CPRIT funding, Texas A&M will need to consider an enhancement in tobacco policies to remain eligible.  

Considering that millions of dollars of grant funding are in question, which of the following do you believe Texas A&M University should pursue:
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This poll is non-binding and designed to simply gauge the opinion of the campus staff community on this topic. The results of this poll will be shared with the Office of the President.  The poll will close May 25th.

 

Mission

The University Staff Council (USC) stated mission is to represent the interests of and the issues impacting both classified and non-classified staff employees at Texas A&M - College Station.

Purpose

The council will provide a voice and integrate staff perspective by:

  1. Acting as a conduit for two-way communication between staff and administration.
  2. Engaging staff and bringing their interests before the administration.
  3. Identifying university issues and their impact on staff.
  4. Exploring and researching possible solutions.
  5. Providing options and recommendations to the President.
  6. Interacting with other councils.

The University Staff Council will not act in an advocacy role in any specific employee/employer policy matter or dispute within the University, nor will it assume the role of arbitrator in any such matter. Employees are encouraged to work directly with their supervisor or management personnel, or their appropriate Human Resources office, if issues are specific to their personal situation. Employees submitting inquiries to this website should be aware that an inquiry will be reviewed by a subcommittee of the University Staff Council for response.

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New Announcements (past announcements here)


April 25, 2012

Memo to Texas A&M Staff summarizing undertakings and concerns of the University Staff Council in regards to the potential outsourcing of dining, landscape, maintenance, and custodial services.  Please send questions or comments to staff@tamu.edu.

March 22, 2012

The video of yesterday's University Staff Forum, featuring Chancellor John Sharp, is available on MediaMatrix here:
https://mediamatrix.tamu.edu/streams/461805/TAMU_Council_Chancellor's_Presentation_3-21-12.wmv

March 21, 2012

The University Staff Council is pleased to invite Texas A&M University staff to our annual Spring Forum. Our featured speaker will be Mr. John Sharp, Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. The Forum will take place from 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. in Rudder Theater.

Staff unable to attend the meeting in person may join us via live webcast on the TTVN web site webcast page at http://ttvn.tamus.edu/webcasts Channel 20. A recorded version will also be available for future viewing on the USC webpage. The live webcast and recording will both be available in a Windows Media format. Technical support during the live webcast will be available from TTVN Video Operations at (979) 862-2241.

March 8, 2012

The University Staff Council sent a letter to Dr. Loftin, President of Texas A&M University, expressing its willingness to participate in the evaluation of the recent Requests for Proposal for possible outsourcing of Dining Services, Landscape Maintenance, Building Maintenance, and Custodial Services. The USC requests staff involvement in the process and urges staffing plans, including salaries and benefits, be of primary consideration.

October 24, 2011

2011 Staff Conference: Focus on YOUR Success    Employee and Organizational Development is pleased to announce the 2011 Staff Conference: Focus on YOUR Success - the first university conference specifically targeted at the success of Texas A&M staff. This event will be held in Rudder Tower on November 10, 2011. For more details about the conference and to register, please visit the 2011 Staff Conference webpage at http://eodinfo.tamu.edu/staffconf online.

September 26, 2011

The University Staff Council is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 USC Staff Scholarship Recipients

September 27th, 2011

The University Staff Council would like to remind all of its constituents about the Provost's Commitment to Excellence Dialogues taking place on September 27th from Noon to 1:30 at the General Services Complex.  This event is being co-hosted by the University Staff Council in an effort to help engage in ideas, decisions, and the pursuit of activities that help our university in its pursuit of excellence.  This particular discussion focuses on the responsibilities of administration and staff as part of advancing our role as a leading academic institution.  The format of the gathering will be a panel discussion with leaders from various divisions within the university to provide information, answer questions, and gather input and ideas.  Please bring a lunch if you wish (drinks will be provided).  More information can be found at http://provost.tamu.edu.

September 9, 2011

The 2010-2011 University Staff Council Annual Report is now available here.

July 12, 2011

UPDATE: PowerPoint presentations from the open forum are available on the Presentations Page.  A streaming video of the open forum will be available shortly.

The University Staff Council (USC) will host an open forum for all staff on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.  The forum will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room 601 of Rudder Tower.  The following speakers will make presentations on current issues of interest to all staff: Kevin McGinnis, Director, Risk Management & Benefits Administration, will present a FY12 Benefits Update; Deborah Wright, Assistant Vice President for Finance, will present a FY12 Budget Update; Tracy Foster, Senior Financial Analyst in the Budget and Planning Department, will provide a Legislative Update; and Venesa Flores, University Calendar Committee, will discuss how the calendar is built and how holidays are determined. Jeannie Laird and Kevin Gustavus, USC Chair and Vice Chair, will provide a brief update on USC activities and there will be an opportunity for questions.  A meet and greet reception will follow.  All staff members are encouraged to attend.  


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