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The Augusta University Staff Council (AUSC) is composed of and works on behalf of university staff members. We encourage staff connections and communication in an effort to foster a more engaging and collaborative professional environment.

Augusta University is a member institution of the University System of Georgia Staff Council.

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Staff Council Leadership

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Rich Rogers

  • Chair
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Cynthia Beard

  • Chair-Elect
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Angel Lovett

  • Past Chair
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Stephanie Campbell

  • Treasurer
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Jennifer Jaremski

  • Secretary
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Rebecca Carroll

  • Ex Officio

Committees

Interested in Joining Staff Council?

Staff Council strives to include members from a wide range of colleges, departments, and units throughout the university, based on staff distribution.

Any permanent "regular" employee of Augusta University, full-time (1.0 FTE), in a non-faculty position, having served at least 12 consecutive months in good standing shall be considered for membership. Membership shall be considered part of an employee's regular workweek and shall not generate any overtime pay compensatory time. Approval from the staff member’s supervisor and vetting through Human Resources is required to join the Council.

 

New Members

Nominations for staff members to join the council open up each Spring, with an election taking place in mid to late Spring. Council member terms begin on July 1 (the beginning of the fiscal year) and members serve a 3-year term, with the option to renew for one additional 3-year term.

Replacement Members

If a member of a particular unit resigns from the Council before the Spring nomination and election process takes place, the Membership Committee will identify and recommend at least one eligible candidate to fill the vacancy. The vacancy will be filled by a staff member within the same reporting unit in the President's Executive Cabinet, as outlined in Article III Section I of the bylaws, but not necessarily from the same department or office.

 

For questions about membership, please view our bylaws or email AU_StaffCouncil@augusta.edu.

Staff Council News

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2024 Fall Kickoff sets bold vision in motion for Augusta University

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Augusta University leaders share accomplishments and FY24 priorities at annual hearings

Augusta University leaders have worked with their team members over the academic year to develop plans that align with the university’s strategic plan, "Creating a Legacy."

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Augusta University announces 2022 Employee Advisory Council award winners

The Augusta University Employee Advisory Council has announced the winners of the 2022 EAC Awards. 

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Augusta University staff invited to employee engagement presentation with free lunch 

The first 50 staff members to attend at each location will receive a complimentary lunch.

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