Regent Raymond Sanchez spoke recently about the upcoming presidential search during the June meeting of the UNM Staff Council. He discussed the qualifications expected of the next president of UNM. Constituency groups providing feedback had similar comments, he said, noting many would like the next president to be a woman. He also stated that every effort was being made to have the search committee reflect the diversity of New Mexico.
In other business, Councilor Bill Bloom was presented with the Jim Davis Outstanding Staff Councilor Award. Staff who served on Staff Council committees and Staff Council for five or more years were presented with a newly designed service pin.
Councilors discussed pro-rating the Dependent Education benefit for part-time staff. Currently, all other benefits are pro-rated. The motion to approve carried and the recommendation will be forwarded to Administration.
Staff Councilors approved a recommendation for a Child Care Referral program proposal and budget. As proposed, a clearinghouse would be established to provide childcare referrals for faculty and staff.
For more information contact the Staff Council office, 277-1532.
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