A proposal for postemployment health care costs
(1/14/2008) The Civil Service Committee and Office of Human Resources request feedback on a proposal that would allow employees who leave the U or retire to use accrued vacation time to pay for health care costs.

Morris hosts the CSC
(11/13/2007) For its annual meeting outside the Twin Cities, the Civil Service Committee met on the Morris campus in October.

Even a little helps a lot
(10/15/2007) Civil Service Committee professional development funds are helping staff develop their knowledge and skills, off campus as well as on.

Focusing on professional development
(8/28/2007) An introduction to Dan Farrar, one of six new Civil Service Committee members.

A new year begins
(6/12/2007) Civil Service Committee 2006-07 chair Peg Wolff reports on progress and transition to the new leadership team.

Apply now for seats on the Civil Service Committee
(3/20/2007) Members of the 15-member CSC talked recently about benefits of serving. Civil service staff members at UMC, UMD, and UMTC are invited to seek one of five seats open for 2007-08.

Honoring all kinds of great service
(2/19/2007) Two civil service employees who won the 2006 President's Outstanding Service Award provide examples of why it's so important to nominate your U colleagues.

Recognize a U staff member
(1/12/2007) Debra Haessly, administrative director of the School of Kinesiology and winner of the 2006 Civil Service and Bargaining Unit (CSBU) Staff Award, was nominated for the award by professor and director Mary Jo Kane.

A way to grow
(10/24/2006) Each year, the CSC has $2,000 available to support civil service staff members professional development needs. Apply now.

Where you can shape debate
(9/25/2006) Fourteen civil service staff members serve on committees of the University Senate. A few seats are still open.

2006 retreat review
(8/8/2006) 2006-07 Civil Service Committee chair Peg Wolff reports on the annual CSC retreat, the civil service staff's first year in the U Senate, and priorities for the coming year.

Passing the gavel for 2006-07
(7/10/2006) The Civil Service Committee's 2005-06 chair recaps the year--marked by a pay plan, benefits, and developing standards for performance evaluations and merit pay--and passes the gavel.

Down and dirty for a beautiful U
(5/15/2006) The Civil Service Committee worked with two other organizations, students, and some U neighbors to build a path and redesign a garden near the Twin Cities campus.

The Civil Service Committee wants you
(3/21/2006) Civil service representatives are now being sought to serve on the CSC and in the U Senate beginning July 1, 2006. Deadlines to apply are March 31 (priority) and April 7 (final) for the CSC and April 14 for the senate.

Welcome, 2005-06 CSC members
(8/9/2005) New members of the Civil Service Committee convened for the first time July 27. Also: Rule Subcommittee preview.

Year-end CSC report
(7/11/2005) Departing Civil Service Committee chair Dorit Hafner reviews the year and introduces new chair Matt Bowers.

Civil Service Committee update: June 2005
(6/14/2005) The first civil service U senators are named; Merit Task Force initiates groups on performance management and merit pay; and more.

Civil Service Committee update, May 2005
(5/9/2005) CSC seats filled; U Senate election in progress; input needed for Merit Task Force, CSC presentation to regents on strategic positioning, and Rules Subcommittee regarding telecommuting and working on call; and more.

Civil Service Committee update, April 2005
(4/11/2005) The pay plan for 2005-06 is posted, a civil service opening for Senate Disabilities, and more.

Civil Service Committee update, March 2005
(3/7/2005) Nominations are sought for 23 new U Senate seats, the CSC, and other committees; Staff Development Award guidelines revised; and more.

Civil Service Committee update, February 2005
(2/7/2005) A look ahead to a new role for civil service staff in the U Senate; plus an update on the rules, February meeting, and more.

Civil Service Committee update, January 2005
(1/10/2005) There's never been a better time to review your retirement saving plans. Here's a run-down on how the Minnesota State Retirement System works, plus two more easy options for retirement savings open to all U faculty and staff. Also this month: public hearings on rule changes, a call for CSBU staff award nominations, and the January CSC meeting.

Civil Service Committee update December 2004
(12/6/2004) Lori Nicol and the Rules Subcommittee are moving several rule changes toward approval. They're also planning the first online-only publication of Civil Service Rules, replacing the print edition last published in 2000. Also this month: 1 percent salary increase coming Jan. 5; supporting the U at the capitol; and meetings coming up.

Civil Service Committee update, November 2004
(11/8/2004) This month: supporting the U at the legislature, Senate restructuring and civil service, and an update of civil service rules.

Civil Service Committee update, October 2004
(10/11/2004) Each fall, the CSC holds a meeting at a U of M campus outside the Twin Cities. Also: Apply now for professional development funds--applications are considered at each monthly meeting.

Civil Service Committee update 0904
(9/17/2004) The Civil Service Committee urges civil staff to serve on a U committee and to support for Community Fund Drive.

Civil Service Committee prepares for a new year
(8/9/2004) The Civil Service Committee is gearing up for the 2004-05 academic year. On July 22, they met at Como Park for a retreat, where they set the agenda for the coming year and laid out plans for each committee.