Carnegie Mellon University

Issues that matter to SCS staff.

SCS Dean's Staff Advisory Committee

The SCS Dean's Staff Advisory Committee was created as a standing committee for the purpose of working with and advising the Dean. The Committee shall limit its activities to advising on matters that are of concern to SCS staff. The Committee is formed to give advice and recommendations to the Dean or his or her designated appointee(s).

Our committee is composed of one to three staff members from each department within the school. Committee members serve a term of 3 years with the ability to be re-nominated and re-elected. View our full membership or visit the SCS Dean's Office website to learn more about all of the Dean's Advisory Committees.

Surveys Results

One way the committee receives feedback is through surveys. We wish to learn about the issues that are broadly affecting our staff as well as receiving ideas about how we can make improvements. You can find our latest survey results below.

Fall 2024 Pulse Survey Results
Fall 2022 Administrative/Support Staff Survey Results 

Subcommittees

Each member of the committee will choose a subcommittee to join. Subcommittees will ensure we are using our time wisely and stay equally engaged in addressing the concerns that impact us the most and/or are passionate about. See below our subcommittees, their missions, and what they are currently focused on.

Mission: This committee serves as a trusted channel for staff to share sensitive concerns in a confidential environment. We provide a space where employees can be heard freely, and give optional guidance when requested. We function as an additional resource for staff who have already attempted to resolve issues through management channels without satisfactory resolution, offering support and assistance in navigating next steps.

Current members:
Amelia Baisley, HCII (3 years at CMU)
Krista Dichiera, Dean’s Office (9 years at CMU)
Julie Nys, LTI (4 years at CMU)

Feel free to reach out to the group’s email, or to members individually.

Mission: Focuses on procedures and technology to streamline systems for day-to-day operations and professional development

Currently addressing: Onboarding & Sharing Resources

Mission: Address concerns about management and workplace culture to increase staff retention

Currently addressing: Community Building Activities

Mission: Optimizes physical working environments for staff

Currently addressing: Housekeeping Concerns

Contact Us

You can reach out to our committee via email at staff-advisory-committee@cs.cmu.edu.

If you have a more sensitive request please email our advocacy subcomitte (only 3 members) at scs-advocacy@andrew.cmu.edu 

SCS Housekeeping Reporting Form

We are collecting YOUR stories and experiences to prove housekeeping is chronically failing to meet basic cleaning expectations. Report Housekeeping Issues

Note: If you need immediate attention with an issue, contact building@cs.cmu.edu. Our form is for data collection only.

Committee Leadership

Ally Ricarte - Chair
Julie Kulin - Vice-Chair
Marlana Ivey - Recording Secretary

SCS Staff Pulse Survey

If you're an SCS staff member, tell us how it's going. 

Complete Our Survey

Important: This Google Form survey does not require self-identification. You can copy this link and open it in an anonymous browser session and submit it anonymously.

Interested in Joining the Committee?

The committee is structured to have 2 (or a maximum of 3) members representing each department, all self-nominated. If you are interested in representing your department on the committee, you can contact your department representative or email the committee directly via staff-advisory-committee@cs.cmu.edu. Please keep in mind the time commitment you would be making before reaching out. The full committee meets every other month while sub-committees meet more frequently, some twice a month.

Important: Submitting your name for nomination does not guarantee acceptance to the committee.