Committees

Committees are smaller groups formed within the council to focus on specific areas of responsibility. Committees are created to divide workload, provide expertise, improve efficiency, encourage transparency and staff input.

Executive Officer Committee

Considers all matters presented to it by the President, the Council, or individual members and make appropriate recommendations for action; assists the President in setting the agenda for Council meetings.  This committee meets one week prior to the Council meeting and called for special meetings as needed.

Membership Committee  

Maintains a current membership roster; maintains attendance records of all meetings; oversees the selection of Council representatives; and annually reviews the Council's membership structure to assure that all areas of the university are appropriately represented.

Communications Committee

Plans to participate with Information Fairs where university employees can meet Council representatives and learn about Council activities; works with Emory Report to publicize the Council and its activities; and supports other efforts to increase awareness throughout the university community of the Council's purpose and activities.

Special Issues Committee

Addresses issues identified by the Council President, the Executive Committee or the Council including the annual Town Hall/Leadership Social with the university president and their leadership team. 

Hardship Fund Committee

Shall be responsible for creating awareness and soliciting donations for the Emory University Hardship Fund.

Past Presidents Committee

Available past presidents who maintain an association with Emory University who assist the council in an advisory capacity as needed.