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Executive Committee

The CAPA Executive Committee is comprised of the Chair, Vice Chair and all CAPA Committee Chairs. The Executive Committee meets at least once per month and is responsible for ad hoc issues that arise throughout the academic year. P&A staff can contact any of these committee members with concerns or questions.


Committee Charge

Purpose

The mission of the Executive Committee is to work on behalf of University of Minnesota Academic Professional and Administrative employees by providing leadership to the Council of Academic Professionals & Administrators (CAPA).

Membership

The Executive Committee will be composed of the Chair and Vice-Chair of CAPA, as well as the chairs of the individual committees: Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Professional Development, and Representation & Governance.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Executive Committee include the following:

I. Keep P&A employees informed of CAPA activities and decisions as well as other issues;

II. Represent CAPA and P&As to the UniversityÕs Regents, President, Executive Vice-President and Provost, Vice-President of Human Resources, and other administration officials and governing groups at the University.

III. Draft policy and position papers in response to issues facing P&As at the University of Minnesota, and follow-through on these proposals.

IV. Coordinate the work of CAPA committees and ensure the progress of these groups.

V. Manage the CAPA budget, with the Vice-Chair acting as Treasurer for the group.

VI. Work with the Clerk assigned by the Office of Human Resources to ensure appropriate and prompt communication among CAPA members and with all P&As.

VII. Set meeting agendas.

VIII. Plan annual CAPA retreat.


Committee Members

 
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