ACTIVITIES TEAM : Established an Activities Team that has sponsored a brown bag lecture series, numerous potluck lunches, chili cookoffs, and spaghetti feeds to provide an opportunity for CALS staff to network.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT : Established a training policy that allows each classified staff member a minimum of 16 hours training time and access to $50 annually from his/her department. Due to the implementation of a COA Staff Development Team (1996), the Career Development Team was disbanded. The CALS Staff Development Team ceased activities in June of 2006 and turned over responsibilities to the Staff Council.

COLLEGE POLICIES : The Staff Council evaluates and recommends modifications to existing and proposed CALS policies and procedures affecting classified staff.

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION : Developed a quarterly Outstanding Staff Award. Recipients are selected by the Staff Council and approved by the dean; awardees receive $350 and a plaque.  Awardees' names are placed on a plaque in the Forbes Building lobby.

FACULTY/STAFF MEETING : Designees from the Staff Council participate in coordinating the annual CALS Faculty/Staff meeting.

LIAISON ROLE : The Staff Council serves as a liaison between CALS staff members and CALS administrators.

NEW FACULTY TOUR : The Staff Council reviews applications from staff who wish to participate in the New Faculty Tour and makes recommendations to the Executive Council concerning staff participants. (The New Faculty Tour visits various agricultural enterprises located throughout Arizona during this biennial three-day event.)

STAFF TOUR : The Staff Council has created a biannual tour for staff to become acquainted with various departments in the college. The tour runs from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. and includes a luncheon with the dean and a tour of the Campus Agricultural Center.)

UA STAFF ADVISORY COUNCIL : The Staff Council has developed a close working relationship with UA Staff Advisory Council (SAC), and members are encouraged to attend monthly meetings and other events.

UNITED STAFF COMMITTEE : Advised and guided the formation of many of the other University of Arizona College Staff Councils.

COMMUNICATION: Developed a full page in the COA newsletter as a vehicle for improving communication with classified staff. Established an e-mail list for the purpose of communicating with all staff. Sponsored periodic Town Halls for open discussion about ongoing staff concerns. Published several articles about COA staff in campus-wide publications.

DEVELOPMENT DAY : The CALS Staff Council plans and facilitates an biennial Staff Development Day for all staff within the college. This day provides an opportunity for employees to enhance career and personal development through lectures and workshops and also provides an opportunity for campus staff to interact with staff from all units including Cooperative Extension personnel who are based in every county in the state.

SALARY CONCERNS : Established a Salary Team that conducted a campus-wide survey and implemented a multi-year salary adjustment plan to bring CALS staff salaries up to comparable peer levels. Brought overtime guidelines to supervisors' attention.