CNCS – Council for Non-Represented Classified Staff
The faculty, students, academic staff, and non-represented classified staff at the University of Wisconsin – Madison share in the responsibility of governing the institution through a time-honored system of shared governance. Involvement in this system is voluntary; there is no membership. All non-represented classified staff members on campus are automatically included in CNCS communications and training benefits.
The CNCS is empowered to deal with issues affecting non-represented classified staff at the university level. With elected members, the CNCS Council provides guidance, support and communications to the CNCS standing committees and all non-represented classified staff on campus.
News & Events
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 *CNCS Summer Institute* at the Pyle Center
Spring 2012 Professional Development Training Grants
Learn more about this biannual matching grant for employee professional development.
The CNCS Newsletter has returned! Read the December 2011 edition.
Letter to UW-System President Kevin Reilly recommending Interim Chancellor David Ward's term extension to two years.
Letters to Interim Chancellor David Ward and President Kevin Reilly regarding inequities imposed on non-represented classified staff:
Starting in the fall of 2008, the non-represented classified staff have been dealt a series of financial setbacks. While the other employee classifications have also had setbacks, none of the other groups have had all the setbacks that the non-represented have had. These letters, outlining these setbacks, were sent to President Reilly and Interim Chancellor Ward.
Grievance Report and Response:
A grievance was filed, on behalf of all the non-represented to get back the 6 furlough days that were returned to members of some of the unions. The grievance was denied based on OSER discussions with campus OHR.
Book Club - Sponsored by Climate & Professional Development Committee (CPDC)
The CPDC Book Club is open to all members of the UW-Madison community. The first 10 individuals to register will receive the book at no cost, compliments of the CPDC. The books will be delivered via inter-office mail. A guided discussion will focus on the book and how it applies to the work environment here at UW-Madison. Participants are expected to have read the book and be willing to actively participate in the discussion. A light breakfast is provided. If you are interested in participating in one or all of these discussions, please register by the date listed for each book.
Register at www.ohrd.wisc.edu/reg/catalog_course.aspx?groupcoursekey=35841
University of Wisconsin-Madison Authority
The WI Legislative Fiscal Bureau's 2011-13 Summary of the Governor's budget recommendation provides a long yet thorough description of the University as a public authority.
Q&A on the Rights of Non-Represented Classified Staff under the Budget Repair Bill and Biennial Budget
This document was put together by OHR and reviewed by the legal departments regarding our rights to collectively bargain under the budget repair bill and the proposed biennial budget.
Letter to the Chancellor from CNCS: Our Rights Under the Proposed Public Authority
This letter was sent to the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and Provost requesting that non-represented classified staff be added as a recognized member of shared governance under the public authority model. The letter has been acknowledged and discussed in the Public Authority Working Group. We will know more as the personnel system takes shape.
This letter from the Chancellor is in response to the letter sent to her on April 13.
Mission
The mission for the Council for Non-Represented Classified Staff (herein known as the Council) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is to promote networking, communication, understanding and cooperation among the faculty, staff, students and the University and State administrations.
Goals
- Encourage communication and understanding by networking with campus schools and colleges, departments and programs, faculty, academic staff, students and University and State administrations.
- Provide an organized and systematic way for Non-Represented Classified Staff to participate at the institutional level and serve on appropriate campus-wide committees.
- Pursue professional development, tuition reimbursement opportunities, continuing education and training programs for Non-Represented Classified Staff.
- Provide a forum for Non-Represented Classified Staff to discuss topics, concerns, and interests.
- Recommend changes to the compensation plan for Non-Represented Classified Staff.
- Provide advice on ways to improve recruitment, retention and recognition of Non-Represented Classified Staff.
- Disseminate information to all campus Non-Represented Classified Staff.
What is Shared Governance?
The University of Wisconsin has a proud tradition of shared governance. Since 1848, faculty, staff and students have worked hand-in-hand to shape and implement the administrative policy that guides the academic experience. What has emerged and continues to evolve is a partnership that uniquely defines our institutional mission as a Land-Grant university with service to the public and the needs of the state. Recognizing and enhancing this shared responsibility has been an evolutionary process that continues today.
Currently there are four recognized governance councils on campus:
There are many joint governance committees that develop and monitor policies on a variety of issues such as: campus child care, campus transportation and equity and diversity issues to name a few. Committee work is critical to the self governing nature of this campus. It is important to keep informed about committee workings as they often affect our working conditions and campus climate.