Mission

The Staff Advisory Committee represents all non-instructional staff members at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. It offers guidance to the Law School’s Dean on issues, policies, and practices that impact the School and those served by the committee. The Staff Advisory Committee creates and promotes individual and organizational effectiveness by offering diverse opportunities and initiatives that support the Law School’s commitment to staff inclusion, recognition, development, and participation in overall organizational advancement

 

Goals and Objectives:

The Staff Advisory Committee has several goals and objectives, including:

1. To advise the Law School Dean regarding staff opinions concerning all issues and matters at the School that the committee considers of importance to the staff, the School, and the institution;
2. To receive and act upon requests from the Dean for advice and counsel regarding matters relevant to the staff that may call for action by the Dean;
3. To advocate for inclusion and equity of the Law School staff within the greater Law School community and decision-making processes;
4. To enhance employee morale and improve the work environment by identifying current work issues and challenges and offering suggestions for positive changes in this regard; and,
5. To increase awareness of the contributions made by the staff of the School of Law and to promote the recognition of outstanding staff.
   
   

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Committee Meetings:

The committee will meet once a month on a schedule set by the Chair.

Committee Meeting	Notes
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 11 a.m.	Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11 a.m.	Upcoming
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11 a.m.	Upcoming
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 11 a.m.	Upcoming
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 11 a.m.	Upcoming

 

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