The Task Force will review the Bylaws and solicit any recommendations for potential amendments which will conform to Article 14 procedures.

Members:
Charles McAteer (Chair)
David Nagosky

The College Review Panel (CRP) shall review applications for promotions and salary increases for members of the Professional rank in accordance with the UUP contract. These appointments for UUP will be from the Professional rank and consist of at least eight members of which five to seven will be selected to serve on the CRP.

Distribution list: crp-committee@uupsbu.org
Members:
Laura Pellizzi
Martha Zadok
Nicholas Koridis

The Communications Committee writes and oversees content creation and distribution for the chapter newsletter, website, social media, and other platforms to effectively communicate the union’s goals, values and activities.

Distribution list: communications.committee@uupsbu.org
Members:
Allison Parrish
Anthony Italiano
Louise Melious
Jenny Chen
Peter Barone
Zebulon Miletsky

The Contingent Concerns Committee shall assist the Officer for Contingents and the Contingent Concerns Representative in encouraging and promoting membership and activities of Contingents, and shall make recommendations with regard to Stony Brook Chapter Bylaws. Adopted May 1985; Revised April 7th, 2017— Page 7 organizational structures wherein Contingents work. The Officer for Contingents shall serve as chairperson and the Concerns Representative as Deputy Chair.

Members:
Rita Nezami (contingent.officer@uupsbu.org)

The Disability Rights and Concerns Committee ~ is dedicated to promoting the inclusion and human rights of persons with disabilities. It monitors the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by various states. The committee reviews reports to provide recommendations, and advocate for the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee shall assist the Diversity Officer in monitoring campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and policies, and shall recommend actions designed to implement and enforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. The Diversity Officer shall serve as chairperson.

Distribution list: diversity.officer@uupsbu.org

Finance Committee plays a critical function in managing the financial control and sustainability of the organization. They develop and approve the annual budget. First check with Tiffany on this to make sure that statement is correct

Members:
Tiffany Friedman (treasurer@uupsbu.org)

Questions and concerns related to problems on the job can be directed to our Grievance Team by completing the Intake Form

Useful links:
Intake form
FAQ When Things Go Wrong:
Professionals
Academics

Distribution list: grievance.committee@uupsbu.org
Members:
Anthony Italiano (Chair) gwcc.cochair@uupsbu.org 
Vacant (Academic Grievance Officer) academic.grievance@uupsbu.org
Jennifer Jokinen (Professional Grievance Officer) professional.grievance@uupsbu.org

The Individual Development Awards (IDA) Committee is responsible for administering the IDA Program, which supports professional development for eligible academic and professional employees.

Members:
F Jason Torre (Chair)
Lobna Kahek

The Membership Committee shall assist the Membership Chairperson in recruiting new members, organizing membership drives, maintaining up-to-date lists of members, and disseminating literature to the membership. The Membership Chairperson shall serve as the chairperson.

Distribution list: membership-committee@uupsbu.org
Members:
Lisa Vertucci (Membership Development Officer) mdo@uupsbu.org
Ashley Staples (Co-Chair)
Anthony Italiano
Benjamin Tausig
David Nagosky
Eric Beverley
Jana Ziegler
Jasmina Gradistanac
James Ambroise
Lauren Giunta
Marie Leen
Robert Harrison
Rosalia Davi
Sujata Pawagi
Tamara Gregorian (Co-Chair)
Thomas Ballis

The Outreach Committee shall plan and coordinate activities to inform legislators of Chapter and UUP needs, and educate the Chapter membership about legislation of interest to UUP. It shall coordinate activities with the statewide UUP Outreach Committee and coordinate the annual VOTE/COPE campaign. The Outreach Chairperson shall serve as the chairperson.

Members:
David Ecker (Chair)

The Professional Council will identify professional members’ issues and concerns and make recommendations to the Chapter Officers and Executive Board to address those concerns.

Distribution list: professional.council@uupsbu.org
Members:
Paula Alvarez (Chair)

The Retirees Committee focuses on addressing the needs and concerns of retired members of an organization, advocating for retirees’ rights and benefits, ensuring their voices are heard in policy decisions.

Members:
Joel Rosenthal (Office for Retirees) retirees@uupsbu.org
Charles McAteer (Chair)

The Safety and Health Committee shall assist the Safety and Health Chairperson to identify and review safety-related issues affecting employees and shall recommend plans for the correction of such matters.

Members:
Sujata Pawagi (Chair)
Nicholas Koridis
Elizabeth Mensch

We assist with laptop purchases, setup and install, website design and content posting (with WordPress).

Members:
Jose Muniz (Chair)
Anthony Italiano
Melissa Klott

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Council focuses on promoting gender equity and addressing issues related to gender and sexuality. They advocate for policies that promote gender equity and protect the rights of women and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you are interested in participating in a Statewide Committee visit https://uupinfo.org/committees/ for chair information.

Delegate can participate in 2 statewide committees and your interest to join a Statewide Committee should be directed to the Chapter President for approval via email