Mount Royal Staff Association Create Your Own MRU

Mount Royal Staff Association Create Your Own MRU Experience

MRSA Vision Statement “Fostering an organizational culture of ongoing recognition and respect as an equal partner within the MRU community. "

How The MRSA Fits In… MRSA MRU Our Students SAMRU a complex system MRFA

Donors MRU Other PSs MRSA Our Students SAMRU a complex system Governments MRFA Market Conditions External Forces How MRSA and MRU Fit In…

How MRSA Fits In… Seek to understand how the parts fit together as well as how the sum of all parts fit in the world. MRSA MRU Our Students SAMRU a complex system MRFA

“The fundamental premise underlying the Employment Relations Bill is that the employment relationship is a human relationship, not just a contractual or economic one. Human relationships that function well and effectively are based on mutual trust, confidence and fair dealing. . . " Margaret Wilson Minster of Labour – New Zealand

MRSA Mission Statement “The Mount Royal Staff Association endeavours to maintain a mutual and respectful relationship between the Staff and Mount Royal University. The MRSA has the responsibility of ensuring fair and equitable working conditions for Staff and strives to uphold a constant communication link between the Staff and the University. We recognize and promote important contributions and continued efforts of our Staff. In a collaborative effort, the MRSA and Staff build the foundation of strength upon which the University rests. "

Executives 2015/2016 NAME ROLE DEPARTMENT Christine Pepper Executive Assistant MRSA Baset Zarrug (2014 -16) President ITS Karen Hiebert (2014 -2016) Vice President School of Nursing/Midwifery Cheryl Melatdoost (2015 -2017) Vice President Science & Technology J’Nan Sturgis (2015 -2017) Treasurer Recreation Rusty Martel (2015 -2017) Board of Governors Enrolment Services Kirsten Garcia (2014 -2016) Director at Large Conservatory Nadine Conklin (2014 -2016) Director at Large Residence Services Charissa Hovdebo (2014 -2016) Director at Large Continuing Education Vacant (2014 -2016) Director at Large Brad Robinson (2015 -2017) Director at Large Continuing Education Rachelle Mc. Grath (2015 -2017) Director at Large Wellness Services Judith Tarko (2015 -2017) Director at Large Scheduling Cyndi Cave (2015 -2017) Director at Large Student Awards and Financial Aid

MRSA Organizational Chart and Committees MRSA Membership 650 + Negotiation Committee Audit & Finance Social Engagement & Communication Executives Employee Relations Education Development and Training (EDT) Executive Assistant Governance PD Day

What Does The MRSA Do For Me? Negotiates the Collective Agreement on your behalf Meets with the other 3 Presidents (Dr. Docherty, MRFA and SAMRU) and MRU meetings to stay informed M R S A Meets with HR weekly to discuss labour relations Answers questions regarding work or the Collective Agreement

What Does The MRSA Do For Me? Holds an AGM and General Meeting to keep you fully informed M R S A Communicates with the membership monthly with the MRSAY! Newsletter Hosts a Professional Development Day • 1 day conference in May

How Are We Engaged At MRU? • Established the MRSA scholarship and bursaries Ø for our students • Donate money to various MRU communities Ø Big Bob’s BBQ – Picnic in the Park Ø Employee Activity Day (EAD) Ø Season of Caring Christmas Fund

How Are We Engaged At MRU? Strategic Planning New Employee Orientation Diversity Budget Advisory We participate in committee work… Transport ation Alumni Advisory Daycare Search Committees Effective Team Award

How Can You Be Engaged At MRU? O • Executive positions P • MRSA Committee work P • MRU Committee work O • PD Days R • Search committees T • Negotiations U • Social event planning N • Newsletter I • Attend MRSA Open Houses T • Attend Monthly Informal Meetings with the President Y • Connect with your MRSA Colleagues and Board

MRSA and MRU Service How to create your own MRU experience… Ø Is there a skill you’ve always hoped to build? Ø Love to plan events, crunch numbers, network and create relationships or develop communication materials? Ø Want to be an effective leader and grow professionally? The MRSA and MRU have something for you!

Communication We work diligently at communicating with our MRSA Colleagues: Ø Office: W 301 Local : 5993 or mrsa@mtroyal. ca Ø Website: www. mrustaff. ca Ø The MRSAY! Monthly Newsletter by MRSA colleagues Ø Hold Meetings Ø AGM (November) to review the year Ø General Meeting (May) to introduce the new Executive

Communication We work diligently at communicating with our MRSA Colleagues: Ø One hour release time to attend the AGM: November 16, 2016 Ø One hour release time to attend the GM: May 25, 2016 Ø Coffee meetings to discuss any questions, issues or just to get an idea of what MRSA members’ needs are Ø Book an appointment if you need more information on anything

EDT Committee Information Ø Apply for funding for courses on-line. www. mrustaff. ca/applyedt § Funding for your spouse/dependant if they are a Full. Time student at MRU Ø All EDT information can be found www. mrustaff. ca Ø Email account edtmrsa@mtroyal. ca

• One person advocating change will get How can I contribute? creamed Get involved : • Two people can commiserate • Three people can start a revolution

Benefits and Rewards of Being Involved Working with others Influence to make a Tapping into the growth the meaningful and experience contribution direction of to better of MRSA and Colleagues MRU and MRU MRSA communities Important in sustaining a healthy and vibrant MRSA and MRU communities

What our Employees say about MRU… “We soar above all by exceeding the personal and professional dreams of our community by creating a supportive balanced life style that feeds the heart and soul and not the pocket and ego” Unnamed, Interview by AI Learning Team, Attracting and Recruiting Potential New Employees: Through the Lens of Appreciative Inquiry, Calgary, AB, December 2007