 August 1999 |
It's Delphi election time |
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Two staff members, Janet Evans and Jo Hansen, have been nominated by employees as candidates for this month's election of a new coordinator for the Delphi Service. The Delphi coordinator oversees the operation of the service, which allows staff to ask questions of management in a confidential manner. Questions and answers of general interest are published in Staff Notes Monthly (though few general-interest questions have been submitted in recent years). Candidates must have been at the institution at least four years and may not hold a management-level position (salary ranges 9110-9127). Other qualifications include high personal integrity, detailed knowledge of UCAR, and the ability to maintain the trust and confidence of employees. The new coordinator will be appointed to a four-year term and is eligible to run for a second term in 2003.
Ballots will be distributed to all staff around 8 August, to be returned by 18 August to Susan Montgomery-Hodge. For more details on the election process, contact Susan, ext. 1653, montgoms@ucar.edu. The Delphi Service's Web page includes details on the service, a list of all recent question topics, and links to questions and answers published in Staff Notes Monthly. Below are statements from each nominee for coordinator. •Bob Henson
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| Janet Evans. (Photos by Carlye Calvin.) |
My present work at NCAR allows access to information that must also be kept confidential; it's part of my job every day. Also, as a CPA, I adhere to a strict code of professional conduct as part of the state licensing process.
The Delphi Service is something that sets UCAR apart from other employers; it's such a great idea. I would be pleased to be part of a process that fosters communication among employees. If elected as coordinator, I would like to spend time cross-training with Rene Munoz [the current Delphi coordinator] and seeking her advice. I'd also like to increase communication of the Delphi policy to staff, so that more people could become aware of this service.
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| Jo Hansen. |
Duties and responsibilities pertaining to personnel, financial, scientific, and technical aspects of the organization have been the common thread in each position, providing me a wide range of knowledge about UCAR and its policies and procedures.
During my tenure at MMM I served on the Divisional Equity Committee, which addressed and sought to resolve issues potentially relevant and interesting to staff who send queries through the Delphi process as well. Service as a SOARS writing mentor (for the past three years) and as a member of the UCAR Wellness Committee (since its inception in 1991) have provided other venues for viewing organizational activity.
The Delphi process gives employees the opportunity to acquire information in a highly confidential and comprehensive manner. Despite its confidentiality, the process is free-flowing and strengthens the organization. I would approach the position in the spirit of service and confidentiality.