Mount Royal Staff Association: Cultivating Respectful Relationships at MRU
"Explore the dynamic initiatives of the Mount Royal Staff Association (MRSA) at Mount Royal University, fostering mutual trust, recognition, and fair working conditions. Learn about their vision, mission, and role within the university community. Meet the executives driving positive change for staff members and promoting ongoing communication and collaboration with the University."
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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 Our MRU MRFA Students SAMRU a complex system
How MRSA and MRU Fit In External Forces External Forces MRSA Governments Donors Our MRU MRFA Students Market Conditions Other PSs SAMRU a complex system
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 Our MRU MRFA Students SAMRU a complex system
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 2014/2015 Kathy Homer Administrative Assistant MRSA Baset Zarrug (2014-16) President ITS Maureen Bedard (2014-15) Vice President 2 Library Karen Hiebert (2014-2016) Vice President 1 School of Nursing/Midwifery Rona Reitsema (2013-15) Treasurer Child & Youth Studies Sarah Hamilton (2013-15) Board of Governors Rep 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 Whitney Struthers (2014-2016) Director at Large University Advancement Jhoseling Garcia (2014-2015) Director at Large Lab Resource Centre Cheryl Melatdoost (2014-2015) Director at Large Science & Technology Kelsey Mullen (2014-2015) Director at Large Enrolment Services Elaine Ori (2014-2015) Director at Large Continuing Education
MRSA Organizational Chart and Committees MRSA Membership 650 Executive Assistant Executives Negotiation Committee Social Education Development and Training (EDT) Audit & Finance Labour Relations PDDay Engagement & Communication DTL Governance
What Does The MRSA Do For Me? Negotiates the Collective Agreement on your behalf Meets with HR weekly to discuss labour relations Meets with the other 3 Presidents (Dr. Docherty, MRFA and SAMRU) and MRU meetings to stay informed 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 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 bursary for our students Donate money to various MRU communities Big Bob s BBQ Picnic in the Park Employee Activity Day (EAD) Season of Caring Christmas Fund
How Are We Engaged At MRU? Strategic Planning New Budget Advisory Employee Orientation Transport ation Diversity We participate in committee work Alumni Advisory Daycare Effective Team Award Search Committees
How Can You Be Engaged At MRU? Executive positions O MRSA Committee work P MRU Committee work P PD Days O Search committees R Negotiations T Social event planning U Newsletter N Attend MRSA Open Houses I Attend Monthly Informal Meetings with the President T Connect with your MRSA Colleagues and Board Y
MRSA and MRU Service How to create your own MRU experience Is there a skill you ve always hoped to build? Love to plan events, crunch numbers, network and create relationships or develop communication materials? 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: Office is located in W301 and can be reached at local #5993 or mrsa@mtroyal.ca Website with all of our information www.mrustaff.ca The MRSAY! Newsletter published by MRSA volunteer members Hold an AGM to review the year and a General Meeting to introduce the new Executive
Communication We work diligently at communicating with our MRSA Colleagues: Half an hour release time to attend the AGM: November 26, 2014 Half an hour release time to attend the GM: June 2015 Coffee meetings to discuss any questions, issues or just to get an idea of what MRSA members needs are Book an appointment if you need more information on anything
EDT Committee Information 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 All EDT information can be found www.mrustaff.ca Email account edtmrsa@mtroyal.ca
How can I contribute? One person advocating change will get creamed Get Two people can commiserate involved: Three people can start a revolution
Benefits and Rewards of Being Involved Working with others to make a meaningful contribution to better MRU and MRSA communities Important in sustaining a healthy and vibrant MRSA and MRU communities Tapping into the experience of Colleagues Influence the growth and direction of MRSA and MRU
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
