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Human Resources Advisory Board Charge and Membership

HRAB Charge

  • The Human Resources Advisory Board reviews and makes recommendations concerning policies, programs, and initiatives designed to support and promote the intellectual and professional development of the university's work force.
  • The Board considers such matters as the training and support provided to staff and faculty serving in administrative roles; orientation and support for new members of the work force; and the promotion of a healthy community within and between departments.
  • The Board reviews and makes recommendations concerning existing and proposed hiring and recruitment procedures and policies and compensation and benefits policies and programs for University faculty and staff.
  • With regard to faculty benefits and awards, the Human Resources Advisory Board coordinates with, and does not duplicate, the work of the CFED (Committee on Faculty Equity and Diversity).

Membership

Members shall consist of the Vice President for Human Resources, four faculty members (one being a current member of the CFED), and six staff members. Members shall serve staggered two-year terms. Director of Benefits shall serve as an ex officio, non-voting member.

Appointment of Members

Faculty members are appointed by the Vice President for Human Resources with advice from the Committee on Nominations. Staff members are appointed by the Vice President for Human Resources with advice from the Staff Advisory Committee (SAC).

HRAB Membership for FY 2012-2013

Kathleen Bennett (Staff)
Administrative Manager
Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Term ends: June 2014

Karen Davis (Chair)
Vice President for Human Resources
Human Resources
Human Resource Advisory Board

Lisa Gallant-Stanzione (Staff)
Administrative Coordinator
Advancement – Vice President’s Office
Term ends: June 2013

Kelly Garrett (Staff)
Coordinator LGBTQ Resource Center
Sarah Doyle Women's Center
Term Ends: June 2014

Beverly Ledbetter (Advisor)
Vice President and General Counsel
Office of the Vice President and General Counsel

Drew Murphy (Ex-Officio)
Director of Benefits
Human Resources

Ann Noyes (Staff)
Assistant Director, Finance and Administration
Watson Institute
Term ends: June 2013

David Rollins (Staff)
Associate Director, Data Center
Computing and Information Services
Term ends: June 2014

Andrea Megela Simmons (Faculty)
Professor of Cognitive Linguistic & Psychological Sciences 
Cognitive Linguistic & Psychological Sciences 
Term ends: June 2013

Chung-I Tan (Faculty)
Professor of Physics
Physics
Term ends: June 2013

Linda Resnik (Faculty)
Associate Professor of Health Services Policy & Practice
Public Health – Health Services Policy & Practice
Term ends: June 2014

Sherri Araujo (Staff)
Administrative Manager
Office of Sponsored Projects
Term ends: June 2014 

Contact Information

The board welcomes your feedback. Please inform us of your thoughts and concerns by e-mailing us at HRAB_Chair@brown.edu. You may also contact individual HRAB members by referencing the member list above.