Work/Life Oversight Committee

Committee Mission and Charge

The Work/Life Oversight Committee reports to the Provost, Peter J. Nicholls, and to the Chief Operating Officer, Barry Feldman, and meets twice a semester. Its mission is to promote a culture of balanced work and life for University of Connecticut faculty, staff, and students, through the review, development and implementation of policies and programs. It is charged with monitoring childcare and other work/life needs, exploring joint projects with the Town of Mansfield, directing concerns and problems about work/life issues to the correct recipient, and taking other actions or making recommendations at its discretion.

Committee Members

Veronica Makowsky (co-chair), Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Regional Campus Administration

Terri Dominguez (co-chair), Manager, Department of Environmental Health & Safety

Karen Bresciano, Assistant Dean of Students

Jane Goldman, Associate Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Carol Millette, Administrative Assistant, Women's Center

Kathy Sanner, Nurse Coordinator, Student Health Services

Lori Vivian, Manager of Human Resources Benefits Administration