The classified staff received new status in the governance of the university in 2014. Because the views, knowledge, and experience of the university staff are important to the school, the SoP CASI by-laws have been revised to add one elected university staff member to the committee. In addition, all university staff are invited to participate in committee service and to attend and participate in discussions at periodic faculty/staff meetings and retreats.
See https://www.ohr.wisc.edu/polproced/CPPP/ for additional information about university staff policies and procedures.