Council of University System Staff The mission of the Council of University System Staff (CUSS) is to provide a voice for non-bargaining Staff employee concerns in reference to basic decisions that affect the welfare of the University System of Maryland (Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÉçÇø) and its employees. For more information about CUSS, our mission, and our initiatives, please visit the "About Us" section of the page. The 2023-2024 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÉçÇø Board of Regents Staff Awards Recipients Exceptional Contribution to the Institution and/or Unit to Which a Person Belongs Exempt: Dr. Michael Allen, University of Maryland Center for Env. Science Non-exempt: Jennifer Ellis, Salisbury University Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment Exempt: Rubin Stevenson, Frostburg State University Non-exempt: Stephanie Davis, Salisbury University Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community Exempt: Patricia "Ann" Cotten, University of Baltimore Non-exempt: Henry Jackson, Towson University Effectiveness and Efficiency Exempt: Michelle Pryor, Salisbury University Non-exempt: Christopher Serafin, University of Maryland Baltimore County Inclusion, Multiculturalism and Social Justice Exempt: Errica Philpott-Barber, University of Maryland, College Park CUSS Info Sheet: Info Sheet Facebook: