- Advocacy is one of four objectives for our 501(c)(4) organization and the main reason why many retirees join MURA.
- Our purpose is “to represent, promote and protect the interests of the retirees and to promote the welfare of the University of Missouri.”
- We advocate at multiple levels: MU campus, UM System, community, state government, and nationally.
| PUrpose | mura board position |
|---|---|
| Advocating at MU Campus Level | Members-at-large — Elected Staff Retirees |
| Members-at-large — Elected Faculty Retirees | |
| Representative from University Staff Council | |
| MURA Faculty Council Representative | |
| Ombudsperson — Staff Retiree Representative | |
| Ombudsperson — Faculty Retiree Representative | |
| Advocating with leadership at MU Campus and UM System Levels | Executive Committee: president, past-president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer |
| Executive Committee Representative to UM four Campus Retiree Associations | |
| MURA Liaison to University Administration | |
| Total Rewards Advisory Committee Representative | |
| Community Advocating | United Way Representative |
| Advocating at Government Levels | Governmental Affairs Committee Chair/Flagship Council Representative |
| Advocating at national level | Executive Committee: MURA Membership in Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE) |
- Two retirees are selected by the UM system to serve on TRAC, representing and advocating for retirees. Dr. Betsy Garrett and Dr. Robert Piepho are current representatives.
- Total Rewards Advisory Committee (TRAC) advises on benefit programs for active employees and retirees.
- The Total Rewards program includes such areas as health programs, pay and benefits, tuition assistance for employees and retiree benefits and insurance resources.
MURA’s Governmental Affairs Committee:
- Provides information regarding legislative issues of interest to retirees, the university and higher education.
- Sends timely updates during legislative sessions focusing on core appropriations to the University and other pending bills.
- Presents programs that include inviting candidates to address issues of interest during election years to keep retirees informed as voters.
MURA is a member of the University of Missouri Flagship Council, a private organization working to build and protect our historic flagship university.
