University Staff Governance

WHO WE ARE

The University Staff Committee is made up of eleven elected university staff employees.  To be eligible for nomination, an individual must have been classified as a 'permanent university staff' employee for at least one year.  Committee members elected during a regular election will serve a three-year term. If vacancies occur, special elections can be held for shorter term service. Committee members meet monthly.  The committee nominates and votes in an executive committee annually.

WHAT WE DO

As outlined in our bylaws, the purpose and objectives of the University Staff Committee are as follows:

• Promote an exchange of information and ideas among university staff with the broader University community, including recognized governance groups.
• Provide an organized, systematic way for university staff to participate and serve at the institutional level as well as appropriate campus-wide committees.
• Pursue programs and services that provide professional development activities to all university staff employees (whether historically represented and non-represented, limited term and project appointment).
• Encourage, affirm and sustain the University’s mission, student success, diversity, inclusiveness, teaching and community engagement.
• Allow a forum of university staff to discuss topics, concerns and interests.