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Staff Senate

The Staff Senate serves as the official representative of the staff in the collaborative governance model for the university. The concept of an Employee Relations structure was established in 1972 to facilitate two-way communication between non-exempt employees and the university administration. In January 2024, the Employee Relations Committee, which represented non-exempt employees, and the Exempt Staff Council, formed later to represent exempt employees at the director level and below, merged to become the Staff Senate.

The Staff Senate joins the Faculty Senate and the Student Government Executive Council as part of the University Council. The Staff Senate meets on the last Thursday of each month to discuss university issues of concern and forward opinions on policies, procedures, and activities related to staff to the university administration. In addition to serving as the voice of the staff, the organization also is a conduit for university leadership to keep the staff informed and assists in carrying out the university’s mission and vision.

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Last Published: May 19, 2025