Becoming a Staff Senator is a great way to get involved with the university community and to have an impact on your workplace. The Senate provides many opportunities to learn about how the university works and to collaborate with administrators and staff members outside of your unit.
The Senate accepts nominations each June, and elections are held in July. Terms begin in August and are for two years. Seats are open to classified staff and non-student wage employee classifications. Information regarding Staff Senate elections will be shared through the Staff listserv and our monthly newsletter. A detailed description of the Staff Senate and senator responsibilities can be found in the Constitution and Bylaws.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us or fill out our contact form.
2026 Senate Election Important Dates:
Nomination Period: June 1 – 12, 2026; closed.
Election Period: July 6 – 17, 2026; closed.
The official election was held between July 6 and July 17. Ballots will be emailed to all classified and non-student wage employees. Results will be published in the August Staff Senate newsletter.