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 only classified staff and non-student wage employee classifications.
2026 Senate Election Important Dates:
Nomination Period: June 1 – 12, 2026
Election Period: July 6 – 17, 2026
A nomination form can be submitted for yourself or a colleague between June 1 – June 12.
The official election will be 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.
Available Seats by Campus:
- Fairfax: 6
- Mason Square: 1
- SciTech: 4
- At Large: 1
The Staff Senate will hold a Prospective Staff Senator Information Session on Wednesday, May 20, for anyone interested in learning more about the work of the senate.
Staff Senate Prospective Staff Senator Information Session
Wednesday, May 20
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Merten 1201 and Zoom
Meeting ID: 935 5810 9917 / Password: SS123
Add this meeting to my calendar.
A detailed description of the Staff Senate and senator responsibilities can be found in the Constitution and Bylaws.
If you have any questions about the responsibilities of being a senator, please contact Rachel Spence, Staff Senate Chair.
For questions about the nomination or election process, please contact Amanda Corrigan, Staff Senate administrative assistant, at [email protected].
