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.
A nomination form can be submitted for yourself or a colleague between June 9 – June 20.
An official election will be held between July 9 and July 23. Results will be published in the August Staff Senate newsletter.
The Staff Senate will hold a Prospective Staff Senator Information Session on Wednesday, May 21, 10 a.m. to noon, for anyone interested in learning more about the work of the senate. If you miss the session, a link to the recording will be available.
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.
2025 Senator Election Important Dates:
Nomination Period: June 9 – 20, 2025
Election Period: July 9-23, 2025
Available Seats by Campus: TBD
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].