Becoming a Mason Staff Senator is a great way to get involved with the university community and have an impact on your workplace. The Senate provides many opportunities to learn about how the university works and network with administrators and staff members outside your unit.
The Senate accepts nominations each June, and elections are held in July. Terms begin in August and are for two years. 2017 dates are below:
- Nominations accepted Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 23, 5:00 pm
- Elections held Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 21, 5:00 pm
The Staff Senate nomination form can be found here: Nomination Form 2017 (Word Format). Completed forms are due to the Staff Senate administrative assistant on Friday, June 23, by 5:00 pm. All nominations must be submitted electronically to staffsenate@gmu.edu.
If you have any questions about the responsibilities of being a senator, please contact Megan Kirk, Staff Senate chair. For questions about the nomination or election process, please contact Amanda Corrigan, Staff Senate administrative assistant, at acorrig2@gmu.edu.