Mission & Bylaws

Our Mission:

The Staff Council serves as an advocate dedicated to the enhancement of the work environment and professional development of its diverse and intersectional constituents — hourly and salaried staff — to enable, motivate, and support the pursuit of individual growth and goals of excellence in their efforts to advance the mission of the University. We serve as an advisory council for our constituents’ concerns to the University administration.

Our Purpose:

The purpose of the Council is to provide a forum for discussing matters of importance to our diverse and intersectional staff. The Council identifies and discusses issues affecting employment, operations, and the University community as a whole and, where appropriate, makes recommendations to University leadership on these subjects. The Council facilitates informational sessions to educate staff on a variety of topics relative to policies, procedures, and available resources. The Council also holds events to enrich the University community experience.

In accordance with procedures outlined in the Staff Employee Handbook, members of the Council are to serve as representatives in the Human Resource Services grievances process as needed.