Staff Senate

The mission of the Staff Senate shall be to promote an atmosphere of unity and cooperation among Staff across departments of the University, promote recognition of Staff as an integral part of the institution in keeping with the mission of the University, provide a forum for Staff members to discuss openly any matter associated with the University, provide the Staff with a positive and collaborative voice in University matters affecting Staff, and serve as an advisory body to the University President regarding interests and concerns of the Staff.

From Bylaws, pp. 1

Staff Senate Bylaws (last updated June 25, 2025)
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Meeting Information

    • Fall 2025 meeting dates coming soon!

Information about Staff Senate meetings can be found in Article IV (pp.5-6) of the bylaws (updated June 25, 2025).

Current Officers and Representatives

Officers – Officer terms run through August 31, 2026 

Representatives – see term expiration by representative below

  • Academic Affairs:
    • Michelle Lacey (Library and Archives/Title V DTM) – August 31, 2026
  • Academic Colleges:
  • Athletics:
  • Enrollment Management:
    • Amanda Vara (Enrollment Management) – August 31, 2027
  • Finance and Operations:
    • Tanya Adams (Accounting Services) – August 31, 2027
  • Office of Information Technology:
  • Physical Plant:
    • vacant
  • Student Affairs:
  • University Relations:
  • International
  • Members-At-Large:

Meeting Documents

2025

2024

2023

  • April 2023:

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  • All suggestions are emailed to the Staff Senate email address and viewed by the Staff Senate Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
  • If you would like to receive a personal apply, your suggestion WILL NOT remain anonymous. By checking this box you agree to submit your contact information in order to receive a personal reply.

Last updated: September 5, 2025