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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

Meeting Information

Fall 2025 πŸΊπŸ‚

    • Staff Senate Meet & Greet: Tuesday, September 23 – 2:30–3:30 PM
      πŸͺ🍎 ALL STAFF ARE WELCOME!!! πŸͺ🍎
      Join us for snacks & come and go as you like!
    • October: Wednesday, October 29 – 2 PM
    • November: Wednesday, November 19 – 2 PM

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, 2026Β 

Representatives –Β see term expiration by representative below

  • Academic Affairs:
    • Michelle Lacey (Library and Archives/Title V DTM) – August 31, 2026
  • Academic Colleges:
    • Rick Guilliams (Borderlands Research Institute) – August 31, 2027
  • Athletics:
  • Enrollment Management:
    • vacant (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:
    • vacant – August 31, 2027
    • Hayde Valdez (Business Services) – August 31, 2027
    • Dafne Westerlink (Enrollment Management) – August 31, 2027

Meeting Documents

2025

2024

2023

  • April 2023:

Anonymous Suggestion Box

  • 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: February 20, 2026

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