University Of Kansas Staff Senate
The Staff Senate is the governing body for all staff at the University of Kansas and advocates on their behalf for workplace improvements, professional development opportunities, employee recognition, and more.
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Senate Members
The Staff Senate is composed of members representing the major divisions of work responsibilities across campus, who meet once per month to hear committee reports and discuss issues that directly affect staff.
Executive Committee
Senate officers and committee chairs/chair-elects meet once per month, prior to the full Senate meeting, to determine agenda items and discuss all issues presented to the Staff Senate.
Committees
Staff members can serve on both Staff Senate and University Senate committees, which research and develop solutions for KU staff and report to the Senate on matters within their charge.
Latest Staff Senate Communications
Joining the Staff Senate D&I Committee
Are you interested in making sure our staff feel a sense of inclusion and belonging here at KU? The Staff Senate Diversity & Inclusion Committee needs you!
DEIB at KU Libraries: Advising Equity, Building Strategy, and Library Magic
Dean Carol Smith and Mike Broadwell, Executive Director of Administrative Services and Libraries Equity Advisor, spoke with us about recent updates and ongoing DEIB work at KU Libraries. We discussed how the new strategic plan will infuse DEIB work throughout to make the Libraries as successful and…
Utilizing Tuition Assistance for D&I Learning
Would you like to learn more about the theories and concepts that underpin DEIB work, or deepen your knowledge on a specific topic? Consider utilizing the Tuition Assistance Plan to enroll in one of the many courses offered at KU and Haskell.
The First Generation Faculty-Staff Identity Council Debuts
Read more about the newest addition to the Office of DEIB's faculty-staff identity councils!