Become a Senator
Any Unclassified Professional or Support Staff member can be a senator. Elections are held each April, with nominations collected from staff. Self-nominations are encouraged, and the entire staff body is invited to vote in elections. Senators represent eight categories:
| Category | Constituent Job Family |
|
Academic |
Educational Support & Delivery |
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Administrative |
Administrative Support Para-Professional/Professional |
|
Operations |
Information Technology |
|
Information Technology |
Facilities Planning, Design & Operation, Skilled Trades, Campus Srvs/Service Maint. |
|
Research |
Research |
|
Student Services |
Advising, Career & Student Services |
|
Support |
Food Service and Dietary Healthcare Library Services Museum / Arts Public Affairs Public Safety Publishing TV, Radio & Video Production |
|
Administration/Management |
Administration/Management |
If you would like to nominate yourself or a colleague, send an e-mail to staffsenate@ku.edu. Even if you are not a senator, you can attend meetings, or serve on senate committees. To read more about committee service, visit the Senate Committees page.
