Join Staff Senate!

Contributed by Patrick Wood

Would you like to be part of something bigger than yourself?
Do you care deeply about UVA?
Do you have an interest in strengthening and making a difference in our community?
Would you like your voice to be heard?
IF SO, JOIN THE UVA STAFF SENATE!

WHAT IS THE STAFF SENATE?

The Staff Senate is a relatively new organization consisting of approximately 62 members representing over 6,900 staff at UVA. We serve as a collective voice for staff, helping to shape programs and policies. The Staff Senate communicates directly with senior leadership at UVA. We also research and create resources to provide staff the tools they need.

WHAT WOULD I DO?

Senators attend monthly Staff Senate meetings and are encouraged to serve in Staff Senate leadership, as Staff Senate coordinators or on a working group.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

For more details about joining the Senate, please feel free to email me or call me. I’m happy to talk about my own experiences in the Senate. You can also contact other Senate representatives in our organizational unit.

Please also visit our Join the Senate webpage for more details about serving on the Senate.

READY TO JOIN? HERE’S HOW:

The Senate will be holding elections in June, and we are looking for 2 to represent UVAFinance. If elected, you will serve as the voice for our organizational unit, and you will have the opportunity to make a difference, not only for staff in our area but for staff across grounds. If interested, respond to this email no later than Friday, May 21, 2021, to indicate that you would like to run for a seat on the Senate. You can also nominate coworkers who you think would be solid representatives for our unit.