Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT STAFF SENATE IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON?

  • View the Staff Senate website:
    • Under the Resources tab is a link to the meeting minutes where you can learn more about what was discussed during Senate meetings, including upcoming projects, constituency concerns, and next steps.
    • You can also find information about Staff Senate projects under the tab Our Work.
  • Read Staff Senate meeting highlight emails: Following a Staff Senate meeting, notes and slides shared by presenters are circulated by email.
  • Contact your Staff Senators: Contacting your senators is one of the best ways to find out what the Senate is working on. Use the Staff Senate directory to locate your senators’ contact information.

HOW DO I RAISE AN ISSUE FOR STAFF SENATE TO ADDRESS?

  • Share you concern with your senators who will determine the best course of action. With your permission, your senators will share your comments with Staff Senate leaders as appropriate.
  • Use the Staff Senate Feedback Form to share your concerns or questions. This form is anonymous unless you'd like to provide your name and contact info to receive follow-up from your senators or a member of the Staff Senate executive committee.

WHO REPRESENTS ME IF I WORK IN THE HEALTH SYSTEM?

Staff Senate represents staff in the Academic Division. If you work for the Health System, you are represented by the Medical Center Employee Council.