UNCG Staff Senate | Join Staff Senate
Join Staff Senate
Individuals wishing to be considered for the Staff Senate must have the permission of their direct supervisor. Supervisor approval is required before any SHRA, EHRA non-faculty, employee can be placed on the ballot. After the closing date of nominations, the Department of Human Resources will certify the eligibility of the nominees. Nominees will then be notified and required to accept/decline, along with obtaining supervisor approval. Approved nominees will then be placed on the ballot for their respective division.
Become a Senator
- Nominations accepted March-April.
- Nominees will be vetted by HR and elections are scheduled to take place April-May.
- Elected nominees will be notified and must confirm their acceptance by end of May.
Why serve on Staff Senate?
- Help shape policies that affect staff
- Represent your fellow staff members
- Find out about important campus initiatives
- Network with other UNCG staff
- Many opportunities to serve our greater community!
Time Commitment for a Senator
The overall time commitment of a Staff Senator can vary, but being an effective Senator often involves a commitment of several hours per month, including meeting attendance, committee involvement, and constituent engagement.
It’s essential for Senators to balance these responsibilities with their regular job duties and personal commitments. A typical Senator’s time commitments may look like
- Staff Senate Full Body Meetings: 2 hours/month (required)
- Staff Senate Committee Meetings: 1-2 hours/month (required)
- Voluntary Service Activities: 3-4 hours/month (depending on availability)
- Senator Onboarding: 2 hours in July (required)
Leadership Commitments in Staff Senate
| Chair Elect | Vice Chair | Chair | Past Chair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | 6 month or less | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Duties | Shadow Vice Chair | Assist the Chair Complete the Maximizing Your Leadership Potential (CCL course) Mentor Chair Elect | Advocate for Senate & staff Call & Conduct FB Meetings Appoint Committees & Chairs Annual Report Mentor Vice Chair | Resource for the Senate |
| Service | Staff Appreciation, Chair Elections, Member Onboarding, Member | SS Executive Committee (SSET), Chair Onboarding, Chair Constitution and Bylaws, Member Staff Assembly Delegate State Employee Combined Campaign (SECC) efforts | Constitution and Bylaws, Chair Onboarding, Member Elections, Member Staff Assembly Delegate Faculty Senate, ex officio member | Executive Committee, ex officio member Staff Assembly Delegate, Alternate |
- Term: Will serve a 2-year term
- Attend monthly meetings
- Full-body Staff Senate meetings (1 hr)
- Senator Dialogue meetings (1 hr)
- Staff Senate Executive Team meetings (1 hr)
- Duties include but not limited to
- Record meeting minutes
- Share agendas and meeting wrap-ups
- Term: Will serve a 2-year term
- Attend monthly meetings
- Full-body Staff Senate meetings (1 hr)
- Senator Dialogue meetings (1 hr)
- Staff Senate Executive Team meetings (1 hr)
- Duties include but not limited to
- Administer the accounts
- Provide monthly finance reports
- Purchase items as needed
- Term: Will serve a 2-year term with an option to serve two consecutive terms.
- Attend monthly meetings
- Full-body Staff Senate meetings (1 hr)
- Senator Dialogue meetings (1 hr)
- Staff Senate Executive Team meetings (1 hr)
- Duties include but not limited to
- Willingness to be or become knowledgeable in Robert’s Rules of Order and the proper procedures for conducting meetings
- Ensure that the Chair or presiding officer, as well as all participants in Senate meetings, abide by the stated rules of order during meetings
- Service includes but not limited to
- Chair the Bylaws Committee
- Chair the Elections Committee
- Term: Will serve a 1-year term with an option to serve additional terms
- Represent UNCG
- Begin term at first Staff Assembly meeting
- Attend meetings full body meetings in-person three times a year; costs covered
- Serve on Assembly committees
Other ways to get involved
Due to the overall time commitment expectations for Senators, we know not everyone can serve in that capacity, but we do still offer many other options for you to be a part of our initiatives and events.
- Attend a meeting. Staff Senate meetings are open to everyone, not just Senators.
- Participate in an engagement project.
- Use the anonymous Suggestion Box if you have ideas, questions, or concerns you would like the Staff Senate to consider.
- Nominate a staff member for a “Staff Star,” if you have noticed someone going above and beyond.