The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Staff Senate is accepting nominations to serve on the Staff Senate, a body that represents and advocates for all staff employees. The senate is tasked with providing input and guidance on relevant issues to university leaders. The Staff Senate includes 53 voting members, representing specific areas of the campus community, and four ex-officio, non-voting members from the NU system.
The senators represent one of seven “districts” defined by the university’s overall organization. Those districts are: Academic Colleges; Business and Finance; Chancellor; Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Other Executive Vice Chancellor; Research; and Student Affairs. The number of senators was determined by the size of each district — starting with two representatives for the first 100 employees, then adding one for each subsequent 100 employees.
Senators will serve three-year terms beginning in July 2024. This differs from the initial group of senators who are serving staggered terms of one, two, or three years. This arrangement ensures continuity moving forward, as each year one-third of senate seats will be up for reelection. For 2024, there are 19 seats up for election with each district having between one and four openings.
Senate meetings are held for 1.5 hours every other month, in person and via zoom. Each senator also serves on a subcommittee that meets outside the full senate meetings. Frequency of committee meetings varies and is determined by the committee. Senators should expect some additional time commitment outside of meetings depending on senate and committee needs.
Staff who meet senate requirements are expected to work with their supervisors to seek permission to participate. Staff participating will not be compensated monetarily. Service on behalf of the Staff Senate is considered as being performed at the request of the Chancellor and is considered time worked.
Nominations will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024.
Each district's members will receive a ballot to vote for their representatives in March 2024. Elected senators begin their three-year term in July 2024.
Complete details about the Staff Senate, including nomination form, current senator information, and meeting times, are available online.
More details at: https://staffsenate.unl.edu/