February Staff Senate Notes

Here are the Staff Senate quick notes from its meeting on Feb. 10. Official meeting minutes will be available next month.

Human Resources from Eunice Alberson

• The change in pay frequency occurs in April. Visit for more information.
• Smart Money Management Sessions are being offered in the lead-up to this change. Human Resources will announce these sessions as they become available.
• Performance reviews are being launched in Workday.

Park and Transit

• Transit is still short-staffed and seeking bus drivers. They are partnering with Human Resources to fill vacant positions.

Committee Reports

• The awards committee extended the deadline for the Outstanding Team Award.
• The elections committee is continuing their work for elections. There are approximately 2,788 staff members on campus.
• Special Events announced the staff picnic will be Thursday, May 19.
• The Childcare Assistance Committee has created a resource list for staff members that can be found on the Staff Senate website.

Chancellor's Search Committee

• A search committee has been formed to assist in selecting a new chancellor. Staff Senate is planning to hold a town hall for staff members to voice what they would like to see in the next chancellor. Details will be announced in the coming days.

Chairs Report

• Next month's Staff Senate meeting will be held virtually via Teams.
• The Remote Work Policy is continuing to hold discussions. If you would like to provide feedback, please visit with your staff senate representative.
• If the campus is closed and you are not a weather essential employee, it is considered a "snow day" for staff members.