Voting for 2025-2028 Staff Senators is now open!

Staff Senate is a key elected body in the U of A community, serving alongside Faculty Senate, Campus Council, Associated Student Government and Graduate Professional Student Congress in our shared campus governance. 

The Staff Senate serves as a vital link between staff and campus leadership, advocating for important issues such as compensation, benefits, safety, parking and workplace improvements. Senate is dedicated to ensuring that staff voices are heard and valued. 

Voting takes place from March 10-28. This year's elections include both division representatives and at-large representatives. Division representatives are elected by staff in those divisions, and all staff can vote for at-large representatives. 

Vote now!

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About Staff Senate: Created in 1976 by Board of Trustees Policy 810.1, the Staff Senate and its elected senators have the responsibility of making recommendations to university leadership on any matter of staff concern, including quality of work life, the efficiency of operations and staff service to the campus community. Staff Senate advocates in the areas of compensation, working conditions, health and wellness, fringe benefits, safety, parking, and other workplace issues. In addition, the Staff Senate works to celebrate, recognize and give back to staff through programs such as Employees of the Quarter and Year, awards for Staff Team and Part-Time Employee of the Year, Staff Appreciation Week, the annual Staff Appreciation Picnic, Staff Senate Scholarships, and RazorGifts. 

Monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3 p.m. and are open to the public both in person and virtually. Meeting details, list of sitting senators and additional information can be found at the Staff Senate website.