Staff Senate

Welcome

The Staff Senate is the method in which all non-faculty salaried and non-student wage staff can participate in shared governance at Virginia State University. The Staff Senate is made up of elected representatives from each college and administrative area of the university. The Staff Senate will meet on the third Thursday of each month, from 12:30 pm to 2:00pm. All staff are welcome to attend any meeting from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. We have a public comment period during the last fifteen minutes.

Benefits of Participation

There are many benefits of participation in the Staff Senate and in university governance, including having a voice in policy decisions, creating a satisfying place to work, and improving communication among staff and administration.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Staff Senate is:

To serve as the representative body for the staff employees of the Virginia State
To act in an advisory capacity to the university administration and governance system.
To appoint or recommend staff representatives to University Council, commissions, advisory councils, committees and other ad hoc committees, as appropriate
To provide a two-way medium for the exchange of information between the staff and the administration.
To foster a spirit of unity and cooperation.
To provide referral for individual concerns and problems to appropriate organizations or personnel.
To accept and share responsibility with the administration, faculty, and students in all efforts to attain the stated goals of the University.

Staff Senate Resources

Staff Senate

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Contact Us
staffsenate@vsu.edu