The Staff Senate was established with the encouragement and approval of the President of the University of North Dakota on March 31, 1998.
The Staff Senate is comprised of elected representatives from each job category to serve the following objectives and purposes:
To foster a spirit of unity, pride, and cooperation by being recognized equally with the University Senate and Student Senate as participants in advising University administration.
To serve as an active communication link for meaningful information exchange between staff and administration relative issues of mutual concern.
To provide open meetings to express, propose, represent, investigate, and debate issues. The Staff Senate, acting as an official and responsible voice in University affairs, will recommend action on issues which receive majority approval of the senators.
To advise the President with regard to working conditions and employment practices, including recognition, compensation and other pertinent issues.
To promote awareness of opportunities and encourage involvement in the activities and operation of the University. |