About

Comprised of approximately 40 staff senators, the 91ÌÒÉ« Staff Senate serves staff employees and the University by advocating for improved staff experiences and attention. We work closely with 91ÌÒÉ«'s division of Human Resources & Inclusive Community, the 91ÌÒÉ« Faculty Senate, Undergraduate Student Government, and Graduate Student Government.

Brief History

The Staff Senate's precursor organization, the 91ÌÒÉ« Staff Advisory Council ("SAC"), was established in 1978 by the University's Vice Chancellor for Business & Financial Affairs. The Staff Advisory Council was superseded by the Staff Senate in October 2023 when University administration and SAC representatives agreed on a new set of bylawsÌýand relationships with the University. The new Staff Senate officially began business on January 1, 2024.

Committees

Staff Senate has the following standing committees, which perform the majority of the group's day-to-day work:

Executive CommitteeÌý
Katia Miller, PresidentÌý
Jason W. Jackson, Vice PresidentÌý
Adela Smith, TreasurerÌý
Jessie McGinty, Secretary

Communications CommitteeÌý
Anastasia Vylegzhanina, co-chairÌý
Rosi Hull, co-chair

Elections CommitteeÌý
Katie Schroeder, chair

Events & Engagement CommitteeÌý
Heather Stewart, co-chairÌý
Jessica Barker, co-chair

Institutional & Financial Literacy CommitteeÌý
Stephen Riley, chair

Staff ExperienceÌý
Gergana Kostadinova-Law, chair

From time to time, additional ad hoc committees are formed to address specific topics or issues.

Governance

Primarily self-governing, the Staff Senate adheres to the following documents:

Contact

You can reach the Staff Senate at staffsenate@du.edu or by directly contacting one of the individuals listed above.