Staff Senate

Staff Senate exists to serve you. We care about the quality of your life relative to campus and the larger global community. We are committed to openness, collaboration and inclusiveness. Any issues or concerns you have are welcomed by the Staff Senate. Email us any time at staffsenate@pacificu.edu or submit a suggestion

The Staff Senate typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m.  All non-faculty members are invited to attend. Meetings are held both in-person (alternating between Forest Grove and Hillsboro campuses) and on Zoom. View the schedule here.

 

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    The Staff Senate serves as the official representative body of the University staff community by actively participating in campus governance.  The Staff Senate shall foster a spirit of unity and cooperation, providing representation of non-faculty personnel in coordination with the faculty and student governing bodies.  The Staff Senate shall also provide a forum for the exchange of information between members of the staff, administration, faculty and students. — from the University Faculty & Governance Handbook

     

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    Upcoming Events

    Mar
    20
    2 to 3 p.m. | Wednesday, March 20, 2024
    Forest Grove, Berglund Hall, Conference Room 200
    Mar
    20
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, March 20, 2024
    Forest Grove, Berglund Hall, Conference Room 200, Online
    Apr
    17
    9 to 10:30 a.m. | Wednesday, April 17, 2024
    Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), Hillsboro, Intermodal Transit Facility (ITF), 132
    Apr
    17
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, April 17, 2024
    Hillsboro, Baker Hall, Online
    May
    22
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, May 22, 2024
    Forest Grove, Berglund Hall, Conference Room 200, Online
    Jun
    12
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, June 12, 2024
    Hillsboro, Intermodal Transit Facility (ITF), 132, Online

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    Tomorrow is the deadline to nominate yourself or a colleague to serve a two-year term on the Staff Senate or serve a three-year term as a staff representative on one of five university standing committees. This is a great opportunity to collaborate and build connections with colleagues in other areas of Pacific and also engage in larger decisions within the university. 

    Are you interested in collaborating and building connections with colleagues in other areas of Pacific? Are you interested in engaging in larger decisions within the university? If so, consider getting involved in the shared governance system at Pacific as a Staff Senator or as a staff representative on a university standing committee. 

    Do you want a front-row seat to learn and engage in larger decisions within the university? Do you want to collaborate and build connections with colleagues in other areas of the university? Are you curious about getting involved with Pacific University's Staff Senate? Consider attending the Staff Senate Open House on the Forest Grove campus.