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

    Oct
    5
    9 to 10 a.m. | Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023
    Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
    Oct
    18
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023
    Hillsboro, Baker Hall, Online
    Oct
    25
    9 to 10:30 a.m. | Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023
    Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Boxer Pause 216, Hillsboro, Baker Hall
    Oct
    31
    2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023
    Forest Grove, Marsh Hall, Hillsboro
    Nov
    15
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
    Forest Grove, Berglund Hall, Conference Room 200, Online
    Dec
    13
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023
    Hillsboro, Baker Hall, Online
    Jan
    17
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024
    Online
    Jan
    24
    9 to 10:30 a.m. | Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024
    Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), Hillsboro, Intermodal Transit Facility (ITF), 132

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    Pacific staff members are invited to kick off the new academic year at the 2023 Staff Ice Cream Social from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the UC Patio on the Forest Grove Campus and at Atrium 2 on the Hillsboro Campus.

    Learn about Pacific’s shared governance system, best practices for standing committees and Robert’s Rules of parliamentarian procedure at two online trainings being offered on Sept. 6 and 12. These meetings are informative and open to all faculty and staff members.

    Pacific University presents the 2023 Faculty and Staff Honors & Awards Ceremony. Please join us in honoring your colleagues Wednesday, May 10, in McCReady Hall on the Forest Grove Campus.