A message from the Staff Senate President

Goals & Priorities

The Staff Senate Priorities and Goals for 2023 will focus on the following five priorities, in addition to being prepared to shift and respond to the urgent matters the current social, political, and cultural context may provide.

Short Term

1) Campus Community Building

2) Support for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

3) Staff Engagement

Long Term

1) Staff Informal Benefits

2) Staff Compensation

• Staff Senate Resolution SS.R.20222023.1 – Statement of Support for ASG’s Resolution Urging the Observance of Indigenous People’s Day as a University Holiday was approved by the Staff Senate (Results:  21 YEAS - 2 NAYS - 1 ABSTENTION). This was forwarded to the Benefits Committee, Staff Affairs Committee, University Coordinating Committee, and ASG.

 We want to know….What’s your personal superpower and how do you use it?

 

Do you know your department’s Senator? Please visit: https://www.scu.edu/staffsenate/members/ 

STAFF SENATE

You don’t have to be a Senator to participate in the Staff Senate. Opportunities abound for Staff to get involved and continue making SCU an even better place to work! The Staff Senate has convened four Working Groups: Staff Benefits, Staff Compensation, Social Media, and Staff Policy Review. Each is a terrific opportunity to get involved and help influence SCU policies that impact staff. Other benefits include building your professional development, learning about collaborative governance, and sharing your expertise in a meaningful way.

If you want to share your talents and knowledge or develop a new professional skill, consider volunteering for one of the Staff Senate Committees:  Communications, Election & Bylaws, Events & Service. 

If interested, send an email to: staffsenate@scu.edu. 

STAFF EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS (ERGs)

Have you heard about the staff Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)? ERGs are voluntary employee-led groups that serve  to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace and help create community amongst individuals with shared identities and lived experiences. A full list of ERGs may be viewed here. If you are interested in joining one or more of these groups or have a suggestion for a new ERG, please complete this form. Any additional questions can be sent to this year’s ERG Liaison, Joanna Thompson, at jlthompson@scu.edu

CAMPUS RECREATION

Staff can participate in SCU’s Intramural Sports! For more information on current leagues and tournaments, visit the Campus Recreation web page or the Intramural Sports tab. Don’t forget to complete the Faculty and Staff Intramural Sport Interest form by November 15th!

 Mission Week Staff Service Events for our unhoused neighbors!

• Week of November 7-17 – Drop off your donations at one of the five campus locations: The Learning Commons RM 215, Benson Center at Campus Ministry, Kenna Hall RM 101, Ignatian Center Lobby, or SCDI Lobby. Donations needed include plastic bags, socks, gloves, bandages, wet wipes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bottles of water, combs, lip balm, tissue, deodorant, sunscreen, or individually packed crackers, beef jerky, or protein bars (no chocolate).

• Friday, November 18 – Assemble Community Care Kits between 12:00-4:00 pm at 990 Benton Street! 

• Saturday, November 19 – Staff Day of Service and Solidarity from 9 am-1 pm! In partnership with Feed the Block and the Ignatian Center, the day will be spent in and around downtown San Jose to meetwith community leaders, learning about San Jose’s specific housing crisis, and reflecting on our experiences. We will do some volunteer work and meet with residents of an encampment. Click here to register; limited spots are available.

Staff Senate Meeting - Join Us!

• November 16 - From 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Featuring Guest Speaker Faculty Senate President Patricia Cain. For more detailed information, please go to Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes.