Newly elected UC Staff Senate to hold inaugural meeting

UC staff can make their voices heard at Staff Senate meeting July 31

New senate members were elected in early June, followed by the first senator orientation where the more than 45 new members gathered to form committees and prepare for their new role as the first elected staff senators.

The senate’s inaugural meeting will be held on July 31, from 10 a.m. to noon in TUC rooms 400 A, B & C, and the meeting is open to the public. All UC staff are encouraged to attend to make their voices heard.

Group photo of the staff senate standing on steps by Teachers College

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Anyone may submit ideas and feedback online via the Staff Senate Suggestion Form or by emailing staffsenate@ucmail.uc.edu.

Save another date: Dec. 12, 2019

Staff Senate is planning a recognition and awards ceremony in December. More details will be forthcoming but all staff are encouraged to save the date.

Join the listserv for staff senate news or events. Go to the website and click on Join Staff Senate Listserv.

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