About Us
The Staff Senate represents the interests of staff in order to strengthen relationships at the University of Kentucky and foster a climate that promotes and empowers all university employees and students to participate in the decision making process.
The Staff Senate values:
- Integrity
- The principles of shared governance
- Democratically elected representation
- Partnerships with all aspects of the University community
- Inclusive decision-making
Goals:
- Elevate effectiveness of the Staff Senate
- Elevate Quality of Life for Staff
- Embrace and Nurture Diversity
- Enhance the Intellectual and Economic Capital of Kentucky through Growth in Research
How will we reach those goals:
- Facilitate open discussions on issues concerning salaries, benefits, work environment, etc.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to assist staff members to understand and utilize available employee benefits.
- Collaborate with adult education organizations to increase awareness of and participation in post-secondary education and professional development.
MISSION
- The Staff Senate represents the interests of staff to strengthen relationships at the University of Kentucky and foster a climate that promotes and empowers all university employees and students to participate in the decision making process.
VISION
- To be the nation’s premier model of university staff leadership in shared governance.
By-Laws & Standard Operating Procedures