A Welcome Message from your Staff Council Chairs

Dear Carnegie Mellon Staff Community,

Welcome to the start of a new academic year! On behalf of the Staff Council, I hope each of you had a restful and enjoyable summer. It is always exciting to see the campus come back to life with renewed energy and activity.

Whether you are beginning your first year at Carnegie Mellon or your twenty-first, please know that Staff Council is here to support you. Our mission remains focused on advocating for staff, amplifying your voices and fostering a strong sense of community across the university.

Throughout the year, Staff Council will continue to lead and support a number of important initiatives. This includes our Campus-Wide Food Drive benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, as well as flagship events like Take Our Children to Work Day and the spring Community Picnic. These programs provide wonderful opportunities to get involved, give back and connect with colleagues from across campus.

Additionally, we remain deeply committed to advocating for you beyond standard compensation and benefits. As the landscape of work continues to evolve, return-to-work dynamics are top of mind for many in our community. We are actively working to champion a healthy workplace culture, support an effective hybrid work environment and safeguard overall employee well-being.

If you are interested in playing a role in any of these efforts or serving on one of our committees, we urge you to get involved. Staff Council is a valuable platform to build relationships, share ideas and make a meaningful impact within the Carnegie Mellon community.

Our monthly meetings are open to all staff, and we welcome your participation, input and feedback.

Here’s to a successful year filled with growth, collaboration and connection!

Sincerely,