Connecting Staff. Supporting Community.
Staff Council is the voice of staff at CMU. Representatives are elected from every school and campus unit to ensure staff perspectives are part of the conversation. During their two-year terms, they collaborate with university leadership, share staff feedback and help shape meaningful initiatives that impact our community.
Our mission is to advocate for all CMU staff by listening to concerns, elevating ideas and working together to create a stronger, more inclusive university. Staff Council contributes to the vibrancy and well-being of the Carnegie Mellon community by promoting open communication, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Support the 33rd Annual Food Drive
Our 2026 Goals
- We are raising $100,000 to support Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- Additionally, we will be donating 250 can openers directly to the CMU Food Pantry
- Non-perishable goods for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, with a special emphasis on peanut butter.
Please be as generous as you can. Gifts of any size are important and greatly appreciated. In fact, for every $1 donated to the Food Bank, up to three meals can be provided!
Key Event Dates
- Thursday, Oct. 1 – Official Start
- Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Tartan Tuesdays Student Engagement Event, noon to 5 p.m., Alumni House
- Thursday, Oct. 15 – Jersey Mike's, Bloomfield location only, order delivery!
- Tuesday, Oct. 20 – Drive & Drop, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., East Campus Garage
- Tuesday, Oct. 20 – Tartan Tuesdays Student Engagement Event, noon to 5 p.m., Alumni House
- Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Food Drive Fall Fest, noon to 2 p.m., sidewalk outside Merson Courtyard
- Wednesday, Nov. 4 – Benefits & Fitness Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., CUC, 2nd floor
Learn more about the food drive and how you can make a difference this year!
Workplace Flexibility Update
What We Heard From Staff
The September 2026 edition of the Staff Council’s Staff Voice Newsletter shares the results of the recent Staff Flexible Workplace Arrangement (FWA) survey.
Please take a moment to review the Staff Voice Newsletter, September 2026 Issue.
Thank you for completing the FWA survey and sharing your opinions about the upcoming changes to workplace flexibility.
Support and Resources
Please reach out to your supervisor, HR or Staff Council as needed.Stay Engaged
Know your Staff Council representatives!
- Officers
- Divisional Reps (2024–26)
- At-Large Reps (2025–27)
Inviting All CMU Staff Members to
- reach out and engage Staff Council support to pursue your Staff interests
- attend a monthly General Body Meeting
- actively support a Staff Council Committee