Staff Council at CMU
Staff Council is comprised of elected representatives who work closely with university administration to address issues and develop best solutions for staff and the university community. Representatives are elected to a two-year term of service and are expected to actively engage their constituents and participate in Staff Council initiatives. Staff Council ensures that all schools and campus units are represented.
Take Our Children to Work Day 2024
For more information please visit the TOCTWD 2024 website.
Voting NOW Open for SC Division Rep 2024 -2026 Term
SC Division Rep Election Timelines
- Feb 16 Nominations Open for SC Division Rep 2024-2026 term
- Mar 1 Nominations Close for SC Division Rep 2024-2026 term
- Mar 12 - Mar 19 Nominees Accept/Decline Nomination and upload Photo/Bio
- Apr 7 Voting Opens for SC Division Rep Elections
- Apr 19 Voting Closes for SC Division Rep Elections
- May 1 New 2024-2026 SC Division Reps Announced
- Jul 1 Staff Council 2024-2026 term begins with new Division Reps and Executive Officers - Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary
Get to know your 2023 - 2024 Staff Council
Inviting All CMU Staff Members to:
- reach out and enlist Staff Council support to pursue your Staff interests
- attend a monthly General Board Meeting
- actively support a Staff Council Committee
Professional Development
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) leverages FocusU to provide on demand training and as a convenient tool to register for and track participation in instructor-led training sessions. FocusU provides access 24/7 access to video clips, online training, books and job aids. To assist the campus community, OHR has curated a listing of online courses focusing on a diverse set of skills and abilities.
Resources for Working Remotely
If your job duties do not allow remote work and you are 60 years old or older, or have an underlying medical condition that may put you at higher risk for complications, you should contact your HR business partner to be counseled on PTO and leave options and process.
Events 2023 - 2024
- Jul 20 Staff Council Meeting 12:00-1:00pm Jul 20, 2023
- Aug 17 Staff Council Meeting 12:00-1:00pm Aug 17, 2023
- Sep 17 CMU Day with Pittsburgh Pirates Sept 17, 2023
- Sep 21 Staff Council Meeting 12:00-1:00pm Sept 21, 2023
- Oct 19 Staff Council Meeting 12:00-1:00pm Oct 19. 2023
- Nov 16 Staff Council Meeting 12:00-1:00pm Nov 16, 2023
- Jan 18 Staff Council Meeting 12:00-1:00pm Jan 18, 2024
- Feb 15 Staff Council Meeting 12:00-1:00pm Feb 15, 2024
- Mar 21 Staff Council Meeting 12:00-1:00pm Mar 21, 2024
- Apr 18 Staff Council Meeting 12:00-1:00pm Apr 18, 2024
- May 16 Staff Council Meeting 12:00-1:00pm May 16, 2024
- Jun 20 Staff Council Meeting 12:00-1:00pm Jun 20, 2024
Our Mission
The chief purpose of Staff Council is to examine matters related to all staff, and to formulate recommendations to the university administration regarding staff concerns. Staff Council representatives provide advocacy on behalf of all staff members, and contribute to the vibrancy and well‐being of the entire Carnegie Mellon community.