Voting will take place online. Each candidate will have a bio and a headshot for staff to review before submitting their vote. Elected representatives serve a two-year term starting in August of the election year. To learn more about our election process, please see the UAB Staff Council Bylaws.
Candidates and statements for the 2026-2028 Staff Council are available for review.
2026 Election Dates & Details
- March 31 – April 14: Nominations open
- April 15 – 28: Candidate review and approval
- May 11 – 18: Elections opened
- June: Election results announced
- August 2026: New term begins
Note: These dates have been updated to allow more time for review and approval. For questions, please reach out to
Qualifications
- Have been employed as a staff member at UAB for at least 12 consecutive months (as of the date of nomination)
- Be in good standing with the University and their department
- Have supervisor approval for the time commitment required for Staff Council activities
- Be prepared to represent all UAB staff in their unit
- Be willing to attend monthly meetings (1.5 hours on the last Wednesday of the month) and to take an active role in council orientation and committee activities
Representatives by the number
