Staff Council nominations open through May 15

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staff council noms streamKnow a staff member who represents UAB’s values so well they should do so in an official capacity? Nominate them May 1-15 as a UAB Staff Council representative for their organizational unit.

New representatives will serve a two-year term that begins in August 2020 and ends in July 2022.

Have someone in mind? Here are the qualifications they should meet:

  • 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 time commitment required for Staff Council activities
  • Be willing to take an active role in council orientation and committee activities

Nominate yourself or others by completing the nomination form on the Staff Council website at uab.edu/staffcouncil. Voting is scheduled June 1-7. Newly elected representatives and alternates will be announced mid-June and attend a half-day orientation session midsummer.

“Serving as a staff council representative has been such a great way to be involved with the university at a different level."

“Serving as a staff council representative has been such a great way to be involved with the university at a different level,” said Jennifer Breland, Ph.D., chair of the council. “By coming together to advance the UAB mission and support the shared values of the institution, the staff council has been able to serve as an advocate for UAB staff across campus and help make UAB an even better place to work every day.”

Formed in 2016, the Staff Council is an engaged campus organization that represents 22 organizational units and is dedicated to promoting an exchange of ideas among its members, the campus community and the UAB administration. It was formed to be a voice for those who comprise a majority of UAB’s employees by providing advice and recommendations to university administration and leaders.