The mission of the UAB Staff Council is to support the vision, mission, values and goals of the University while providing a voice for staff on issues related to them. We will do this through assessment, prioritization, and communication of staff ideas to University administration while promoting a positive collaborative work environment for all.
Staff Council Goals
- Serve as a liaison among the staff, the Administration, and other assemblies concerned with University affairs;
- Upon request, provide input, reports, recommendations and/or guidance regarding issues related to UAB’s staff members;
- Provide a regularly scheduled forum to enhance communication and opportunities for the engagement of staff members;
- Propose and support programs to enhance the personal and professional well-being of the staff, encouraging vocational and educational development;
- Promote positive morale and strengthen the sense of community among UAB staff.
Committee Goals
- Facilitate communication internally among staff, administration, faculty, and students;
- Participate in service work that will promote UAB and the greater Birmingham community;
- Propose and maintain programs to enhance the personal and professional well-being of the staff and encourage vocational and educational development;
- Promote positive morale and strengthen the sense of community among UAB staff.