Staff Senators & Committees

Chair: Co-Chairs--TBA

The Executive Committee provides leadership and administrative direction for the Senate. It acts on behalf of the Senate in emergency situations, develops meeting agendas, conducts annual guideline reviews, recommends motions to the Senate, and oversees new senator orientation.

Chair: Co-Chairs--TBA

The Communications Committee oversees internal and external communication on behalf of the Senate. Responsibilities include developing communication strategies, maintaining updates for SHRA and EHRA non-faculty staff, and managing Senate visibility across social media platforms.

(1)   One member serves as Webmaster, responsible for maintaining the Senate website.

Chair: Co-Chairs--TBA

The Engagement Committee identifies, organizes, and supports activities and initiatives for staff engagement both on and off campus. This includes coordinating participation in campus events and fostering a sense of community across UNCW.

(1)   One committee member serves as the Senate’s liaison at New Employee Orientation (NEO) and welcome seminars.

Chair: TBA

The Advocacy Committee gathers, analyzes, and communicates staff priorities and concerns. It coordinates the biannual staff priorities survey, maintains communication with staff constituency groups and committees, and reports findings to Staff Senate leadership.

(1)   This committee will also assign liaisons as needed for external committees and groups.

(2)   One member serves as liaison to the Faculty Senate.

Chair: Co-Chairs--TBA

The Governance Committee reviews and recommends revisions to the Senate bylaws and internal procedures. It also administers all nominations and elections as outlined in the bylaws. All proposed bylaw amendments must be submitted to the Senate by May of each year for consideration.

Chair: Co-Chairs--TBA

The Recognition & Development Committee oversees the Staff Senate scholarship fund, awards processes, and other related initiatives. It collaborates with Human Resources and other university partners to identify professional development and staff recognition opportunities.

The Senate Chair may appoint ad hoc committees as needed to address specific issues or support Senate initiatives. Membership may include staff, administration, and faculty. Ad hoc committees dissolve upon completion of their assigned task.

Each standing and ad hoc committee shall investigate matters within its area of responsibility and report findings to the Executive Committee and the Senate. Committees shall provide activity updates at each regular Senate meeting.