STAFF SENATE

Staff Senate works closely with Human Resources to ensure we have the most up-to-date information for new and current employees. You can find more information to help you get started and get involved.

The Staff Assembly of the University of North Carolina represents the staff of the 17 institutions within the University System. Staff Assembly serves in parallel function with the University Faculty Assembly and the Association of Student Governments to address the concerns and interests of each respective institution and the University System as a whole. Staff Assembly advises and communicates with officers of the UNC System on matters of important to staff members, specifically. 

The body is made up of delegates, alternates, and ex-officio members. Each institution is represented by three delegates and one alternate. Western Carolina University Staff Assembly delegates include Catherine MacCallum (Chair), Regina Aton (Chair-Elect), and Claire Allison (Staff Assembly Representative), and Melissa Day (Past-Chair) serves as the alternate. The delegates from each institution meet as a body three times per year to exchange and gather information on behalf of their institution’s staff. 

Representatives of the UNC System Office’s Human Resources (UNCSO HR) attend the meetings and address questions submitted in advance of the meeting. WCU’s Staff Senate will accept questions or concerns to submit to UNCSO HR.