by Deidre Hopkins | Aug 31, 2021 | Staff Senate Information
The WCU Staff Senate will meet on Wednesday, September 8th at 8:30am in the UC Grand Room. We welcome you to join us in person in the UC Grand Room. Anyone wishing to attend virtually, should utilize the registration link below. Link to join the...
by Chelsea Reavis | Aug 26, 2021 | Community Service
Staff Senate, in coordination with The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning, is collecting donations to help in the recovery efforts for Haywood County after flooding from Tropical Storm Fred. The next delivery to Canton is Monday, August 30th. Please...
by Benjamin Pendry | Aug 25, 2021 | University Information
Who doesn’t LOVE hearing the phrase unrestricted giving? Doesn’t it bring to mind images of true philanthropic impact? Things like reams of paper, ink cartridges, and other mission critical office supplies? Yes, we know. The WCU Foundation gets it. Along with...
by Deborah Millican | Aug 13, 2021 | Resources & Development Committee
New Academic Year. New Opportunities. New Horizons to Explore. Let us help you focus on YOU! The Professional Development Fund application will open on Monday, August 16th. APPLICATIONS OPEN MONDAY, AUGUST 16 The Staff Senate believes in you and we want to help...
by Deidre Hopkins | Aug 9, 2021 | University Information
Staff Senate is proud to announce that Alison Joseph is the winner of The University of North Carolina Thomas W. Ross, Sr. Visionary Leader Award. Shayna Hill, chair of the award committee, made the announcement at the July 27, 2021 Staff Assembly General Body...
by Chelsea Reavis | Aug 5, 2021 | University Information
WCU has a business subscription for the Calm App that is available, at no cost, to all staff and faculty. This is a free benefit with a focus on your wellbeing and help improve your health and happiness. To register for this app please contact Nancy Ford via email at...
by Deborah Millican | Aug 4, 2021 | Resources & Development Committee
New Academic Year. New Opportunities. New Horizons to Explore. Let us help you focus on YOU! The Professional Development Fund application will open on Monday, August 16th. The Staff Senate believes in you and we want to help you succeed in your career endeavors. For...
by Chelsea Reavis | Jul 6, 2021 | Staff Engagement Committee
The July Question of the Month asks for feedback related to the past year. Please share your thoughts. We value your input! The results we receive are shared with the Chancellor and WCU leadership and used to inform the work of the university. In consultation with...
by Benjamin Pendry | Jun 14, 2021 | University Information
The UNC System Office has negotiated a significantly reduced price for campuses to join Academic Impressions (AI). AI is a primarily web-based clearinghouse which provides leadership, personal development, and skills-based training opportunities to faculty and staff...
by Chelsea Reavis | May 14, 2021 | Staff Engagement Committee
The May Question of the Month asks for feedback on the recent Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards. Please share your thoughts. We value your input! The results we receive are shared with the Chancellor and WCU leadership and used to inform the work of the...
by Zara Shick | May 12, 2021 | Scholarship Committee
The University Club (U Club) proudly presented Chancellor Brown with a $6,500 check following the successful conclusion of their silent auction fundraiser supporting the WCU Staff Senate Scholarship. This year marks the seventh annual U Club fundraising event that...
by Benjamin Pendry | May 5, 2021 | Staff Senate Information
The WCU Staff Senate will meet on Wednesday, May 12 at 8:30AM Anyone wishing to attend should utilize the registration link below. Click here to register Access the agenda here
by Deidre Hopkins | May 3, 2021 | Resources & Development Committee
Are you a full time permanent staff member (SHRA or EHRA non-faculty)? Do you have an upcoming conference, webinar, seminar, or some other professional development opportunity? If you answered YES to both of these questions, then you still have time to submit your...
by Benjamin Pendry | Apr 27, 2021 | University Information
WCU Women Faculty and Staff: Please join us for the upcoming NC ACE Women’s Network’s Virtual Conference – “Women Blazing Trails: Advancing Women in Higher Education” to be held on Friday, June 11th. You can learn more about this...
by Benjamin Pendry | Apr 21, 2021 | University Information
Please enjoy the recording of Culture in Conversation Session 6: Allyship & Bystander Intervention
by Benjamin Pendry | Apr 20, 2021 | University Information
Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has issued the below statement following the verdict announced this afternoon in the trial of Derek Chauvin. Dear WCU Community, A few minutes ago, a jury in Minnesota returned a guilty verdict on all counts in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the...
by Chelsea Reavis | Apr 19, 2021 | Staff Engagement Committee
The April Question of the Month discusses concerns/issues regarding recent university communications on the full return to on-site operations and asks for your feedback on these topics. Please share your thoughts. We value your input! The results we receive are shared...
by Benjamin Pendry | Apr 16, 2021 | University Information
Let’s talk! Join an open-campus virtual event with guest speaker Archie Messersmith, who champions mental health awareness worldwide at corporations and universities. Archie challenges people to rethink complicated and emotional topics like depression, suicide,...
by Benjamin Pendry | Apr 14, 2021 | University Information
Join us for the final session of the 2020-2021 Culture in Conversation Series. Session 6: Allyship & Bystander Behavior What does allyship look like for the most marginalized of people? 12:00pm – Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Register for session 6 with this link...
by Benjamin Pendry | Apr 10, 2021 | Governance Committee
The WCU Staff Senate annual election process ended on March 26, 2021. We are excited to announce the election of the following folks to a three year term on the Senate. Betsy Aspinwall, Associate Director, Counseling & Psychological Services Student Affairs...
