by Benjamin Pendry | Sep 22, 2020 | University Information
Join your colleagues for the second session of the WCU Culture in Conversation Series titled, Many Shades of Gender Violence and its intersections with Race, Class, and Sexuality: What Is to be Done? Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – 12pm – 1pm In the aftermath...
by Benjamin Pendry | Sep 22, 2020 | University Information
Session 1 – Tuesday, September 22 – Conversations Around Athlete Activism & Social Justice This session features two keynote speakers who will take turns asking one another questions and answering them to build an overarching conversation. Topics...
by zara shick | Sep 16, 2020 | Staff Engagement Committee
Western Carolina University’s Staff Senate is an elected body that represents the university’s permanent, non-faculty employees. The Staff Senate serves in an advisory capacity to the Chancellor and other university decision-making bodies and meets monthly...
by Benjamin Pendry | Sep 16, 2020 | University Information
A friendly reminder from our friends in IT This summer, several groups on campus collaborated to create and publish information for our faculty on using technology tools. However, some of that information applies to our staff as well. The Data Security and Stewardship...
by Benjamin Pendry | Sep 14, 2020 | University Information
Dear WCU Community, We are so pleased to announce the commencement of our “Culture in Conversation Series”. This is a collaborative initiative between The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Programs, the Faculty Senate, the Staff Senate, and the...
by Chelsea Reavis | Sep 14, 2020 | Staff Engagement Committee
We asked — you answered! So, what now? August’s Question of the Month revolved around the use of Zoom and Microsoft Teams, as well as your comfort level for using these platforms. We also asked how you would like to access virtual training so that we can provide...
by Chelsea Reavis | Sep 9, 2020 | Staff Engagement Committee
In consultation with the Senate and others, each month we create a ‘question of the month’ and ask the WCU community to respond with their comments and ideas. The September Question of the Month asks how Staff Senate can better assist you. Please share your thoughts....
by Benjamin Pendry | Sep 2, 2020 | UNC Staff Assembly
The UNC System Equity Task Force is seeking input from staff throughout the system. We acknowledge that some staff may want to anonymously share concerns and suggestions so we developed an anonymous web form. Please don’t be hesitant to share your ideas or concerns,...
by Benjamin Pendry | Aug 30, 2020 | Staff Senate Information
Below, please find the meeting schedule of the WCU Staff Senate. The meeting is open to the public and we welcome your attendance. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to let us know by emailing staffsenate@wcu.edu. Thank you! PUBLIC NOTICE OF OFFICIAL...
by Benjamin Pendry | Aug 28, 2020 | Staff Senate Information
Colleagues, the below message was distributed to the Staff Senate today. We wanted to share this with the broader campus community to make you aware of the changes. I have edited the original version for clarity. Thank you for your support! – Ben Pendry,...
by Benjamin Pendry | Aug 24, 2020 | Staff Senate Information
The WCU Staff Senate condemns the dehumanizing and unacceptable behavior we have seen in the videos which were posted over the weekend. The WCU Staff Senate as a member of the WCU community, is firmly entrenched in opposition to the bigoted and racist language which...
by Chelsea Reavis | Aug 12, 2020 | Staff Engagement Committee
In consultation with the Senate and others, each month we create a ‘question of the month’ and ask the WCU community to respond with their comments and ideas. The August Question of the Month involves questions about training and platforms. Please share your thoughts....
by Benjamin Pendry | Aug 11, 2020 | Staff Senate Information
Dear Campus Community, On Monday, our colleagues on the WCU Faculty Senate considered and passed a resolution which called on the UNC System to allow for local institutions to make decisions about modality of instruction and further noted the WCU Faculty...
by Benjamin Pendry | Aug 5, 2020 | University Information
WCU Staff and Faculty Senates announce a campus forum on Thursday, August 13 from 3:00 – 4:00pm to provide updates on preparations for return to in-person instruction. Panelists will include Chancellor Kelli Brown, Provost Richard Starnes, and other senior...
by Benjamin Pendry | Jul 31, 2020 | Staff Senate Information
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diverse Programs (EODP) and Chief Diversity Officer Ricardo Nazario-Colon, along with Staff and Faculty Senates, hosted a forum on Equity, Race, and Justice via Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. With more than 300 audience...
by Benjamin Pendry | Jul 23, 2020 | University Information
Posted on behalf of our good friends in WCU’s Office of Human Resources. WCU Works is a professional certification program providing high-quality development in skills and competencies vital to organizational and professional success. What is WCU Works? WCU...
by zara shick | Jul 13, 2020 | Scholarship Committee
Each year Western Carolina University’s UClub partners with the Staff Senate to hold a fundraiser, the biggest fundraiser each organization hosts during the year, to benefit the Staff Senate Scholarship. The spring 2020 event was slated to be the biggest and best yet...
by Benjamin Pendry | Jul 10, 2020 | University Information
The Chief Diversity Officer and the Faculty and Staff Senates invite you to join us for a campus forum on Wednesday, July 29th from 3:00pm – 4:30pm. Panelists will include Chancellor Kelli Brown, Chief Diversity Officer Ricardo Nazario-Colon, Provost Richard Starnes,...
by Benjamin Pendry | Jul 10, 2020 | Staff Senate Information
The WCU Staff Senate kicked off its 2021 fiscal year on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Chancellor Kelli R. Brown provided a report to the Senate which included: Steps the University is taking to prepare for a return to in person classes in August. Celebration for WCU Police...
by Benjamin Pendry | Jun 29, 2020 | Staff Senate Information
The Staff and Faculty Senates hosted a Summer Forum Zoom Webinar on Friday, June 26th. With 400 audience members and a panel of 15 administrators, the session was fast-paced and covered many topics related to worksite operations and campus response to COVID-19. The...
