by Benjamin Pendry | Nov 11, 2020 | Community Service
With holidays quickly approaching, now is as great a time as ever to give back to our community. The temperature is dropping and what a way to create a warm glow around you, by giving to others. It is said that giving activates a region of the brain that creates...
by zara shick | Nov 11, 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 to discuss...
by zara shick | Nov 9, 2020 | UNC Staff Assembly
You know about the Staff Senate on campus, but did you know there is a Staff Assembly, representing staff interests across the UNC System? The UNC Staff Assembly is an advisory body of SHRA and EHRA Non-Faculty who represent the staff of the 17 schools that make up...
by Chelsea Reavis | Nov 6, 2020 | Resources & Development Committee
At WCU, we know how important it is to have access to professional development opportunities, but funding remains an issue for many staff members. The Staff Senate is committed to advocating for and making a difference in the work lives of WCU staff members. The Staff...
by Deborah Millican | Oct 30, 2020 | University Information
SUPERSTARS ARE AMONG US! This month, we have had the opportunity to celebrate 189 employees who have hit a 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40-year milestone with WCU. As Chancellor Brown mentions, you have a combined total of 2,375 years of sheer dedication to Western...
by Chelsea Reavis | Oct 26, 2020 | Scholarship Committee
Enjoy WCU Staff Senate’s video created for the Rapid Center, showing appreciation for their collaboration in the design and production of this year’s Staff Senate Ornament which is on sale now! Purchase your ornament online!
by Deborah Millican | Oct 23, 2020 | University Information
According to Thomas Edison, you have what it takes! This wise man is credited with saying, “The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick‐to‐itiveness; third, common sense.” As we look around campus, we can see your...
by Benjamin Pendry | Oct 22, 2020 | University Information
EXPANSION FOR ELECTION POLL WORKERS AND BOARD OF ELECTIONS VOLUNTEERING To support County Boards of Election across North Carolina in their work to provide full access to all voters, the Office of State Human Resources has authorized a one-time variance to Community...
by Benjamin Pendry | Oct 22, 2020 | University Information
The amazing folks in WCU’s Human Resources Office have taken several steps to highlight resources available for employees related to mental health and counseling services. The below screen shots should help you find these resources. Do not hesitate to let us...
by Deborah Millican | Oct 16, 2020 | University Information
Like hair in a biscuit, you are hanging on! We are so glad you have stuck with us, and we want to congratulate your commitment to WCU, our community, and our students! Continuing all month, we are celebrating the employees who hit a 5-year increment employment...
by Benjamin Pendry | Oct 15, 2020 | University Information
The WCU Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Programs, Student Government Association, Faculty Senate, and Staff Senate invite you to join us for Session 3 of the Culture in Conversation Series. Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm. Attendees...
by Benjamin Pendry | Oct 14, 2020 | University Information
On Monday, September 28, 2020 three WCU leadership groups came together to discuss one of the biggest issues on the minds of many university stakeholders – What is the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on WCU’s budget? To begin answering that...
by Deidre Hopkins | Oct 8, 2020 | University Information
Freddie Mercury’s lyrics were almost perfect when he sang… ♪♫ ”Nothing really matters — Anyone can see – nothing really matters… Nothing really matters… (EXCEPT YOU!)” ♫ ♪ You matter and we want to celebrate! With all the 2020 wrenches that have been thrown,...
by Benjamin Pendry | Sep 30, 2020 | University Information
Faculty and Staff Receive WCU Works Certification The University congratulates the graduates of the 2018-2020 WCU Works program (see the graduate list below)! WCU Works participants have spent the past two years learning powerful skills important in work and in...
by zara shick | Sep 23, 2020 | Scholarship Committee
Entering its 14th year, the Western Carolina University Staff Senate Scholarship supports currently enrolled or accepted, incoming students who are children and relatives of SHRA and EHRA non-faculty employees. Staff Senate was able to award five $1,000 scholarships...
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...
