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...
by Benjamin Pendry | Jun 16, 2020 | Staff Engagement Committee
We understand that our university is part of a system fraught with racist policies and racial inequities. What are your ideas for effecting change and addressing the system of racist policies that exist at WCU? Share your thoughts
by Benjamin Pendry | Jun 16, 2020 | Staff Senate Information
We hope that members of the WCU staff and faculty community will be able to join us for a Summer Forum on Friday, June 26th from 3:00pm – 4:30pm. Panelists will include Chancellor Kelli Brown, Provost Richard Starnes, and other senior campus leaders. Anticipated...
by Benjamin Pendry | Jun 15, 2020 | Staff Senate Information
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 the WCU Staff Senate voted on and approved the following statement:The Western Carolina University Staff Senate expresses unequivocal support for Black students, faculty, and staff in our community. This statement is in light of decades of...
by wcuadmin | Jun 11, 2020 | Community Service
Western Carolina University’s Staff Senate increased its expectations for community service this year, setting a goal of 450 volunteer hours and a 100 percent participation rate by senators. Those goals have been met ― and now surpassed ― with community service...
by wcuadmin | May 12, 2020 | Staff Engagement Committee
Staff Senate Question of the Month for May Challenge can spark innovation and creativity. What have you, or a colleague you know, done that is innovative during this unprecedented time at WCU, or what ideas do you have to improve university processes, improve...