by | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
