by Deborah Millican | Aug 5, 2022 | Resources & Development Committee
New Academic Year. New Opportunities. New Horizons to Explore. Let us help you focus on YOU! APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW The Staff Senate believes in you and we want to help you succeed in your career endeavors. For the fourth year in a row, the Staff Senate has partnered...
by Melissa Day | Jul 21, 2022 | University Information
The U.S. Department of Education has temporarily expanded the eligibility requirements to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. You may now receive credit for payments made that did not previously qualify for forgiveness. These provisions will end on October...
by Alexandra Fields | Jul 8, 2022 | Staff Senate Information
The Staff Senate “Positive Impact Series” continues through the summer! Our next session will be Thursday, July 14th at 2pm – 3pm, led by Bruce Barker, Director of Business Operations. The sessions will be a presentation for 45 minutes with a 15 minute Q&A to...
by Alexandra Fields | Jun 14, 2022 | Resources & Development Committee
The Staff Senate “Positive Impact Series” continues through the summer! Our next session will be Thursday, June 16th at 10am – 11am, led by Brian Boyer, Residential Case Manager. The next session will follow with Bruce Barker, Director of Business Operations on...
by Alexandra Fields | Jun 3, 2022 | Staff Engagement Committee
The May Question of the Month seeks your input on potential social activities you would attend with fellow faculty & staff. Please provide your feedback by clicking here. We value your input! The results we receive are shared with the Chancellor and WCU leadership...
by Deidre Hopkins | May 25, 2022 | Community Service
As part of the NC DOT Adopt-A-Highway program, Staff Senate has adopted Old Cullowhee Rd from the intersection of Hwy 107 to Bayside Dr. Our next roadside litter pickup will be Monday, May 30th 10:00a to 12:00pm. Any and all staff or faculty are invited to...
by Deidre Hopkins | May 12, 2022 | Staff Senate Information
The WCU Staff Senate will meet on Wednesday, May 18th at 8:30am in the UC Grand Room. We welcome you to join us in person in the UC Grand Room.
by Alexandra Fields | Apr 27, 2022 | Staff Engagement Committee
The April Question of the Month seeks your input on the campus environment and culture at Western. Please provide your feedback by clicking here. We value your input! The results we receive are shared with the Chancellor and WCU leadership and used to inform the work...
by Alexandra Fields | Apr 20, 2022 | Resources & Development Committee
The Staff Senate “Positive Impact Series” continues! Our next session will be Thursday, April 21st at 10am – 11am, led by Tiffany Henry, Director of Economic Development for Jackson County. Mrs. Henry will be speaking for 45 minutes with a 15 minute Q&A to follow....
by Deidre Hopkins | Apr 7, 2022 | Scholarship Committee
Each year, the U Club hosts an event as a fundraising avenue for the Staff Senate Scholarship Fund, a scholarship supporting children and family members of WCU’s staff. Scholarship recipients are chosen based on their academic performance, community service, and...
by Benjamin Pendry | Apr 7, 2022 | Scholarship Committee
The WCU Staff Senate recently passed $150,000 in gifts to their scholarship fund. The WCU Staff Scholarship was started in August of 2007 and support dependents of WCU professional staff. Donations from WCU staff and faculty, community members, and others have...
by Deidre Hopkins | Apr 7, 2022 | Staff Senate Information
The WCU Staff Senate will meet on Wednesday, April 13th at 8:30am in the UC Grand Room. We welcome you to join us in person in the UC Grand Room.
by Alexandra Fields | Mar 15, 2022 | Scholarship Committee
WCU Staff Senate is now accepting recipe submissions from all SHRA/ EHRA Non Faculty staff members for the inaugural Staff Senate cookbook! Proceeds of the cookbook sales, which will be on sale starting Mountain Heritage Day in September, will go directly to support...
by Alexandra Fields | Mar 1, 2022 | Scholarship Committee
The University Club and Staff Senate present A Night on the Purple Carpet, a gala in support of student scholarships on Saturday, April 9 from 6-9 PM at The Paper Mill Lounge in Sylva. A silent auction will be held from April 4 – 9 at...
by Alexandra Fields | Mar 1, 2022 | Staff Senate Information
The Staff Senate “Positive Impact Series” continues! Our next session will be Thursday, March 17th at 2-3pm, led by Craig Fowler, Chief Information Officer. Mr. Fowler will be speaking on “Having a Positive Impact through Leadership – Learnings from One Person’s...
by Alexandra Fields | Feb 14, 2022 | Staff Engagement Committee
The February Question of the Month seeks your input regarding how you get information about events, happenings, and news at Western. Please provide your feedback by clicking here. We value your input! The results we receive are shared with the Chancellor and WCU...
by Deidre Hopkins | Feb 9, 2022 | Community Service
As part of the NC DOT Adopt-A-Highway program, Staff Senate has adopted Old Cullowhee Rd from the intersection of Hwy 107 to Bayside Dr. Our next roadside litter pickup will be Wednesday, February 23rd 2:00p to 4:00pm for I Love WCU month. Any and all staff or faculty...
by Deidre Hopkins | Feb 2, 2022 | Staff Senate Information
The WCU Staff Senate will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 9th at 8:30am. Anyone wishing to attend virtually, should utilize the registration link below. Link to join the Webinar
by Deborah Millican | Jan 19, 2022 | Resources & Development Committee
We have money to help you reach your professional goals and we want to give it to you! Do you… Want to grow professionally? Want to engage in professional development activities? Want to attend a conference that can help your current or future job growth? Need to take...
by Deidre Hopkins | Jan 18, 2022 | UNC Staff Assembly
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Please read below about a state-level staff award. Deadline is Thursday, January 27, 2022. The Erskine B. Bowles Staff Service Award was established in 2010 by the UNC Staff Assembly to recognize employees whose...
