Staff Council is excited to announce that representative  through February 14th for the 2023-24 academic year. 

Benefits of serving on Staff Council include:

• Professional development
• Networking with staff and administration from all over the University
• Opportunities to make a real impact on the lives of over 4,000 staff
• Gaining a better understanding of University functions, benefits, and organization

If you believe you or a staff member you work with would be a great advocate for staff on campus, we encourage you to . Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged! 

If you would like more information about what is Staff Council and ways to serve, you can attend our upcoming virtual information session or contact Staff Council directly with your questions. 

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Estamos buscando Personal de Primera Línea (FLS) para que se unan al Consejo del Personal (Staff Council) y sirvan en el nuevo rol de Representante del Personal de Primera Línea. 

Haga un impacto en el campus al servir en Staff Council. Beneficios incluyen: 

• Abogar por los intereses y temas que conciernen al personal de primera línea con líderes de la universidad  
• Desarrollo Profesional 
• Conozca a otros empleados de la universidad 
• Aprenda nuevas destrezas y habilidades 
• Entrenamiento en liderazgo y diversidad

Todos los representantes deben asistir a una reunión mensual, la cual usualmente ocurre el segundo Miércoles de cada mes de 12:15 a 2:15 p. Como aplicar, contacte Staff Council directamente.

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En espanol

Staff Council is seeking Front-Line Staff (FLS) to join CU Â鶹ӰԺ Staff Council and serve as one of our newly created Front-Line Service Representatives. 

Make an impact on campus by serving on Staff Council. Benefits include: 

• Advocate for FLS issues with campus leadership 
• Professional development 
• Meet other staff 
• Learn new skills 
• Leadership and Diversity training

All representatives are required to attend one monthly meeting. Currently held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 12:15 - 2:15 p.m. To apply, contact Staff Council directly.

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The candidates made their cases and staff cast their ballots. The Elections Committee verified the outcomes and presented them to the full Council for a vote of approval. The results are now official. 

Staff Council is proud to announce the winners for each of the open positions for the 2022-2023 CU Â鶹ӰԺ Staff Council term. Their terms begin on July 1, 2022. 

2022-2023 Officers of Staff Council

• Tri-Chairs: Mike Williamson, Jasimine Evans and Karrie Pitzer
• Co-Vice Chairs: Blake Trujillo and Dan Steinke
• Secretary: Cameron Brooks Najera
• Treasurer: Bradley Albus
• UCSC Elected Delegates: Dan Steinke, Jan Owens and Esther Horowitz

Elected 3 Year Term Representatives, Area Specific

• Area I, Sara Abdulla
• Area II, Claudia Numan
• Area III, Natalia Johnston
• Area IV, Joshua Turnquist
• Area V, Alisha Bennet Stewart
• Area VI, Carina Gattas 
• Area VI, Cameron Brooks Najera
• Area VII, Sarah Safadi
• Area VIII, Kaitlyn Rye
• Area IX, Jessica Sandoval
• At-Large, Crystal Cyr
• At-Large, Jasimine Evans
• At-Large, Lydia Darlington
• At-Large, Tanida Ruampant

Appointed 1 Year Term Representatives, At Large

• Bradley Albus
• Catherine Oja
• Dan Steinke
• Jan Owens
• John Zizz 
• Leah McDaniel Parvez
• Madison Lane
• Nick Aniol
• Tommy Webb

On behalf of the entire Council, we would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote. It is primarily through the process of representation that your fellow staff can advocate for you, and voting is key to that process. 

We are deeply grateful to all the candidates willing to take the time and make the effort to be involved! If you were not elected there are still powerful ways you can contribute your positive energy to the staff of CU Â鶹ӰԺ. All Staff Council committees are open for any staff member to join. When vacancies arise due to new job assignments, the Council is tasked with appointing new representatives. Staff who choose to join committees become part of the pool from which new representatives, with full voting privileges, are chosen.

Spend some time at the standing committee's page and see all the ways you can be involved.

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Article in English

El Consejo del Personal (Staff Council) está buscando Personal de Primera Línea (Front Line Staff) para formar parte de nuestro equipo y para servir/aportar en el rol de Representante de los Empleados de Primera Línea.

El rol del Representante Elegido del Personal de Primera Línea fue creado para ayudar a minimizar las barreras para el personal de primera linea quienes estén interesados en servir en El Consejo del Personal (Staff Council) y abogar por los intereses y necesidades de los empleados de primera linea del campus de CU Â鶹ӰԺ.

Beneficios

• Abogar por temas importantes para el personal de primera linea con líderes de la Universidad
• Desarrollo Profesional
• Aprender nuevas destrezas/habilidades
• Entrenamiento en liderazgo y diversidad

Requerimientos

Se require que todos los representantes asistan a una reunión al mes. Ésta reunión usualmente ocurre el segundo Miércoles de cada mes de 12:15 a 2:15 pm
Entendemos que éstas reunions puedan ser difíciles de atender para el personal de primera línea, y aunque no lo podamos garantizar, El Consejo del Personal (Staff Council) ayudará a abogar para que usted reciba flexibilidad con su supervisor/a para que pueda participar.

Elegebilidad

Para clasificarse para la posición de Representante de servicios de primera línea, usted necesita tener empleo bajo uno de los siguientes códigos de trabajo (job codes):

• Animal Care I
• Child Care Aid
• Custodian I or II
• Early Childhood Educator I
• Dining Services I, II, III or IV
• General Labor I
• Sales Assistant I, II, or III
• Security I
• LTC Trainee I, II, or III

Cómo aplicar 

Llene , o póngase en contacto con el Consejo del Personal (Staff Council) por teléfono al (303) 492-5473 o por correo electrónico

Fecha límite para aplicar

Las aplicaciones deben ser entregadas hasta el Viernes, 1 de Abril del 2022

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Artículo en español

CU Â鶹ӰԺ Staff Council is seeking Front-Line Staff (FLS) to join our team and serve as one of our newly created Front-Line Service Representatives. 

The Appointed Front-Line Service Representative role was created to help minimize barriers for front-line staff interested in serving on Staff Council and advocating for the interests and needs of front-line staff on the CU Â鶹ӰԺ campus.

Benefits

• Advocate for FLS topics with campus leadership
• Professional Development
• Learn new skills
• Leadership and Diversity training

Requirements

All representatives are required to attend one monthly meeting. That meeting is currently held the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 12:15 - 2:15 p.m.

We understand this meeting time may be difficult for some FLS and while we cannot make guarantees, Staff Council will help advocate for flexibility with your supervisor so you may participate. 

Eligibility

To qualify for a Front-Line Services Representative position, you must be employed with one of hte following job codes:

• Animal Care I
• Child Care Aid
• Custodian I or II
• Early Childhood Educator I
• Dining Services I, II, III, or IV
• General Labor I
• Sales Assistant I, II, or III
• Security I
• LTC Trainee I, II, or III

How to apply

Fill out an , or contact Staff Council by phone at (303) 492-5473 or via email. 

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The candidates made their cases and staff cast their ballots. The Elections Committee verified the outcomes and presented them to the full Council for a vote of approval. The results are now official. Staff Council is proud to announce the winners for each of the open positions for the 2021-2022 CU Â鶹ӰԺ Staff Council term. Their terms begin on July 1, 2021. 

Elected 3 Year Term Representatives, Area Specific

• Area I, Jordan Grindeland
• Area II, Grace Maniscalco
• Area III, Donna Hamm Reilly 
• Area IV, Claudia Acosta 
• Area V, Blake Trujillo
• Area VI, Ellie Spain
• Area VII, Michael Reynoso
• Area VIII, Shelby Javernick 
• Area IX, Sarah Seibold 
• At-Large, Andres Schemel
• At-Large, De’Ron Jasper
• At-Large, Esther Maria Horowitz
• At-Large, Karrie Pitzer

Appointed 1 Year Term Representatives, At Large

• Aimee Santistevan
• Alan Slinkard
• Angela Gorbold
• Bradley Albus
• Cameron Najera
• Crystal Cyr
• Dan Steinke
• Ian King
• Jennifer Spears
• Kelly Donohue
• Kelsey Draper
• Vanessa Luna

Appointed 1 Year Term Representatives, Area Specific

• Area II, Dynae Trone
• Area II, Hannah Juliff

There were a record number of candidates running for Staff Council this year - over 100 nominations and 37 unique candidates! On behalf of the entire Council, we would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote. It is primarily through the process of representation that your fellow staff can advocate for you, and voting is key to that process. 

We are deeply grateful to all the candidates willing to take the time and make the effort to be involved! If you were not elected there are still powerful ways you can contribute your positive energy to the staff of CU Â鶹ӰԺ. All Staff Council committees are open for any staff member to join. When vacancies arise due to new job assignments, the Council is tasked with appointing new representatives. Staff who choose to join committees become part of the pool from which new representatives, with full voting privileges, are chosen.

Spend some time at the standing committee's page and see all the ways you can be involved.

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Â鶹ӰԺ Campus Staff Council elections are officially in progress!  Every spring you have the opportunity to elect CU Â鶹ӰԺ staff members interested in representing your voice.  As liaisons between staff and campus administration, Staff Council members act as a conduit for communicating your needs and ideas and advocating for policies that positively impact CU Â鶹ӰԺ staff.  Voting for Staff Council is one way to ensure you are well-represented.
 
Ballot links were sent to each staff member on Tuesday, March 2, and each ballot is tied to your unique CU email. The first thing you will be prompted to do is locate your area, which is a quick and easy process that takes about 30 seconds.

Please look for that email in your inbox, and do not forget to vote! If you cannot find the email with your link, please email scouncil@colorado.edu and we will resend you your link.

Please be aware, elections will close at midnight on Tuesday, March 23.  We thank you for your time, and we look forward to announcing election results in mid-May!
 
For more information about what Staff Council is and what we do, please visit our Â鶹ӰԺ Us page.

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When:  Thursday, January 28th OR Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
Where: Zoom
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Registration required. 
Register for the Thursday, January 28th Information Session
Register for the Tuesday, February 9th Information Session

Are you ready to make a real difference on campus? Come learn about what it means to be a CU Â鶹ӰԺ Staff Council Representative!

Nomination Information

We are for 2021-2022 Staff Council (through February 12th) and are excited to invite you to join us for an information session to learn about what we do, what to expect as a representative, and what the election process looks like.

Benefits of serving on Staff Council include:

• Professional development
• Networking with staff and administration from all over the University
• Opportunities to make a real impact on the lives of over 4,000 staff
• Gaining a better understanding of University functions, benefits, and organization

Join us for a brief presentation followed by a Q&A where we will answer your questions about CU Â鶹ӰԺ Staff Council!

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation, or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Lauren Thompson via email, Lauren.C.Thompson@colorado.edu, or phone, (303) 492-5473.

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CU Â鶹ӰԺ Staff Council is calling on you to consider serving your fellow staff by nominating yourself, or one of your colleagues, for a three-year elected term on the council. Service entails a minimum commitment of five to seven hours per month, so it is wise to speak with your supervisor beforehand about how this may impact your work unit. Additionally, due to COVID-19, the term may be partially or completely carried out virtually over Zoom until normal activities resume. Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the Staff Council website. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on campus, look for the nomination form arriving in your inbox on February 2nd and get involved.
 
If you feel you are ready to nominate yourself or a colleague now, use the Â鶹ӰԺ Campus Staff Council to directly access the nomination form.

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