Staff Senate Elections

Talented staff members are invited to self-nominate for the Staff Senate to participate in meaningful discussions on current events and issues affecting UMB staff.

Election Timeline

Date Phase Details
April 7–14 Self-Nomination Nomination form will go live on this page on April 7
April 15–May 3 Candidate Confirmation

• Candidate eligibility (exempt status) confirmed by HR

• Candidates contacted to confirm nomination information

• Campaign materials distributed (optional to use)
May 5–16 Voting All eligible staff may vote
May 27 Announcement of Winners  
June (Date TBD) New Senator Orientation  
July 5 First Meeting First Staff Senate meeting open to new members (Tentative date)
Eligibility
  • Only exempt staff (non-union) members are eligible to apply
  • Director-level and Senior leadership employees are not eligible
Nomination

Completing the nomination form allows interested staff members to formally declare their candidacy and share information about themselves and their interest in serving as a Staff Senator. The nomination form will prompt candidates to share their UMB role, interest in Staff Senate service, term goals, and personal hobbies. The nomination form will go live on this page on April 7.

Voting

Announcements will be circulated across campus announcing the voting period. A voting button will appear on the front page of the Staff Senate webpage beginning on May 5.

Benefits of Being a Staff Senator
  • You have a voice in setting university policies that affect UMB staff
  • Opportunity to connect and collaborate with new people from across the UMB campus
  • Engage with University Leadership
Terms of Service

Two-year obligation (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027) with monthly meetings (currently via Zoom) where information is disseminated and discussions held on current events and issues that relate to and affect the staff of UMB. Members are expected to participate in ancillary Staff Senate committees and liaise with other campus groups.