Staff Senate

Staff Senate exists to serve you. We care about the quality of your life relative to campus and the larger global community. We are committed to openness, collaboration and inclusiveness. Any issues or concerns you have are welcomed by the Staff Senate. Email us any time at staffsenate@pacificu.edu or submit a suggestion

The Staff Senate typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m.  All non-faculty members are invited to attend. Meetings are held both in-person (alternating between Forest Grove and Hillsboro campuses) and on Zoom. View the schedule here.

 

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    The Staff Senate serves as the official representative body of the University staff community by actively participating in campus governance.  The Staff Senate shall foster a spirit of unity and cooperation, providing representation of non-faculty personnel in coordination with the faculty and student governing bodies.  The Staff Senate shall also provide a forum for the exchange of information between members of the staff, administration, faculty and students. — from the University Faculty & Governance Handbook

     

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    Upcoming Events

    Aug
    7
    9 to 10:30 a.m. | Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024
    Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), Hillsboro, Intermodal Transit Facility (ITF), 132, Online
    Aug
    21
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
    Hillsboro, Baker Hall, Online
    Sep
    18
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
    Forest Grove, Berglund Hall, Conference Room 200, Online
    Oct
    16
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024
    Hillsboro, Baker Hall, Online
    Oct
    23
    9 to 10:30 a.m. | Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
    Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), Hillsboro, Baker Hall, Online
    Nov
    20
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024
    Forest Grove, Berglund Hall, Conference Room 200
    Dec
    11
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
    Hillsboro, Baker Hall, Online
    Jan
    15
    3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
    Forest Grove, Berglund Hall, Conference Room 200, Online

    Headlines

    Pacific's Staff Senate is sponsoring a hot breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs, potatoes, vegan sausage, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea at the All-Staff Meeting on Wed., August 7. Join your colleagues and arrive any time after 8:30 a.m. for breakfast. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in person on the Hillsboro and Forest Grove campuses and online on Zoom. 

    Pacific University presents the 2024 Faculty and Staff Honors & Awards Ceremony. Please join us in honoring your colleagues Wednesday, May 8, in McCready Hall on the Forest Grove Campus. 

    Assisting at Commencement on May 18 is a great opportunity to celebrate the Class of 2024! The Commencement Planning Team is still seeking 10 more Boxers to lend a hand. The commencement committee has jobs for everyone, from handing out programs and showing guests to their seats to driving guests around in a golf cart.