Staff Council

The Staff Council serves as a vital link between staff and University leadership, working to ensure staff voices are heard and valued. Our mission is to promote a positive and informed work environment through open communication, advocacy, and collaboration. We focus on the following core objectives:

• Serving as a liaison between staff and University administration
• Keeping staff informed on key issues, policies, and decisions
• Advocating for staff needs and interests across campus
• Providing input on institutional policies and procedures that impact staff

Staff Council representatives and alternates are elected every two years in May and serve two-year terms. To be eligible, staff must:

• Hold a regular appointment (half-time or more) for at least 4.5 months
• Have one year of continuous University service as of August 31 of the election year

Staff eligible for Council service include those in the following job classifications:

• Professional (Non-Managerial, Non-Faculty)
• Clerical/Secretarial
• Technical/Para-Professional
• Skilled Crafts
• Service/Maintenance

Faculty, Deans, Vice Presidents, and other executive-level personnel are not eligible.

Each year, officers are elected from among the Staff Council representatives to serve one-year terms. The leadership team includes the Chair, Vice Chair, Parliamentarian, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian. The immediate Past Chair serves in an advisory role to both the Staff Council and the Executive Committee for one year, providing continuity and guidance.

Staff Council members interested in serving as officers are encouraged to express their interest to any current Council member or officer prior to the May elections.

The Council operates through four Standing Committees, with additional Ad Hoc Committees formed by the Executive Committee as needed to address specific initiatives or emerging priorities.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is composed of the elected officers and the chairs of each Standing Committee. This group provides overall direction and coordination for Staff Council activities.

Communications Committee

Responsible for internal and external communications, this committee manages public relations, publicity, media outreach, and promotes staff-led initiatives across campus.

Benefits Committee

This committee reviews and addresses issues related to staff benefits, offering recommendations and referring matters to appropriate offices as needed. The Director of Human Resources or their designee serves as an ex-officio member.

Staff Development Committee

Focused on professional growth, this committee supports and promotes staff training opportunities in areas such as career development, diversity, and leadership. The Director of Human Resources or their designee also serves as an ex-officio member.

Outreach Committee

This committee organizes service projects that encourage PVAMU staff to engage in volunteer opportunities and community involvement.