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Advising Staff
Scavenger Hunt 1
Staff photograph on bus trip posted on Instagram.
2 staff members. 1 wearing a Michigan hat and the other a Michigan sweatshirt.
Group of 5 UM-Dearborn staff members.
UM-Dearborn staff member with pom-poms at Michigan Stadium.
Group of staff members sitting a table.
Staff participating in the Race for the Cure.
2 smiling staff members at picnic.

Staff Senate

The Staff Senate was established to foster a spirit of unity, pride, and cooperation among staff members by recognizing the leadership role staff play in the daily work of the University. 

In this section

The Staff Senate supports the University mission, and serves in an advisory capacity to the Chancellor and Human Resources Director on issues and concerns that are important to staff.

The Staff Senate serves to facilitate communication among all employees and University administrators concerning general University employment interests and concerns while encouraging the development of constructive suggestions.

2026 - 2027 Meetings

The Staff Senate meets the fourth Wednesday of each month except for November and December.  

  • July 22
  • August 19
  • September 23
  • October 28
  • November 18
  • December 16
  • January 27
  • February 24
  • March 24
  • April 28
  • May 26
  • June 23 - staff senate members in person retreat

Meetings are held from 9 am - 11 am.  Senate meetings are open to all University staff, and staff members are encouraged to attend. Our meetings are currently being held virtually via Zoom.

 

Professional Development Grant

Resources

The Professional Development Committee has also compiled a list of platforms and resources that are available to staff members for additional support and training opportunities offered through services such as ITS, LinkedIn Learning, MyLinc, and Organizational Learning. 

 

Grant Application

The UM-Dearborn Staff Senate Professional Development program provides support (up to $500) to eligible staff to support their holistic career and professional development for FY2026.  

This award is open to all UM-Dearborn regular or close-ended/term-limited staff, both full-time and part-time, who have been employed with UM-Dearborn for at least six months at the time of the professional development opportunity. 

  • This award must not be used to replace available or committed institutional funds from your department or unit. 

  • However, if other institutional funds do not cover the full cost of the professional development opportunity, this award can be used to cover the difference.

  • This award will only support professional development opportunities that occurred or will occur within FY2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). Retroactive requests are accepted.

This funding opportunity is not available to student employees or temporary staff members as defined by the Staff Senate By-Laws.

Staff Ombuds

The Office of the Staff Ombuds will offer support to staff members in resolving concerns and navigating university programs and resources. Facilitated by the U-M Ann Arbor ombuds program, the expanded service aligns with the university’s strategic goals to create a more fair, equitable and inclusive workplace. Campus currently has student ombuds and faculty ombuds programs, and this new staff program further expands the confidential service. Appointments will be held via Zoom or phone or, when requested, at the U-M Ann Arbor office. Questions? Visit the website or email [email protected].

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