Staff Senate

Chancellor Grasso joins staff for a casual conversation

Staff photograph on bus trip posted on Instagram.

2 staff members. 1 wearing a Michigan hat and the other a Michigan sweatshirt.

UM-Dearborn staff member with pom-poms at Michigan Stadium.

Staff participating in the Race for the Cure.

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.

Senators

Committees

Meeting Minutes

By-laws

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

July 24
August 28
September 25
October 23
November 20 (3rd Wednesday)
December 18 (3rd Wednesday)
January 22
February 26
March 26
April 23
May 28
June 25 - 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.

Join the Staff Senate Meeting

The Staff Senate Professional Development Committee has been working on providing workshops that align with the Staff Senate goals to make available several platforms for University of Michigan-Dearborn staff. The goal is to enhance professional development, employee morale, and balance working life.

Within our Series, we aim:

To provide a learning platform for Technology Resources
To make available resources in a safe environment to learn
To make available a venue for open communication among staff
To establish a learning community where we can learn from each other and reach out for support and or tips
To provide online resources

Below are the recordings (along with any applicable worksheets) of the virtual training sessions that have previously been offered.

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 FY2025.

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 FY2025 (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025). 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.

Professional Development Resources UM-Dearborn Staff Senate Professional Development Grant Applications

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].