Issue/Question
What is the Staff Senate?
Where can I find the Staff Senate bylaws?
Where can I find the Staff Senate meeting agendas and minutes?
Can I attend a Staff Senate meeting?
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About
The Staff Senate is an organization of staff at Black Hills State University who have been elected to represent all staff on the BHSU campuses. The Staff Senate provides a mechanism to open communication and collaboration with and share information between staff and administration, staff and faculty, and staff and students. This facilitates teamwork, improves morale, and builds a tighter bond between all constituents of BHSU.
The purposes of the BHSU Staff Senate are:
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To give staff campus representation, and a means by which they have a collective voice to provide input and make recommendations to the administration on matters concerning staff.
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To provide encouragement and support for staff through personal and professional development opportunities, such as seminars, speakers, printer and audiovisual materials, in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
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To provide support to the University through scholarships and in other ways as designated by the Staff Senate or requested by University Administration.
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To serve as the formal and recognized governmental structure for staff at BHSU and as an integral component in the operation and functioning of the University.
Members and Bylaws
The current Staff Senate membership and bylaws can be found here.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Staff Senate meets in the Trump Room in the Student Union on the third Wednesday of every month and is open to any staff member on campus. For a meeting link to join online, please refer to the upcoming meeting agenda, which has the link at the top of the page.
All of our meeting minutes and agendas can be found here.
Professional Development Funding
One of the purposes of the Staff Senate is to support employee growth by providing financial assistance for professional development opportunities. Through this program, Staff Senate may fund all or a portion of the costs associated with attending conferences, webinars, seminars, and other professional training events. Eligible expenses may include registration fees, travel, and lodging, helping staff enhance their skills, knowledge, and professional networks while bringing valuable insights back to the university community.
To apply for professional development funding, please fill out this form.