Purpose

The purpose of the Staff Council is to engage staff employees through ongoing communication and collaboration for the successful achievement of the Lindenwood University mission.

Scope

This policy applies to all staff employed by the University.

Policy

The council will provide for the integration of staff perspectives to:

• Promote a sincere interest and concern for continuing the mission and goals of Lindenwood University
• Serve as the representative body for the staff employees of the University

• Provide an additional channel of communication for staff with administration and faculty
• Assist the administration with advice, as needed, on policy issues relevant to the staff
• Address concerns of the general staff population and seek improvement of staff work environment, conditions and processes
• Foster a spirit of unity and cooperation

Staff Council Participation Process

Staff employees wishing to be considered for council vacancies must complete section 1 of the Staff Advisory Council Participation Form and submit it to the supervisor for approval. The supervisor will complete section 2 and submit it to the Staff Council chair. If more than the allotted number of staff employees per unit submit the Staff Advisory Council Participation Form, the chair will hold an election among the constituents of that work unit.

Staff Council Eligibility

1. Designated as staff or staff administrator employee
2. Minimum of three years of full-time service at Lindenwood University
3. Meet or exceed supervisor’s performance expectations