UTEP Staff Council
The UTEP Staff Council serves as the representative "voice" for UTEP staff and is dedicated to fostering collaboration among staff, faculty, students, and other organizations to advance the University's mission. Established in 1994, the council was formed with the purpose of championing UTEP's goals and representing the interests and concerns of more than 1,600 staff members.
Each year, UTEP staff members have the opportunity to nominate who will advocate for and support their interests. The Staff Council embodies attributes such as pride, commitment, and a strong sense of belonging to the community.
If you have a specific concern or an idea that can benefit UTEP Staff, we encourage you to share it with us at our upcoming meeting or by emailing us at scouncil@utep.edu. Your dedication and involvement to our campus is what makes UTEP truly remarkable. We sincerely appreciate your invaluable contributions in making UTEP the exceptional place it is today!
Staff Council Academic Year Goals (2023-2024)
Below you will find the specific goals that the UTEP Staff Council aspires to achieve as it transitions into a more advisory role during the academic year 2023-2024. Embracing its advisory capacity, the council seeks to facilitate open dialogue, provide valuable insights, and collaborate with university leadership to enhance decision-making processes and overall institutional excellence.
Develop effective communication pathways between the community, Staff Council, and university administration to facilitate the exchange of ideas and insights.
a. Establish regular general council meetings and develop a calendar to ensure organized planning, resource allocation, transparency, and alignment with university goals.
b. Widely promote the “Voice Your Concerns” page on the Staff Council website to encourage staff to submit suggestions, concerns, and ideas for consideration to the Staff Council and, by extension, university leadership.
c. Promote general meetings to the UTEP staff community to foster engagement and transparency to interested parties. Active participation will allow for open communication and opportunities for member recruitment.
Develop a strategic guide to recruit new members to be part of the council to sustain and increase the longevity of membership.
a. Invite staff members through a general call-out.
b. Invite colleagues and professional networks of current members to join the council.
c. Have one information session for Staff Council per semester for staff to learn of membership, goals, roles, etc...
d. Support new members in the learning processes of membership.
e. Develop/strengthen relationships with departments on campus to invite staff to general meetings and events held by the council.
Reestablish ad hoc and standing committees that reflect the current needs of the community. To ensure the committees are active, focused, and effectively contributing to the betterment of the community, the executive committee will recommend that the following be instituted for each committee:
a. Determine the scope and objectives of the committee.
b. Ensure the roles of each committee member are clearly defined.
c. Establish regular committee meetings and create structured agendas.
d. Form a timeline and deadlines for internal projects.
e. Ensure that a representative of the committee is present for each general meeting and can present what has been discussed.