Becoming a Staff Senator is a great way to get involved with the university community and to have an impact on your workplace. The senate provides many opportunities to learn about how the university works and to collaborate with administrators and staff members outside of your unit.
The nomination period for the 2024 Election will open on Monday, June 10 and closed on June 21.
An official election will be held between July 8 and July 19. Results will be published in the August Staff Senate newsletter.
The Staff Senate will hold a Prospective Staff Senator Information Session for anyone interested in learning more about the work of the senate. If you miss the session, you may review the recording after the session.
The senate accepts nominations each June, and elections are held in July. Terms begin in August and are for two years. Seats are open to only classified staff and non-student wage employee classifications.
2024 Senator Election Important Dates:
Nomination Period: June 10 – 21, 2024
Election Period: July 8-19, 2024
Available Seats by Campus:
At-Large: 1 seat
Fairfax: 9 seats
Mason Square: 1 seat
SciTech: 4 seats
A detailed description of the Staff Senate and senator responsibilities can be found in the Constitution and Bylaws.
If you have any questions about the responsibilities of being a senator, please contact Will Gautney, Staff Senate Chair.
For questions about the nomination or election process, please contact Amanda Corrigan, Staff Senate administrative assistant, at acorrig2@gmu.edu.
Nomination form will be posted here starting on June 10.