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Staff Senate

Fostering unity, pride and cooperation.

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About Staff Senate

UNCW's Staff Senate aims to foster a spirit of unity, pride and cooperation among staff. As an advisory board to the Chancellor, senators represent and advocate for all SHRA and EHRA non-faculty voices and support the university's mission. Staff Senate meetings are held monthly, and staff are encouraged to attend in-person or through Zoom.

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Staff Suggestion Box

Staff Senate is here to advocate for you and regularly shares feedback we receive with university leadership. Information shared through the suggestion box may remain completely anonymous if preferred.

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Celebrating Staff

Soaring Seahawk is a way to recognize those employees who have taken their UNCW service to the next level!
Soaring Seahawk Nomination Form

Upcoming Meetings

The 2026-27 Staff Senate meetings are scheduled for the following Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. in McNeill Hall, room 1051. A Zoom link and agenda will be shared via email the morning of the meeting. Meeting dates are: July 8th, August 12th, September 16th, October 14th, November 11th, December 9th, January 13th, February 10th, March 10th, April 14th, May 12th, June 16th

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Scholarship Application Open

The Staff Senate Scholarship provides multiple merit-based scholarships each year with a minimum award amount of $500. All permanent SHRA and EHRA non-faculty employees and their dependents who are current UNCW undergraduate or graduate students are eligible to apply.

Apply by June 1
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Global Travel Grant Applications Open

To encourage and support professional development through international experiences, Global Partnerships and International Education provides two grants each year with a maximum award amount of $2,5000.

Apply by May 31
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News & Events Find out the latest happenings and resources for staff. Stay Informed
Senators & Committees Senators work in all areas of the university and representation is based on the number of staff members in a unit. Each senator serves on two committees. Explore more
Scholarships & Grants Learn award and application details for scholarships and grants available to UNCW staff. Fund Your Goals
Meeting Minutes Minutes from past monthly meetings are provided for reference. Read more
Bylaws These bylaws are the official rules and regulations for the Staff Senate. View the Articles

Staff Assembly

Three Staff Senate members participate on the UNC Staff Assembly, made up of representatives from all UNC campuses. They advise and communicate with officers of the university, and through these officers, the Board of Governors, on matters of importance to staff.
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