Are you looking for ways to improve your workplace? Do you have concerns about an issue on campus? Do you know someone who wants to make a difference? Are you a person who likes to promote positive change? Consider nominating yourself or one of your colleagues for UI Staff Council.

Being a staff councilor is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the university, participate in some high-level discussions and presentations, and to be a voice for your colleagues.

Nominations open at 8 a.m. March 1 and run through 5 p.m. March 31. The Staff Council Nomination Form will be accessible March 1. The election will be held in April.

Some expectations for staff councilors:

• Advocate on behalf of your constituents
• Solicit information and opinions from your constituents and share those with the council
• Inform your constituents of the activities of the council
• Regularly attend meetings and participate in discussions
• Actively participate in at least one council committee assignment
• Discuss Staff Council expectations with your supervisor to make sure you can regularly participate

For more in-depth information, please visit the Staff Council website and review the bylaws.

Positions are available for the following non-bargaining job function vacancies starting in June:

• Academic Support (PC), one open
• Merit Supervisory Exempt/Confidential (MSEC), one open
• Research/Scientific Services (PR and PH), three open
• Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal, and Risk Management (PA and PN), two open

For more information, visit the Staff Council Election Committee page or contact elections co-chairs Lisa Harless (lisa-harless@uiowa.edu) or Jessica Richardson (jessica-richardson@uiowa.edu).