Welcome to Staff Senate
The University Staff Senate represents the Civil Service and Administrative Staff of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This body advises and assists the University Chancellor in the solution of issues and the formulation of policies and the Director of Human Resources in developing and initiating more effective personnel policies, procedures, and programs. The USS participates in the University Governance system and encourages all Civil Service and Administrative Staff employees to consult with members of the Staff Senate concerning issues, policies, and possible recommendations for appropriate Staff Senate action.
The Standing Committees of the Staff Senate are Public Relations, Scholarship, Fund-Raising, Diversity Initiatives, Policy Review, Staff Development and Well-Being, and Elections and Operations.
Please contact the University Staff Senate at [email protected].
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SUAA Q&A Session: Legislative Updates on Higher Education, Pensions, and Health Care
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the SIUE Staff Senate hosted a Q&A session with Keith Becherer, past president of the SIUE Staff Senate and current legislative co-chair of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA). Becherer provided updates on legislation being tracked in the 104th General Assembly related to higher education, pensions, and health care benefits. He also shared insights from SUAA lobbyists in Springfield.
Topics included:
- House Bill 1870 (Kifowit): Electronic time sheets for faculty and employees not eligible for overtime
- House Bill 2332 (Stuart): Amending Tier II retirement age for university police officers
- House Bill 3062 (Stuart): Changes to residency requirements for civil service employees
A recording of the presentation is here.
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Paid Parental Leave Policy Panel
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the University Staff Senate Staff Development and Well-Being Committee hosted a panel presentation. The topic explored the new Paid Parental Leave Policy, which went into effect on July 1, 2024. Representatives from HR provided an overview of the policy and answered questions.
A recording of the presentation is here.
