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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Understanding Your Social Security Webinar
On March 13, 2024, the University Staff Senate Staff Development and Well-Being Committee hosted a a Zoom presentation. The topic: "Understanding Your Social Security." Jack Myers, public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, was the guest speaker. Myers covered the following topics:
- How will my benefits be affected if I receive a pension?
- What is the number of credits needed to receive benefits?
- How do I use the Retirement Estimator?
Staff Senate Panel on Paid Leave for All Workers
On March 12, 2024, the University Staff Senate Staff Development and Well-Being Committee hosted a panel presentation. The topic explored the new Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act. The topic explored the new PLAW policy, and answered questions as to how this applies to all SIUE staff.
A recording of the presentation is here.
Staff Senate Panel on FMLA
On December 19, 2023, the University Staff Senate Staff Development and Well-Being Committee hosted a panel presentation. The topic explored the Family Medical Leave Act at SIUE: "What is the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and What are My Benefits and Protections? How Do I Navigate it at SIUE?"
A recording of the presentation is here.
