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Staff Council Mission

The Council supports the University mission. In pursuing that mission, the Council seeks to advance such endeavors through visibly active staff participation/involvement both campus-wide and community-wide in a spirit of unity and open communication with other shared governance organizations on campus.

The goals of the Council are to:

  • Advocate on behalf of represented staff
  • Advise the University Administration on policies
  • Inform the University community of the activities of the Council
  • Promote University relations within the community of Iowa City and the State of Iowa
  • Collaborate with shared governance organizations on campus, notably the Faculty
    • Senate, Student Government and organizational shared governance groups
  • Promote staff learning through professional development and awards
  • Promote communication and shared governance among staff, central administration, Faculty Senate and Student Government

Staff Events

UI Staff Councilors had a rocking good time at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County Bowl for Kids’ Sake while raising money to support local kids and their mentors.

The “Councilors for a Cause” team raised over $1,700 and celebrated its efforts with some bowling at the “Pop, Rock and Bowl”-themed event on Feb. 24 at Colonial Lanes. A total of $150,000 was raised by the 176 teams that took part in this year’s event. According to Big Brothers Big Sisters, all of the money raised stays in Johnson County to help match adults with kids ages 6 to 18, giving them a mentor to talk to and spend time with. Team Captain and UISC Social Committee Chair John Downing said the council was thrilled to support such a worthwhile cause and take part in a fun event. He thanked all UI colleagues and others who donated to this worthwhile cause.