Staff Senate
The University of Montana
The University of Montana Staff
Senate facilitates
communication and cooperation
between the administration and
the non-academic staff of The
University of Montana. We
promote and work for improved
working conditions and the
professional welfare of UM's staff the Heart of the Grizzly.
Staff Senate comprises 30
members. Each elected senator
represents staff members in the
following employment
categories: Professional,
Technical, Clerical, Crafts, and
Service.
Senators are elected to two-year
terms.
Staff Senate Involvement
 Monthly
meetings
 KUDOS
 Fundraising
for Scholarships
 Staff Caring for Staff
 Committee participation
 Newsletter
 Board of Regents meetings
 MUSSA-Montana University System Staff
Association
 Staff Recognition Awards
Committee Participation
 Numerous
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committees
Diversity Advisory Council
Strategic Plan
Accreditation
Search Committees – faculty, staff, adm
Board of Regents Meetings
Day of Dialogue
Staff Appreciation
4 Day work week
Staff Work Group for Retention
Charitable Giving Campaign
Strengths
 New
hiring of half-time Administrative
Associate:
 Newsletter
 Scholarships
 Kudos
 Visibility
 Communicating our goals, mission, and
activities
Recent Survey Results
Total staff responses to survey: 547 (509 on-line)
 What category best describes your role at
UM:
Role
Count
Percent
Professional
256
46.8%
Technical
87
15.9%
Clerical
123
22.5%
Skilled Crafts
14
2.6%
Service Workers 49
9.0%
Survey. . .
How long have you worked for the University?
Role
Professional
Technical
Clerical
Skilled Crafts
Service Workers
Overall
Mean Years
10.6
8.3
8.4
11.0
11.1
9.9
Out of 547 respondents, 358 or
65% reported working a
second job or attending
school. A large number report
involvement in volunteer work.
2012-2013 Goals per 2011
Survey Results
 Communication/Visibility
 Outreach
 Professional
Development
 Job Performance Recognition
 Salaries/benefits (65% of UM Staff report
working a second job or attending
school)
Montana University Staff
Senate Association (MUSSA)
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The University of Montana
The University of Montana College of Technology
The University of Montana—Western
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana
Montana State University—Bozeman
Montana State University—Billings
Montana State University—Billings, College of Technology
Montana State University—College of Technology Great Falls
Montana State University—Northern
Shared Governance
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Staff have a voice in mission of the University and
Strategic Plan
Appreciation for, and better understanding of, students
and faculty
Collaborate on campus issues
Search Committees
Accreditation
Create a more cohesive, unified, and productive
campus community