Staff Senate
Thank you for visiting the DU Staff Senate pages! We're proud to advocate for DU's many staff constituencies.
Staff Senate is a participant in the University of Denver's shared governance model and works closely with the University's administration, Faculty Senate, and undergraduate and graduate student governments. We elect new senators each year for two year terms under an area-based representation model.
Our Mission
As a participant in DU’s shared governance, the DU Staff Senate will create connections, support an equitable and vibrant work environment, and amplify staff voices through policy involvement and advocacy action.
Staff Senate meets on the second Wednesday of most months. Our meetings are open to DU's community and anyone is welcome to attend. For information on upcoming meetings, please see our Senate Meetings page. If you have questions or want to bring an issue to our attention, please see our Your Senators page to get in touch with your area senators.
Our Values
The DU Staff Senate is guided by the following values:
- Diversity & Inclusion: representing all staff voices within DU shared governance.
- Equity: striving to ensure staff have opportunities for resources and participation while centering the needs of those historically excluded from resources and participation.
- Transparency: maintaining open communication between the staff community and DU leadership.