Are you interested in joining staff council? GW Staff Council is hosting a call for nominations for the 2025 Term!
The Staff Council is approaching the end of its inaugural term, and we are seeking dedicated and passionate staff to keep the incredible momentum moving forward. If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to this mission, the Election Committee is now accepting nominations for executive staff council members and representatives from GW’s schools and divisions. Please review the membership criteria and position descriptions below and complete the nomination by September 6, 2024. The 2025 term will begin on January 1, 2025, and conclude on December 31, 2025.
If you have any questions about the nominations or elections process, please contact the Elections Committee at gwsc_elections@gwu.edu.
Eligibility
Per the Staff Council Bylaws, GW Staff Council elected members must:
- Have concluded their Introductory Employment Period (IEP).
- Be in a benefited position (part-time or full-time).
- Work in the division they are representing.
- Not hold an executive-level position. Executive positions have employee classes of E1-3; please speak to your HR Business Partner if you have any questions regarding your position level.
Roles & Responsibilities
The executive officers of the Staff Council include the President, Vice-President, Historian, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Immediate Past President, Correspondence & Engagement Secretary, and appointed Committee Chairpersons. The Vice-President will transition to President after their term as Vice President concludes. To review a description of each role please refer to our website.
School and/or Division Representative members are elected to serve as the representative from their area and must serve on at least one standing committee. A list of all the representative areas can be found on our website.
