Staff Council Meeting

This Staff Council Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to all University of Arizona staff. 

Zoom Registration: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qet0L1m0QxSas_gW-T8ajw

Agenda:

1. Welcome
2. Guest Speakers
   1. It’s Always Sunny in Academia? Workplace Bullying of University Professional Staff—A Critical Mixed Methods Study – Dr. Tara Burke, Director, MSBA Professional Development
3. Announcements
   1. Crossroads Conference Proposals
   2. University Awards for Excellence: Nomination Deadline Extended – March 2.
      1. Save the date for the 2026 awards ceremony on April 23.
   3. OPS Update: Safety Walk – March 24
   4. 3^rd Annual Disability Studies Conference: “Highlighting Disability Scholarship, Art & Activism,” April 15-17, 2026 
4. Old Business – Committees report if necessary.
   1. Professional Development – Sam Sowerby & Amanda Stevens
   2. Representation – Kimberly Chapman
   3. Communications – Danielle Oxnam
   4. Policy – Angela Hackett
   5. Recognition & Awards – Jennifer Lawrence
   6. Respect, Inspire, Support, Empower – Dra. Itzel Íñiguez & Dr. Tara Burke
   7. Events – Megan Noli & Shanda Romans
   8. Workplace Climate – Arlette Cordery
   9. External Committees – Melanie Madden
5. Next Meeting scheduled for March 31, 2026
6. Adjourn
7. Executive Session