About Staff Senate

 

Mission

The mission of the LSUHSC- NO Staff Senate is to act as a forum and advocate for staff by providing leadership and guidance on issues affecting compensation, benefits, quality of work life, and fulfillment of overall institutional goals and objectives.

 

Vision

The Staff Senate seeks to enhance its visibility as a vital governance organization, recognized as the voice of the LSUHSC- NO staff. The Staff Senate will be an essential partner in Institutional planning and viewed as a valued resource by the administration when critical decisions are made that affect staff members. The Staff Senate seeks to continually support the vision, mission, and strategic plan of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans.

 

Purpose

The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans Staff Senate is made up of duly elected representatives from the staff employees of the Institution. To this end, the Staff Senate will: 

• Advocate for the LSU HSC- NO staff to the extent that the Staff Senate policies are consonant with State Civil Service regulations, Bylaws and Regulations of the Board of Supervisors, Permanent Memorandum (PM), Chancellor Memorandum (CM) and do not impinge on the academic life of the University. 

• Review policies proposed or previously adopted by others that may affect the welfare of the staff and make recommendations about these to the Chancellor. 

• Promote the effective exchange of information between administration and staff. 

• Propose and maintain programs to enhance the personal and professional well-being of the staff, as well as encourage their vocational and educational development. 

• Advocate for overall wellness and promote a positive work environment by focusing on the employee work experience, and staff engagement; creating positive touch points throughout their employment lifecycle. 

  Bylaws

  Constitution