CI Staff Council - Staff - CSU Channel Islands

History & Purpose

The CI Staff Council was created in March 2016 and each founding member was elected by their division peers. The goal of the CI Staff Council is to connect staff to the rest of campus, support them in their roles, and provide a space where their concerns can be addressed by campus leadership.

We are here to serve staff in all five campus divisions - Academic Affairs, Business & Financial Affairs, Office of the President, Student Affairs, and University Advancement. All voting Council members are elected by their peers from their represented divisions.

The Staff Council Executive Board comprises five officers elected by members of the Council to oversee council meetings, maintain council records and all council web pages, and liaise with campus leadership on behalf of the Council. The Staff Council Chair meets regularly with the campus president and chief of staff.

More information on Council makeup, representation, elections, and procedures can be found on our Membership page and our Bylaws & Governance page.

In addition to advocating for staff, Staff Council plans events to boost staff morale, coordinates staff recognition programs, and assists with the assignment of staff representation on and engagement with campus-wide committees and initiatives. You can find our calendar of upcoming events on our Events & Recognition page and information on Staff Council’s participation in campus shared governance on our Membership page.

CI Staff Council aims to continue to improve our campus culture for the benefit of staff and the campus community as our institution grows and adapts to new challenges.

Mission & Vision

Mission: Staff Council recognizes and supports the vital contributions of staff to CSU Channel Islands, including their role in campus operations, the University mission, and campus culture. We are committed to empowering staff, providing opportunities to support personal and professional growth, and ensuring that their voices are represented in all decision-making spaces on campus. Acting as a bridge between staff and campus leadership, we provide direct staff participation in shared governance, working in partnership with Academic Senate and Student Government to advance our University goals.

Vision: Our work is grounded in the following four priorities:

Advocacy & Equity

Elevating staff voices campuswide, advocating for staff interests and wellbeing to campus leadership, supporting staff in their roles, and ensuring equitable representation of staff across all divisions in campus decision-making.

Community & Culture

Fostering an inclusive and supportive culture within the campus community for staff of all backgrounds and providing avenues for staff to build personal and professional relationships

Engagement & Collaboration

Striving to enhance campus life by providing opportunities for broad staff engagement in campus initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both staff and the broader University community.

Transparency

Advocating that decisions are communicated to affected staff in a timely manner, providing opportunities for staff to connect directly with leadership on topics of concern, and sharing information consistently across all staff areas.

Subcommittees

All Staff Council representatives serve on one of our three subcommittees, though members of the public can also volunteer to serve on or assist any subcommittee. Information on these subcommittees and their responsibilities can be found at the links below:

Communication & Brand Management

The Communication & Brand Management subcommittee manages all official CI Staff Council publications, including the In The Loop Newsletter and other official communications.

Governance

The Governance subcommittee maintains the CI Staff Council bylaws and provides expertise on questions regarding bylaw interpretation.

Outreach & Staff Development

The Outreach & Staff Development subcommittee plans and implements all official CI Staff Council events and coordinates staff recognition events, including the President's Staff Award for Excellence (PSAFE), and runs all CI Staff Council fundraisers, coordinates donation drives for regional partners, and manages all CI Staff Council staff development programs.

How to Get Involved

Meetings

Staff Council meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 9:30-11:00AM. All monthly meetings are open to the public. Information on upcoming meetings can be found on our Meetings page.

Your Representatives

Our current Council representatives and Executive Board members are listed on our Membership page.

Campus-wide Initiatives

Both Council representatives and members of the public can represent staff interests and advocate for their colleagues by serving on campus committees, task forces, and initiatives. Active campus committees' representative status are noted on our Membership page.

Questions & Feedback

We are here to serve staff and support the campus community. To provide feedback to Staff Council directly or pose questions you would like us to have addressed on your behalf, please utilize the Questions or Feedback button below.

Questions or Feedback

Official Statements

The CI Staff Council Statement in Solidarity and Support for Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities (Approved 2/26/21) (PDF, 67.5KB)

The CI Staff Council Statement in Solidarity and Support for Black Communities (Approved 9/15/2020) (PDF, 47.5KB)