Vision

The Staff Council seeks to become an advocate for the growth & development of all UMKC staff employees through leadership training, decision making, group interaction & community service, and to create an open environment of recognition & respect.

History

Staff Council originated in the 1970's as the Administrative Assembly, an association of exempt staff at the university, which reported to the Director of Human Resources. In the 1980's, it expanded to include non-exempt staff and became known as Staff Assembly. In the mid-1990's it underwent a final name change and became Staff Council.

Over the years, it has reported to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, and finally to the Chancellor. Created as an avenue toward better rights and benefits for university employees, it has continuously been involved in the ever evolving issues of parking, pay rates, family benefits, educational benefits, and training opportunities.

An equal share of Staff Council's mission has been to get all employees involved in campus life, campus issues, and to show appreciation in return.