Staff Council

A Call to Join the University Budget Advisory Council (UBAC)

Are you a staff member interested in how USF makes financial decisions and are you interested in helping shape future resource allocations at USF? The University Budget Advisory Council (UBAC) is currently seeking to fill one staff representative opening.

UBAC plays a vital role in: Education members about the University's operating and capital budgets, promoting transparency around how resources are allocated, advising university leadership on major budget decisions, communicating budget insights and decisions with the wider USF community. 

UBAC is composed of administrators, faculty, staff, and students working together to ensure that budget decisions align with USF’s mission, vision, and values. 

This is a meaningful opportunity to get involved, learn, and represent your colleagues during a pivotal time in USF's history. 

Learn more and nominate yourself or a colleague!

UBAC Nomination Form
 

Purpose 

The Staff Council will build community, identify concerns, and advocate for the needs, vision, and well-being of all USF Staff in service of the mission and vision of USF. 

Mission Statement

The Staff Council is committed to serving the interests and concerns of all staff members by contributing their voices into campus conversations on non-collective bargaining issues.

We will act as a conduit to engage and support our fellow staff members and the surrounding community, empowering excellence through growth and learning opportunities, staff recognition, workshops, trainings & events, and collaborative partnerships that promote and enhance our experience at USF.

As inclusive representatives we will actively participate in shared governance to facilitate positive and collegial communication in support of the University's Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.

Vision Statement

The Vision of the Staff Council is to be an inclusive and transparent voice for all staff members at USF and to be a deliberative body offering appropriate recommendations to the University President and Cabinet that address staff concerns while providing enriching and informative experiences for staff to better contribute towards the University’s Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan.

Staff Council Meeting Dates and Times

All Staff Council meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Staff no longer have to register to attend. 

The Zoom link for the 2024-25 Staff Council meetings is https://usfca.zoom.us/j/89726089704.

Note: Only USF employees/attendees with a usfca.edu authenticated email can log in. If you are not logged into your myUSF account, you will not be able to join the meeting.