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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Staff Council Meeting Dates 2025-2026

Staff Council meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of every month and are open to all members of the DePaul community (unless otherwise indicated as a closed meeting). Meetings often begin with informative presentations from departments or offices across the university, followed by the Staff Council agenda for the month. Those who attend are welcome to stay for part or all of the meeting.

Date Time Location Guest Speakers & Additional Information
July 17, 2025
 2:00-4:30 PM
 LPC
  • Closed meeting: Staff Council committee meetings
August 20, 2025
 2:30-4:30 PM
 LPC, Richardson Library 103 or online​
  • Closed meeting: Staff Council committee meetings
  • All staff are encouraged to attend Academic Convocation on Thursday, September 3, 2025
September 17, 2025
 2:00-4:30 PM
 Loop, DePaul Center 8207 or online ​
  • Meeting Agenda linked here​
  • Approved September Meeting Minutes linked here​
  • View the recording of our guest speakers (linked here)

    • ​2:00-2:30 PM – Soumitra Ghosh, Susan Strow, & Jeremy Mixell (Enrollment Management & International Admissions) will share updates on student enrollments as we enter the new academic year, including details on international admissions given current federal policies.

    • 2:30 – 3:00 PM – Donna Johnson & Cristel Turner (University Branding) will present the DePaul’s new brand guidelines. View the presentation here​. 

    • 3:00-3:15 PM – Dominique Bealin (Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity) will provide information on the BUILD Diversity Certificate. View the presentation here​. ​

    • 3:15-4:30 PM – Staff Council business meeting agenda (all are welcome to attend)
October 15, 2025
 2:00-4:30 PM
 LPC, McGowan South 104 or online
  • Meeting Agenda linked here​
  • ​Approved October Meeting Minutes linked here​.
  • View the recording of our guest speakers (linked here)

    • 2:00-3:00 PM – We are happy to host a Strategic Plan: Road Show with President Rob Manuel, as President Rob presents the new university strategic plan and next steps for implementation. View this presentation here​. 

    • 3:00-3:30 PM – David Avdul & Mark Pasdo (Human Resources) will provide important updates about employee benefits, as the new Open Enrollment period approaches.​ View their presentation here​.

    • 3:30-4:30 PM – Staff Council business meeting agenda (all are welcome to attend)​
November 19, 2025
 2:00-4:30 PM Loop, Lewis 1002 or online

  • Meeting Agenda​ linked here​

  • View the recording of our guest speakers (linked here​)

    • 2:00-2:30: Katie Fraumann (Advancement) will discuss the current Mission: Forward capital campaign and its importance to university finances and strategic initiatives.​​ View the presentation here​. 

    • 2:30-3:00: DeWayne Peevy & Taylor Stapleton (Athletics) will provide updates from Athletics on current initiatives, future plans, and their connection to university success.​

    • 3:00-4:30 PM – Staff Council business meeting agenda (all are welcome to attend)
January 2026
 N/A N/A Staff Council retreat, no public meeting in January
February 18, 2026
 2:00-4:30 PM
 Loop, Lewis 1002 or online
  • Meeting Agenda

  • View the recording of our guest speakers (passcode: )

  • ​Speaker 1: TBD

  • Speaker 2: TBD
March 18, 2026
 2:00-4:30 PM LPC, Richardson Library 103 or online
  • Meeting Agenda
  • View the recording of our guest speakers (passcode: ) 
    • Speaker 1: TBD
    • Speaker 2: TBD
April 15, 2026
 2:00-4:30 PM
 Loop, Lewis 1002 or online
  • Meeting Agenda
  • View the recording of our guest speakers (passcode: )
    • Speaker 1: TBD
    • Speaker 2: TBD
​May 20, 2026
 2:00-4:30 PM
 LPC, Richardson Library 103 or online
  • Meeting Agenda
  • View the recording of our guest speakers(passcode: )
    • Speaker 1: TBD
    • Speaker 2: TBD
June 17, 2026
 2:00-4:30 PM Loop, Lewis 1002 or online ​​​​
  • Closed meeting: Staff Council steering committee elections
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