We are accepting self-nominations for the 2026 Staff Council general election! Please
submit your nomination form and get supervisor approval by
March 31, 2026.
See below for more details.
Staff Council Needs Your Voice!
Members of Staff Council represent all staff across the university to make a difference at DePaul. We all work here - let's work together to make it an enriched and informed community. Staff Council is seeking staff members who represent all areas of the university, bring different perspectives and experiences, and who can be the voice for staff colleagues.
Membership requires:
- Attendance and participation at monthly meetings
- Participation in a Staff Council standing committee
- Representation and advocacy for staff colleagues
- Becoming informed about current university issues, especially those relating to staff
- Communication with colleagues about university issues
- Participation in Staff Council activities and events
How long is the commitment?
Staff Council members serve a two-year term, for which they must be elected by staff peers.
How do I get elected?
If you are interested in joining Staff Council, please apply now through March 31, by completing the following steps:
- Complete the online Staff Council Candidacy Form. The form includes a brief statement (1500 characters maximum) about yourself that will be shared on the election ballot sent to university staff, including:
- Your work history at DePaul
- Your reasons for wanting to serve on Staff Council
- Goals you would work towards on Staff Council
- You will also need approval from your supervisor. Copy
and paste the full statement below and e-mail it to your supervisor.
Your supervisor must e-mail this Statement of Approval to staffcouncil@depaul.edu by March 31.
This approval is for [INSERT NAME OF STAFF MEMBER RUNNING FOR STAFF COUNCIL HERE].
I understand any staff member elected to serve on Staff Council will be a representative and advocate for all staff and required to actively participate and attend Staff Council meetings and activities. This includes but is not limited to:
- Monthly meetings totaling approximately 3 hours (may occur on 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Wednesdays of the month, possibly two meetings per month, alternating campuses with virtual options)
- Committee meetings (monthly or bi-monthly as needed)
- Council events (several per year, Loop and Lincoln Park campuses, may have in-person requirement)
- University committees (varies)
- Volunteer at university events (varies)
Staff Council members agree to serve a two (2) year term and be available to attend meetings and events. During the 2026 election, three (3) elected Staff Council members who agree to serve a one (1) year term will be selected to fill a one (1) year term.
I grant approval for the staff member indicated above, if elected, to serve.
[ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR]
If you have any questions about the candidacy or election process, e-mail staffcouncil@depaul.edu.