Dear Staff,

I am excited to begin my duties as President of the Kennesaw State University Staff Senate. Continuing the great work that was started under Kathy Rechsteiner, and serving after her is my honor and privilege. This year, Staff Senate will be “Building a Brighter Future”.

As you look around our great campus, what do you see? I see progress, additions and expansion to all the great things that make KSU a wonderful place to live, learn and work. I feel we are truly lucky to work in such an inclusive and progressive institution.

As Staff Senators, we serve as representatives for all KSU staff. In this role, we must be dedicated and passionate to our goals which are:

• Maintain a University wide communication network
• Strive to improve the general welfare of staff
• Educate the KSU community on the importance of professional staff development and career enhancement opportunities
• Emphasize that the morale of the staff is an indicator of the health of the institution
• Provide opportunities to increase campus-wide staff involvement

Staff Senate provides a wide array of events for staff and their families each year. We encourage all staff members to become involved in the many Staff Senate sponsored events. Our goal is to inspire staff to take an active role in their workplace.

I encourage all Staff employees to communicate with their elected representatives and alternates. Please visit our Staff Senate website for news, rosters, events information, meeting schedules and bylaws.
All Staff are a part of Staff Senate. You do not have to be an elected member to volunteer on the many committees we have, attend events or even attend a meeting just to hear what’s going on. We need your input to “Build a Brighter Future” here at KSU. Please contact us with your thoughts and ideas. Together, we can make a difference at Kennesaw State University.

Remember:
1. Staff Senate meetings are open to everyone; they are the third Tuesday of each month.
2. Your ideas and emails are important to us. Staff_Senate@kennesaw.edu
3. We need your participation on committees. You do not have to be an elected Senator to serve on many committees.
4. Get to know your Staff Senator. See the roster on our website.
5. Staff Senate votes on issues and projects that represent all staff.
6. All FT benefitted employees who have passed their 6 month probationary period are eligible to serve, so YOU can be a Staff Senator.

Please get involved with Staff Senate and “Build a Brighter Future” for your career!

Kathryn Siggelko
Staff Senate President 2009-2010

The Staff Senate, one of the governance and standing committees at Kennesaw State University, supports and facilitates the mission of the university “to be a progressive and exemplary educational institution, respected for its excellence and leadership.”

Members of the Staff Senate:

• Act as a collective voice for presenting the concerns and needs of the KSU staff to the University administrators.
• Enthusiastically embrace a commitment to excellence.
• Strive to improve the working environment of the staff, thereby contributing to the ethical principles, diversity, unity, and strength of the entire campus community.
• Recognize that the morale of the staff is an indicator of the health of the institution, and, therefore, endeavor to elevate the morale level on campus so that KSU staff can be positive ambassadors of the University in the greater Atlanta community area and beyond.

View this month's Staff Employee of the Month or fill out the Employee of the Month online nomination form.

Be sure to check The System Supplement - a monthly report of the Georgia Board of Regents

Complete the FEEDBACK FORM or contact the Staff Senate President, Kathryn Siggelko, by phone at x2219, e-mail, or campus mail (Mailbox #3505). We look forward to hearing from you!