About Staff Senate
Mission
The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Staff Senate promotes and protects the welfare of the LSUHSC-NO staff by representing the interest of and the issue impacting all staff members.
Vision
The Staff Senate seeks to enhance its visibility as a vital governance organization, recognized as the voice of the LSUHSC-NO Staff. The Staff Senate will be an essential partner in institutional planning and viewed as a valued resource by the administration when critical decesions are made that affect staff members. The Staff Senate seeks to continually support the vision, mission, and strategic plan of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans.
Purpose
The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans Staff Senate is made up of duly elected representatives from the staff employees of the Institution. To this end, the Staff Senate will:
1. Advocate for the LSUHSC-NO staff to the extent that the Staff Senate policies are consonant with State Civil Sercice regulation, Bylaws, and Regulations of the Board of Supervisors, Permanent Memorandum (PM), Chancellor Memborandum (CM), and do not impinge of the academic life of the University.
2. Review policies proporsed or previously adopted by others that may affect the welfare of the staff and make recommendations about these to the Chancellor.
3. Promote the effective exchange of information between administration and staff.
4. Promote the effecive exchange of information between administration and staff.
5. Propose and maintain programs to enhance the personal and professional well-being of the staff, as well as encourage their vocational and educational development.6. Advocate for overall wellness and promote a positive work environment by focusing on the employee work experience and staff engagement, creating positive touch points throughout their employment lifecycle.