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Welcome to the Staff Assembly website. The Staff Assembly strives to foster and improve the professional atmosphere among all staff employees at Gonzaga University. The Staff Assembly exists to contribute to the success of Gonzaga University, to the growth and welfare of its staff employees, and to the promotion of a positive and supportive work environment. As a constituent organization, along with the Faculty Senate and the Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA), the Staff Assembly shall operate as a recognized part of the University system to provide a forum for open communication and ongoing dialogue among staff and between staff and administration. The Assembly shall be a consultative and deliberative body with authority to make recommendations on all matters which have a significant bearing on the working environment of the staff. The Staff Assembly will serve as the official nominating body for staff representation to University committees that deal with topics which have an impact on staff employees and for other task forces and search committees as needed (e.g., Budget Committee).The Staff Assembly Executive Council meetings are open and all staff members are invited to participate. Send us an e-mail for information about a specific meeting date.
Staff Assembly CARES Initiative 2009
The Mission Statement of the University opens with the following passage:"Gonzaga University belongs to a long and distinguished tradition of humanistic, Catholic, and Jesuit education. We, the trustees and regents, faculty, administration and staff of Gonzaga, are committed to preserving and developing that tradition and communicating it to our students and alumni."
What does it mean to be "humanistic, Catholic, and Jesuit?" We, the staff assembly, believe that to be all three one must embrace the tenets of our faith and live the vision of Christ. Two of the most important core beliefs are that of service to others and the seeking of justice in our world. We chose to demonstrate our commitment to these ideals through the implementation of the CARES Initiative.
Life is filled with joys as well as sorrows. At times, for reasons unknown to us, individuals are thrust into circumstances beyond their control. Many times, these circumstances prove too difficult for the lone individual to endure much less solve themselves. The Staff Assembly proposes an initiative to provide a series of mechanisms to directly assist these individuals in dire need of support. Preliminarily, we call for establishing resources and processes that can assist an employee caught in an extraordinary situation such as an emergency illness or injury.
The CARES initiative is essentially creating and supporting a network of volunteers to provide assistance to employees in dire need. Examples of this assistance might be any one of the following:
- Transportation to doctor appointments
- Transportation of children to school
- Providing/preparation of meals
- Light housekeeping
- Grocery shopping
- Other basic needs
Gonzaga University is more than just an employer and a place of work. It's an institution guided by particular beliefs and values. It is these values that foster not only a sense a community but of family to its members. The implementation of the CARES initiative is simply the physical manifestation of the desire and investment of GU staff in supporting their fellow members...their extended family.
Look for more information on the CARES Initiative coming soon or contact one of your Staff Assembly Representatives.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Outstanding Service in Support of Mission award.
Staff Assembly is committed to recognizing individuals, nominated by their peers, students and/or faculty members, for their outstanding service in the mission areas of faith, justice, service, leadership and ethics. For spring 2007, there were four such awards to begin this new program. In the future the award will be presented to two individuals, twice yearly. Members of the entire Gonzaga community are encouraged to submit one or more nominations of “ZAGnificent”candidates.
Click here to access the Nomination form.
Click here to access the Coverletter.
Staff Board of Regents application materials available here!
Looking to get involved with the Staff Assembly? Interested in representing staff to the Board of Regents? In an effort to help fulfill the mission of the Staff Assembly, we asked and were granted two Staff Regent positions. The Staff Regents are expected to serve a three year term, which will be staggered among the two representatives. If you'd like to learn more about these positions or are interested in applying for one of these positions, click here to access the application materials.
CARES handbook now available!!
Your Staff Assembly has been working hard to produce the very first CARES handbook. Inside you'll find useful information and resources that every staff member at Gonzaga can use. Click here to access a PDF version of the CARES handbook. Let us know if you have something you'd like to see in future editions. Comments? Email us and let us know what you think!
New Peer Advisor Group announcement!!
The Peer Advisor Group (formerly the Employee Advocate Program) was created to provide employees with an additional resource to consult on a variety of workplace issues. The goal of the program is for employees to feel they are being heard and supported by an individual who can spend focused time and attention and who is not from, or representing, any administrative department but who can be viewed by the employee as neutral. For a list of current Peer Advisors, or for more information about the program, please click here.
