Staff Council
Welcome from Staff Council
The University of North Carolina at Asheville Staff Council is a representative group of SHRA and EHRA staff charged with advising the Chancellor and constructively addressing the concerns of UNC Asheville employees.
Staff Council exists to support the continuous improvement of the University’s organizational capacity by supporting an engaged and thriving community where staff have a voice and impact on the University’s mission and models innovative collaboration in higher education.
University employees are encouraged to participate in Staff Council activities, such as our monthly meetings and semi-annual forums.
Ways to Get Involved
Ways to Get Involved
- Join our monthly meeting that is held on the second (2nd) Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in person at the Laurel Forum (Karpen 139) or via Zoom
- Express your concerns via the Interest and Ideas Form
- Attend a staff forum
- Meet with a representative
- Nominate yourself or others during our next election cycle (nominations are currently being accepted for the 2026-2028 term!
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are organized groups of faculty and staff who share common interests, identities, or experiences. ERGs provide opportunities for social connection, mutual support, and engagement outside of formal workplace structures.
Upcoming Meetings
Staff Council meetings take place the second Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. The meeting is in the Laurel Forum as well as via Zoom. An invitation will be sent to all staff and faculty prior to each meeting. All staff are welcome to attend every meeting to learn more about Staff Council initiatives.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Staff Council meeting agendas and minutes can be accessed via the Council’s Google Drive account. You must have a UNC Asheville login to access them. To request an item be added to the agenda of an upcoming Staff Council meeting, please email staffcouncil@unca.edu.
Contact Us
If you would like to collaborate or connect with Staff Council, please reach out to us at StaffCouncil@unca.edu.