2025 Staff Council Elections
Staff Council is now accepting nominations. If you are interested in joining Staff Council, please write a short statement about yourself, including where you work and your interest in serving on Staff Council that will be posted on the election site, and email your materials along with a headshot to staff@isu.edu.
Join Idaho State Staff Council!
Staff Council is the elected voice of ISU staff, representing both classified and non-classified employees. As a member, you'll advocate for staff interests, collaborate with administration, faculty, and students, and contribute to improving ISU. Meetings are held monthly (except in summer), providing a platform to discuss workplace concerns, propose initiatives, and strengthen the ISU community. By joining, you’ll help shape policies, support colleagues, and make a difference. Vote for dedicated representatives or run for a seat to be part of the change!
2025 ISU Staff Council Timeline
March 20, 2025 - 1st Announcement
March 27, 2025 - 2nd Announcement
April 3, 2025 - Deadline for submitting Nominations
April 10-15, 2025 - Elections Open
April 16, 2025 - Elections Closed; Announcement of new representatives to appear in ISU Today by Monday, April 21st.
- What is the purpose of Staff Council?
Staff Council was established as a collective organization, providing a representation of all classified and non-classified staff on the issues that are important to employees. Staff Council operates under the umbrella of shared governance along with other stakeholders including Faculty Senate, ASISU and administration by participating in decision-making, policy development, and promoting transparency, accountability and collaboration across the University. Staff Council also promotes professional development and recognition of staff members.
- Who is eligible to serve on Staff Council?
All full-time classified and non-classified employees are eligible to run for staff council positions.
- How are Staff Council members elected?
Each year the Staff Council election committee determines the number of vacancies and opens the election process. Staff members are then self-nominated or nominated by their peers. Information about each nominee is posted on the Staff Council website. After about 2-weeks, a ballot is available through the MyISU portal. Classified and non-classified employees may vote for a nominee to serve for each vacant position. Voting is restricted so that classified and non-classified employees may only vote to elect nominees from their respective employee classification.
- What is the term for a Staff Council member?
Staff Council members are elected to serve a three-year term, however, if a vacancy occurs sometime outside of the official election process, the Staff Council may choose to elect an individual to finish out a vacated position. In this instance, the term will be end once the original term has expired.
- How are Staff Council Executive Committee members selected?
Staff Council officers are elected by the members of Staff Council by a simple majority vote. All members of the Staff Council, excluding the Past-President, vote by secret ballot to elect the positions of President-Elect, Secretary, Treasure and the Content Management Specialists. Members-At-Large are also selected by secret ballot, however, only Staff Council members may only vote in the election representing their respective constituents.
- How frequently does Staff Council meet?
The full membership of Staff Council meet once per month for about 2-hours. Individuals elected to serve on the Executive Committee will also meet for one-hour, one-week prior to the monthly meeting.
Each member of Staff Council will also be assigned to work on various committees or projects throughout their term. These meetings are determined by the committee chair and based on the workload of the committee, but typically do not exceed once every-other week.
- How can staff members get involved in Staff Council besides joining the membership?
Anyone is welcome to attend the monthly Staff Council meeting. Staff are also encouraged to volunteer for, or attend Staff Council sponsored events that occur throughout the year.
- Does participating in Staff Council activities require using personal leave time?
No. However, employees should communicate with their supervisor and talk openly about any challenges the department may encounter in their absence. Supervisors are encouraged to work with employees so that they may attend Staff Council sponsored events.