LMU Staff Senate typically meets the third Wednesday of the month, August through May; meetings last 2 hours. The senate does not meet during the June and July summer sessions.
Staff Senate meeting agendas vary from month to month and contain a mix of the following items:
- Guest Speakers: This may include the provost, vice presidents, or other administrators from university leadership who want to review new policies or seek out feedback. This could also include staff from areas around campus who need support for their initiatives. Past speakers have also included individuals from the LMU community wanting to create a bridge with Staff Senate, such as the Faculty Senate President and program directors.
- Executive Board Updates: The Staff Senate Executive Board updates the senate on any initiatives that they are pursuing as a part of their membership on university committees.
- Committee Updates: Staff Senate committees share their current projects, accomplishments, and requests for support.
- Senate Business: This may include discussions or working sessions related to upcoming events, Senate initiatives, university policies, the Senate budget, committee needs, or administrative tasks. Discussion and voting on measures also occur during this time.
- New Business: Senators may bring forward staff concerns or challenges to seek support, gather feedback, and strategize solutions. This time can also be used to propose new projects, initiatives, or measures for Senate consideration.
2026–2027 Meeting Schedule
All meetings are held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.–noon.
August 12, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 9, 2026
January 20, 2027
February 17, 2027
March 17, 2027
April 21, 2027
May 19, 2027
For fall 2026, senate meetings are held in University Hall, McIntosh Center (Room 3999). For spring 2027, senate meetings are held in William H. Hannon Library, Von der Ahe Family Suite (Room 322) except for the February meeting, which will be held in McIntosh Center.
Staff Senate meetings are open to all LMU staff. If you would like to attend a meeting, please email staffsenate@lmu.edu.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Staff Senate meeting agendas and minutes are available for LMU community members to view; you will need to log in to Box with your LMU credentials. Meeting agendas are typically available 3 days before meetings and minutes 1 month after.