Staff Council

Purpose

The WNE Staff Council serves as an advocacy and advisory body, acting as a liaison between staff and the administration to foster a positive, inclusive, and communicative environment. All members of the Staff Council community are committed to guiding and supporting students in their development to become informed and responsible leaders in their local and global communities by promoting a campus culture of respect, tolerance, environmental awareness, and social responsibility. The Staff Council is uniquely positioned to collaborate with faculty and administration to foster a strong campus community and to fully support and advance the mission of Western New England University.

Mission

The mission of the Staff Council is to advocate for and promote staff interests, advocating to improve policies that impact staff, and facilitating communication between staff and other campus stakeholders.

Vision

The WNE Staff Council strives to be the voice of advocacy and inclusion for Western New England University employees.

Core Values

• Representation: Acting as a caring voice for staff and helping to foster communication with the administration.
• Community: Creating a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels supported and works together.
• Respect and Equality: Ensuring everyone is treated with kindness and dignity while encouraging diversity, fairness, and inclusion at work.
• Transparency and Integrity: Keeping communication open and making sure we're accountable in all decisions.
• Growth and Development: Supporting opportunities for both professional and personal growth.
• Recognition: Organizing fun events and appreciation programs to lift staff spirits and celebrate achievements.

Staff Council Officers

President – Tynisha Henderson-Mitchell, Director of Student Accessibility Services

Vice President/Parliamentarian – Kaitlyn Feyre, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Secretary/Treasurer – Paula Geddis, Operations & Enrollment Specialist

As we look to increase the employment experience for all WNE staff members, your input is valuable. We encourage you to reach out to Staff Council at any time to share your thoughts, concerns, and suggestions so that our efforts may be collaborative and serve all of our constituents.