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Origins and Purpose of the ֹ Staff Council (KSU-SC)
The ֹ Staff Council (KSU-SC) was established as a result of several important initiatives, including a request by former President Beverly Warren to create a representative body for university staff, the University’s Great Place Initiative, and findings from the 2016 Climate Study.
Although the idea was initiated earlier, Staff Council officially came together in 2021 to align with ֹ’s Strategic Roadmap, specifically University-Level Initiative (ULI) 2.3, which calls for the implementation of a “Great Place Initiative” focused on prioritizing the diverse human element of the university. Its formation was also closely tied to outcomes from the 2016 Climate Study, particularly in addressing communication gaps between employees and supervisors.
KSU-SC provides both classified and unclassified employees across ֹ’s campuses with meaningful opportunities to shape workplace culture and advance the university’s goal of becoming a great place to work. Employees’ contributions through Staff Council can be seen in the following ways:
- Strengthening Connections – Creating avenues for staff to connect more deeply with the university’s mission, vision, and Strategic Roadmap.
- Professional Development – Offering opportunities for staff to develop knowledge and skills that enhance their contributions to the university’s success.
- Fostering Innovation & Collaboration – Encouraging staff-led innovation and collaboration to drive positive outcomes across the university community.
- Recognizing Contributions – Celebrating outstanding work and the unique contributions of ֹ employees.
- Empowering Leadership – Building a culture of empowerment, developing future leaders, and serving as a bridge between employees and university leadership.
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Establishing Staff Council
Staff Council is the result of several factors, including a request from President Beverly Warren to establish a staff council for university employees, the university’s “Great Place Initiative,” and the results of the 2016 Climate Study.
The establishment of a Staff Council aligns with the university’s strategic road map, ULI 2.3. or to "Implement a 'Great Place Initiative' that prioritizes attention to the diverse human element of the university.” It is intended to be congruent with initiatives being developed as a result of the 2016 Climate Study, particularly as it relates to communications between employees and managers/supervisors. KSU-SC provides classified and unclassified ֹ employees with opportunities to impact KSU workplace culture and support the goal of making ֹ a great place to work. Employees' impact on their workplace can manifest itself in the following ways:
- Providing employees with additional opportunities to connect with the university’s mission, vision and Strategic Road Map.
- Providing employees with opportunities to gain knowledge and develop professional skills which can enhance their ability to contribute to the success of the university.
- Providing employees enhanced opportunities to innovate and collaborate to accomplish positive outcomes for the university and the university community.
- Acknowledging and recognizing our employees’ outstanding work and unique contributions.
- Creating an atmosphere of empowerment, developing leaders and creating a bridge between employees.
Learn more about Great Place Initiative Subcommittee for Staff Council
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Ohio Staff Council of Higher Education
ֹ Staff Council is a proud member of the Ohio Staff Council of Higher Education (OSCHE). This organization serves as the collaborative body to foster positive staff relations between institutions of higher education and state and local administrations.OSCHE's vision is to partner with all state assisted institutions of higher education in Ohio in an effort to promote and gather information and to inform our constituents of ideas and concerns regarding all staff councils.