Elections & Voting

Autumn 2024-2025 Elections

Nominations are currently closed for elected positions within the Association. Any professional, classified or library staff member at UW Tacoma is eligible to be nominated. The open positions include: Vice-Chair, Treasurer, At-large Classified Staff Representative, At-large Librarian Staff Representative, and At-large Professional Staff Representative. Description of these positions are below. Please consider nominating a colleague or yourself!

Nominations

All staff members are encouraged to consider nominating themselves or a colleague! To nominate someone, please complete our online nomination form. Please note that all nominations must be supported/seconded by another individual. The nomination form will ask for the name of a second staff member who supports your nomination. Additionally, all nominations must be accepted by the nominee and the nominee may be asked to provide a short statement regarding their candidacy (to be included in the election ballot).

Standing Committee Chairs

Candidates for these positions are voted in by the elected officers. If you or someone you know is interested in one or more of these positions, please email uwtstaff@uw.edu.

• Staff Connections Chair (One Year Term)
  • Lead the Mentoring Committee. The mission of the Mentoring Committee is to facilitate, through mentoring, the transition of new staff members into the UW Tacoma community.
• Awards & Recognition Committee Chair (One Year Term)
  • Lead the Recognition Committee. The mission of the Recognition Committee is to administer all award and recognition processes for the UWTSA, including the campus Distinguished Service Award.
• Events & Professional Development Chair (One Year Term)
  • Lead the Events & Professional Development Committee. The mission of the Events & Professional Development Committee is to plan and host social and professional development events for the membership, as a means to encourage staff unity and promote professional development. 

Board Positions

Vice-Chair 

The Vice-Chair serves as a member of the Executive Board and assists in leading the Association. The duties and responsibilities of the Vice-Chair include:

1. Assuming the responsibilities of the Chair in the Chair’s absence
2. Overseeing and coordinating all election processes (including elected Officers, Committee Chairs and Assembly Representatives)
3. Overseeing and supporting all UWTSA committees

At the end of the first year, the Vice-Chair assumes the role of Chair for a year, if they are willing. These responsibilities include:

1. Directing all affairs of the UWTSA
2. Serving as a member of the Chancellor's Cabinet to represent staff
3. Serving as a member of the Chancellor's Budget Advisory Committee to represent staff
4. Chair the Executive Board and Staff Assembly
5. Act as spokesperson for the Association

The expected commitment of the Vice-Chair position is 2 hours per week. 

Treasurer 

The Treasurer serves as a member of the Executive Board. The duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer include:

1. Manage the UWTSA budget, including collecting and disbursing all UWTSA funds
2. Report on UWTSA financial statuses at least once a quarter

The expected commitment of the Treasurer position is 2 hours per week. 

Secretary

The Secretary serves as a member of the the Executive Board. The duties and responsibilities of the Secretary include:

    1.  Record the proceedings of all UWTSA meetings.

    2.  Distribute meetings to the general membership.

    3.  Coordinate and update the UWTSA website.

    4.  Coordinate the UWTSA email account.

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At-large Classified Staff Representative 

The At-large Classified Staff Rep. serves as a member of the Executive Board. The duties and responsibilities of the At-large Classified Staff Rep. include:

1. Support the activities of the UWTSA and its committees
2. Serve in an advisory capacity to UW Tacoma Leadership
3. Approve staff representatives for campus-wide committees
4. Vote and provide feedback on items of interest for the UWTSA

The expected commitment of the At-large Classified Staff Rep. position is 2 hours per week. 

At-large Library Staff Representative 

The At-large Librarian Staff Rep. serves as a member of the Executive Board. The duties and responsibilities of the At-large Librarian Staff Rep. include:

1. Support the activities of the UWTSA and its committees
2. Serve in an advisory capacity to UW Tacoma Leadership
3. Approve staff representatives for campus-wide committees
4. Vote and provide feedback on items of interest for the UWTSA

The expected commitment of the At-large Librarian Staff Rep. position is 2 hours per week. 

At-large Professional Staff Representative

The At-large Professional Staff Rep. serves as a member of the Executive Board. The duties and responsibilities of the At-large Professional Staff Rep. include:

1. Support the activities of the UWTSA and its committees
2. Serve in an advisory capacity to UW Tacoma Leadership
3. Approve staff representatives for campus-wide committees
4. Vote and provide feedback on items of interest for the UWTSA

The expected commitment of the At-large Professional Staff Rep. position is 2 hours per week.