{"id":179744,"date":"2020-10-26T17:13:48","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T21:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/?page_id=179744"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:27:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:27:37","slug":"staff-senate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/faculty-staff\/staff-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff Senate"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Staff Senate Mission Statement<\/h3>\n<p>The Staff Senate represents the interests of the staff in order to strengthen relationships and foster a climate that promotes and empowers staff to participate in the shared governance of Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH). Its purpose is to consider and act, as appropriate, on all matters affecting the professional concerns of staff. The Staff Senate shall promote the exchange of information and provide a forum for expressing views on matters relating to personal and professional well-being, staff development, school culture, community, and SPH and University policies.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/faculty-staff\/staff-handbook\/\" class=\"button\" >Staff Handbook<\/a>\n<h4>Staff Senate Officers<\/h4>\n<p>Ashley Scott, chair 2026-2027<br \/>\nAyesha Khan, vice chair 2026-2027<br \/>\nMegan Jones, vice chair 2026-2027<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"clear: both;\">Organization by Units<\/h4>\n<p>The different departments of the school are divided into units, as listed below. Each unit shall elect one representative from its staff, for a total of 8 unit representatives.<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Unit Organization<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unit 1 &#8211; Education: Tenbit Mitiku (GSL)<\/li>\n<li>Unit 2 &#8211; Central: Megan Jones (MARCOM)<\/li>\n<li>Unit 3 &#8211; BEDAC: Matthew Bullard<\/li>\n<li>Unit 4 &#8211; Biostatistics: Alexandra Grigore<\/li>\n<li>Unit 5 &#8211; Epidemiology: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashley Scott<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Unit 6 &#8211; Community Health Sciences: <em>currently<\/em> <em>vacant<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Unit 7 &#8211; Environmental Health: Lindsay Kastner<\/li>\n<li>Unit 8 &#8211; Global Health:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yilan Gao<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Unit 9 &#8211; Health Law, Policy &amp; Management: Ayesha Khan<\/li>\n<li>At-large Members\n<ul>\n<li>Stacey Cunnington (CHS)<\/li>\n<li>Carlotta Cellini (GH)<\/li>\n<li>Allie Morgan (GH)<\/li>\n<li>Eva Asllani (GH)<\/li>\n<li>Anushka Marri (GH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/faculty-staff\/staff-senate-sub-committees\/\">Committees<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>If you are interested in learning more about any of the committees please reach out to the Staff Senate Chair or <a href=\"mailto:staffsen@bu.edu\">staffsen@bu.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Current Committees<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/faculty-staff\/staff-handbook\/v-staff-awards-and-professional-development\/professional-development-workshops\/\">Professional Development and Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Staff Survey<\/li>\n<li>Communications<\/li>\n<li>Faculty and Staff Relations<\/li>\n<li>Handbook Review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/faculty-staff\/staff-senate-sub-committees\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Meeting Schedule<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Upcoming open meetings:<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, January 27, 11:30 &#8211; 12:30 pm, Founders Room and Online<br \/>\nMonday, March 16, 11:00 &#8211; 12:00 pm, Online only<br \/>\nMonday, April 13, 11:00 &#8211; 12:00 pm, Founders Room and Online<br \/>\nThursday, May 21, 3:00 &#8211; 4:00 pm, Crosstown 305 and Online<br \/>\nThursday, June 25, 3:00 &#8211; 4:00 pm, Crosstown 305 and Online<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h4>Elections<\/h4>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Fall Election Timeline<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elections typically take place between November and December, providing an opportunity for members to nominate candidates, cast their votes, and welcome newly elected representatives. This period is crucial for shaping the leadership and direction of our Staff Senate, so be sure to participate and make your voice heard!<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Nominations Open: Mid-October, begin accepting nomination letters.<\/li>\n<li>Nominations Due: Last Monday in October, nomination letters may be submitted through the annual nomination form or to the Vice Chair.<\/li>\n<li>Polling Period: First two weeks of November, unit elections will occur within respective Units, while at-large polling will be hosted on the Staff Senate website.<\/li>\n<li>Announcement of Results: Newly elected representatives will be announced during the November or December School Assembly.<\/li>\n<li>Staff Senate Meeting: November or December meeting will be held to include all incoming and outgoing representatives.<\/li>\n<li>New Senator Orientation: December or January, meeting will be held based on new members availability.<\/li>\n<li>First Meeting of New Senate: Late January, the first meeting of the newly elected Staff Senate will take place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Senate Mission Statement The Staff Senate represents the interests of the staff in order to strengthen relationships and foster a climate that promotes and empowers staff to participate in the shared governance of Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH). 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