Become a USC Representative

Representative Overview

University Staff Council representatives are elected every three years to serve and advocate for staff across Texas A&M University. Interested staff members may be nominated by themselves, peers or supervisors, and must meet eligibility criteria to run. Representatives actively participate in monthly meetings, join committees and help plan special events that support the campus community.

Election Process and Timeline

The University Staff Council Election Committee follows an annual timeline to guide the election process for representatives:

• Invitations are sent to colleges or divisions with open representative positions.
• The committee chair notifies the unit head or college dean about upcoming vacancies and requests an elections coordinator. Once confirmed, the nomination packets are sent to the coordinator.
  • The coordinator calls for nominations within the college or division.
  • Staff may be nominated by themselves, peers or supervisors. Nominees must complete the packet with required signatures, not be faculty members, meet or exceed performance expectations and not be in formal disciplinary action.
  • The committee reviews forms for accuracy, sets the election date and conducts the election, typically finalizing candidates by the end of June.
• Newly elected representatives join the Staff Council in September for a three-year term. During their term, representatives attend monthly meetings, serve on committees and help with planning and special events.

For questions on vacancies or terms, contact the Elections Committee Chair.