Our Focus
Community
We foster connection and collaboration across all areas of campus.
Engagement
We encourage meaningful staff participation in campus dialogue, initiatives, and opportunities that strengthen connection across the College.
Representation
We elevate staff voices and ensure diverse perspectives are heard.
Voting for Council Members
Your participation helps ensure staff voice and representation across campus.
How It Works
1
Review Nominees
2
Cast Your Vote
3
Results Shared
Election Timeline
- Nominations Period
July 27th - August 9th - Confirmation of Nominees
August 10th - August 16th - Announce Nominees
August 17th - Voting Period
August 31 - September 11 - Announce Staff Council
Sept 18th
FAQs
The Staff Council is a developing representative body intended to support staff voice, connection, and engagement across Occidental College. Through collaboration, communication, and participation, the future council aims to help strengthen opportunities for staff involvement in campus dialogue and community-building.
All eligible staff members are encouraged to participate in Staff Council initiatives, events, and campus conversations. Under the current draft bylaws, staff who work a minimum of 20 hours per week for at least 9 months of the year will be eligible to vote in Staff Council elections.
Eligible staff members may nominate themselves or colleagues to serve on the Staff Council. Nominees would submit a brief biography, headshot, and statement of interest before participating in a campus election process. Elections would include both online and paper ballots, with voting conducted by eligible staff members. Opportunities for staff to meet candidates and learn more about their interest in serving would also be provided prior to voting.
Staff are encouraged to share questions, ideas, and feedback as the future Staff Council framework continues to develop. Feedback may currently be submitted by email at oxy-staff-council@oxy.edu. A staff feedback survey and additional participation opportunities will be added to this page soon.