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Attendees at March 4 2026 Staff Senate Meeting.

Mar 12, 2026

Giving Voice to Staff

For 30 years, NC State’s Staff Senate has worked to improve employee benefits, foster a strong workplace culture and ensure that staff perspectives are included by university leaders.
Cornerstone awards for 4 recipients at the Memorial Belltower.

Mar 4, 2026

2026 Cornerstone Awards Winners and Nominees

The inaugural cohort of the Staff Senate Cornerstone Awards was presented on March 4, 2026. More than 50 staff members from across the university were nominated for this award by fellow faculty and staff colleagues at NC State. The Award is presented in recognition of outstanding service and enduring commitment to the NC State University…

Dec 22, 2025

Chair Shares Winter Appreciation Message and Awards Information

Dr. Jameco McKenzie, Chair of the NC State Staff Senate, shares a holiday message of appreciation, reflection, and recognition, while inviting the campus community to honor staff excellence and look ahead to the promise of 2026.

Dec 15, 2025

Making Spirits Bright with the Staff Senate 2025 Toys for Tots Collection

The NC State Staff Senate received over 500 toys from 25 donation locations across campus. A special thank you to all who donated, shared and supported this impactful initiative! Together, these small acts of kindness will help create a ripple effect of holiday cheer!  This initiative was overseen by the Staff Senate Community Service and Engagement…

Nov 3, 2025

Coffee and Community with Chancellor Kevin Howell Event

The University Staff Senate hosted a Coffee and Community event with Chancellor Kevin Howell on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, during NC State’s Red and White Week. The gathering provided staff members with an opportunity to connect with colleagues across campus and to take part in a shared conversation about the university’s direction and ongoing work. Participants took…

Aug 20, 2025

2025 Backpack Drive Collection and Distribution

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the NC State Staff Senate hosted their annual Backpack Drive distribution day. The giveaway was held in the Administrative Services III Building from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Staff Senators dropped off collection boxes from 30 locations across campus, which were then made available to NC State Staff. Staff Senators…

Jun 16, 2025

Staff Senate Announces 2025 Election Results

The NC State Staff Senate is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Staff Senate Elections for the 2025-26 term, as well as the newly elected Officers and Committee Chairs. Congratulations to all new, returning, and departing senators! Jameco McKenzie, Multicultural Student Affairs and Chair Elect this past year will lead the Staff Senate…

Mar 6, 2025

Wolfpack Gives 2024 Winter Coat & Clothing Drive Thank You

On Monday, January 27, 2025, the NC State Staff Senate hosted their annual Winter Coat and Clothing Drive distribution day, in partnership with Pack Essentials. The giveaway was held in North Hall, also home to the Feed the Pack Food Pantry. Staff Senators dropped off collection boxes from across campus, volunteers sorted and displayed donated…
Chancellor Woodson addresses the Faculty and Staff senates

Mar 5, 2025

Some Parting Words From Chancellor Woodson

As his tenure as NC State’s 14th leader winds down, Chancellor Randy Woodson offered some parting words to the Faculty and Staff senates in a joint session at Witherspoon Student Center on Tuesday.

Feb 26, 2025

Nominations for the 2025-2027 Staff Senate Term are Open.

The NC State Staff Senate represents over 7,000 university staff on campuses and extension sites across the state. It serves as the representative advisory body to the Chancellor and is a key part of the shared governance structure leading the university. The activities of the Senate take three main approaches—enriching the lives and community of…