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Nov 7, 2022

Wolfpack Gives Campaign Kicks Off for Fall 22

The NC State Staff Senate is partnering with the NC State University Police Department, Feed the Pack and The Council on Status For Women to sponsor donation drives benefiting the Feed the Pack Food Pantry, Toys for Tots, and the Staff Senate’s annual Winter Coat & Clothing Drive. The Fall 2022 campaign runs from November 7 until…

Oct 20, 2022

October 2022 Constituent Updates

Here are updates from the October 5, 2022 Staff Senate general session: Drug and Alcohol Workplace Regulation AVC Tim Danielson shared updates on the progression of the university’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Regulation, as required by the State.  This new regulation seeks to affirm NC State’s commitment to a drug and alcohol free workplace and…

Oct 12, 2022

Emotional Intelligence in DEI

Thursday, November 17, 12:30—1:30 pm     There has been a lot of buzz centered around Emotional Intelligence (EI) in various industries regarding various topics. Diverse workplaces require us to think outside of our cultural boxes and encourage the same skills that emotional intelligence promotes. With diversity, equity, and inclusion work we are dealing with people.…

Sep 20, 2022

Finding Common Ground and Building Bridges

The National Coalition Building Institute has two free workshops offered on REPORTER this fall. One teaches participants skills to handle tough interpersonal and intergroup conflicts, while the other helps participants gain self-awareness, stretch beyond your comfort zone, and gain new understanding regarding the vital role of diversity and inclusion. Finding Common Ground: From Conflict to…

Sep 19, 2022

September 2022 Constitutent Update

Here are updates from the September 6, 2022 Staff Senate general session: Administrative updates Tim Danielson, Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources Margret Ericksson, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources AVC Daneilson shared responses to questions asked about: The movement of certain employee groups from SHRA to EHRA category, and and shared the process. Essentially, NC General…

Sep 7, 2022

State chief risk officer to present NC State CSAM keynote

CSAM 2022 keynote @NCDIT State Chief Risk Officer Rob Main will take us “Back to Our Future” on Friday, Oct. 21 from 10-11:30 a.m. via zoom.

Sep 6, 2022

Employee Discount for Project Management Training

All NC State employees have an awesome opportunity to receive a discount from the Office of Professional Development on a new series of project management training.  The new classes, certificate program, and PM certification exam prep courses are being offered through a new partnership with Blue Summit Consulting, a Premiere Authorized Training Partner with the Project Management Institute.  …

Jun 3, 2022

June 2022 Constituent Update

Here are updates from the June 1, 2022 Staff Senate general session: Chair’s Report Helen DiPietro, Chair, Staff Senate Final report included a summary of the year “Working together to make the impossible possible. Collaborate-Innovate-Transform” Chair DiPietro highlighted many of the senate’s accomplishments this term. The Chair shared that the Board of Governors authorized, but…

May 24, 2022

Staff Senate Announces Election Results

The NC State Staff Senate is pleased to announce the results of the 2022 Staff Senate Elections for the 2022-2024 term. Congratulations to all new, returning, and departing senators! District 1 – ChancellorArlene Mabry (Re-elected) & Charisse Rogers (Re-elected) District 2 – ProvostAlicia James (Re-elected), Jaclyn Johnson, Maria Mursean, James McDonald (Alternate), & Greg Hedgepeth (Alternate)…

May 24, 2022

Yoga Returns to Centennial Campus

Are you looking for a break during the work day? Then a relaxing yoga class on Centennial Campus might be for you.