WSC Newsletter | December 2, 2025 | Edition 1

Message from the Chair

Hello WesternU Staff,

It is an honor to serve as Chair of the WesternU Staff Council. During my years at WesternU, I’ve seen how our shared commitment to students, community, and culture drives everything we do. That same spirit inspires my dedication to supporting staff and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.

The Staff Council is your voice within the University, advocating for your ideas, concerns, and professional growth. Through collaboration and open dialogue, we work to strengthen transparency, improve communication, and enhance the staff experience across campus.

Your involvement truly makes a difference. Thank you for contributing in so many ways, including attending events, sharing feedback, and trusting us to represent you



Mark McIntire

Chair

2025-2026

WSC General Information

Fall Staff Assembly

Thank you to everyone who joined our WSC Fall Staff Assembly on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Over 130 WesternU staff members attended to learn about our advocacy efforts, new leadership and members, upcoming events, professional development opportunities, and updates from the staff survey and Compensation Study.

Your valuable feedback helps us identify opportunities for growth and advocate on your behalf. Together, we’re building the pillars of a positive and thriving culture.

We also appreciate those who shared feedback during the assembly. Your experiences matter and they help us better understand the challenges you face and guide meaningful conversations with leadership to strengthen the overall quality and culture at WesternU.

Look back at the Presentation

Review some of the highlights we shared during the assembly. For more details on the presentation, please contact us at staffcouncil@westernu.edu to obtain a copy.

WSC Membership

• Representation from all colleges
• 25 Unique Departments
• 13 New Members

WSC Goals

We achieved our 2024-2025 goals and are on track for 2025-2026 goals.

• Professional Development and Licensure Funding was approved. Finalizing process with HR to make available to staff -target launch goal Spring 2026
• Partner with HR to develop clear, user-friendly flyers and resources to help staff easily identify the right HR contact or department when seeking assistance.

Professional Development Committee

Mental Health First Aid Training Opportunities

• In conversation with Dr. Lekas Executive Director, Institute of Continuum Medical Education to schedule training for staff.

Partnered with CETL

• Monthly staff-focused sessions.

Staff Council Book Collection

• Partnered with the Pumerantz library

Staff Development Opportunities

• Funding approved for professional development and staff licensure/certification. Working with HR on process and procedures

Staff Advocacy Committee

Liaison between staff and Human Resources

• Partnering with HR to develop clear, user-friendly flyers and resources.
• Goal: Help staff easily identify the right HR contact or department when seeking assistance.

Staff Satisfaction Survey

• Distributed to staff across the university. Analyzed results, key findings, recommendations and potential solutions were presented to the President and during the August BOT meeting.
• This annual internal survey plays a key role in guiding the decision-making process in Shared Governance for the Staff body.

Upcoming Events

The votes are in! Thank you to everyone who participated in choosing the dates for our upcoming events. Please save the dates and keep an eye out for invitations to these fun and engaging gatherings.



• Chili Cook-Off – Thursday, January 29 – More details coming soon.
• Cookie Contest – February 2026 – More details coming in in the new year.

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Thanks to everyone who joined our Friendsgiving, brought something to share, or spent time with us. We can’t wait to see even more of you next time. Check out our event photos!

Stay Informed

Keep up to date with the latest resources from Human Resources. They recently released the Mercer Classification Compensation Study FAQs. You can find it on their Classification and Compensation SharePoint site.

Visit the site today and go to Classification and Compensation Study tab, scroll down to resources, and select the FAQs button to open the FAQs document.