Director and President Election Information Session

You can be a driving force for positive change by running for Staff Association president or the Board of Directors. In either role, you can help guide the association's work ensuring that staff voices and interests are represented across our campuses.

In this information session, you'll hear from the current UWSA directors, president, and president-elect about their experiences in the role and have an opportunity to ask questions.

Registration is not required, but is appreciated. You can submit questions in advance when you register.

Why run? 

• Support and champion staff interests
• Build lifelong skills and connections
• Participate in University-level committees
• Gain governance experience and training
• Help make UW an even better place for staff to work!

Presidents and directors make a real difference to the association and its members

• The president sets short-term and advocacy priorities, supervises the UWSA's day-to-day activities, and sets the tone for the association.
• Directors set long-term goals for the association, provide important financial and governance oversight, and safeguard the UWSA's future.

UWSA leadership is a great professional development opportunity

You’ll learn a lot about how the university works, and you’ll meet people you normally wouldn’t from all across the university, including senior leadership. You’ll also get training in non-profit governance, meeting facilitation, leadership, and more. Presidents spend a year supervising three full-time staff and are encouraged to take UW's leadership training workshops.

All members are eligible to be nominated for these roles.