The UW Staff Association is the official voice of staff at the University of Waterloo. Our mission is to cultivate a progressive work environment where employees feel safe, empowered to grow, and able to thrive.
News
Board Report: Winter 2026
Here's what your UWSA Board got up to in the winter term.
President's Report: May 2026
Alyssa's May report addresses the 2026-2028 compensation settlement, university budget updates, functional reviews, UWSA committee and leadership opportunities, the 2026 member survey, SEG applications, and more.
2026 UWSA Member Survey
The UWSA is surveying members to better understand staff experiences at UW and to identify priorities for our advocacy and negotiations. Your input helps us push for improvements that matter to staff.
Events
June 2026 Area Reps Meeting
The UWSA Area Representatives Council is a space to exchange information about current issues facing staff at UW and to keep an open line of communication between the UWSA leadership and staff members across the University. Most meetings are open to Area Reps, with one meeting each term open to all staff.
The June meeting will feature a presentation about the Shift:Mobility sustainable transportation plan.
Blog
Staff Spotlight: Alyssa Doyle
The Staff Spotlight series shines a light on the support systems that help staff at the University of Waterloo thrive.
In this Spotlight, we meet Alyssa Doyle, who works in Community Relations and Events, where she helps plan and deliver events across campus—including convocation. We spoke with her about what goes into events behind the scenes, why convocation matters, and why staff volunteers keep coming back.
Staff Spotlight: Gladwyn Badger
The Staff Spotlight series shines a light on the support systems that help staff at the University of Waterloo thrive.
Gladwyn Badger is the Events and Special Projects Coordinator in the Office of Indigenous Relations. We spoke with him about his role, community, and what meaningful engagement looks like at UW.
Reflections on the functional reviews
We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about the functional reviews, in particular the outcomes of the functional review implementation teams (FRITs) and what’s coming next for staff. We don’t have much in the way of new information to share right now, but we want to be transparent about what we’re hearing from you and what we’re continuing to raise with the University.
Opportunities
The UWSA is seeking three members to join a Strategic Planning Committee that will help shape the future direction of the association. The committee will meet approximately every 1-2 weeks in July and August with the goal of producing a strategic plan by September 2026.
One opening; applications are due June 12.
In accordance with Policy 45 – The Dean of a Faculty, the Dean of Environment Nominating Committee will lead a reappointment process as Bruce Frayne has indicated his willingness to be considered for a second term. The UWSA is responsible for appointing one staff member to the committee, normally from the faculty of concern.
In accordance with Policy 45 – The Dean of a Faculty, Lili Liu, Dean of Health will end her second term on June 30, 2027. The Dean of Health Nominating Committee will be conducting a search for the new Faculty of Health Dean. The UWSA is responsible for appointing one staff member to the committee, normally from the faculty of concern.