Western Carolina University’s Staff Senate is an elected body that represents WCU’s permanent, non-faculty employees, and seeks to improve the quality of life at the university. The senate meets monthly to discuss staff members’ ideas and concerns, and serves in an advisory capacity to the Chancellor and other university decision-making bodies. Senators are committed to promoting the training and support needed to allow staff members to excel, recognition of staff contributions, and respect for the worth of all individuals at Western Carolina University.