Carnegie Mellon University

Staff Council

The voice for staff at Carnegie Mellon University

Staff Council at CMU

Staff Council is comprised of elected representatives who work closely with university administration to address issues and develop best solutions for staff and the university community. Representatives are elected to a two-year term of service and are expected to actively engage their constituents and participate in Staff Council initiatives. Staff Council ensures that all schools and campus units are represented.

Announcing Staff Council Division Representative 2024 - 2026 Election Results

Congratulations to the newly elected SC Division Reps for the 2024 -2026 term beginning July 1st! 

Special thanks to All who actively engaged within the election process - the nominees, the voters and the SC Governance, Election & Membership Committee.   
SC 2024 2026 Div Rep Announcement

Get to know your 2023 - 2024 Staff Council

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SC Officers

SC Divisional Reps  

SC At-Large Reps    

Inviting All CMU Staff Members to:


Professional Development

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) leverages FocusU to provide on demand training and as a convenient tool to register for and track participation in instructor-led training sessions. FocusU provides access 24/7 access to video clips, online training, books and job aids. To assist the campus community, OHR has curated a listing of online courses focusing on a diverse set of skills and abilities.


Resources for Working Remotely

If your job duties do not allow remote work and you are 60 years old or older, or have an underlying medical condition that may put you at higher risk for complications, you should contact your HR business partner to be counseled on PTO and leave options and process.

Our Mission

The chief purpose of Staff Council is to examine matters related to all staff, and to formulate recommendations to the university administration regarding staff concerns. Staff Council representatives provide advocacy on behalf of all staff members, and contribute to the vibrancy and well‐being of the entire Carnegie Mellon community.