UNO Staff Council

The UNO Staff Council is dedicated to providing the best possible representation for the staff of the University. Our goal is to identify ways to support and enhance the lives of our valued fellow staff. Staff Council welcomes input from the entire university community in order to make the University of New Orleans the best place to work and prosper in the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana.

For Fall 2025 Staff Council will meet on a Tuesday at 11.00am each month. All meetings will be held in person this semester. 

Please complete the Staff Survey about the possible transfer back to the LSU system!

How can you participate?

• Attend meetings
• Engage in social events
• Serve on committees
• Voice your opinions to any representative
• Nominate a co-worker for a Service with Jazz award

How does Staff Council serve you?

• Representation – You may voice concerns to the administration through any Staff Council representative.
• Recognition – Staff Council administers Service with Jazz, UNO's employee of the month program.
  Nominate a co-worker today!
• Networking – We provide a space for you to meet, interact, and connect with the diverse community of staff members working across campus.
• Welcoming – Staff Council is a place for new and long-serving workers alike to meet fellow Privateers and learn about our University, campus, and culture.
• Resources – Staff Council invites guest speakers to demonstrate new skills, discuss policies and procedures, and announce initiatives relevant to you.
• Collaboration – We work with other areas to accomplish the strategic mission of the University.
• Support – We support our coworkers, leaders, faculty, staff, and students at UNO.
• Opportunities & Solutions – For every unique opportunity, we provide viable solutions.

Contact us at staffcouncil@uno.edu for more information.