Staff Senate

Welcome to the Staff Senate Website

What We Do

The Staff Senate serves as the collective voice of Salisbury University’s staff. We promote communication, collaboration, and engagement across all divisions to enhance the SU experience for students, employees, and the community. Through advocacy, service, and partnership, we strive to foster a workplace culture rooted in respect, inclusion, and professional growth.

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Contact Information

Joe Benyish
Staff Senate President
staffsenate@salisbury.edu

Staff Senate News

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Staff Senate enjoyed connecting with colleagues at our staff engagement events this fall!

We look forward to continuing that momentum in the months ahead. Please save the dates for our upcoming events:

Clock out and Connect

Wednesday, October 21, 4:45–7 p.m.
Hopper’s Tap House
1400 S Salisbury Blvd

Clock out & Connect: Where coworkers become friends and conversations go beyond the office walls. Join us for an hour of camaraderie, laughter, and community-building as we celebrate the people who make our campus such a great place to work.

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Staff & Faculty Appreciation Game
Women's Volleyball VS. Christopher Newport

Wednesday, October 21, 6 p.m.
Maggs Physical Activities Center

Join us for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night at Women's Volleyball! Faculty and staff receive free admission with a valid Gull Card and can pick up a free T-shirt while supplies last. Come cheer on the Gulls and let us celebrate you!

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Cookie Swap

Thursday, November 19, 2 p.m.
Guerrieri Student Union, Nanticoke Room

Share your favorite cookies and discover new recipes at our Cookie Swap! Bring cookies to exchange, connect with coworkers, and take home a delicious variety of seasonal sweets. No recipe? No problem! Come for the cookies and the company.

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SNACK & CHAT

Staff Senate text with Sammy the Seagull

Be on the lookout for Spring 2027 Snack & Chat Events

Outreach Sessions

The Staff Senate Outreach Subcommittee hosted four outreach sessions this fall, providing staff with opportunities to receive updates, ask questions, and share feedback in a live discussion setting. Stay tuned for details on our Town Hall this spring!

Staff Senate text with Sammy the Seagull

 
800+ Staff Members Represented at SU
450 Staff Members Attend Employee Appreciation Day
16 Staff Senators