Who We Are

Our History

The University of Texas Staff Council was developed in 2001 as the result of efforts by Human Resources (HR), with widespread support from President Larry Faulkner and the University Leadership Council.

In a fall 2000 letter to university staff, Associate Vice President for Human Resources Kyle Cavanaugh discussed the establishment of a staff advisory council, comprised of elected Representatives from across the campus, who would represent staff interests.

Our Mission

The mission of Staff Council is to promote a positive, collaborative work environment. Our purpose is to:

• Serve as a representative advisory council;
• Represent staff interests and priorities;
• Share recommendations with university leadership; and
• Provide nominations to university standing committees.

Districts and Representation

UT Austin is divided into UT Staff Council (UTSC) Districts by college, school, and unit. Each District is represented by one UTSC Representative for approximately every 100 constituents.

UTSC Representatives are nominated and elected by UT Austin employees who meet UTSC constituent criteria.

A full-term for a UTSC Representative is two years. Odd-numbered Districts vote in odd years, even-numbered Districts in even years. In multi-seat Districts, decimal numbers indicate election cycles (for example, District 160.1 is elected in odd years, 160.2 in even years). Vacant seats are up for election in the next election cycle, regardless of District number.

For full details, see UT Staff Council Bylaws and Standard Operating Procedures.