Navigating Change Together

Change is a constant, and with possible shifts on the horizon, we know many of you have questions about what the future might hold. While the details may still be unfolding, one thing remains the same—the Staff Senate is here to listen, support, and advocate for you.

Our role isn’t to shape policy, but to ensure that employee voices are heard by those who do. Whether you have a question, a concern, or just want to share feedback, we encourage you to use our anonymous UMBengaged form.

Every submission is reviewed by the Staff Senate Executive Committee, and while we may not always be able to provide immediate solutions, we will work to connect you with senior leadership and ensure your concerns are acknowledged.

In times of change, it’s important to remember what anchors us. UMB’s Core Values continue to guide our work, and we see these values demonstrated across campus daily.

UMB's Got Talent

The annual UMB talent show – which highlights the amazing abilities of our UMB faculty, staff, and students – will take place on April 9th beginning at 5pm.

RSVP to attend! bit.ly/UMBtalent25

Register to perform! Only 15 in-person spots available!
bit.ly/UMBperform25

Presented by UMB's USGA, Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, and Council for the Arts & Culture

Join the Core Values Conversation: Equity and Justice Question 2

Question 2: Reflect on your own experiences. Can you identify instances that demonstrate behavior related to equity? How did it impact you and those involved?
Responses will be posted to the core values webpage by the end of April.
Join the conversation here.
 

Feb. 25: ‘Virtual Face to Face’ with Dr. Bruce Jarrell

Join UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, on Feb. 25 for “Virtual Face to Face” in which he will discuss “Exploring Presidential Power and Its Constitutional Boundaries” with Dean Renée Hutchins Laurent, JD, and other esteemed legal scholars from Maryland Carey Law.

Click here to learn more.

Feb. 27: The Table Dialogue

Join the Intercultural Center for an afternoon (12-1 PM) of meaningful conversation in connection to Black History Month.

Save the date and stay tuned for more details!

Register for the UMBPACE Mentoring Program 

UMBPACE created its mentoring program to help UMB support staff navigate UMB’s policies and procedures and provide coaching. The program is for six months with an opening ceremony March 18.
Learn more and register here. 

Microsoft Copilot Is Available for All Employees

The AI-powered assistant can answer questions, complete tasks, and be used to solve complex math problems and create images. Copilot is protected so user and business data stay within UMB.
Learn more about accessing and using CoPilot.

What’s something you’ve accomplished on the Staff Senate during your time as a Senator?
I have enjoyed participating on the Board of Regents Staff Awards Committee. It is great to be a part of positive encouragement for staff to be recognized. I hope to continue to connect with colleagues across campus.

What’s a fun vacation that you’ve taken or would like to take?
My family visited Guadaloupe, the French island in the Caribbean.