Are you interested in strengthening the voice of the staff across UAB? Do you know a colleague who would make a great representative? Nominations for the 2026–2028 UAB Staff Council will open on March 31 and close on April 14. 

Who can be nominated? 

Staff members may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague. Nominees must meet the following qualifications: 

• Be a UAB staff member with at least 12 consecutive months of employment at the time of nomination 
• Be in good standing with the University and their department 
• Have supervisor approval to participate in Staff Council activities 
• Be prepared to represent all UAB staff in their unit 
• Be willing to:  
• Attend monthly meetings (1.5 hours, held on the last Wednesday of each month) 
• Actively participate in orientation and committee work 

Submit your nomination during the nomination period, March 31–April 14. Voting will take place May 5-12.  

The Staff Council is excited about the continued opportunity to engage with staff across UAB and to ensure voices are heard. You can learn more about the election process and the role of Staff Council representatives on the Staff Council website. 

If you have any questions or would like to talk more about what serving on Staff Council involves, please feel free to reach out to me directly or email staffcouncil@uab.edu.