Staff Council

Staff Council is accepting nominations for the 2026 - 2029 Staff Council term. Three-year terms begin on July 1, 2026, and run through June 30, 2029. If you (or someone you know) are looking for ways to give back to your fellow staff, want to learn more about Georgia College & State University and meet people from different areas of campus, Staff Council could be the perfect opportunity. Below is a list of current openings: Finance and Administration: 1 open positionAcademic Affairs:...

At GCSU, holidays are different here. Our Night of Lights (formerly Hanging of the Greens) event has welcomed the community to campus for the past 19 years, and this season, we're going to spread the cheer even further with a float in the Milledgeville parade!You can get in on the action, too. All staff, faculty, students and alumni are invited to volunteer for three fun activities: Decorating, Parade Participation and the Hot Chocolate & Cider Station. Together, let's make it a season...

Staff Council is happy to promote your department’s event targeting staff on our social media accounts. Please email staff_council@gcsu.edu and include the following:The title and details of your event.A brief description.Attach the flyer/graphic promoting your event. (Please note Staff Council is not responsible for creating flyers/graphics for your event promotion.)

Congratulations to some of our recent recipients of I Caught You Caring: Mary Sanders, Brian Estes, Chris Ferland, Justin Flacbarthand our entire HVAC Team! Our staff members go above and beyond every day for Georgia College & State University, and this is illustrated by their nominations. Thank you for all you do.Do you want to nominate a staff member for I Caught You Caring? It’s easy. Simply visit our online form to submit.

Join us in cheering on the Women’s Soccer Team at our Staff Appreciation Game on Nov. 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the West Campus Soccer Field! Staff attendees have a chance to win up to $100 in Barnes & Noble store merchandise!

Staff Council Chair Kimberly Scott, Past Chair Nancy Finney, and Chair-Elect Kelly Prior represented Georgia College & State University at the 2025 University System of Georgia Staff Council Conference, hosted by Valdosta State University Sept. 30 - Oct. 1. The event brought together staff leaders from across the system for two days of professional development, networking and collaboration.Chancellor Sonny Perdue delivered keynote remarks emphasizing the importance of teamwork, innovation...

Staff Council's Special Projects Committee recently presented the September 2025 Department Shout-Out to Human Resources. Thanks for all you do! 💚💙 Human Resources includes (not all pictured):Eric Johansen, chief human resource officerDanielle Byrd, office coordinator IIPam Boatright, assistant director for Organizational EffectivenessKelly Prior, training & development managerNeil Jones, data management specialistJen Yearwood, SHRM-CP, assistant director for Talent ManagementAllison...

Join your 2025-2026 Staff Council for a Case of the Mondays on Monday, Oct. 13, from 9 until 10 a.m on the Atkinson Hall Front Porch. You can grab a doughnut and make a friend to kick off your work week right!Learn more about Staff Council.