Unclassified Senate members work to make
KU a better place.

The Unclassified Senate exists to foster closer cooperation and exchange between unclassified professional staff; serve as a forum for discussion of common employment concerns; facilitate professional development activities for members; and provide a formal channel to communicate common concerns to appropriate university and state officials.

All unclassified (non-faculty) staff at KU are represented by the Unclassified Senate.

Unclassified Staff at the University of Kansas empower every aspect of KU. From students and faculty to research and service, unclassified staff members enable the university, the state and the students to move forward and achieve their best.

Unclassified staff hold a variety of positions at KU including:

• Advisors
• Computer programmers
• Technology coordinators
• Scholarship coordinators
• Financial aid advisors
• Academic services administrators
• Program directors
• Post-doctoral researchers
• Human resources specialists
• Health-care specialists
• Public information specialists
• Legal services providers
• Career planning counselors
• New student recruiters and advisors
• Laboratory safety specialists
• Information systems coordinators
• Leadership counselors
• Student services coordinators
• Student housing staff
• Teaching support staff
• University administrators

... and many can be found in the classroom.

Representation

Unclassified staff representatives are involved in university governance and many other issues across our campus. Read more.

Professional Development

Over the years, Unclassified Senate has sponsored a variety of events that address workplace issues and help unclassified staff become more aware of resources at KU. These events draw upon the internal strengths of KU as well as outside the organization. Read More