About the University Staff Senate

The Staff Senate is an advisory body to the president of the university. The senate’s function is to advocate for policies and procedures that are supportive of and favorable to the staff, and is to assist the university president in matters that the senate and/or the university president deems appropriate concerning the general welfare and working conditions of the staff and in matters concerning the entire university. Find out more about the Senate through its Constitution and Bylaws.

Mission

•    Support the University’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
•    Serve as a recognized part of the University governance system and provide a voice for staff within that system.
•    Enhance and further University-wide internal communications.
•    Assist in developing and promoting staff development programs.
•    Recognize staff for their commitment to excellence in service.
•    Create and nurture a spirit of unity and collegiality among all employees at the University.

University Staff Senate Executive Committee 2026-2027

• Alysse Arceneaux, Chair, ext. 5981, amarcene@loyno.edu
• Donna Bourgeois, Vice Chair, ext. 2068, dhbourg@loyno.edu
• Dianna Whitfield, Secretary, ext 7848, dhwhitfi@loyno.edu
• David Kaska, Senator-at-Large, ext. 2388, drkaska@loyno.edu
• Paula Ruiz, Senator-at-Large, ext. 3592, ruiz@loyno.edu

Staff Senate Meeting Schedule for AY 2026-2027.

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held in Multimedia Room 2 (Monroe Library) at 2:00 p.m.

All Staff are invited to attend.

Fall 2026 
•    August 25
•    September 29
•    October 27
•    November 24
•    December 17 (Zoom Only)

Spring 2027
•    January TBD
•    February TBD
•    March TBD
•    April TBD
•    May TBD

Summer 2027
•    June TBD
•    July TBD

For any questions or concerns, please contact Dianna Whitfield (dhwhitfi@loyno.edu).