Applications to Join the DSC are NOW OPEN!
Are you interested in providing input into WashU’s decision-making process? Do you want to create a greater sense of staff unity and support? Do you want to continue building effective two-way communication between senior administration and Danforth staff members? The DSC wants you for our 2025-2026 cohort!
The council seeks passionate, opinionated, and committed Danforth staff applicants from all campus schools and departments. Applicants are considered solely on their application materials and the membership eligibility as outlined in the DSC bylaws.
- Any non-union, non-faculty Danforth staff member who meets the following criteria is eligible to serve on the DSC:
- One year or more of regular, full-time, non-union University service prior to the start of the term as a member.
- One year or more of regular part-time, non-union University service prior to the start of the term as a member. Must be benefits-eligible per current Human Resources policy.
- Currently employed and in good standing as a Danforth employee.
Employees above the Assistant Vice Chancellor/Provost level are not eligible to be members of the DSC.
Applicant Selection
Applicants will be evaluated in the areas of outreach, leadership, inclusion/belonging, and overall interest in Staff Council. Applicants should show a passion for the DSC’s mission and demonstrate a willingness to invest significant time, energy and resources as a Council member in the pursuit of that mission.
The DSC will make every effort to ensure that the council includes representation from various employee groups on campus.
The DSC will not discriminate against any individuals for reasons of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories routinely recognized by federal and local law.
— DSC Nominations Committee 3/2/2023