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New Membership Applications Are Now Open

Are you interested in providing input into WashU’s decision-making processes? 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 2024 cohort!

The Nominations Committee 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.

Applications to join the DSC are due March 29, 2024, at 5 p.m. If you have questions about what the process is, reach out to our Nominations Committee chair, Mandy Wortmann.

DSC Membership Eligibility
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.