History of Staff Governance
A national accreditation team required a self-study be conducted at Virginia Tech in 1987. Included were questions concerning the quality of work life for staff at the university. Two critical issues emerged: the need for improved communication on policies and issues and the desire for a formal staff vehicle that would be equal with the Faculty Senate in voice and responsibility. The new governance structure with university-wide staff representation began on September 26, 1989. A constitution and bylaws were established and the newly created Staff Senate held its first meeting on September 19, 1991.
Past Staff Senate presidents
- Serena Young 2021-2023
- Tamarah Smith 2019-2021
- Robert Sebek 2017-2019
- Alex Parrish 2016-2017
- Dan Cook 2014-2016
- Sue Teel 2012-2014
- Maxine Lyons 2010-2012
- Tom Tuckey 2008-2010
- Judy Alford 2007-2008
- Jean Brickey 2005-2007
- Sue Ellen Crocker 2003-2005
- Jimmy Martin 2001-2003
- Delbert Jones 1999-2001
- Ben Poe 1998-1999
- Spencer Allen 1996-1998
- Wyatt Sasser 1995-1996
- Fred Phillips 1995 (July-September)
- Wyatt Sasser 1994-1995
- Charlie Stott 1994 (July-August)
- Sharilyn McConnell 1991-1994