Hamline University Staff Association

Vision and Purpose

The staff of Hamline University strive for excellence in service to the university's students, faculty, fellow staff members, and the community at large. The staff play an essential role in supporting the university's mission of creating "a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to the development of students' knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service." The purpose of the Hamline University Staff Association is to enhance the work environment and represent the interests and concerns of staff in the overall governance structure of the university.

HUSA serves to enhance work performance by building community in the following ways:

• Facilitating staff input and feedback in University policies.

• Providing a voice of advocacy for staff interests.

• Encouraging communication among staff, administration, faculty and students.

• Promoting professional development opportunities for all staff members.

• Maintaining a commitment to diversity.

• Providing support to all staff working toward an inclusive environment free of all forms of harassment and oppression.