Staff Representative Groups

Click here to download the SRG Bylaws Template (pdf) 

Click here to download the SRG FAQ (pdf)

What is a Staff Representative Group?

A Staff Representative Group (SRG) is defined as the shared governance body at a school, college, extended campus, or vice-presidential level unit. SRGs serve as the official collective voice of the staff in a unit. What does a Staff Representative Group do? 

• SRGs allow staff to have a formal way to build better relationships with each other, between departments, and with unit leadership. Staff benefit from community created by engaging with their SRG.  

• SRGs enable staff to participate in the formal workflow of information sharing to and from Staff Council and their unit staff. 

• SRGs discuss unit specific ideas, concerns, issues. They can bring these concepts to unit leadership or UGASC. 

• SRGs elect representatives to UGASC. 

I'm interested in creating an SRG for my unit. What are my next steps?

• Review the SRG Start-Up infographic 

• Contact a well-established SRG to see about visiting them for one of their meetings 

• Discuss with your unit leadership your plans to create an SRG 

• Contact UGASC to discuss getting your SRG up and running 

How does an SRG benefit unit leadership?

SRGs protect unit leadership’s time and energy so they only see the best ideas or the worst problems that staff can’t fix themselves. SRGs can offer unit leadership creative solutions and allow greater understanding of the staff experience.  

What type of activities do SRGs participate in?

• Staff morale events 

• Group professional training 

• Survey unit staff about pertinent topics 

• Group community service 

• Networking or mentoring 

• Well-being activities 

What are examples of past SRG activities?

• Staff Resources Fair  

• St. Valentine’s Day candy fundraiser 

• Fall Festival (movie on the lawn, cake walk, food truck, face painting, inflatable slide) 

• Winter Bazaar (college vendors, free cookies and hot chocolate, live music) 

• Spring Bazaar (college vendors, grill out, yard games) 

• Vaccine clinic (in partnership with the College of Pharmacy) 

• Mocktails (give out flower necklaces and slushies) 

• Hot chocolate bar 

• Staff appreciation day 

• Nominate staff for unit awards 

• Clifton Strengths workshop 

• Human bingo 

• Attend L&D programs together 

• Host lunch time exercise group