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Norman Staff Senate

Operation Comfort and Joy

Helping Spread Holiday Cheer  

We love our OU Family and wish comfort and joy to everyone during the holidays. Unfortunately, not all are looking forward to the holiday season.  Staff Senate's Community Outreach Committee plans to help, and we hope you will too! Even the smallest donation can make a difference in the life of someone who may be your officemate.

How to Donate


For more information about Operation Comfort & Joy, please email Imelda Aldava, Community Outreach Committee Chair, at imelda.aldava-1@ou.edu.

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 Welcome to the Official Website of the University of Oklahoma Staff Senate!

The University of Oklahoma Staff Senate proudly serves as the elected voice of OU’s staff employees, representing their interests, concerns, and contributions across the university. Our dedicated members work to ensure that staff are recognized, valued, and actively involved in shaping the future of our institution through communication, advocacy and collaboration.

We encourage all OU staff to engage with the Staff Senate in meaningful ways. Whether by attending our monthly meetings, serving on one of our committees, submitting feedback, or participating in campus-wide initiatives, your involvement helps strengthen our shared work environment.

We are committed to transparency, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Through your participation, we can enhance staff well-being, create professional growth opportunities, and contribute to a more vibrant OU community.

Thank you for your dedication to the University of Oklahoma. We’re proud to serve alongside you—and we look forward to working together to build a stronger future for all staff. 

Kelsey Martyn-Farewell.

Kelsey Martyn-Farewell
Staff Senate Chair,
2025-2026

Our Mission

Recognizing the staff of the University of Oklahoma, Norman campus, have a sincere interest in and highest regard for the continuing goals, purposes and functions of the University of Oklahoma, it is the mission of the Staff Senate to seek the active representation and involvement of staff in the affairs of the University.

Get Involved

For more information, to volunteer for an event, or serve on a committee, serve as a Senator on Staff Senate, please email staffsenate1@ou.edu. We welcome all staff members to become involved.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Bonnie Skye

Administrative Coordinator
bonnie.skye@ou.edu

Office Contact

Email: staffsenate1@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-5533

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