About Us
Purpose
The purpose of the Middlebury Staff Council is to help make Middlebury a great place to work. The council is elected by the staff employees, and acknowledged by the Board of Trustees, to establish priorities for the staff. The council’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Listen and respond to ideas, opinions, problems, and concerns, and to consider other matters;
- Organize data, staff views, and other information into reports and formulate recommendations for actions, changes, and solutions, as required;
- Convey reports and recommendations to Middlebury’s administration;
- Meet with the Middlebury administration on a regular basis to communicate reports and recommendations.
Constitution and Guidelines
Read our Constitution.
Review our Working Relationships Policy.
Elections
Staff Council Representatives serve two year terms. Each year about half the council is up for reelection. You can see the list of reps and their terms on the districts page.
2025 Elections Timeline
5/5 - 5/26 - Open for Nominations
5/30 - 6/13 - Ballot open for Voting
Results will be available soon after voting closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What districts are open for election this year?
2025 Districts with Open Elections
District A - Representing: (125 members) Academic Affairs, Academic Coordinators, Assessment and Institutional Research, Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research, Digital Learning and Inquiry, Mahaney Arts Center, Dean of Faculty Office, Environmental Affairs, Middlebury in DC, New England Review, Provost’s Office, Registrar, Sciences Technical Support Services
District B - Representing: (84 members) Advancement, Communications, Printing and Mailing Services
District D - Representing: (93 members) Admissions, Bread Loaf School of English, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conferences, Davis United World College Scholars, Dean of the College (minus Student Activities), Disability Resource Center, International Programs and Study Abroad, International Student and Scholar Services, Language Schools, President’s House, President’s Office, Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs
District F - Representing: (76 members) Facilities Services (minus Custodial), Events Management
District J - Representing: (84 members) Custodial Services
District M - Representing: (118 members) Middlebury Institute Staff
How do I run for Staff Council or recommend another staff member?
Each year half the Staff Council districts come up for election. Staff can nominate themselves or another staff by submitting the nominations form.
What happens if I get nominated?
Staff Council reaches out to each nominee to confirm they want to be included on the ballot prior to voting opening. You will be asked to complete a candidate statement with the following questions:
- Why are you interested in joining Staff Council? (Ex. what committee or project experience do you draw from or hope to develop as a district representative?)
- What would you say are the top 2-3 issues you’d be excited for Staff Council to prioritize?
- How do you see yourself connecting with staff in your district and bringing their voices to the table?
How do I vote?
Each staff member will receive an email with a link to a the Google voting form for their district. You will need to log into your Middlebury Google account with your Middlebury.edu email address and password. Each person will only be able to complete the voting form once.
Opportunities
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Attend Meetings
Staff Council meetings are held monthly and are open to all members of the Middlebury community. See the calendar for details.
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Be a Voice
Participate in shared governance by joining a committee.
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Get Involved
Join Staff Council today and volunteer to play a part in the communication link between Middlebury staff and administration.