Staff Council

IU South Bend Staff Council

The Staff Council provides a medium for communication among administration, faculty, and staff employees at IU South Bend.

The Staff Council works for staff by:

  • Submitting formal proposals to the IU South Bend Chancellor on policies affecting the general welfare of, working conditions of, and services rendered by IU South Bend staff
  • Serving as a liaison to exchange information regarding concerns of staff and the IU South Bend administration
  • Encouraging opportunities for continued professional development and growth

The Staff Council has representation on many campus councils/committees, including the Chancellor’s Campus Budget Advisory Council (CBAC), Academic Senate Budget Committee, Academic Senate Facilities Management Committee, Academic Senate Vendor Review Board Committee, and Academic Senate Campus Directions Committee.

Organizational Bylaws

Membership

Documents

Thomas Smith Memorial Fund Scholarship

The IU South Bend Thomas Smith Memorial Fund was established by the IU South Bend Professional Staff Council to honor the memory of Thomas Smith, a valued colleague who was president of the Professional Staff Council at IU South Bend. The grant is intended to support IU South Bend  staff members who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at IU South Bend by providing up to $200 for tuition, books, supplies, or related student fees that are not covered by any other grant or scholarship.

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Qualifications, Selection, and Application

Putt-Putt Golf

IU South Bend's 2026 Putt-Putt Golf Tournament will be held Friday, October 2 at noon at Putt-Putt Golf and Games (3615 N Main Street, Mishawaka). In case of inclement weather, we will enjoy the fun on October 9.

We will award 1st, 2nd, and “Tail End Charlie” prizes. Also featured will be a Hole-in-One Contest. In the case of a tie, a sudden-death play-off will follow at 1 p.m. Single entrants will be paired with a partner, if possible. Bottled water is provided free to all players.

Register for the 2026 Putt-Putt Golf Tournament

Putt-Putt is an annual "Fun-Raiser" for the Staff Council. Entrance fee of $15 per team of two. Hole sponsorships ($25) and premium hole sponsorships ($50) are also appreciated. If paying by cash or check (payable to IU South Bend Staff Council), please submit by Thursday, October 1, 2026, to any of the following Putt-Putt Committee members:

Dana Rassas Jojo – Administration 243F ext. 4454
Julie Wells – Wiekamp 3187 ext. 4658
Maureen Kennedy – Library 114 ext. 4433
Misel Ramirez – Administration 100 ext. 4172
Rebecca White – Parkside Hall 155 ext. 4583
Putt Putt Golf Photos

Staff Appreciation Day

Staff Appreciation Day 2023 was held June 9th. Included in the day were awards, games, lunch, and educational seminars.

2023 Photo credit | Michael Caterina
Staff Appreciation Day Photos

IU South Bend Volunteer Day

IU South Bend's innaugural Staff Volunteer Day was held October 22, 2021. IU South Bend's faculty, staff, and administrators gathered to contribute to park restoration, learn about healthy ecosystems, and develop a sense of workplace community. 

Volunteer Day Photos