About Staff Association
The UC San Diego Staff Association is a campus-wide community dedicated to supporting, connecting, and advocating for all staff. We work to enhance the staff experience through programs, events, and initiatives that promote professional growth, personal well-being, and a sense of belonging.
Our members represent diverse backgrounds and roles across campus, united by a common goal: to ensure staff voices are heard, valued, and empowered. Whether through networking opportunities, skill-building workshops, or advocacy efforts, the Staff Association is here to strengthen our campus community and make UC San Diego a place where staff thrive.

Mission and Vision
Our mission is to engage and empower all UC San Diego staff in order to advocate staff priorities and maximize our impact.
We strive to provide all staff with the opportunity to engage and thrive as integral members of the UC San Diego community.
Staff Association Priorties
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Build community through staff engagement.
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Celebrate our staff contributions.
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Unite the voices of UC San Diego staff.
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Influence change based upon staff identified priorities.
Staff Association ByLaws
The Staff Association operates under a set of bylaws that guide our mission, structure, and decision-making. These bylaws ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with our goals as we advocate for UC San Diego staff.
Get to Know Your Staff Association
The UC San Diego Staff Association is powered by staff from across campus who volunteer their time, expertise, and passion to serve the staff community. Click to learn more about the current elected board members, affiliate group representatives, and committee members.
Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA)
The Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) is a systemwide network of policy covered staff across the UC system. CUCSA's purpose is to advocate onbehalf of policy-covered staff members with focus areas of total compensation, staff engagment, and workforce sustainability.
At UC San Diego, the Chair and Chair-Elect of Staff Association Executive Board serve as our CUCSA delegates, representing our campus and bringing nack insights and opportunities to support our staff community.
CUCSA Resources