Staff Council

Staff Council is a peer-elected committee tasked with addressing staff policies and benefits, the provision of formal communication for all Pitzer staff members, voting on behalf of staff at College Council, serving as representatives on College Governance Committees, and providing certain resources and benefits for staff. Our collective voice helps to ensure that Pitzer staff are an active part of our community.

Staff Training and Professional Development Funding

The Staff Training and Professional Development (STPD) fund provides the opportunity for staff to attain new skills or knowledge in a manner that will enhance a staff member’s performance and be of specific benefit to the department and College. Click here for more information and to apply!

Contact Us

Do you have suggestions for staff employee benefits or concerns? Anything else you would like  You can share your thoughts with Staff Council anonymously through the electronic suggestion box, or by email to StaffCouncil@pitzer.edu.

Distinguished Staff Award

The Distinguished Staff Awards recognize two staff members, one supervisory and one non-supervisory, for their distinguished service to the college each year. Each recipient receives $250 (taxable, via payroll), and they are recognized at the end-of-year Staff Luncheon.

Eligibility

• All part-time and full-time staff with a minimum of two years of continuous service at Pitzer, whether employed by Pitzer College or an external vendor, may be nominated.
• Nominated employees serving on Staff Council are prohibited from also serving on the Distinguished Staff Award Selection Committee (comprised of all members of Staff Council). However, Staff Council Representatives are eligible for nomination.
• Members of the President's Cabinet and prior recipients of the Distinguished Staff Award (see below) are ineligible for nomination. 

Award Evaluation Criteria

• The Distinguished Staff Award Selection Committee (comprised of all members of Staff Council) will review nominations and select the award recipients. The Office of Human Resources will review the nominations before final selections are made in order to determine length of employment and supervisory status. 

Nominations

• Nominations can be made by current Pitzer College students, staff, and faculty.
• No self-nominations will be accepted.
• The nominee should show the following characteristics:
  • Consistent level of high performance
  • Going above and beyond in daily work
  • Consistent demonstration of one or more of Pitzer's Core Values
  • Continuous development of professional skills
  • Innovation and creative problem solving

Nominations are currently closed at this time. 

Prior Award Recipients