IUB Staff Council: Indiana University

Welcome to the IUBSC

Are you a staff employee at IU Bloomington who is not represented by a union? This is a big campus with thousands of people, and that can make it challenging to find the information you need. The IU Bloomington Staff Council is here to help with that!

To get started, please check out our employee resources with dozens of links to services ranging from health and wellness to professional development, as well as information from units like Human Resources and University Information Technology Services.

Upcoming events

IU Bloomington Staff Council Speaker Series: Hispanic Latine Heritage Month Conversation with Lillian Casillas and Dr. Gabriel Escobedo

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Starts at 12 p.m.

Join the IUB Staff Council on Zoom as we celebrate Hispanic Latine Heritage Month.

IU Bloomington Staff Council Monthly Business Meeting

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3 p.m.—5 p.m.

The IU Bloomington Staff Council will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

IU Bloomington Staff Council Speaker Series: 2027 Open Enrollment Overview with Daneille Abplanalp

Thursday, October 29, 2026

12 p.m.—1 p.m.

2027 Open Enrollment Overview with Daneille Abplanalp

IU Bloomington Staff Council Monthly Business Meeting

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

3 p.m.—5 p.m.

The IU Bloomington Staff Council will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

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Letters from the President's desk

Read the messages from IUBSC President Jeff Heerdink-Santos to IUB staff.

Read Jeff Heerdink-Santos's letters

Mission

The Bloomington Staff Council provides leadership in the continual improvement of university policies and practices that enhance the quality of life of IUB Staff not represented by a union while supporting the institutional mission. The organization exists to represent, advocate for, and help staff successfully navigate the staff experience positively.

Behind the Scenes

Check out all the Council's upcoming activities in our newsletter. If you are not a professional staff member but want to subscribe, please email iubsc@iu.edu.

Raising issues

Should you wish to raise issues for Council review or comment on our current activities, please contact any of the representatives. We welcome such input, and hope to hear from you soon.