Applications are closed for 2026 

If you applied, you will hear about your application status by May. If selected, you join more than 130 staff members from across all campuses to meet monthly, serving on one of six topic-specific network teams. There is a seventh Voices team comprised of alumni of the program. New members begin their two- or three-year commitment in June at an all-day annual meeting.

If not selected, please consider applying next March!

• Add a reminder to apply on March 1, 2027, to your Google Calendar.
• Add a reminder to apply on March 1, 2027, to Outlook or other calendars.

Want to gain a bigger-picture view of the University and connect with colleagues outside your daily work? Join a team of staff experts to help improve our workplace—one idea at a time.

In Their Own Words

Hear about the experience of being part of the program from team members.

Apply to Join the Team Working for a Better U (and You)

Driven by the ideas and dedication of staff members like you, Voices of the Staff has made a remarkable collective impact on our workplace. Collaborating with colleagues from different campuses enables us to foster greater engagement, facilitate meaningful dialogues with leadership, and cultivate a vibrant workplace—strengthened by each conversation, each idea, and every voice.

We are looking for the next group of engaged and exceptional staff to help make the University of Michigan a better place to work. Whether you work at Michigan Medicine or an academic campus, your perspective matters.

Start Your Application

Ready to make your voice heard and build an amazing network of colleagues? Start your Voices Application now!

Need more information?

Continue reviewing this page to learn more about Voices, including how team topics were chosen, examples of past team efforts, a video to share with your supervisor, and your potential time commitment.