UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. — The University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) is accepting applications for the 2022-23 academic year. Applications are due by April 1, and staff members from all Penn State locations are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be asked to submit a letter of support from their supervisor during the submission process. The membership application form can be found online.
Membership responsibilities
Formed in January 1995, the University Staff Advisory Council is the “voice for Penn State staff” and exists for the purpose of reviewing, advising and providing suggestions on issues that impact or are impacted by staff. Matters addressed include policy and practice, continuous quality improvement, customer service, equity, inclusion and diversity. The council acts in an advisory capacity to the University administration through the vice president for human resources and accepts new members annually.
Appointed USAC members have voting responsibilities and serve a three-year term, beginning on Aug. 1. Monthly council meetings are approximately two hours, typically occur during normal University hours and are considered University business. USAC members also serve on at least one subcommittee within the larger council to focus on specific goals or tasks.
Questions about the application or USAC membership can be directed to Nicole Sturges, membership and elections committee chair, at nls17@psu.edu,.
USAC is comprised of a diverse group of thirty representatives from across the commonwealth who welcome multiple perspectives, celebrate, and appreciate our differences, and unite around common goals. To learn more about the council, visit the Penn State Human Resources USAC website and for additional information, follow USAC on USAC Facebook, Yammer, and LinkedIn.