Staff Advisory Council

The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) was created in the year 2000 by President William Merwin as a way to promote open and effective communication with staff members and the University leadership to support the vital role of staff in the decision making processes at the University.

Upon its inception, SAC consisted of fourteen (14) members. As the University continued to grow, the Staff Advisory Council expanded its membership to include additional representatives.

In 2004, two members were added for a total of sixteen (16) and the most recent change occurred in 2009 when SAC was expanded to include twenty-four (24) members.

SAC currently consists of twenty-four (24) elected Representatives, 16 of which are based on Division and the remaining 8 are considered At Large.

SAC membership includes Support Personnel (SP) employees and Administrative and Professional (A&P) employees who represent over 700 staff members.

Each Representative serves a two-year, staggered term. Elections are held on an annual basis in the spring of each year and all newly-elected members begin their terms on June 1^st.

Exceptions include members who are appointed to fill vacant positions.