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Local Staff Advisory Councils

Local Staff Advisory Councils

A Local Staff Advisory Council (local SAC) serves as the local representation of staff at the work unit or campus level. The University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) represents staff across the institution to central administration.

Local SACs are formed by and consist of staff from a given unit, are officially recognized by that unit's leadership/administration, and serve as an advocacy body for staff for that unit. SACs connect with USAC, but operate independently. 

A Staff Advisory Council is a vital tool for fostering collaboration, enhancing communication, and improving the overall work environment within an organization. These councils represent the voices and perspectives of staff, advocating for their needs and providing a platform for meaningful engagement with leadership. Establishing a SAC can help create a sense of community, promote professional development, and ensure that staff contributions align with institutional goals.

See the guide for launching a Local Staff Advisory Council

USAC Community Engagement Group 

The USAC Community Engagement Group is an MS Teams space for staff employees who are interested in connecting with Local Staff Advisory Councils to learn more or are interested in starting a Local SAC in their area. Staff are welcome to join the group by following the link below.

Join the USAC Community Engagement Group

Listing of Established Local Staff Advisory Councils

Below is a list of currently established Local Staff Advisory Councils. Join one at your unit/campus. Consider establishing a SAC if a local one does not exist in your area. Contact your unit Human Resources Strategic Partner or HR Consultant for more information. You can also email [email protected] for information.

Campuses

  1. Abington 
  2. Altoona 
  3. Beaver
  4. Behrend 
  5. Berks 
  6. Brandywine
  7. Dubois
  8. Fayette
  9. Great Valley 
  10. Harrisburg 
  11. Hazelton 
  12. Lehigh Valley 
  13. Mont Alto
  14. New Kensington 
  15. Schuylkill 
  16. Scranton 
  17. Shenango 
  18. Wilkes-Barre 
  19. York 

Colleges

  1. College of Agricultural Sciences
  2. College of Arts and Architecture 
  3. Smeal College of Business
  4. Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications
  5. College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
  6. College of Education
  7. College of Engineering
  8. Fox Graduate School
  9. College of Health and Human Development
  10. College of Liberal Arts
  11. College of Medicine - OVDRGS
  12. Eberly College of Science
  13. College of Information Sciences and Technology

Academic & Administrative Support Units

  1. Applied Research Lab
  2. Development and Alumni Relations
  3. Finance and Business
  4. Penn State Global
  5. University Libraries
  6. Office of the Senior Vice President for Research