STAFF ADVISORY COUNCILSTAFF ADVISORY COUNCIL

2012- 2013

Cathy Nicholson, Director, AHSC Human Resources Claudia Arias, Staff Advisory Council

YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW

How SAC originated. What SAC has accomplished. How YOU can make a difference in tomorrow.

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 2

Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away ...

Mid-70’s – early 80’s

Recognition of AAUP increased

Faculty shared governance emerged as more fully recognized higher education management concept

“Tri-University system” classified staff compensation policies became less flexible

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CONTEXT

AFSCME – American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees

Raises Not Roses Staff Advisory Council

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It was a very good year … Classified staff need way to

express concerns 5 person committee worked

with Billy Joe Varney, VP of Admin Services, and Chuck Sakwa, Director of Personnel

Result: birth of the Staff Advisory Council in 1984

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Overview

Constitution and bylaws chartered in 1991 Central themes …

Inclusion in University governance Strengthen communication with campus constituencies

and NAU/ASU staff councils Involvement in salary and benefits issues Advocate for improving efficiency, effectiveness and

equity

Early Achievements

University-supported Child Care Assistance Program Formal employee recognition program, including

cash awards Payment for accumulated sick leave upon retirement Orthodontia benefits Recognition as legitimate member of shared

governance community

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Subsequent Accomplishments

Pay increases to red-circled staff Membership on significant committees (SPBAC, CAC,

UCAT, President’s Cabinet, etc.) Staff Connection newsletter Full implementation of true salary minimums SAC-sponsored Town Halls Non-voting seat on Faculty Senate Formation of AUSC Staff Endowment Fund Employee Recognition Week

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Mission Statement

The University of Arizona Staff Advisory Council exists to foster and enhance communication between the classified staff and the University community; to provide a forum for discussing and defining the role of classified staff in the University; to represent and advocate their concerns within the University and statewide; to advise and make recommendations on existing and proposed policies and procedures; and to ensure inclusion of classified staff on University committees.

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A Policy Work Sampler

TADA Staff Dispute Resolution

Procedure Vision Insurance Differential Pay Policy Sick Leave payment to

probationary employees RASL Workplace Violence

Official University Retirement Status

Career Progression Compassionate Transfer of

Leave Administrative Leave with

Pay (Bereavement) Visitors in the Workplace

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Looking for something to do?

Activities Communications Emily Krauz Endowment Fund Employee Recognition HR Legislative Memberships/Liaisons Conference/Events (Crossroads)

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What does it really take?

All it takes is the …

Interest

Energy

Enthusiasm

Commitment

… to make a difference!

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Job Requirements

Integrity Persevereance Common sense Willingness to take responsibility Appetite for learning Disposition to identify and use resources and

information

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UA Staff Advisory Council: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

SAC Makes Magic …

...YOU MAKE IT POSSIBLE!

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http://www.fp.arizona.edu/sac/