STAFF ADVISORY COUNCIL 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

4 CONTEXT AFSCME – American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Raises Not Roses Staff Advisory Council

5 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

6 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

8 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

9 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.

10 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

11 Looking for something to do? Activities Communications Emily Krauz Endowment Fund Employee Recognition HR Legislative Memberships/Liaisons Conference/Events (Crossroads)

12 What does it really take? All it takes is the … Interest Energy Enthusiasm Commitment … to make a difference!

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

14 UA Staff Advisory Council: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow SAC Makes Magic …...YOU MAKE IT POSSIBLE!

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