Local Staff Advisory Councils

Established 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.

Below is a list of currently established SACs. 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 askUSAC@psu.edu for information.

• Abington campus Staff Advisory Council

• Altoona campus Staff Advisory Council

• Penn State Beaver Staff Advisory Council

• Brandywine campus Staff Advisory Council

• Dubois campus Staff Caucus

• Berks campus Staff Advisory Council

• Fayette, the Eberly Campus, Staff Senate

• Harrisburg campus Staff Advisory Council

• Hazleton campus Staff Advisory Council

• Lehigh Valley campus Staff Advisory Council

• Mont Alto campus Staff Senate

• New Kensington campus Staff Senate

• Outreach and Online Education, OOE Ambassadors

• Schuylkill campus Staff Advisory Council

• Scranton campus Staff Advisory Council

• Shenango campus Staff Advisory Council

• University Park campus

  • College of Agricultural Sciences Staff Advisory Committee to the Dean

  • College of Arts & Architecture Staff Advisory Council

  • College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Staff Advisory Committee

  • Eberly College of Science Staff Advisory Committee

  • College of Education

  • College of Engineering Staff Advisory Committee

  • College of Health and Human Development

  • College of Liberal Arts Dean's Staff Advisory Committee

  • Smeal College of Business Staff Advisory Committee

  • Corporate Controller's Office Staff Advisory Council

  • Libraries Dean's Staff Advisory Council

• Wilkes-Barre campus Staff Advisory Council

• York campus Staff Advisory Council