Staff Advisory Committee to the Dean 10 year Anniversary Presented by the History Subcommittee Bob Lumley-Sapanski and Sara May

The Beginnings  The seeds for the committee were planted by staff in the Department of Agronomy (Crop and Soil Sciences) who had formed their own staff committee.

 With support from interim Dean Ted Alter a committee of 11 members was established on May 7,  William Pielielek, Chair  Mike Davis  Cheryl Evans  Cheryl Keller  Lou Klindienst  Jeanne Price  Eston Martz  Paul Rebarchek  Christina Richards  Mike Soika  Sharon Spicer The Beginnings

 Robert Steele began his tenure as Dean on July 1, 1997 and gave his full support to the growth and development of the committee.  The committee first decided there should be representation from all of the units in the College and established some at-large appointments to ensure diversity on the committee.  A subcommittee was formed to develop a charter to govern the operations of the committee.

The Beginnings  Charged to meet and discuss staff issues in the College of Agricultural Sciences and forward recommendations and solutions to the Dean.

Early issues addressed by the committee…  Need for a better means of communication to the staff  Cap on staff promotion salary increases  Establishment of staff committees in all units  Staff representation on search committees  A new employee orientation program  Fixed term/HR86 issues  Oversight on how professional development monies are spent  Establishment of the College-wide meeting with the Dean

Just a few of our Accomplishments  Recommended the development of what eventually became the ACTS program.  Suggested the development of a staff orientation program for new staff.  Implementation of the Staff Laureate Awards.  Host the Ella Reagle Staff Assistant Award.  Recommended improvements to the PIQ timetable.

Just a few of our Accomplishments  Promoted implementation of AED programs and provided information on AED resources.  Communication and collaboration with the College’s Faculty Advisory Committee to the Dean (FACD).  Website subcommittee  Leadership subcommittee  History subcommittee

University Impact  Set an example for the development of other staff committees within the University.  Establishment of AED programs throughout the University.  Representation on the University SAC

College-Wide Meetings  Organize bi-annual staff meetings with the Dean:  College-wide meeting planning subcommittee  Survey review and Focus Groups

College-wide meeting highlights  East-subcampus construction project  Ergonomics – Mike Burke  PSU policies on Maternity, Paternity, Child Care and Elder Care – Linda Pierce  Wellness and Health Matters – Cassandra Kitko  Information on Competencies Program – Bill Devlin  United Way updates  AEDs in the College featuring Homer Mazer  Fitness opportunities at Penn State – Jill Garrigan

Other SACD initiatives  Safety Subcommittee  College Mentoring Program  Awards Consolidation  Staff Communication  Staff Advancement Programs  Staff Impact on Students  FACD/SACD task force on Faculty/Staff partnership

Thank You!  The committee would like to thank all those who have served on the main committee, any subcommittees or provided support and information that contributed to the betterment of the staff in the College!

Gary Abdullah Tom Adams Mark Amsler Vivian Baumer Betty Blair Colleen Bloom Randall Bock* Janet Bosco Carolyn Burns Patti Burns Christine Butts Denise Connelly Mike Connelly Mike Davis John Dickison Tom Dimick Christine Dorman Debra Ellis Cheryl Evans Patti Fantaske Claudio Frumento* Jeff Gandy Ben Harwood* Dawn Holsopple Linda Houtz Marsha Hull Veronica Hughston Barb Irwin Cheryl Keller Peggy Kensinger Darlene Jury* Lou Klindienst Cindy Kunes* Dwight Lingenfelter Mac Legault James Locker David Love Bob Lumley-Sapanski* Sandy Maitland Eston Martz Elizabeth Matthiesen Sara May* Debby Mayes Mary McMullin (Corman) Sandy Murray Cathy Nardozzo William Pielielek* Michelle Peiffer Dianne Petrunak Jeanne Price Amy Pyle R Rao Paul Rebarchek Christina Richards* Sue Rossman Bill Sackett Dawn Sanzotti Steve Shala Teresa Shirk Suzie Simons Mike Soika Sharon Spicer Rob Stout Ellen Taricani* Sylvia Way Nancy Wilson Mary Wodecki Danielle Young-Kocovsky Thanks!