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<h1> Mission Statement </h1>

The mission of the Dean's Staff Advisory Committee is to act as liaison between staff and the Dean serving as a bridge for communication on all issues dealing with staff policy, welfare and goals. All new initiatives developed by the Staff Advisory Committee at the request of the Dean or the Staff must be approved and implemented by the Dean. In every deliberation of the Staff Advisory Committee, primary consideration will be given to proper methods of communication and implementation strategies to benefit both the staff and administration.

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Your <a href="mailto:ber2@psu.edu">Comments</a> and <a href="mailto:ber2@psu.edu">suggestions</a> are welcome. 
Or remain <a href="comments.html">anonymous</a>

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<strong>Other most recent/current activity:</strong><br/>

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SAC's most recent accomplishment of activities is the redesign of the EMS Staff Awards for staff that have demonstrated outstanding performance. The committee has worked very hard at making the changes and was very excited about the new program.  

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SAC website with suggestions/comments feature; sub-committee to explore an EMS Administrative Fellows program; acknowledgement/recognition of those nominated, but not selected for, Outstanding Staff Award; networking opportunities for staff including bus trips; outdoor seating inquiry; provide representation on College Council<br />
<p><strong>Past:</strong><br />

Annual ice cream social; professional development/HRDC offerings in the college at no cost to staff member or departments; Deans Staff Appreciation Luncheon and facilitation of 100% On the Job Award; Outstanding Staff Award; Centennial Award; Administrative Assistant Review Form; college guidelines for vacation donation program; various fundraisers (hoagies, pies, candy, cinnamon rolls) to benefit the Centennial Award Fund; recommendation for faculty office hours.
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<b>Meetings</b>
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SAC Representatives meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2008</p>
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<b>Meeting Minutes</b><br />Downloadabe pdf format files.</p>
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<a href="2_20_2008.pdf">February 20, 2008<br></a>
<a href="1_09_2008.pdf">January 9, 2008<br></a>
<a href="12_12_2007.pdf">December 12, 2007<br></a>
<a href="11_14_2007.pdf">November 14, 2007<br></a>
<a href="10_9_2007.pdf">October 9, 2007<br></a>
<a href="9_12_2007.pdf">September 12, 2007<br></a>
<a href="8_15_2007.pdf">August 15, 2007<br></a>
<a href="7_11_2007.pdf">July 11, 2007<br></a>
<a href="6_13_2007.pdf">June 13, 2007<br></a>
<a href="5_9_2007.pdf">May 9, 2007<br></a>
<a href="4_11_2007.pdf">April 11, 2007<br></a>
<a href="3_7_2007.pdf">March 7, 2007<br></a>




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<p> 
The Staff Recognition Awards Program consists of three different awards.  They are:
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EMS Ambassador Award<br>
Circle of Excellence Award<br>
Future Star Award<br>
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A description of the qualifications for each award is included on the individual nomination forms available at:
<a>http://www.ems.psu.edu/facstaff/sac/serviceawards.html</a>
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Nominations were welcome from all EMS faculty, staff and students who would like to see a staff member, including tech service and research assistants, recognized as an exceptional professional who represents the College and his or her respective department with integrity, dedication and diversity.
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Winners of this years staff awards were announced at the Staff Luncheon on December 19th!
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<b>Staff Recognition Awards</b>
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SAC announced the new Staff Recognition Awards in 2006. SAC is seeking input regarding the new awards. If you have any comments/suggestions please complete the 
<a href="EMS_Staff_Recognition_Awards_Questionnaire.pdf">form</a> and submit it to 
<a href="mailto:ber2@psu.edu">Barbara Rigg</a>, SAC Chair.

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The staff awards program consists of three different awards. They are:
<p>
EMS Ambassador Award; Circle of Excellence Award; Future Star Award<br>

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Please see <a href="http://www.ems.psu.edu/facstaff/sac/serviceawards.html">Staff Policies for Service Awards</a> for a description or follow the link to your left. 
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<b>EMS Staff Centennial Award</b>
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The purposed of this award is to provide monies to support staff in the successful completion of educational and professional development courses. Consideration for this award will be given to all full-time EMS Staff members who have been employed by the College for a minimum of one year, and who have enrolled in educational or profesional development courses. In order to be considered for this award, applicants must review the <a href="criteria_for_selection.pdf">Criteria for Selection</a> and complete an <a href="centennial_application.pdf">awards application (printable PDF format)</a>. </p>
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First EMS Administrative Fellow Appointed
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<a href="http://www.ems.psu.edu/facstaff/sac/Rosenhoover_Christie.JPG">Christine Rosenhoover</a>, Staff Assistant in the Department of Geosciences, was chosen as the inaugural EMS Administrative Fellow. Christine worked part-time with the Research Office to learn more about sponsored research administration.

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A word or two from Christie - <i>This was the best training I've ever had.  I feel that I am better poised
to take on research administration responsibilities and tasks in my current
position as well as in future positions I may seek.</I>

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The <a href="http://www.ems.psu.edu/facstaff/sac/Admin_Fellow.html">EMS Administrative Fellows Program</a> is a new initiative designed to provide staff members with a unique opportunity for advanced mentoring and job training. The program provides up to a six-month period during which the Fellow spends half-time with Fellowship activities in a chosen area/unit of the College and half-time serving in his or her current position. Fellows participate in administrative meetings, serve on relevant committees, and fulfill special assignments related to their individual career goals, all to better enable them to handle the challenges of higher-education administration. The program was initiatied by the EMS Staff Advisory Committee. 

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<span ><a href="committee.html"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Committee Members</a>
<p>Chair<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ber2@psu.edu">Barbara Rigg</a></p>
<p class="style2"> Secretary<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:dak28@psu.edu">Denise Kloehr</a></p>

<p>Committee<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rachel Altemus<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Carolyn Clark<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stacy Davidson<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debbie Lambert<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Linda Spangler<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Erin Rogers<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diane Yoder</p>
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<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="opportunities.html">Staff Opportunities</a> <br />
&nbsp; <font size="-2">HRDC</font> 
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<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.ems.psu.edu/facstaff/sac/serviceawards.html">Staff Policies for Service and Professional Awards</a><br />
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<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Staff Events<br />
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<a href="http://www.ems.psu.edu/facstaff/sac/07luncheon.html">Appreciation Luncheon 2007</a><br />
&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ems.psu.edu/facstaff/sac/06luncheon.html">Appreciation Luncheon 2006</a><br />
&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ems.psu.edu/facstaff/sac/05luncheon.html">Appreciation Luncheon 2005</a><br />
&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ems.psu.edu/facstaff/sac/04luncheon.html">Appreciation Luncheon 2004</a><br />
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&nbsp; <a href="miscellaneous.html">Miscellaneous Other</a></font>

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<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="postings.html">EMS Postings</a> <br />
<font size="-2">&nbsp; Comings and Goings</font>

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<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="forms.html">Helpful Forms</a><br />
&nbsp; <font size="-2">other information</font>

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<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="calendarguide.html">SAC Target Calendar and Guidelines</a><br />
&nbsp; <font size="-2"><a href="calendarguide.pdf">PDF Version here</a></font>




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