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Statement of Policy
It is Purdue University’s policy to solicit and carefully consider suggestions
and advice from administrative and professional staff (A/P) when forming University
policies and procedures and in other matters relating to the terms and conditions
of A/P staff employment. To this end, the University formed the Administrative
and Professional Staff Advisory Committee (APSAC) on May 6, 1988, to serve the
University as a representative committee of A/P staff.
Reason for Policy
This policy outlines the structure and responsibilities of APSAC.
Who Should Know This Policy
- President
- Provost
- Vice Presidents
- Deans
- Directors/Department Heads/Chairs
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- Administrative and Professional Staff
- Human Resources Staff
- Chancellors
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Related Documents
APSAC Areas of Representation
Chart
Contacts
| Director of Human Resource Services |
(765) 494-7395 |
| APSAC Facilitator |
(765) 494-7397 |
| APSAC Secretary |
(765) 494-7383 |
Table of Contents
Statement of Policy
Reason for Policy
Who Should Know This Policy
Related Documents
Contacts
Table of Contents
Procedures
Responsibilities
History
Procedures
Appointment of Members
APSAC will be comprised of members of the University’s
administrative and professional staff as listed in the APSAC Areas of Representation
Chart. Each APSAC member will serve for a three-year term beginning on June
1. Approximately one-third of the total membership will be appointed each year.
On the West Lafayette campus, an individual who wishes to
become a member of APSAC must submit an application for membership as prescribed
by APSAC. A subcommittee of APSAC will interview all individuals who apply for
membership and will select individuals for the President of the University to
consider for membership. The subcommittee will notify the appropriate dean,
director, or vice president of newly-appointed representatives for their areas.
Individuals at the regional campuses who wish to become members
of APSAC will be selected pursuant to procedures developed by those campuses.
Individuals selected for membership at the regional campuses require the approval
of the chancellor of the campus.
All individuals recommended for membership, whether at the
West Lafayette Campus or the Regional Campuses, require approval by President.
Consistent with the University's commitment to equal access
and employment opportunity, all applicants will be considered for membership
without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or
ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or
status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.
Election of Officers
The chairperson and vice-chairperson will serve one-year terms
beginning June 1. APSAC will elect the vice-chairperson at its April meeting.
Upon completing his or her term, the vice-chairperson will automatically become
the chairperson.
Meetings
APSAC will hold meetings on a regular basis as needed. APSAC
members will be in pay status while attending APSAC meetings. Unless a meeting
would unduly affect the APSAC member's University duties, supervisors and department
heads are strongly encouraged to make arrangements that enable members to attend
meetings.
Responsibilities
APSAC Members
APSAC will serve as an advisory group as outlined in the Statement
of Policy section and will participate on a number of University-wide committees.
APSAC will include subcommittees that will address issues
such a professional development, grants, compensation and benefits, APSAC infrastructure,
and communication. Each subcommittee will have a chairperson.
APSAC may consider subject matter originating from any individual
staff member or group of staff members, the University’s administration,
or any duly appointed University committee.
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
APSAC will have one chairperson and one vice-chairperson,
who will jointly direct APSAC’s activities. The chairperson and vice-chairperson
will assist the University officer in serving as a primary point of contact
with senior administration.
Executive Committee
The APSAC chairperson, the APSAC vice-chairperson, the chairpersons
of APSAC subcommittees, the APSAC facilitator, and the director of Human Resource
Services will serve as the APSAC executive committee. The executive committee
will meet once a month on the same day as the full APSAC meeting to consider
the disposition of committee business.
University Officer
A University officer appointed by the president of the University
will serve as the
liaison with senior administrators at the University. Recommendations to the
senior administration will be made through the University officer.
Director of Human Resource Services
The Director of Human Resource Services or his or her designee
will facilitate APSAC meetings, assist the University officer with liaison functions,
provide executive secretarial services to APSAC (e.g., prepare minutes of meetings),
and provide other necessary and appropriate support.
History
This policy supersedes Executive Memorandum No. C-16, which was originally
issued May 6, 1988, and amended March 19, 1993, and December 13, 1999.
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