APSAC - Strategic Plan

Submitted By:
Representatives of the Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee
North Central Campus
January, 2006

Preamble

In November of 1993, the Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee (APSAC) was formed. The purpose of the committee is to provide members of the administrative and professional staff representative participation in the formulation or change of policies affecting conditions of employment. It also provides an effective means of communication between the administrative and professional staff and the campus administration. The committee acts in an advisory capacity to the campus administration and makes recommendations regarding personnel policies, staff benefits, or other issues of interest to Administrative Professional staff and/or campus administration.

APSAC is comprised of five members who are representative of administration and professional staff, one of whom is the representative to the West Lafayette campus. Appointments to APSAC are for a three-year term.

The requirements for eligibility on APSAC are that the individual must be an Administrative Professional employee of the North Central campus and employed on at least a .5 FTE basis.

The committee meets monthly. As an advisory committee, APSAC discusses and makes recommendations on issues related to administrative/professional staff employment at Purdue University North Central as well as having representation for those issues that affect all of Purdue.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Administrative/Professional Staff Advisory Committee (APSAC) on the North Central campus is to provide support and serve as an advocate for administrative and professional staff at Purdue University North Central.

Vision

APSAC – North Central will:

· Be viewed campus-wide as an effective, results-generating influence for positive change.

· Initiate and support the implementation of policies and procedures beneficial to administrative and professional staff which support PNC’s mission and vision.

· Seek collaborative opportunities with other Purdue University campuses, other professional and student groups, and our service communities to pursue common objectives.

· Enrich PNC’s environment of lifelong learning by providing and supporting meaningful staff and individual professional development opportunities.

· Enhance communication and seek collaboration with administration, faculty and staff.

Values and Culture

Our APSAC-North Central community has diverse backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints that enable us to function as a cohesive group. We serve as a supportive advocate for administrative and professional staff and strive for excellence at all times.

APSAC – North Central offers professional development opportunities, and supports efforts to enhance the overall work environment for administrative and professional staff at the North Central campus.

APSAC – North Central engages in outreach activities to enhance PNC’s environment of lifelong learning and high quality education

by:

· collaborating with other employee and student groups,
· supporting efforts to partner with our service communities, and
· working with upper administration.

GOALS AND STRATEGIES

GOAL 1: ESTABLISH APSAC VISION AND IDENTITY

Strategy 1: Generate strategic plan

Action Step: Hold a strategic planning retreat
Timetable: Held 1/26/06

Action Step: Finalize and approve plan
Timetable: In progress, 2/06

Action Step: Present to upper administration
Timetable: Spring, 2006

Action Step: Track progress, revise as necessary
Timetable: Ongoing (2/06)

Strategy 2: Publicize strategic plan. Add to website. Updated 2/06.

Strategy 3: Inform new A/P staff about APSAC

Action Step: In response to new hire e-mail, "Welcome Team" visits new staff member
Timetable: Ongoing

Action Step: Investigate purchase of promotional items and find price
Timetable: Ongoing

Strategy 4: Better communication with constituents. Re-design website with Dana Krill. Completed 2/06; ongoing.

GOAL 2: HELP A/P STAFF GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER

Strategy 1: Enhance A/P networking luncheon
Action Step: Ongoing; Idea of networking breakfast

Action Step: Networking activity
Timetable: Ongoing

Action Step: Make the best use of time at luncheons
Timetable: Ongoing

 

GOAL 3: COLLABORATE WITH STAFF, FACULTY, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES

Strategy 1: Explore meetings with other regional campuses. Ongoing.

Strategy 2: Continue to seek new ways to work with CSSAC Ongoing
(Christmas Carry-In, Summer picnic)

 

GOAL 4: CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF FUNDING

Strategy 1: Investigate fundraising options. Ongoing.

Strategy 2: Find out about S&E and grant funding Ongoing - Annually in February