PPSA

Call for Nominations: Officers for 2002-2003

In addition to inviting nominations for the positions given below, the Penn Professional Staff Assembly seeks volunteers to serve on the nominating committee who will review the nominees and present the slate for election at the open meeting on Mid-May. Volunteers for this committee should respond to ppsa@pobox.upenn.edu no later than Monday, April 1, 2002.

The PPSA is an organization of administrative and technical staff who serve the teaching, research and business missions of the University. PPSA accomplishes its mission by providing a forum where staff can express their opinions; seminars and programs to broaden and expand staff's background and knowledge; representation on major University committees; and a supportive network to work toward achieving the University's goals and objectives and enhancing professional status of staff.

The following positions on the PPSA Executive Board will be available for the coming year:

Chair-Elect: The Chairperson is the principal executive officer, who calls meetings, prepares agendas, presides over meetings, and provides leadership and representation at the University Council and other meetings. After one year, the Chair-Elect automatically succeeds to the office of Chairperson.

Vice-Chair Elect: The Vice-Chairperson records the proceedings of the Executive Committee and also functions as treasurer. After one year, the Vice-Chair elect automatically succeeds to the office of Vice-Chair.

Members at Large: Three positions are available. The Members at Large participate in Executive Board meetings, and can serve on other University committees.

Current members (all monthly paid employees are members automatically) are asked to self-nominate or submit names for consideration to ppsa@pobox.upenn.edu no later than Monday, May 6, 2002.

The home department and campus extension of the nominee should be included. A supporting statement can be included, if desired. The nominating committee will review the names and contact the nominees. A list of candidates will be prepared and distributed to the PPSA membership prior to the election.

The election will occur during the annual meeting in mid-May 2002. Exact date and location to be determined.

Questions on the nominating and election process can be directed to ppsa@pobox.upenn.edu.

-- Trish diPietrae, Vice Chair, Penn Professional Staff Assembly