PPSA: Call
for Nominations: Officers for 2003-2004
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 in May. Volunteers
for this committee should respond to ppsa@pobox.upenn.edu no
later than Monday, April 14, 2003.
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 15, 2003.
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 May
29, 2003.
Questions
on the nominating and election process can be directed
to ppsa@pobox.upenn.edu.
--
Anna Loh, Vice Chair, Penn Professional Staff
Assembly