The mission of the PPSA is to support and focus staff engagement and collaboration within the University of Pennsylvania community and to act as a productive resource for all of our members.

The PPSA is a voluntary organization comprised of professional (monthly-exempt) staff members whose positions enhance, facilitate, and serve the teaching, research and service missions of the University of Pennsylvania.*

PPSA

1. provides a forum through which staff can engage in dialogue about issues facing the University and higher education;
2. participates and collaborates in University governance through University Council and other committees and task forces;
3. serves as an informational network to promote seminars and programs that enrich the quality of experience and work life for professional staff;
4. provides a supportive network to assist the University in achieving its goals and objectives.

* While the PPSA is pleased to provide information to all members of the University of Pennsylvania community, Post-Doctoral Fellows, Health System Employees, Adjunct and Associated Faculty, Graduate Students and many Research Professionals do not fall within the monthly-exempt category that defines full PPSA membership.

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The Penn Professional Staff Assembly is pleased to announce the election results from May 28, 2009. We appreciate all interest from every nominee and encourage everyone to participate throughout the year. Thanks to all who voted and attended.

Chair Elect:
Ken Grcich -House Dean, College Houses & Academic Services

Members At Large, 2009- 2011
Aviva R.H. Legatt -General Manager, Penn Student Agencies - VPUL
Troy Majnerick -Assistant Director, New Student Orientation and College House Programming, College Houses and Academic Services
Glenn Steiffenhofer -Associate Director, Information Centers and Housing Events, Housing Services
Tom Wilson -Manager, Operational Services, Penn Libraries

These new members will join current board members:
Nancy McCue - Past Chair
Laurie McCall - Chair
Members at Large, 2008-2010:
Barb Hewitt
Jeff Barta
Lee Kramer
Emily Ford

We are very grateful to our board members whose terms have expired:
Suzanne Bellan (Past Chair)
Lisa Vacarelli
Aisha Graham
Taylor Berkowitz

University Notification

The University of Pennsylvania is actively monitoring the influenza outbreak in Mexico and other countries, including the U.S. and Canada. We are working closely with local and state health officials to share information and prepare for the possibility that the outbreak will affect our community directly.

Please visit this site -- http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/swine_flu.php -- for updates on the influenza outbreak as it relates to the Penn community.

Important PPSA News

Next PPSA Meeting
Thursday, June 23, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm
Meyerson Conference Room, Van Pelt Library

Latest News updated 6/22/2009!