Who can be a member of the WPSA?

Any full-time weekly-paid (non-union) employee can be a member of the WPSA

What is the mission of the WPSA?

The WPSA represents all weekly-paid (non-union) professional employees on one of the university's main decision-making bodies: University Council and its committees.

The WPSA's primary goal is to represent the interests of its membership throughout all the segments of the University of Pennsylvania community.

Any weekly-paid (non-union) employee can be a member of the WPSA. Members of the WPSA can sit on University Committees charged with making recommendations on issues of diversity, fairness, and policy.

Members of the WPSA also initiate programs of interest for the membership and the university community.

What are the goals of the WPSA ?

1. Provide opportunities for weekly-paid professional staff to discuss and contribute to various university issues, through appointed positions on university committees.

2. Inform staff about programs/speakers that might 1) enhance and develop employees' professional/personal lives, or 2) address the needs and concerns of weekly-paid professional staff by providing motivation, leadership, expertise and humanitarianism.

Accomplishments of the WPSA:

•   Obtain seats for weekly-paid staff on the University Council and its Committees
•   Increase the visibility of weekly-paid staff in the University environment
•   Advocate for child care benefits
•   Advocate for equal access to retirement benefits among staff
•   Advocate for greater mentoring and career counseling at Penn

What can the WPSA do for you?

Network

• Network with key University organizations ( Resource Centers , VPUL, Business Services, and other staff associations)
• Meet diverse weekly-paid staff from every school
• Meet with Penn leadership

Develop Professional Skills

• Develop leadership
• Plan events
• Work on our website
• Marketing and communication
• Public speaking
• Planning, organization and strategy
• Lead meetings

Influence the Penn Environment

• Learn about the policy making structure at Penn
• Provide feedback for WPSA Reps on University Council Committees
• Influence the priorities of the WPSA Chair and Vice Chair (who meet with the University President and Provost)
• Work with U of Penn Administration