Our Mission:
The Staff Advisory Council has made it our mission to foster an inclusive workplace while enhancing the stature of the College of Education by serving as an advocate to the Dean and the Administration for staff prosperity, policies, and goals. The Staff Advisory Council contributes to and provides leadership on issues related to policies and practices that impact staff. Additionally, the SAC will champion opportunities that encourage personal and professional growth, while creating a culture that encourages two-way communications, transparency, accountability, community-building, workforce development, and enhanced institutional investment.
The mission of the College of Education Staff Advisory Council (CoED SAC) is to:
- Foster an inclusive environment;
- Provide a voice for CoED staff;
- Act as liaison between University and College leadership and CoED staff.
Our Vision:
The vision of the inaugural Staff Advisory Council is to successfully deliver professional development while building a vibrant networking community within the college. The overall goal is to enhance staff morale and create a more inclusive and equitable working environment within the College of Education.
The vision of the CoED SAC is to:
- Strengthen staff relations within the College and increase networking opportunities;
- Support, encourage and cultivate professional growth and development of staff within the College;
- Engage in collegial discussions and collaborations by serving as a sounding board for staff within the College.
Our Values:
Excellence
We recognize and value the excellence of our faculty, staff, and students. We strive for excellence in our support of faculty, staff, and students, individually and collectively, in their effort to achieve their professional and personal career goals.
Innovation
We promote innovation and creativity in the workplace to better serve our faculty, staff, and students by encouraging the sharing of new ideas, providing opportunities for training, and networking within the workplace to learn from experiences of colleagues.
Professionalism
We expect collegial interactions that encompass integrity, good judgment, and respect.
Integrity
We respect others; conduct ourselves ethically, honestly, and openly; honor our commitments; and fairly resolve ethical issues in our work.
Diversity
We strive to provide an inclusive work environment that promotes and values diversity in all of its forms, and where faculty, staff, and students feel valued and can perform their best work. An environment that recognizes and values cultural and technical experiences of all college members – staff, faculty, and students.
Collaboration
We communicate across disciplinary, administrative, and cultural boundaries to better understand and integrate the expertise and experiences of our colleagues to conduct business and devise solutions to challenges.
Sustainability
We strive to protect and enhance our natural and built environment for future generations by promoting sustainability principles in our interactions with students, staff, faculty, and visitors to our college.