Staff Advisory Council: About Us

What is the Staff Advisory Council (SAC)?

The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) is an elected group of staff members who serve as representatives of the staff at UT Arlington. The Council acts as a channel of communication for the staff and the University Administration. The Council keeps the President and other Administrators advised on needs and interests of the staff. The Council strives to inform the staff about relevant issues at UT Arlington. The Council makes recommendations on specific institutional issues and on general grievance policies but does not act on individual grievance issues. SAC was established in 1993 and is one of five representative bodies at the University.

Who can serve on SAC?

Council representatives and alternates are elected in May every two years. Representatives serve a two-year term of office. They must be regular employees appointed one-half time or more for at least four and a half months and must have one year of continuous service with the University as of August 31st of the year they are elected. Eligible staff includes all classified employees and certain administrative and professional employees. Faculty and Associates of the Faculty are not eligible. The Council's representation is divided into districts based on employee job title.

When are the meetings?

The Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Student Congress Chambers located in the lower level of the University Center. All University staff are encouraged and invited to attend. Alternates of the council are especially urged to attend these meetings to keep current on the Council's happenings.

How is SAC organized?

Officers are elected annually from the Council membership to serve a one-year term. The executive offices are Chair, Vice-Chair, Parliamentarian, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian. The Past Chair Serves as an advisor to the Council and the Executive Committee for one year. Representatives interested in being nominated as officers are encouraged to contact one of the council members or officers prior to the September elections. SAC is made up of four Standing Committees plus Ad Hoc Committees appointed by the Executive Committee as needed. The committees and their responsibilities are:

Executive Committee - composed of the officers and chairs of the Standing Committees.

Communications - manages public relations, publicity, media liaison, and the SAC Newsletter.

Benefits - handles issues concerning staff benefits, makes recommendations, refers items as necessary. The Director of Human Resources or delegate serves as an ex-officio member of this committee.

Staff Development - promotes staff training programs such as career and professional development, diversity training, and professional development. The Director of Human Resources or delegate serves as an ex-officio member.

Outreach Committee - handles the service projects that offer UT Arlington employees an opportunity to volunteer in our community