Recent Accomplishments

Since Spring 2025 

Advocacy 

Professional Staff Assembly Meeting PSAM – February 2025

• A popular and widely attended afternoon event where many members of the full-time, non-union community played competitive games of BINGO! 

Reconvening of the College-Wide Benefits Committee – Representative from SASC 

• Anticipated to regroup and begin work no later than August 2025  

Partnership with Columbia Dining & Staff Discount 

• Partnered with Columbia Dining and proposed solutions to on-campus dining and catering challenges 

Formalized a Partnership with TC HR  

• Advocated for a non-voting, dedicated HR liaison to work in tandem with SASC to address hot topics for full-time, non-union staff 

Community Volunteer Give-Back – June 2025

• Organized upcoming volunteer giveback to serve at Broadway Community, Inc. and lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need

Support 

Recognition & Appreciation 

• Supported Staff Appreciation & Wellness Week(s) by hosting various events centered around well-being and work-life balance 

Community Building Across Campuses

• Hosted space for members of the community to attend Columbia Community Hours – a monthly gathering space for all University staff and faculty in the Faculty House Lounge

Workplace Wellness 

• Incentivized participation in the Uptown/Downtown University Steps Challenge – Congratulations to our winners and all participants who participated in stepping in the streets!

SASC Rebrand & Member Recruitment 

• Organized a retreat with current and former members to help inform the strategic direction of SASC. Intentionally reimagined our brand, mission, and values – redesigned our website to highlight our work and recent accomplishments 

• Proposed an updated mission and vision statement for the SASC constituency to vote on passing

• Strategically designed our recruitment campaign as it relates to the future of SASC, including offering (2) “Eat & Meet” events to network with current members and provide prospective members and opportunity to inquire about involvement and expectations

• Targeted outreach to supervisors encouraging their support in recommending a staff member to self-nominate, highlighting learning, development, and leadership opportunities presented by serving on SASC. Opportunities extend beyond being a voting member on the council through SASC Subcommittees (Advocacy & Support)

SASC Bylaws

• Proposed a change to the term of SASC Council Member service from three (3) years to two (2) years to better align with other terms of service at the College

SASC Buddy Program

• Successfully paired 2 new TC employees with veteran staff members

Bridged Connections with Campus Partners 

• Engaged in conversations and initiated positive relationships with campus partners less routinely connected to, including: Office of the Vice President for Finance & Administration, the Office of the Provost and Columbia Dining