History of the P&A Classification

The P&A classification was established in 1980 because the existing employment classifications did not adequately accommodate several converging trends at the University in the 1970s and early 1980s. More research was being conducted, and the proposal and reporting requirements were becoming increasingly complicated. Legal mandates, particularly affirmative action, required considerably more administration and new federal programs allowed for expanded University outreach opportunities.

The Professional Development and Enrichment Subcommittee (PD&E) encourages P&A to participate in professional development opportunities by hosting events that touch on a variety of topics including strategic content to fill gaps in knowledge, educational content related to new or updated policies, and timely and/or responsive feedback to events in the community or workplace climate. 

2023-24 Professional Development & Enrichment Subcommittee Leadership

The P&A Senate Outreach Subcommittee promotes representation of P&A personnel within University governance and assists P&A Senate members and alternate members with governance activities within the P&A Senate.

2023-24 Outreach Subcommittee Leadership

The P&A Senate Communications Subcommittee enhances the image of the P&A by publicizing the work of the P&A Senate and the achievements of P&A to all stakeholders. 

2023-24 Communications Subcommittee Leadership

The P&A Senate Benefits and Compensation Subcommittee considers issues and advocates to improve policies related to the benefits and compensation of P&A staff.

2023-24 Benefits and Compensation Subcommittee Leadership

The P&A Consultative Committee represents the P&A at large, rather than the individual campuses, institutes, colleges, schools, or departments of the University. The P&A Consultative Committee serves as the consulting body to the president and as executive committee of the P&A Senate.

All P&As are welcome to submit issues for consideration by the PACC and P&A Senate.

2023-24 P&A Consultative Committee Leadership

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