The first Staff Advisory Council Steering Committee meeting in 1990.
Case Western Reserve University's Staff Advisory Council (SAC) is celebrating 30 years of service to the campus community!
The very first SAC meeting took place on May 24, 1990 and its members and leadership have spent the last three decades providing an invaluable pathway for communication and feedback between university staff and administrators.
This page will highlight the various accomplishments of SAC through the years as well as personal reflections of its impact on staff members. It's all part of a year-long celebration that will culminate with a special on-campus event in May 2021.
Major Contributions
In this section, we will highlight some of the most notable "SAC"cesses through the years, organized by committee. Check back on this page for monthly updates from our other committees.
The Fringe Benefits Committee promotes equality in the allocation of fringe benefits and works to educate staff about the benefits available to them.
Some of the committee's major contributions include:
- Removal of the cap on sick time
- Benefits for same-sex partners
- Adoption Leave Benefits
- And Improvement in the Staff Retirement Plan
Visit the committee's webpage to learn more about its service to staff in the last 30 years.
The Staff Recognition Committee organizes programs and events to recognize and reward staff members for their contributions to Case Western Reserve.
Visit the committee's webpage to learn about the opportunities available to honor staff members and view past award recipients.
The Staff Training and Development Committee identifies needs and develop programs for the personal and professional development of Case Western Reserve employees in order to improve performance, aid in career advancement, and increase job satisfaction.
Visit the committee's webpage to view resources available to staff members.
The Community Service Committee helps make Case Western Reserve staff aware of community events to foster greater involvement and connection with the community.
Visit the committee's webpage to explore its many activities and initiatives to benefit the community such as the Back to School Supply Drive, Basket Raffle and Crafters @ Case.
Photos Through the Years
The recipients of the 1992 President's Award for Distinguished Service
- Mary Lou Cantini - Dean's Office
- Frances Cort - Weatherhead School of Management
- Richard Howe - Materials Science and Engineering
The recipients of the 1994 President's Award for Distinguished Service
- Louis Martino - Chemistry
- Alex Schnittlinger - Macromolecular Science
- Annie Spence - Custodial
The Community Service Committee has helped collect $92,550 over 19 years of the Basket Raffle! The proceeds are donated to local charities every year. This photo is from the Basket Raffle check presentation in 2004.
The Crafters@Case meet across campus several times a week to make hats, scarves, blankets and more to be donated or sold to raise money for community organizations. This photo was taken in 2018.
With donations received from faculty, staff, and students, the Community Service Committee has assembled hundreds of boxes of school supplies to distribute to local schools! This photo is from 2015.
This is a photo from the Community Service Committee's 2014 Back to School Drive!
20th Anniversary Video
In 2010, as SAC celebrated its 20th anniversary, leaders and members created a video telling the story of how the council began and made a difference on campus in its first two decades of service.