Why Join the P&A Senate?
Share Your Voice
The University of Minnesota has one of the strongest and most active shared governance systems among large research universities. The Academic Professionals & Administrators (P&A) Senate is one of the consultative bodies under the umbrella of the University Senate. This is a place to share your voice and ideas with the larger University.
By the Numbers
5 campuses + U of M Extension
Represents ~7,000 P&A employees
More than 100 elected representatives in 34 units
4 active subcommittees
1 collective voice that is heard
Our Voices Have Helped
Expand professional development options for P&As
Guide changes to key administrative policies
Increase visibility and amplify the voice of P&As throughout the UMN system
Closely monitor job family study activities concerns
In Their Own Words
Hear what P&A Senators say about why they joined the Senate:
Benefit to You
Develop as a professional and grow as a leader
Build peer relationships throughout the University
Deepen understanding of how the U operates and how units are impacted
Share your voice, ideas and opinions with University administration
Time Commitment
5 P&A Senate meetings per year, no more than 2 hours each
1 subcommittee meeting per month, no more than 1 hour each
Some subcommittee work outside
How to Apply
Most P&A Senate members nominate themselves. By submitting a self-nomination, you are saying you want to bring your voice to University Senate Governance on behalf of all P&A employees in your unit.
You can also nominate a colleague (with their permission, of course).
Interested individuals should contact Senate Associate Jaclyn Adair for more information.
Want to talk with someone first? Contact Outreach Subcommittee Chairs Chris Abts or Erin Fider with questions.
Become a VOICE for yourself and your colleagues!