MaPSAC
The Management and Professional Staff Advisory Committee serves as a two-way conduit between administrative and professional staff and PNW’s senior administration.
Why Join MaPSAC?
You can…
- Select Founders Day Outstanding Employee Award winners
- Coordinate professional development opportunities
- Make recommendations to university administration regarding changes to policies and procedures
We accept nominations from all divisions! All 0.5 FTE PNW employees classified as administrative/professionals and operations/technical assistants are eligible to join.
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The Management and Professional Staff Advisory Committee(MaPSAC) serves as a two-way conduit between administrative and professional staff and the senior administration. As such, MaPSAC serves two distinct areas, each with the need to hear the other and to be heard by the other.
In its role as a communications facilitator, MaPSAC offers administrative and professional staff a mechanism to voice their interests and concerns as they relate to campus affairs.
To ensure staff are heard, informed and engaged, MaPSAC reviews, interprets and recommends changes to policies and procedures impacting administrative and professional staff to the university administration.
MaPSAC also sponsors professional development and engagement activities and educates administrative and professional staff regarding issues affecting employment.
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Upcoming Events
Nov 28
Thanksgiving Break – No ClassesDue to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes from Thursday, November 27 through Saturday, November 29.
Nov 28
Thanksgiving Break – Campuses ClosedDue to the Thanksgiving holiday, the PNW Campuses will be closed from Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29.
Dec 03
Journaling for Your Health EAP Wellness WebinarResearch shows journaling leads to numerous health benefits, like reduced anxiety, emotional regulation, increased self-awareness, personal reflection and creativity.
Dec 07
Sinai Forum: Adventures in Science Literacy with Neil deGrasse TysonJoin the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for a conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
News and Announcements
We are seeking nominations for students, faculty and staff who have demonstrated remarkable dedication and service to PNW for Founders Day 2026.
Substance-Free Campus and Workplace Policy (IV.A.9)
Purdue University is committed to providing students, faculty, staff and visitors a safe, healthy campus and workplace. The university has therefore developed a Substance-Free Campus and Workplace Policy.
Save the Dates for 2026 Benefits Enrollment
Benefit-eligible faculty and staff’s annual opportunity to select their benefits will take place later this fall.