MISSION STATEMENT: To serve as an inclusive body for Johns Hopkins University’s staff; to advise the university’s leadership by championing for staff through the promotion of forward thinking and innovative solutions to the multifaceted needs of staff; to leverage collaborations with accountable university partners.
2025 JHU SAC Nominations – Through December 13
Nominate yourself in this form here to bring your voice, and those of your colleagues, to the table – sharing with university leaders our staff’s needs as well as opportunities, challenges, and aspirations.
To maintain the council’s broad representation, see the exact nominations sought in this cycle by division/organization here. *update made 11/19 to nominations for School of Public Health
When the SAC began early 2024, some members were randomly selected to serve one-year terms, allowing new representatives to join the council every year and creating staggered membership terms. Moving forward, all membership terms last two years. Members may serve up to two terms but must nominate themselves and be elected for each term.
Overall SAC representation, the number of seats available for each school, division, or organization, is determined by the number of employees in that unit, with a minimum of two seats for each school or division across job levels.
Why Join the SAC?
Participation on the council allows members to gain and develop leadership and team collaboration skills, where their unique perspectives will help inform key decisions and policymaking for staff initiatives at Johns Hopkins.
Those who serve on the SAC will have opportunities to network with others across the university, have access to leadership for the purpose of sharing information from the council, and will gain visibility within their school or division, as well as across the university. In addition, membership on the university SAC is also considered professional development and should be documented in SuccessFactors.
All full-time JHU staff in good standing (to be verified by divisional and Human Resources leaders) are eligible to self-nominate. Only self-nominations are accepted – staff cannot nominate someone else. Participation on the council is voluntary and considered work time. The council meets monthly for two hours, with additional subcommittee meetings.
Election Process
Full-time staff can vote for candidates from their school or division. Elections are anticipated for January 2025 and the nominations submitted will be used to promote candidates. They will be announced separately in the new year.
Promote 2025 SAC Nominations with your team with this flyer here
Council Membership and Organization
See Current 2024 JHU SAC Members listed here
The council is composed of elected staff who represent various backgrounds, organizational levels, job areas and functions across the university, as well as years of service. The council typically meets twice each spring and fall semester and as needed to consider timely issues.
The SAC consists of 37 elected members and 5 non-voting members appointed by university leadership. The number of SAC members is determined by the number of employees in a school or division, with a minimum of 2 seats for each school or division. Elections for new members are held annually.
SAC Frequently Asked Questions
NEWS
JHU Staff Advisor Council seeks new members | Nov. 15, 2024
Staff Advisory Council updates leadership on it’s work | Oct. 23, 2024
Staff Advisory Council Begins Its Work | Sept. 12, 2024
Recognizing the work of the Staff Advisory Council Planning Group | Oct. 12, 2023
The Staff Advisory Council to be formed | Aug. 10, 2022
Staff Advisory Council moves toward launch | Apr. 17, 2022
JHU-SAC Contact: jhusac@jh.edu
