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.
Professional Development Resources
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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
Sep 29
VCFA Candidates – Meet and Greet OpportunityWe are pleased to invite you to meet the two finalists for the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration position!
Oct 01
Free Workshop for Faculty & Staff – Anxiety ToolboxThe PNW Counseling Center would like to invite faculty and staff to consider participating in our latest emotional well-being workshop: Anxiety Toolbox.
Oct 03
PNW Fireworks FestivalEnjoy food trucks, music, inflatables and more at the 2026 Fireworks Festival in Westville!
Oct 04
Sinai Forum: “The Future of the Supreme Court” with Neal KatyalJoin the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for “The Future of the Supreme Court” with Neal Katyal.
News and Announcements
Inside PNW: Record Retention and Campus Facilities Updates
The latest Inside PNW shares record student retention, campus facilities updates and esteemed alumni returning to campus.
VCFA Candidates – Meet and Greet Opportunities
We are pleased to invite PNW faculty and staff to meet the two finalists for the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration position.
Strategic Facility Updates Focused on Improving PNW Student Experiences
From a new residence hall to campus office upgrades, Purdue University Northwest facility projects are providing enhanced support for students’ campus experiences and success.