University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Staff Association Council (SAC)

The Pitt-Johnstown Staff Association Council provides representation to all non-union, non-faculty employees at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Established in 1993, Staff Association Council is involved in a number of important projects on campus incl,uding the administration of the Rose Reesey Memorial Book Award, coordination of a number of social activities and community projects, and maintaining a close relationship with the University of Pittsburgh Staff Association Council. Through standing committees, the association works to address areas of interest and concern to Pitt-Johnstown staff.

The Staff Association Council:

  • Provides a forum whereby staff can share/express concerns or problems related to work
  • Improves lines of communication among campus departments
  • Identifies areas for staff training and development
  • Creates a peer support network for new employees
  • Participates in community service projects as representatives of Pitt-Johnstown staff
  • Organizes occasional social and recreational events

2024-2026 Staff Association Council:

Executive Council:

  • President – Brandon Rager
  • Vice-President – Susan Devan
  • Secretary – Laurie Voelker
  • Treasurer – Billie Kochara
  • Immediate Past President – Vacant

Council Members:

  • Abbey Shauf
  • Joni Hoffman 
  • Maggie Borodach
  • Abby Gearhart
  • Courtney Hamula 
  • Sarah Harris
  • Jackie Ivock ​ 

2024  Meeting Schedule:

  • 3/13/24 | 12:30 p.m. | Location TBD
  • 4/10/24 | 12:30 p.m. | Location TBD
  • 5/08/24 | 12:30 p.m. | Location TBD

The Staff Association Council meets on the second Wednesday of each month. All meetings begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Union second-floor conference room next to the Pitt Stop.