Author Archives: Todd

Have you always wanted to be in the parade? The MSU Administrative-Professional Association plans to register to be part of the parade on Friday, October 20th. The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Hannah Community Center, travels down Abbot … Continue reading →

What is your job title? Assistant Director of Development, College of Natural Science   What area of campus, building and department do you work in? I work on north campus, in the Natural Science Building. I am part of the … Continue reading →

Maternity and Adoption Leave   If you are expecting to expand your family, you have contractual rights that you need to be familiar with. Although the contractual language for maternity and adoption leave are in two different sections of the … Continue reading →

The collective power of all Michigan Education Association members (including you!) allows MEA to offer discounts in a variety of areas.   Think of the items and services a household regularly purchases — groceries, clothing, meals, oil changes, entertainment, home … Continue reading →

Meet Renee Gagnier, our highlighted APA member from College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR).   What is your job title? Unit Human Resources Administrator II.   How long have you been at MSU? Total 19 years. I worked for … Continue reading →

“I have always been impressed by the many services and other opportunities afforded to APA members… I did wish to make sure that I took the opportunity to express my appreciation for what you, Maury and the other leaders of … Continue reading →

  In the APA 2015 contract negotiations, we were able to successful change the contract to allow your annual $800 professional development funding to be used more liberally including at colleges and for credit courses provided the course was supervisor … Continue reading →

If you are not familiar with the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), you may not be alone, as OIE has completed only their second academic year on campus.  The purpose of OIE is to review all concerns of discrimination, harassment, … Continue reading →