Category Archives: Newsletter

by Sue Brandt, Communications Committee New this month we will begin featuring one of the APA Area Representatives (AR’s) in each of the newsletters so you can get to know them a little better or maybe even for the first … Continue reading →

For this installment of APA Questions From The Trenches, we asked APA President Maury Koffman to answer questions regarding the APA contract and our wage and health care agreement. Can you explain the interaction between our APA contract and the … Continue reading →

by Melanie Waltz, MEA Uniserv Director Compensation increases can happen multiple times during the year.  We are currently in-between two of the most common wage increase opportunities. In October, you received a 1% increase in your wage – provided you … Continue reading →

Interview by Nicki Walker, APA Communications Committee Meet Ashley Latinen, our highlighted APA member from RHS Planning and Projects Office. What is your job title? Interior Designer How long have you been at MSU? I graduated here with a Bachelor … Continue reading →

Last year, 19 new winners and 15 returning college students were awarded scholarships totaling $30,300. The dollar amount for the 2017 scholarships and the number of scholarships to be awarded will be determined at the March 30, 2017 Scholarship Fund … Continue reading →

by Melanie  Waltz, MEA Uniserv Director Does your job require you to be available after work hours? Or work beyond your scheduled work day? As a professional, you may be required by your supervisor to be on standby or called … Continue reading →

by Sue Brandt, APA Communications Committee Co-Chairperson Is anyone else feeling like they are just now catching their breath after the busy start of fall semester? I cannot believe how fast the semester has flown by. If your department is … Continue reading →

Our APA Member Spotlight this month is highlighting Jeremy Romel, Residence Education and Housing Services.   What is your job title? Community Operations Coordinator   How long have you been at MSU? 11 years   Have you been a member … Continue reading →