USF has three governance organizations that advise the President on matters of interest. They are the A&P Council, Faculty Senate, and the Staff Senate. The A&P Council represents all administrative and professional employees.
USF's A&P Council is made up of 28 members elected from a body of approximately 1700. The membership proportionately represents administrative units within the University. Those areas include FMHI, USF Health , Research, University Advancement, Academic Affairs, University Services, General Counsel's Office, Government Relations, President's Office, Athletics, Student Affairs, and University Audit & Compliance including Regional Campuses.
Administration employees appointed at least half-time are eligible for nomination and election for two-year terms to the Council. Elections take place during the month of May each year. A&P Council members serve as:
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Representatives of Administration employees at USF
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Advisors to other policy makers at USF
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Sources of information to each other about organizational developments
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Advocates for USF both on and off campus
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Links to A&P employees at other SUS institutions
The A&P Council has been active with activities including the Leadership Council, the USF vision and values statement, the Presidential Search, and Cultural Transition Team.