The Professional Employees Council (PEC) is the officially recognized organization of professional employees at Binghamton University. PEC consists of twenty-six elected members who represent the concerns and the needs of our constituents via a calendar of regular meetings. As stated in our Constitution, we "exist to contribute to the growth and welfare of .....professional employees." Working with the other members of the University community, professionals are an integral part of Binghamton University and contribute greatly to it's excellence.

GENERAL GOALS

• Continue to develop PEC’s role as a campus governance body for professional employees

• Address issues that may affect professional employees as they arise

• Continue to work with Faculty Senate on issues of mutual concern

• Work with senior administration to ensure professional representation on search and other appropriate committees

• In conjunction with the University President, the University’s chapter of UUP, and the Research Foundation, recognize professional staff for contributions to the University

• Annually review the constituency list of PEC members

• Use email, listservs, Dateline, and the PEC web page to communicate effectively with the PEC constituency

SPECIFIC GOALS

• Meet with the University President and each Vice President to discuss issues relating to professionals on campus

• Hold a PEC meeting in both the Downtown Center and the ITC to become familiar with these new resources

• Increase awareness of the council and constituency on the mentoring program for new campus professionals

• Distribute professional development funds and revise the plan for the future of this program

• Explore additional fund raising opportunities to support professional development projects

• Address the impact of construction projects and the resulting space allocations, relocations, and loss of space

• Address the implementation of Banner and the impact on professionals’ work

• Address the impact of increasing enrollment, number of faculty, and research grants and the impact of same on professionals’ work

• Educate council and constituency on promotional opportunities

• Educate council and constituency on new technologies and projects concerning the safety of the campus community