About CACSS

Our Charge

The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Staff is charged with advocating for staff, promoting career development opportunities, mitigating problems and creating a positive work environment. Members are selected carefully so that they bring the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to the effectiveness of this active working group. Upon appointment to CACSS, committee members select and become active in one of the CACSS subcommittee workgroups. Committee members are expected to make every attempt to attend all meetings, and to limit their absences to no more than three meetings each year.

History of CACSS

The Chancellor’s Task Force on Staff Growth, Recruitment & Retention, in its December 2001 report, recommended that a campus group be formed to track progress on initiatives recommended by the Task Force, advise on issues and actions concerning staff working conditions, and set goals for future activities aimed at recruiting and retaining top-quality staff. In April 2002, Chancellor Ralph Cicerone announced the formation of the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Staff. Chancellor Michael Drake supports and encourages the continuation of this committee.

Chancellor Drake’s message endorsing CACSS

CACSS membership guidelines