ITS Staff Advisory Council

Purpose
The SFBRN ITS Staff Advisory Council provides a direct voice for staff across CSUEB, SFSU, and SSU. The Council supports open communication, strengthens collaboration, and helps shape a connected, transparent, and high-performing ITS organization.

Objectives

• Represent staff perspectives and experiences
• Provide input and recommendations to ITS leadership
• Promote transparency, trust, and engagement
• Identify opportunities to improve communication, collaboration, and operations

Scope
The Council will provide input on:

• Recognition programs
• Communication and organizational updates
• Staff engagement and team-building opportunities
• Professional development
• Operational challenges and opportunities for improvement
• Cross-campus collaboration
• Additional staff feedback and ideas

Membership

• Two representatives from each ITS unit, across all campuses
• Members may be self-nominated, nominated by peers, or volunteered by Directors
• Terms rotate every 12 months
• Members are expected to represent their units and actively contribute

Structure & Meetings

• Meets monthly for 50 minutes with ITS leadership (Amanda, Twinki, CIO)
• Over time, co-chaired by a staff representative and an ITS Director
• Agendas include both leadership priorities and staff-driven topics

Guiding Principles

• Transparency
• Collaboration
• Respect
• Accountability
• Inclusivity

Outcomes

• Improved communication across SFBRN ITS
• Increased staff engagement and connection
• Identification and resolution of operational challenges
• Stronger collaboration across campuses
• Staff input reflected in decisions and actions