UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A brief from the July 20 meeting of the University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) is now available online.  

Highlights of the July meeting included three guest speakers who discussed potential changes to Penn State health care benefits for 2024. Guest speakers Jennifer Wilkes, vice president of Human Resources; Jill Musser, senior director of employee benefits; and Sara Thorndike, senior vice president of Finance and Business/Treasurer, joined USAC for a presentation and discussion.   

July marks the end of the 2022-23 year for USAC, with 10 members completing their term and initiatives wrapping up. USAC members serve a three-year term on the staff council.  

Penn State staff members are encouraged to read monthly meeting briefs shared by USAC to stay informed of the initiatives and activities being led by the council. Monthly meeting briefs are distributed via email to Penn State staff and available on the USAC website.