Professional and Scientific Council

The Iowa State University Professional and Scientific Council serves as a resource and an advocate for P&S employees. The Professional and Scientific Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, P&S employees at Iowa State University. The council identifies the needs of its constituents, provides information and advice in response to those needs, and recommends policies and procedures to the administration that benefit P&S employees and assist in fulfilling the mission of Iowa State University.

The Professional and Scientific Council defines shared governance as a collaborative decision-making process that is inclusive of University administration, faculty, staff, and students which requires all parties to work together to advance the mission and achieve the strategic goals of Iowa State University.


Council News and Updates

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 elected officers

Nov 01, 2022

Congratulations to the elected 2023-2024 officers! 

Their term will begin July 1.

President-Elect:  Jason Follett

President:  Patrick Wall

Past-President:  Jamie Sass

Compensation and Benefits Report

Jun 01, 2022

Compensation and Benefits Report can be found here

Simplified Parliamentary Procedure

Simplified Parliamentary Procedure

Feb 25, 2022 · Sheryl Rippke

This publication explains a set of well proven parliamentary procedures and rules designed to move business along in a meeting while maintaining order and controlling the communications process.  Perfect for a new Councilor!  Available at the Extension Store.

Council Events

April Professional and Scientific Council General Meeting

Thu, Apr 6, 2023 · 2:10 pm to 4:00 pm

The April Professional and Scientific Council general meeting will be held in Room 3560, Memorial Union. All Iowa State University Professional and Scientific employees are invited to attend Council general meetings.

Beer Lab Tour

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 · 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Registration for the Beer Lab Tour is open!

The tour is limited to 40 people!  There will also be free samples available!

Creamery Tour - Registration Coming Soon

Fri, May 26, 2023 · 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Join us for a tour of the Creamery!  The tour will end at the Creamery Retail Store, where you can purchase ice cream and cheese!  Registration will be limited to 60 people.