The Officers of Administration Council, or OAC, is an elected body that represents Officers of Administration (OAs) at the University of Oregon. The OAC does not create policy, but serves as an advocate, champion, and voice for OAs and is a liaison to University leadership. The OAC fosters a community of support by:  

  • Providing programming and training to OAs 
  • Promoting resources from other campus units 
  • Listening and advocating for the needs of OAs 
  • Sharing pertinent information with OAs  

In addition to understanding the needs of this employee group, the OAC raises the profile of OAs through focus areas and yearly goals. The OAC also provides representation on search committees and working groups such as Senate Executive Committee along with collaboration with other UO employee groups.  

The OAC’s constituents include supervisors, managers, administrators, confidential office workers, advisors, counselors and professional academic support personnel that span every division, school and college. 

OA Council History and Tradition

The UO Officers of Administration (OA) Council, formerly known as the University Management Association Council, was established in 1997. The foundation upon which the group was originally created continues to thrive through the ongoing commitment and dedication of its members to provide resources, establish open communication, and voice concerns on issues that affect OAs in our campus community.

To ensure balance, at least one member of the council shall be representative of each of the three types of campus departments: academic (including research and library), administrative, and auxiliary or other support services (e.g., EMU, Intercollegiate Athletics, Printing Services, etc.). Click here for the current list of OA Council members.