Greetings from Union Presidents

AFSCME-MU

Welcome Millersville family,

The members of local 2421 AFSCME would like to welcome all returning and new students, faculty and staff. As a union we call each other brothers and sisters because we support and help each other as a family would. So, whether it's finding your way on campus or needing help in any other way, just ask. We are all here to support and aid in the success of our MU family.

In solidarity,

Doug Stettenbauer | President, Local 2421

APSCUF-MU

Dear students, colleagues, and friends, welcome!

There’s something about the start of a new academic year. The campus gets a little louder, the walkways get a little busier, and classrooms begin filling up again. After the relative quiet of summer, Millersville feels like Millersville again.

To our new students, the Class of 2030, welcome. You are joining a community with a long history, but one that will also be shaped by the experiences, ideas, and perspectives you bring with you. To our returning students, faculty, staff, and administrators, it’s good to have everyone back.

One of the things I value most about Millersville is the sense of community we create together. Our campus is certainly a beautiful place, but what makes it special are the people. It’s the conversation with a colleague on the way to class, the moment when an idea finally clicks for a student, the friendships that develop over time, and the many ways we show up for one another. Those everyday interactions are what make a university more than a collection of buildings and classrooms.

As president of APSCUF, our faculty union, I’m proud to represent faculty who care deeply about their students, their disciplines, and this university. Every day, our faculty work to create experiences that challenge students, support their growth, and help them discover what they can become.

As we begin another academic year together, I hope you find opportunities to learn something new, meet someone new, challenge yourself, and contribute to the community around you. There will certainly be challenges along the way, but I hope there will also be plenty of moments of joy, discovery, and connection.

We’re glad you’re here. Have a great year.

In solidarity,

Oliver Dreon, PhD, President -APSCUF-MU

POA

SCUPA-MU

Greetings to the University Community,

The State College and University Professional Association (SCUPA) at Millersville University extends a warm and hearty welcome to new and returning students, staff, and faculty.

This year ushers in the dawn of a new contract negotiation process for SCUPA and other bargaining units statewide, while regionally and nationally we all prepare for the important process of choosing our governance for the future of our state and our nation. We encourage all members of the campus, especially our student population, to embrace the importance of the state and national election process. We challenge you to protect the future of public higher education. This year, register to vote and exercise your obligation as a citizen to become an informed and active participant in choosing our governmental leadership. Without our attention to this duty, we risk abandoning the freedoms of liberty and choice and continued access to public higher education. Be responsible. Be seen. Be heard!

SCUPA-MU is proud to continue to support, nurture, and encourage the academic and personal growth and development of our students. We believe a collaborative effort of persistence and determination to succeed by students, dedication and commitment to University EPPIIC values, vision, mission and strategic directions by staff, faculty and administration, and a balanced blend of respect and cooperation from all will be the key elements for achieving and sustaining student success and prosperity for the future of our campus community and beyond. We remain dedicated to that noble effort.

SCUPA- MU wishes the Campus Community a happy, safe, and prosperous academic year.

Rita M. Miller | President, SCUPA-MU

OPEIU-MU

The members of the Office of Professional Employees and International Union (OPEIU) would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning students, faculty, and staff for the 2024-2025 academic year.

It is our mission to provide quality health care to Millersville University students, to support and maintain their physical and emotional health as they embrace the educational and social opportunities provided by the university to achieve their academic goals.

We look forward to working together with the campus community to promote health and wellness through healthy lifestyle choices to create a positive learning environment for all.

Best wishes for a safe, healthy and successful academic year.

Seth Goldstein | President, OP-Local 153