Welcome to ASF Mankato
Association of Administrative & Service Faculty
Serving as your professional community, advocate, and guide on campus. Whether you are a newly hired staff member navigating orientation or a long-serving professional looking for resources, this site is designed to help you easily find what you need.
Your Local Professional Community
At MSU, Mankato, our chapter brings together non-teaching professional staff from across the university—from admissions and financial aid to IT, student success, and campus programs.
What We Stand For
- Representation: Advocating for fair treatment, professional standards, and clear working conditions.
- Shared Governance: Participating actively in campus decision-making through Meet & Confer sessions with university leadership.
- Community: Providing peer support, networking opportunities, and a reliable network of colleagues.
Navigating Our Chapter Resources
To help you quickly find the information you need, explore our core resource pages:
- New Hire Onboarding Guide: Essential orientation guidance, salary step placement tips, and local action steps for new professionals.
- Chapter Calendar: Upcoming general membership meetings, executive board sessions, and Meet & Confer timelines.
- Who's Who Directory: Quick reference contacts for local and state leadership, campus administration, and union representatives.
- Executive Board & Officers: Meet your chapter officers, grievance officers, and lead stewards.
Connect With Your Colleagues
A strong union is built on active participation and open communication. You don't have to navigate your professional life on campus alone.
- Attend a Meeting: Join us for our regular membership meetings to connect with peers over lunch and vote on chapter business.
- Reach Out: Have questions about your contract, workplace rights, or getting involved? Our executive board members are always happy to connect.
- Stay Informed: Check our calendar and announcements regularly for the latest updates on campus events and negotiation timelines.
Celebrating Excellence
Our members consistently set the bar high across the Minnesota State system through exceptional student-centered service and leadership.
We are especially proud to celebrate Jean Clarke, Director of Learning Communities, as the historic 2026 Service Faculty of the Year—the first Mankato professional to ever receive this prestigious systemwide honor.