About Team Upstate

Team Upstate Advisory Council

The Team Upstate Advisory Council was formed to promote public awareness of the University's contributions to the community. We believe the spirit of volunteerism makes our workplace a better place. Part of the council's mission is to instill pride in our organization by acknowledging and supporting student and employee volunteer efforts at Upstate and in our community.

Team Upstate History

In June 2003, a group of employees determined that Upstate should form a volunteer council to help promote public awareness of our contributions to the community. The Council for Employee Volunteerism (CEV) was born!

In October of 2004, a survey was mailed to 5,600 SUNY Upstate employees to gather information on their volunteer habits and interests. The 567 surveys returned provided the council with information regarding number of hours employees volunteered in their communities (over 50,000 hours!), the agencies and organizations they supported, and their interest in learning more about volunteer opportunities.

Team Upstate Vision Statement

To instill pride in our organization by acknowledging and supporting student and employee volunteer efforts at SUNY Upstate Medical University and in our community.

Goals

1. Serve as a council to capture the full range of Upstate student and employee volunteerism efforts at SUNY Upstate and in our community.
2. Convey that we are a caring institution, building on the positive image and reputation of Upstate.
3. Acknowledge our students' and employees' involvement in service projects.
4. Provide reports that will illustrate achievements in all areas of volunteerism (example: annual community/economic impact report).
5. Identify and provide opportunities to promote student and employee volunteerism.