MISSION

We, the hourly and classified employees of Old Dominion University are comprised of a diverse, committed, and professional staff. We embrace a proactive role in collegial governance, ensuring opportunities to express opinions at the campus level and assuring such opinions are given every reasonable consideration by the university.

HACE supports the missions and integrity of Old Dominion University and seeks to enhance the quality of life for hourly and classified staff.

HACE activities include the following:

• Helping form campus policies by representation on university committees to improve wages and salaries, working conditions, and better benefits
• Honoring outstanding employees with "Staff Member of the Year" and "Rookie Staff Member of the Year" awards
• Promoting tuition waivers for staff
• Representing your voice to our state of Virginia legislature
• Promoting and conducts charitable drives
• Hosting HACEFEST picnic in the fall and HACE Luncheon each spring

Membership in HACE is open to all persons designated by the university as classified or hourly staff. If you're currently a member, thank you for your support. If you're an hourly or classified employee reading this, and are not as yet a member, consider joining an organization created for your welfare!