State Universities Annuitants Association
Welcome to the SIU Carbondale chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA)
We are a founding chapter of SUAA, which began in 1971. Since that time, we have been a very active participant in the statewide organization. In brief, we strive to support the organization by recruiting current and retired SIU employees to join us. The more members we have, the more members the state organization has, and therefore more clout with the state legislature. In addition, we strive to educate our constituents at SIU on developments with their pensions and with Illinois higher education in general. Finally, we look for ways to be in support of our university and its people. As an example of our commitment to the university, we make a yearly contribution to Financial Aid to help students achieve their goal of graduating from SIU.
Join Us for Happy Hour
Enjoy an evening of barbecue, drinks and conversation at an upcoming SIU Alumni Association event in the Woody Hall courtyard. Representatives from the SIU chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association will be available to answer questions and share information about membership.
Date: Oct 1, 2026
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Woody Hall courtyard (under the tent)
The SUAA Mission Statement
How SUAA protects and promotes your best interests
SUAA provides the framework for a unified message dedicated to preserving and protecting a strong public pension system, healthcare benefits, higher education, and the general well-being of its membership.
SUAA advocates on behalf of all faculty and staff of public universities and community colleges — both retired and current employees — their spouses and survivors, who are participants and beneficiaries of the State Universities Retirement System.