Staff Senate Committees
Public Relations Committee
The Public Relations Committee is responsible for promoting the identity, achievements, and programs of the Staff Senate, including the welcoming of new employees. It may create its own programs or work jointly with other committees to promote Senate programs and initiatives.
2024-2025 Public Relations Committee
- Angie White, Chair
- Evan Lowis
- Lisa Mosley
- Brittany Smith
Scholarship Committee
The Scholarship Committee is responsible for administering any scholarship that is the responsibility of the Staff Senate. Along with promoting the scholarship and supporting its operations, the Scholarship Committee will make recommendations to the Staff Senate for scholarship awardees.
2024-2025 Scholarship Committee
- Sara Colvin, Chair
- Julie Babington
- Kelly Jo Hendricks
Fund-Raising Committee
The Fund Raising Committee is responsible for overseeing the organization's overall fund-raising activities, in support of the various scholarships overseen by the Senate, as well as for programs and operations of the Senate.
2024-2025 Fund Raising Committee
- Cindy Cobetto, Chair
- Christy McDougal
Diversity Initiatives Committee
The Diversity Initiatives committee is responsible for creating and promoting programs, training, and employee development in regard to diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency. The committee is expected to work with initiatives from the University Diversity Council.
2024-2025 Diversity Initiatives Committee
- Tiana Montgomery, Chair
- Maria Ferrari
- Ben Kaminski
- Amy Miller
- Dusty Rhodes
- Brittany Smith
Policy Review Committee
The Policy Review committee is responsible for researching and reviewing University policies that affect staff employed by the University. Its primary function is to provide staff input on policies created or modified by Human Resources.
2024-2025 Policy Review Committee
- Kelly Jo Hendricks, Chair
- Maria Ferrari
- Shane Kessinger
- Dusty Rhodes
- Tim Staples
Staff Development and Well-Being Committee
The Staff Development and Well-Being Committee is responsible for promoting staff interests in regards to University-wide issues of concern and interest outside of Human Resources policies. The committee will address concerns about working conditions, professional and personal development, and guidance in navigating the University policies and structure.
2024-2025 Staff Development and Well-Being Committee
- Sarah Kirkpatrick, Chair
- Keith Becherer
- Maria Ferrari
- Steven Green
- Cheryl Jordan
Elections and Operations Committee
The Elections and Operations committee is tasked with conducting elections of members to the Staff Senate, or any other voting procedure as directed by the President. It is also charged with monitoring and proposing, when appropriate, changes to the Staff Senate Constitution, By-Laws, the operating papers of Senate-created bodies, or other governance structures.
2024-2025 Elections and Operations Committee
- Steven Green, Chair
- Mike Hamil
- Lisa Mosley
Election Information
