EXECUTIVE
The Executive Committee--composed of the Senate President, Vice President/President Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer—is responsible for: reviewing all committee reports; planning the agenda for Senate meetings; making recommendations to the Senate; reviewing performance management issues relevant to staff mission, compensation, and evaluation; reviewing nominations for and selecting winners of the Staff Award for Excellence; coordinating advocacy on behalf of all staff; serving in an ad hoc capacity if matters of professional conduct arise—to ascertain facts, interpret standards of professional conduct and to address concerns applicable to staff; manage Dependent Scholarship duties
- President: Brad Green
- President-Elect: Tyler Pierce-Panowicz
- Secretary: Nicole Andersen
- Treasurer: Marisa Dixon
- Past President: Olivia Whittaker
- Ex-Officio: Erica Oliver
COMMUNICATIONS
The Communications Committee coordinates Staff Senate elections as outlined in the Election Procedures section of the Staff Senate Bylaws. Also, this Committee is responsible for maintaining webpages; welcoming new staff to campus; serving as a liaison between all committees and recommending appointment for standing and ad hoc committees.
- Chair: Staci Kratzer
- Vickie Edwards
- Trista Lefler
- Darlene Sandoval
- Josh Stoiber
- Andrew Kennedy – Staff Senate Representative
- Michael Schuster – Staff Senate Representative
POLICY
The Policy Committee meets on an as needed basis, Staff Senate bylaws and the Employee Handbook for Managerial/Professional and Office/Service Staff to recommend revisions as appropriate.
- Ex-Officio Associate Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance: Jane Sheldon
- President-Elect: Tyler Pierce-Panowicz
- Senator: Suzanne Exstrom
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Professional Development Committee supports participation in education/training opportunities that enhance job performance and wellness. The ASSIST Program is managed by this Committee.
- Kayleigh Dawson
- Laura Jensen
- Michelle Smidt
- Bryce Abbey – Ex-Officio
- Megan Telecky – Staff Senate Representative
- Randy Slaymaker – Staff Senate Representative
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The Employee Recognition Committee promotes programs for rewarding excellence in employee performance and services.
- Treasurer: Sandy Heiden
- Sara Bruner
- Kelley Robinson
- Tom Knott – Staff Senate Representative
- Heather Rhinehart – Staff Senate Representative
