Committees

The Staff Council operates six standing subcommittees.

For the 2024-2025 academic year:

• Communications Subcommittee – Justin Hunt, Chair
• New Employee Subcommittee – Sidney Rinker/Michelle Soller, Co-Chairs
• Representation Subcommittee – Debbie Lowenthal, Chair
• Staff Events Subcommittee – Taylor Smith/Julie Vick, Co-Chairs
• Staff Development Subcommittee – Natalie Muskin-Press, Chair
• Staff Recognition Subcommittee – Jessica Cavaiani/Carolyn Simpson, Co-Chairs

Additional committees may be established by the chair to address specific issues and currently include the following subcommittees:

• Staff Council Transition – Janneal Gifford/Justin Hunt, Co-Chairs
• Faculty/Staff/Student Relations Subcommittee – Justin Hunt/Chloe Kiser, Co-Chairs

Members of the council also participate in the internal governance of the University through the University Council, Investment Oversight, Fringe Benefits, and other committees as necessary.