Committees

2026-2027 Staff Senate Committee Rosters

Staff Recognition

This committee shall serve to ensure staff across campus are recognized for their efforts.

Chair: Donna Kerry

Members: Christine Betts, Daniella Borum, Kara Feys, Sam Heintz and Elspeth Mussin

Communications

This committee, chaired by the Communications Coordinator, shall oversee the Senate news articles and update the website with relevant information and events.

Chair: Brendan Nearing

Members: Nick Capul, Andy Dean, Holly Martinez Cookson and Tom Wesley

Hospitality and Staff Engagement

This committee shall manage the logistics and partnerships for the Chancellor’s picnic and other campus-wide events that the Senate co-sponsors. This committee shall host socials for staff to build connections and shall develop and implement other on-campus methods to engage staff.

Chair: Kelly Robinson

Members: Andy Dean, Bryan Earl, Bill Fluharty, Jeremie McCoy and Tom Wesley

Professional Development

This committee shall assess the professional development needs of staff and provide supplementary offerings to support those led by Human Resources.

Chair: Jennifer Macleod

Members: Jocelyn Young-Huinder, Lisa Perry, Nada Bachir, and Thomas Wesley

Parliamentary

This committee shall be chaired by the Parliamentarian and shall be responsible for upkeep of the bylaws, and shall oversee Senate elections.

Chair: Julie Faust

Members: Nada Bachir, Rachel Buzzeo, Rich Durant, Michelle Fallscheer, Bill Fluharty and Celia Robinson