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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 – Justin Hunt/Taylor Smith, Co-Chairs
  • Staff Development Subcommittee – Natalie Muskin-Press, Chair
  • Staff Recognition Subcommittee – Andrew Knox/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.