The Staff Advisory Council is made up of no less than 21 and no more than 25 members: 12 elected and the remainder appointed. The appointed members represent Finance & Administration, University Communications, Development, Athletics, Student Life, Enrollment Services, Information Technology Services, Facilities Services, and Academic Affairs. Members serve three-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms.
Staff Advisory Council Members 2024-25
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Tina Abbott
Senior Employment Specialist
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Sandi Annone
Administrative Assistant, Philosophy; Poverty Studies; Medicine, Health & Culture
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Brent Bailey
Budget Analyst
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Kim Blythe
Student Employment Coordinator
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Jessica Bridwell
Administrative Assistant
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Alise Brown
Department Assistant
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Justin Childress
Electrical Dept.
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Miles Dame
Outreach Assistant
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Emily Dean
ERP Analyst
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Carmellow Gambrell
Custodian
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Mike Gifford
IT Service Center Director
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Mike Goodrich
Director of Finance & Revenue Strategy, Academic Affairs
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Brian Haitz
Associate Director of Digital Marketing
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Ken Harris
Central Receiving Worker
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Gwen Hirko
Health Promotions Coordinator
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Bonnie Johnson
Executive Assistant to the VP and AVP of Development
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Miranda Lowe
Building Coordinator and Office Manager
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Lisa Munoz
Administrative Assistant, The Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection
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Julie Paré
Assistant Athletics Director/Athletic Communications
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Cherington Shucker
Campaign Manager
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Ashley Smith
Assistant Director for Communications
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Carla White
Custodial
Staff Advisory Council Ex-Officio Members 2024-25
Ex-officio members provide input, insight and clarification, but do not have voting rights.
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John Kaup
Director of Science Education
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Kristin Austin
Assistant Director of Human Resources Operations
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Sharen Beaulieu
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
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Susan A. Maddux
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Executive Committee 2024-25
- Justin Childress, Chair
- John Kaup, Past Chair
- Miles Dame, Chair-Elect
- Lisa Munoz, Secretary
- Brent Bailey, Treasurer
- Alise Brown, Parliamentarian
- Ashley Smith, Communications Officer
Committees 2024-25
Human Resources Committee
- Co-Chairs – Miles Dame and TBD
- Members – TBD
Employee Recognition Committee
- Co-Chairs – Lisa Munoz and TBD
- Members – TBD
Outreach and Engagement Committee
- Co-Chairs – Brent Bailey and TBD
- Members – TBD