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Committees

Each Staff Council representative shall serve on at least one standing committee, which shall be comprised of at least three (3) Staff Council representatives.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the Staff Council and shall decide all the questions requiring immediate action.

Staff Council Bylaws
Article V - Section 1

Name Dept Location Phone
Kathleen Hedges
President
Dean's Office, College of Professional Education SH 202H 81-2204

Caitlin Rodgers
President Elect

Library BHL 113A 81-3747
Laura Hensley
Vice President

Academic Affairs ACT 12 81-3308
Barbara Meriwether
Treasurer
Institutional Development ID 104 81-3878
Michelle Reeves
Secretary
Fitness & Recreation Fitness 116 81-2908
Tim Refsland
Parliamentarian
Office of Technology BA 212 81-2727

Professional Development Committee

The Professional Development Committee shall consist of a chair (First Vice President of Staff Council) and committee members from various areas of the University. The Committee shall be responsible for implementing staff development programs, encouraging staff leadership and recognition of such, and initiating workshops and training sessions. The Committee shall also be responsible for promoting a high quality, efficient work environment for University staff members.

Staff Council Bylaws
Article V - Section 2

Name Dept Location Phone

Caitlin Rodgers
Chair

Library BHL 113A 81-3747
Jennifer Lewis Houston Center/Financial Aid HIHS1300C 84-2315
Laura Hensley Academic Affairs ACT 12 81-3308
Stephanie Andrus-Jackson Facilities Management FAC 106 81-3349

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Issues Committee shall consist of a chair and committee members from various areas of the University. The Committee shall be responsible for familiarizing itself with policies and procedures of the University pertaining to staff members and ensuring democratic representation in areas of concern to staff members.

Staff Council Bylaws
Article V - Section 3

Name Dept Location Phone
Laura Hensley
Chair

Academic Affairs ACT 12 81-3308
Barbara Meriwether Student Life ID 104 81-3878
Rachel Clarke Office of Technology - Dallas IHSD 6607  82-6653
Amanda Noday Human Resources HR 103   81-3562

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee shall consist of a chair (Second Vice President of Staff Council) and members from various areas of the University and shall be responsible for publicizing the activities of the Staff Council and its members through University publications (Staff Council Speaks!, The Lasso), e-mail and other appropriate media. In conjunction with the Office of Public Information, the Committee shall be responsible for facilitating communication between University staff members and other constituent groups.

Staff Council Bylaws
Article V - Section 4

Name Dept Location Phone
Michelle Reeves
Chair
Fitness & Recreation Fitness 116 81-2908
Karen Zapata Nursing - Dallas IHSD 7515 82-6512
Sandy Cochran Library BHL - Reference 81-3763
Bo Carter Commuter Services STOD 311 81-2185

Recognition and Rewards Committee

The Recognition and Rewards Committee shall consist of a chair and members from various areas of the University and shall be responsible for seeking and recommending service projects for the Staff Council to consider and support. The Committee shall be responsible for recognizing and celebrating accomplishments of University staff members.

Staff Council Bylaws
Article V - Section 5

Name Dept Location Phone
Barbara Meriwether
Chair
Institutional Development ID 104 81-3878
Aaron Daugherty Facilities Management FM 81-
Michelle Reeves Fitness & Recreation FIT 116 81-2908
Melissa Ozuna Human Resources HR 117A 81-3558
Karen Garcia Marketing & Communication MKTG 105 81-3472

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall elect its chair from among its representatives, and shall conduct Council elections after the first year.

Staff Council Bylaws
Article V - Section 6

Name Dept Location Phone
Tim Refsland
Chair
Office of Technology BA 212 81-2727
Tony Yardley Human Resources HR 102 81-3563
Maryanne Portillo Houston Center HIHS 1114 84-2335

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