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Standing Subcommittees

Executive Committee

President: Jenna Otto

Vice President: Kelly Rush

Secretary/Recorder: Ambre Plahn

Staff Connections Committee

  • Visit the Staff Connections Committee website for events and other details
  • Organizes events and activities for WOU employees
  • Publishes newsletters and “Monday Motivation” messages
  • Manages the WOU-Hoo Chat Room
Members:
  • Adrian Trujillo, Chair
  • Alexis Morrison
  • Sharon Price
  • Tony Mansor
  • Julia Fruit
  • Crystal Ganger Ross
  • Kennedy Shade

Scholarship Committee

Members:
  • Michelle Gallagher
  • Melissa Hinzman

 There are three vacant seats on this committee for staff members! Please reach out if interested in serving!

Administrative Equity Committee

All unclassified senators serve on the Administrative Equity Committee (current senate membership).

Shared Governance

Board of Trustees

Number of seats designated for a Staff member: 1

  • Michael Reis

Website: wou.edu/board/

University Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee (UDIAC)

Number of seats appointed by Staff Senate: 1

  • Maria Fernandez

Website: wou.edu/diversity/

University Budget and Advisory Committee (UBAC)

Number of seats appointed by Staff Senate: 3

  • Cara Groshong (Tri-Chair)
  • Julia Fruit
  • Zach Hammerle

Website: wou.edu/ubac/

University Technology Advisory Committee (UTAC)

Number of seats appointed by Staff Senate: 2

  • Robin Lopez-Melton
  • Vacant – please reach out if you’re interested in serving!

Website: wou.edu/utc/

University Council

Number of seats designated for Staff Senate: 1 (Staff Senate President or designee)

  • Jenna Otto

Website: wou.edu/uc/

Policy Council

Number of seats designated for Staff Senate: 1 (Staff Senate President or designee)

  • Jenna Otto

Website: wou.edu/policycouncil/

CONTACT STAFF SENATE:

email: staffsenate@wou.edu

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