Staff Senate
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
University Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee (UDIAC)
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/
