Human Resources

Staff Council helps to provide communication between employees and the University's Senior Leadership Team, advice on matters that are important to non-faculty employees, and leadership opportunities for those who serve on Staff Council and its various sub-committees.

Staff Council Policy

This policy creates the Staff Council and its mission, establishes the terms of membership, and defines the committee structure.

Staff Council Members

Academic Affairs

• Heather Pritchard:   Term Ending 7/31/25
• Blake Nesselroad:  Term Ending 7/31/27

Advancement, President's Office, and Strategic Marketing and Communications

• Bryce Bronner:  Term Ending 7/31/25

Athletics

• John Soppanish:   Term Ending 7/31/25
• Tom Caudill:   Term Ending 7/31/26 (Chairperson 2024-2025)

Enrollment

• Alexandria Fraley:   Term Ending 7/31/25 (Secretary 2024-2025)

Finance & Operations

• Samantha Crawford:   Term Ending 7/31/25
• Megan McCune:  Term Ending 7/31/26
• Donny Purkey:  Term Ending 7/31/27

Graduate & Continuing Studies

• Jennifer Baird:   Term Ending 7/31/26

Student Experience

• Derek Wadlington:  Term Ending 7/31/27

At-Large Members

• Josh Springer:   Term Ending 7/31/25
• Jackie Vascura:   Term Ending 7/31/26
• Christina Gamble:  Term Ending 7/31/27
• Linda Hatfield:  Term Ending 7/31/27

Committees

Connections

• Tom Caudill
• John Soppanish
• Jackie Vascura
• Derek Wadlington

Education & Professional Development

• Bryce Bronner
• Alexandria Fraley
• Heather Pritchard
• Donny Purkey

Nominations & Employee Recognition

• Samantha Crawford
• Christina Gamble
• Linda Hatfield
• Holly Gleason

Wellness

• Jennifer Baird
• Blake Nesselroad
• Megan McCune
• Josh Springer

Newsletter Archives

March 2023

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November 2023

Past Staff Council Members

Thank you to our employees who have provided service as members of Staff Council.  The following members of Staff Council completed an elected term of service.

Ryan Harvey
Finance & Operations Divisional Member
Chairperson
Term ended 7/31/2024

Theresa Hogue
At-Large Member
Term ended 7/31/2024

Alison Adams
Student Experience Divisional Member
Term ended 7/31/2024

Melinda Smith
At-Large Member
Term ended 7/31/24

Katrina Buchanan
Academic Affairs Divisional Member
Term ended 7/31/24