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Staff Committees 2026-2027

Accessibility

This committee's charge is to review institutional priorities, to educate the community, and to address current and future concerns related to accessibility issues across the campus.

Gabriela Elkins Conference & Events Planning
Jess Gibson Disability & Accessibility Resources
Ellen Kotler Institutional Research
Christy Martin Title IX and 504 Coordinator
Jason Parker Information Technology
Leslie White Human Resources
Chase Collins Registrar
Sabrina Murray Student Engagement
Julia Mayo Admission
Neela Rajendra Office for Institutional Diversity
Lucía Martínez Faculty

Art-Off-The-Clock

This committee's charge is to plan the annual show of artistic works by college staff and faculty.

Liz Galioto Student Life
Tess Buchannan College Advancement
Jennifer Wilkins College Relations Information Systems
Nathaniel Jones Audio Visual Services
Diana Shukri Human Resources
Bailey Weikel-Feekes College Relations Information Systems
Emily McNulty Scripter College Advancement

Childcare

Childcare Committee website

This committee's charge is to continue its collaboration with the on-campus childcare provider to ensure the success of the childcare center.

Kathy Oleson Dean of the Faculty
Kristina Vela Bisbee Library
Amanda French Student Life
Fiona Ahn International Student Services
Erin Cottle Hunt Faculty
Joel Franklin Faculty

Computing Planning and Policy Committee

This committee's charge is to develop and enact policies for the use of information technology at ¾«¶«AV.

Shree Bhavya Kandula Dean of the Faculty
Dena Hutto Library
Trina Marmarelli Information Technology
Val Moreno Information Technology
Christine Morita-McVey Information Technology
Mike Tamada Institutional Research
Rob Tust Business Office
Alex Montgomery Faculty
Joe Riley Faculty
Erica Blum Faculty

Digital Accessibility Steering Committee

This committee's charge is to devise a sustainable and holistic approach to ensuring the accessibility of digital materials.

Jess Gibson Disability & Accessibility Resources
Trina Marmarelli Information Technology
Christy Martin Title IX and 504 Coordinator
Jason Parker Information Technology
Beth Platte Information Technology
Kristina Vela Bisbee Library
Leslie White Human Resources
Kaitlyn Zurcher College Advancement
Jon Rork Faculty

Excellence Award

This committee's charge is to evaluate the Staff Excellence Award nominations received each spring, referring 0-2 recipients to the president for approval.

Composition: the prior year's recipient(s), plus one recipient from two years prior

Josiane Quita Disability & Accessibilty Resources
Jason Schrack Auxiliary Services
Beth Platte Information Technology
Cypress Williams Human Resources

Financial Wellness

This committee's charge is to coordinate programming about financial wellness and centralize information about existing financial resources in order to support the financial literacy and wellbeing of students at ¾«¶«AV.

Jenni Manning Alumni Relations & Parent Engagement
Sara Rosenberger Business Office
Erin Cottle Hunt Faculty

Gray Fund

This committee’s charge is to plan Gray Fund social, recreational and educational events for the community.

Term: 2 academic years, staggered terms

Heritage Programming

This committee's charge is to lead the efforts to organize campus projects, programs, events or celebrations that highlight the rich depth of culture that members of our community share. Committee members are encouraged to form subcommittees in an effort to collaborate with ¾«¶«AV community members (staff, faculty and students). Heritage Programmings are sponsored by the Office for Institutional Diversity. OID has identified the following six heritage events that members from this committee are charged with carrying forward:

• Juneteenth
• Asian American & Pacific Islander Month
• Black History Month
• Latina/o/x/e Heritage Month
• Native & Indigenous Heritage Month
• Pride

Jen Whetham Office for Institutional Diversity
Liz Galioto Residence Life
Ellie Kotapish College Advancement
Fiona Sims Alumni Relations & Parent Engagement
Gabriela Elkins Conference & Events Planning

Honor Council

This committee's charge is to educate members of the community about the meaning and importance of honorable conduct. Additionally, this committee provides advice to students seeking resolution of disputes and to informally mediate such disputes prior to more formal action.

Composition: students, faculty, and staff; an equal number of each
Term: 3 academic years; staggered terms

Owen Gross Physics
Meg Argueta Faculty Administrative Coordinator
Leo Cruz Student Rights & Responsibilities
Steve Arkonovich Faculty
Chris Kottke Faculty
Kristin Scheible Faculty

Legislation

This committee's charge is to review and formally respond with recommendations to community-wide legislative proposals. Committee recommendations are communicated to the Community Affairs Committee, student body Senate, and staff, regardless of who initiated the proposal. Recommendations may include consulting with experts and/or interested parties, forming an ad hoc committee for further evaluation, drafting legislation, or discouraging legislative actions.

Karnell McConnell-Black Student Life
Leo Cruz Student Rights & Responsibilities
Julia Mayo Admission
Paul Hovda Faculty
Simone Waller Faculty

Quality of Life

This committee's charge is to make recommendations to improve the quality of work life for faculty and staff. Serving as an advisory body, it supports college decision-makers by providing strategic recommendations that ensure a consistent balance in the workplace. These recommendations are designed to cultivate a supportive and engaging workplace culture. (revised 2025, adopted 2026)

Term: staff: 3 academic years, staggered terms

Danielle Maris Lacob VP & Treasurer
Heather Quinn-Barron Human Resources
Dhyana Westfall Community Safety
Ellen Kotler Institutional Research
Jenni Manning Alumni Relations & Parent Engagement
Leah Kenney Admission
Alexandra Hrycak Faculty

¾«¶«AV Entertainers Show

This committee's charge is to plan the annual talent show for staff and faculty.

Miguel Sanchez-Rutledge College Advancement
Ben Ferguson Strategic Communications & Marketing
Diana Shukri Human Resources
Emily McNulty Scripter College Advancement

¾«¶«AV Union

This committee's charge is to assist in planning and coordinating all-community meetings (¾«¶«AV Unions) when matters of specific relevance to the ¾«¶«AV community arise.

Term: 2 academic years; staggered terms

Leo Cruz Student Life
Josie Griffin Information Technology
Gregory MacNaughton Library
Ellen Millender Faculty
Harper Knittel Faculty

Safety

This committee's charge is to give employees the opportunity to play an important role in keeping our workplace free of hazards. Members attend monthly meetings and conduct quarterly building inspections.

Jeff Brown Biology
Jay Ewing Physics
Vanessa Guerrero Residence Life
Randy Hicks Chemistry
Liam Kaas-Lentz Theatre
Louise Krampien Art
Colton Lynn Animal Research Manager
Melissa Molek Library
Jerry Newhouse Reactor Facility
Austen Derry Building Services
Adam Aristo Faculty Administrative Coordinator
Dhyana Westfall Community Safety
Zac Perry Facilities Services
April Sams Environmental Health & Safety
Aaron Haddeland Environmental Health & Safety
Heather Quinn-Barron Human Resources
Bobby O'Brien Faculty
Thien Khuu Faculty
Sam Fey Faculty

Staff Committee on Diversity

The Staff Committee on Diversity (SCoD) is committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace for all ¾«¶«AV staff. Through strategic initiatives, thoughtful engagement, and ongoing community-building, the committee works to foster a culture of belonging and respect across the institution. In consultation with the Office for Institutional Diversity and the Center for Teaching and Learning, SCoD will promote ongoing education, open communication, and meaningful dialogue on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout all campus departments and administrative units.

Jess Gibson Disability & Accessibility Resources
Heather Quinn-Barron Human Resources
Marcos Villanueva Center for Life Beyond ¾«¶«AV
Sean Murphy Registrar
Ellie Kotapish College Advancement
Marcos Villanueva Center for Life Beyond ¾«¶«AV

Staff Recognition Lunch

This committee's charge is to plan the annual recognition lunch to celebrate staff and their service milestones and to present the Staff Excellence Award.

Lyn-Mara Eggleston Facilities Services
Stella Lilien President's Office
L. Mattson Student Life
Darcy Tanner Dean of Faculty
Ray Nankervis Student Engagement

Sustainability

This committee's charge is to make recommendations to college leadership that advance our environmental sustainability.

Jeff Brown Biology
Genevieve Childers Reactor Facility
Lisa Leonard Conference & Events Planning
Zac Perry Facilities Services
April Sams Environmental Health & Safety
Rachel Willis Environmental Health & Safety
Steve Yeadon Director of Facilities Operations
Eleanor Stokes-Liss Admission
Meg Argueta Faculty Administrative Coordinator
Lynne Gratz Faculty
Kate Duffly Faculty
Jennifer Heath Faculty
Dustin Simpson Faculty

Take Your Child to Work Day

This committee's charge is to plan and coordinate the annual event for children of staff and faculty which will take place in April.

Kristina Vela Bisbee Library
Siira Rieschl Biology
Ben Ferguson Strategic Communications & Marketing

Wellness

Wellness Committee website

This committee's charge is to develop, promote, and implement programs to enhance the health and well-being of ¾«¶«AV community members.

Amanda French Student Life
Meg Argueta Faculty Administrative Coordinator
Ray Nankervis Student Engagement
Bailey Weikel-Feekes College Relations Information Systems
Deena Hofstad Human Resources
L. Mattson SHARE
Christine Morita-McVey Information Technology
Erica Nukaya Business Office
Niko Strom Student Life