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Staff Senate Committees

Internal Senate Committees

A. Executive Committee
  • The Executive Committee will consist of a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and two (2) at large Senators.
  • Ensure representation for all Staff by creating and maintaining election processes across campus.
  • Serve on University Committees to represent Staff interests.
  • Assist Committees in fulfilling their responsibilities and promoting their agendas.

Members:

 

B. Communications
  • Promoting communication to staff, such as a USS website, monthly newsletter, etc.
  • Monitoring USS email inbox and bringing staff feedback to full USS meetings
  • Acting as liaison with the Office of Marketing and Communications on behalf of USS to market/communicate different initiatives
  • Maintaining USS website and making sure information is updated
  • Coordinating with Executive Committee to disseminate USS elections communications

Members:

Eric Schmidt, ext. 5695, ejschmid@loyno.edu (Chair)

Emir Bailey, ext. 2195, enbailey@loyno.edu

Lorraine Chotin, ext. 5757, lchotin@loyno.edu

Tharren Poplion, ext. 3240, poplion@loyno.edu

Mary Seiter, ext. 5441, mfseiter@loyno.edu

Malika Taylor, ext. 7219, mctaylor@loyno.edu

C. Cultural Engagement & Events
  • Promoting spirit and unity throughout Loyola by coordinating and assisting in staff social events
  • Organizing President receptions
  • Assisting Human Resources with University-wide events
  • Holding various cultural and social events throughout the year for staff to participate in and engage with one another and the community

Members:

Laura Jayne, ext. 3431, ljayne@loyno.edu (Chair)

Paula Atchley, ext. 3240, patchley@loyno.edu

Donna Bourgeois, ext. 2068, dhbourg@loyno.edu

Dymphna Davis, ext. 3835, dddavis@loyno.edu

Typhanie Jasper Butler, ext. 2283, ttjasper@loyno.edu

Kellie Kennedy, ext. 7757, kkennedy@loyno.edu

Garrett Lacour, ext. 5568, gmlacour@loyno.edu

James Lamy, ext. 3434, jllamy@loyno.edu

Camal Petro, ext. 7349, cppetro@loyno.edu

Deshon Robertson, ext. 3231, ddrobert@loyno.edu

Daniel Spangler, ext. 3434, spangler@loyno.edu

William (Bill) Tate, ext. 7490, wltate@loyno.edu

Kristin Vocke, ext. 7667, kavocke@loyno.edu

D. Staff Recognition & Excellence Awards
  • Promoting and recognizing the contributions of staff and their integral role in supporting and fulfilling Loyola’s mission and values
  • Coordinating with Human Resources on Annual Staff Recognition & Excellence Awards
  • Partnering with Human Resources on promoting Monthly Excellence Awards

Members:

Curry O'Day, ext. 7071, jcoday@loyno.edu (Chair)

Heidi Braden, ext. 2295, hbraden@loyno.edu

Rachel Caire, ext. 2388, rmcaire@loyno.edu

Joy David, ext. 2181, jdavid@loyno.edu

Tori Luwish, ext. 5563, valuwisc@loyno.edu

Chris Rice, ext. 3579, crice@loyno.edu

Mariette Thomas, ext. 7550, mlthoma1@loyno.edu

Ramona Wolfe, ext. 2951, adwolfe@loyno.edu

E. Work/Life Balance and Staff Support
  • Bringing awareness of USS to new staff members
  • Hosting various Staff Learning programs and Staff Appreciation Events
  • Promoting the Loyola Employee Assistance Fund (LEAF)

Members:

TBA

University Committees with Senate Representation

Board of Trustees/Leadership
  • Mary Musso, Chair (non-voting observer)

Campaign Council
  • Garrett Lacour

Conflict of Interest Committee
  • Laura Jayne
  • Chris Rice

Fringe Benefits Committee
  • Donna Bourgeois
  • Joy David
  • Typhanie Jasper Butler
  • Paula Ruiz
  • Eric Schmidt

Mission and Identity Committee of the Board
  • Typhanie Jasper Butler

Parking
  • Timothy McCann
  • Daniel Spangler

University Budget Committee
  • Mary Musso, Chair (non-voting observer)