
Committees
Executive
The Executive Committee consists of the President, Vice-President, President-elect, Secretary, Parliamentarian, and Chairpersons of the standing committees. At least one representative from each constituency is included on the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is convened by the President when the advice of the Staff Senate is requested in the interim between regular meetings of the full Staff Senate. The committee provides advice to the President on issues before the Staff Senate.
Members: Meg Cullen-Brown (Chair), Joe Wetherell, Catherine Schneider, Ray Gaylets, Kym Fetsko, William Hurst, Margaret Hynosky, Diane Kennedy, Mark Murphy, Elizabeth Rozelle, and Jason Wimmer
Communications
The Communications Committee will identify and use appropriate forms of communication to ensure the equitable distribution of information.
Members: Diane Kennedy (Co-chair), Jason Wimmer (Co-chair), Pauline Palko and Lynn Scramuzza
Election & Membership
The Election and Membership Committee will coordinate and supervise the election of staff representatives, appoint members to ad-hoc committees and recommend staff representatives to University committees.
Members: Kym Fetsko (Chair), Barbara Eagen, and Pete Sakowski
Finance
The Finance Committee shall report monthly on the Senates’ financial status and will draft an itemized budget for review and approval by the full senate in accordance with the University budget calendar.
Members: Joe Wetherell (Chair), Jim Franceschelli, Janine Freeman and Margaret Hynosky
Social Events & Community Building
The Social Events and Community Building Committee will plan and implement activities for the staff that foster social interaction; develop opportunities for staff to build community; and work with other committees to provide open forums for the staff.
Members: Margaret Hynosky (Chair), Ann Barnoski, Kathy Clause, Sherry Edwards, William Fiorini, John Harris, and Roger O'Malley
Staff Development
The Staff Development Committee will work to ensure the awareness and availability of opportunities for staff that will assist in their personal and professional development.
Members: William Hurst (Co-chair), Elizabeth Rozelle (Co-chair), Melissa Bevacqua, Patricia Cummings, Janine Freeman, Diane Kennedy, Mark Murphy, Mary Rafter, Pete Sakowski, and Catherine Schneider
Staff Recognition & Excellence Awards
The Staff Recognition and Excellence Committee will work to develop an equitable recognition and award system. The committee will be available to serve as a resource to the University community in the recognition of staff.
Members: Joe Wetherell (Chair), Lisa Bealla, Barbara Eagen, Jamesina Hayes, William Hurst, Diane Lang, and Diane Valentino


