Committees 2022-2023
Constitution and By-Laws Committee
Responsible for reviewing the Constitution and By-Laws for possible revisions. Develop revision proposals to be reviewed by SC Executive Council and approved by SC membership.
- Rick Shoemake, Chair
- Reese Gardell
- Chelsea Derry
- Brett Gibson
- Jenny Branson
- Michael Estepp
- Andrew Telep
Membership Committee
Ensure that membership distribution of the Staff Council is representative of the University Staff according to the Constitution and By-Laws. Conduct voting process for call for nominations and vote on new members. Present slate of nominations to SC Executive Council and SC membership for approval. Review absences from scheduled meetings for excessiveness.
- Denise Ray, Chair
- Amanda Holland
- Brett Gibson
- Lauren Kirby
- Lexi English
- Ashleigh Bailey
Treasurer & Scholarship Committee
Develop and implement new and creative ideas for promoting the Baylor University Staff Endowed Scholarship initiative (as part of the President's Scholarship Initiative) through Staff Council.
- Carol McCulloch, Chair
- Tranquility Cowan
- Amanda Ringo
- Ida Jamshidi
- Meghan Becker
Service Project Committee
Responsible for identifying, organizing, and implementing one or more volunteer service projects for staff and faculty participation (usually one service project each semester). Requires approval of SC Executive Council and Staff Council membership.
- Sherri Honza, Co-chair
- Katie Smith
- Libby Ehlers
- Lori Hoke
- Megan Becker
- Jenifer Johnson
Spirit Shirt Committee
Responsible for selection (with approval of SC Executive Council), organizing the sale of and distribution of Spirit Shirts to faculty and staff.
- Tosha Hendrickson, Chair
- Janna Morgan
- Denise Ray
- Cynthia Chavez
- Emily Deratt
- Hannah King
STAAF Program Committee
Responsible for planning and executing staff training, appreciation, and fellowship events throughout the academic year.
- Lauren Muhl, Chair
- Hannah King
- Erin McSpadden
- Luke Whiting
- Lori Hoke
- Janna Morgan
Marketing and Communications Committee
Research information, formulate creative presentation ideas, provide updates as needed; strive to see that the website is regularly updated, user friendly and provides easily accessible educational information on staff policies and procedures. Inform the university about the Staff Council's mission and activities.
- Hannah King, Chair
- Daniel Ramirez
- Rachel Garrett
- Jared Bickenbach
- Doriann Beverly
University Committees
Bookstore Advisory: Michael Estepp
Calendar: Luke Whiting
Campus Diversity (5): Daniel Ramirez, Amos Barker, Tranquility Cowan, Lauren Kirby
Faculty Senate: Kimberly Black
Health: Amanda Holland
HR Advisory (5): Libby Ehlers, Sherri Honza, Andy Huntington, Chelsea Derry, Reese Gardell
Spiritual Life: Andrew Telep
Student Life: Tranquility Cowan
University Grievance: Jenifer Johnson
University Policy: Rick Shoemake