Staff Council Committee Leadership 2012-2013
Staff Council committees include membership from the Staff Council Representatives as well as non-representatives. If you are interested in assisting any of the committees below, contact the Staff Council President or the chairs below.
Staff Affairs
Chairman: Alana Hefner
Staff Affairs is responsible for reviewing the University committee structure and staff assignments, making recommendations on staff representation. The Committee also has the responsibility of polling the Tarleton staff on issues of critical interest or importance and reporting the results to the Staff Council for action or recommendation. This committee hosts Coffee With The Council, a forum providing you an opportunity to discuss issues of concern to you and the Tarleton family.
Staff Development
Chairman: BJ Simmons
Co-Chairman: Kenneth Groene
Members: Kay Wiley and Daphne Hunt
Staff Development Committee explores the opportunities the University and staff face in building a strong and productive relationship. Examine what works, what hinders, and what sustains this relationship and offer a set of practices and activities that can contribute to a positive working partnership between staff and the University, ie. Staff Enrichment Day, Summer Development Luncheon, others as selected by committee.
Employee Appreciation
Chairman: Cory Shaw
Members: BJ Simmons, Ben Kunze, Faith Stiffler
The Employee Recognition Committee is charged with the implementation of programs and/or procedures which will recognize the accomplishments of the staff community.
Public Relations
Chairman: Karole Schroeder
Members: Alyson Chapman, BJ Simmons, Kari Lewis, Kurt Mogonye
The Public Relations Committee is responsible for keeping the Staff Council Web Page information current and accurate. The committee is also responsible for producing a Staff Council brochure annually to be distributed at the beginning of each fiscal year. In addition the committee may be called on to assist other committees and officers with visibility and public relations publicity which could include flyers, announcements, newsletters, and other.
Hospitality & Fundraising
Chairman: Vacant
Members: Nikki Jackson and Daphne Hunt
Special Events Committee serves the staff of Tarleton State University and the surrounding community in creating and communicating professional opportunities and to assist in developing leaders and better citizens who will challenge and enrich the future of the University and the community, ie. Holiday Showcase, Festival of Trees, and others as selected by the committee.
Healthy Campus Representative
Representative: Ben Kunze
The representative will provide a voice for Staff Council for the campus wide Healthy Campus initiative.
Scholarships
Chairman: Gary Stout
Members: Ben Kunze, Faith Stiffler, Nikki Jackson, and Richard Dorman
This committees job description has not been written.