Standing 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.
Chair: Kristi Klien
Members: Shawn Beistline, Gina Butler, Melissa Eckenrode, Autumn Forgione, Melisa Gallo, Lucy Grissinger, Bridget Hunter, Rose Ann Jubinski, Denise Kuzma, Megan Sweeney, and Traci Vennie
Communications
The Communications Committee will improve university wide communication by updating the Staff Senate website and promoting awareness of this website; revisit existing procedures and modify where needed; compose Staff Senate newsletters and distribute to the university staff; plan and conduct communication symposia; and utilize social media for promoting Staff Senate programs.
Co-chairs: Denise Kuzma and Megan Sweeney
Members: Sybil Keris, Diana Collins Gilmore, and Pete Sakowski
Election & Membership
The Election and Membership Committee will fill vacancies on university committees and coordinate Staff Senate elections.
Chair: Rose Ann Jubinski
Members: Shawn Beistline, Jessica Hughes, Kristi Klien, and Sandina Meo
Finance
The Finance Committee shall use university funding wisely.
Chair: Traci Vennie
Members: Gina Butler, Andrea Malia, and Joseph Medina
Social Events & Community Building
The Social Events and Community Building Committee will provide community building opportunities among staff with establishing a system for contributing money to charities, organize food drives, identify other activities, and review roundtable discussion procedures.
Co-chairs: Lucy Grissinger and Melissa Eckenrode
Members: Brenda Amato, Kelly Cook, Melinda Finnerty, Kristi Klien, and Daniela Teneva
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. The Staff Development Committee will strive to enhance knowledge and skills with high-quality, accessible training and professional development opportunities to support The University of Scranton’s vision and mission. The Committee’s goal is to utilize the talent and potential of our University Community in a way that informs, educates, and encourage others to reach their personal and professional goals.
Chair: Gina Butler and Bridget Hunter
Members: Geri Barber, Damien Blasko, Brenda Clarke, and Matthew Pivirotto
Staff Recognition & Excellence Awards
The Staff Recognition and Excellence Committee will provide equitable recognition of staff members through the Sursum Corda Award, acknowledge staff who have completed degrees, coordinate monthly Spirit Awards, explore new ways of recognizing staff, review current procedures and coordinate Annual Awards Luncheon.
Co-Chairs: Shawn Beistline and Autumn Forgione
Members: Brenda Amato, Elaine Boersma, Melisa Gallo, and Dawn Mazurik