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, Melissa Eckenrode, Autumn Forgione, Melisa Gallo, Lucy Grissinger, Rose Ann Jubinski, Denise Kuzma, Bryn Schofield, 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.
Chair: Denise Kuzma
Members: Geri Barber, Jill Eidenberg, Sybil Keris, and Megan Sweeney
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, Joseph Medina, Kristi Klien, Bryn Schofield, and Traci Vennie
Finance
The Finance Committee shall use university funding wisely.
Chair: Traci Vennie
Members: Andrew Adryan, Gina Butler, and Melinda Finnerty
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, Jill Eidenberg, Melinda Finnerty, Autumn Forgione, Kristi Klien, Raymond Kratz, Janice Mecadon, 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: Bryn Schofield
Members: Gina Butler, Brenda Clarke, Diana Collins Gilmore, Bridget Hunter, Shonna Emick, Melisa Gallo, Joseph Medina, and Alex Wasalinko
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: Melisa Gallo, Jessica Hughes, Rose Ann Jubinski, Bridget Judge, Janice Mecadon, Melissa Przewlocki, and Hollie Roscioli