Committees of the A/P Council
Awards Committee
Members: Rachel Caracci (chair), Jamie Neville, Hope Fine, Zach McDowell, Kris Harding
The Awards Committee functions in recognizing A/P staff excellence through the Distinguished Service, Emerging Leader and Esprit De Corp awards.
Elections Committee
Members: Jamie Neville (chair), Ron Gifford, Susan Woollen, Nikki Brauer
The Elections Committee administers the annual A/P nomination and election process which occurs in March each year, with newly elected members being seated at the August Council meeting. The Elections Committee is comprised of an Elections Officer and two Council members. The Elections Officer cannot be a current member of the Council and the two Council members cannot stand for re-election during that cycle. Should a Council seat be vacated during the year, the Election Committee identifies the next highest vote-getter from the most recent election to fill the vacancy.
A/P Constitution Review Committee
Members: Ron Gifford (chair), Nikki Brauer, Susan Woollen
Although amendments to the A/P Constitution may be proposed by any Administrative/Professional Staff employee, the A/P Constitution Review Committee's role is to evaluate the current constitution and make recommendations for amendments as necessary. All constitution amendments require a two-thirds vote of the A/P Council.
Programming Committee
Members: Stephanie Duquenne (chair), Christine Bruckner, Hope Fine
The Programming Committee schedules A/P brown bag dialogue sessions, organizes A/P Council involvement in the Homecoming parade, and organizes the Children's Holiday Party alongside the Civil Service Council.
Scholarship Committee
Members: Heidi Verticchio (chair), Ron Gifford, Hope Fine, Zach McDowell, Maureen Smith
The Scholarship Committee manages the application and awarding process for the A/P Scholarship.
Communications Committee
Members: Rachel Kobus (chair), Christine Bruckner
This committee will manage items like the A/P Council article for the ISU Report, seasonal messages, and custom communication for incoming and retiring staff.