Committees

The Staff Council offers a variety of committees that assist the Council in fulfilling its mission. Committee membership is open to any and all staff members and is a great way to get more involved and to help make a difference. We have both standing committees, which are detailed below, as well as ad-hoc committees that are created and exist when needed. If you would like to serve on a committee just let us know at Staff.Council@fairmontstate.edu.

Election Committee

The Election Committee, working with the Council’s designee, shall coordinate elections for the positions of the EEO Category Representatives and Alternates, Staff Council Chair, BOG Representative, and ACCE Representative. The committee also ensures appropriate procedures are followed as outlined in the Staff Council Constitution and recommends changes to the Staff Council.

Current Members

Vacant (Committee Chair)
Trish DeNoon
Heath Howard
Spencer Flanagan (Ex Officio)

Fitness and Wellness Committee

The Fitness and Wellness Committee will encourage the personal and professional productivity of all employees, as well as their physical and mental well-being, through health intervention. The mission of the Fitness and Wellness Committee shall be to foster a culture that supports anyone’s desire to make positive lifestyle choices, and encourage prioritizing the health and wellness of the campus community.

Current Members

Chelsea Collins (Committee Chair)
Spencer Flanagan (Ex Officio)
Abby Franks
Caitlin Jividen
Jeremiah Kibler
Megan Hawkins
Senta Chmiel
Susan Rodriguez
Tiffany Raschella

Legislative Affairs Committee

The Legislative Affairs Committee serves to identify issues relevant to staff employees and the University community and bring those issues to the attention of our regional legislators with the goal of making positive changes through legislation. The Committee shall maintain and provide a key list of area legislators and key members of the Executive and Legislative branches of state government for distribution to the Staff Council.

Current Members

Justine Bohon (Committee Chair)
Spencer Flanagan (Ex Officio)

Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee oversees the annual scholarships that the Staff Council awards staff members or their specific family members. There will be two separate scholarships, one for full-time enrollment and one for part-time enrollment. This committee will be responsible for determing the amounts and the recipients.

Current Members

Christy Burner (Committee Chair)
Abby Haught
Jeanie Spitznogle
Lea Ann Valentine
Trish DeNoon
Spencer Flanagan (Ex-Officio)

Staff Development Committee

The Staff Development Committee shall sponsor, or assist the institution with the promotion and coordination of, staff professional development and educational opportunities to heighten the professional level and effectiveness of, staff employees in their assigned duties. The committee is also responsible for offering programming and events to enhance the personal development and morale of the staff.

Current Members

Tricia Masters (Committee Chair)
Abigail Callaway
Carleigh Young
Justin Rader
Lauren Lancaster
Lea Ann Valentine
Spencer Flanagan (Ex Officio)

Survey Committee

The Survey Committee will be responsible for creating content for surveys that will go out to all staff employees to get their input and opinions on a variety of issues and topics.

Current Members

Vacant (Committee Chair)
Heath Howard
Spencer Flanagan (Ex Officio)

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will determine, discuss, and address technology related issues as they relate to the staff and to present any and all ideas, suggestions, issues, and concerns the staff may have regarding technology on campus to the Office of Information Technology as well as the institution’s senior administrators. The Office of Information Technology may also utilize this committee to seek input and to act as an advisory board for changes to the campus technological environment, in its training offerings, and in its development and maintenance of IT related policies, standards, practices, and procedures.

Current Members

Tyler Simms (Committee Chair)
Alex Elliott
Barbara Phillips
Carleigh Young
Charlie Watson
Derek Overfield
Jon Dodds
Lea Ann Valentine
Lenora Montgomery
Lori Schoonmaker
Shana Bock
Summer Boggess
Tish Cavicchio
Spencer Flanagan (Ex Officio)

Webpage and Social Media Committee

The Webpage and Social Media Committee is responsible for maintaining the Staff Council webpage and social media pages.

Current Members

Vacant (Committee Chair)
Jessica Sharps
Spencer Flanagan (Ex Officio)