2025-26 Student Access & Success Division Committees
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SAS Student Experience Committee
Purpose:
The purpose of the committee is to better understand pain points for students throughout the student lifecycle and find ways to fix problems and enhance the student experience.
Goals:
- Gather student insights by running small focus groups each semester, bringing together a broad range of students to learn directly what’s working and where they hit snags.
- This group will also analyze the belonging survey data. Spot and prioritize barriers by collecting feedback on confusing processes, missing services, or tech hiccups; rank issues by impact and feasibility. A few times per year, recommend the top few barriers for SASC to tackle.
- Monitor engagement and outreach during key moments (e.g., midterms, before registration), review engagement data, and connect with students who may need extra support or guidance, and reach out to students who have not yet engaged.
Membership:
- SASC Representative: Ali Threet
- Chair: Garin Savage
- Heather Chapman
- Morgan Fradley
- Sara Triplett
- Erik Ashby
- Jennifer Madsen
- Rochelle Bronson
- Madison Hartmann
- Anneli Byrd
- Maria Huerta
- Aaron Jeffrey
- Shara Heuer
- Emily Hale
- Katelyn Cooper
- Rylee Parker
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Student Employment Committee
Purpose:
The committee is dedicated to enhancing student employment at the university by defining it as a high-impact experience and creating learning outcomes based on NACE Core Competencies for supervisors to use with their student employees. They develop and deliver training for supervisors to integrate these outcomes into student employment, coordinate and standardize employment elements across the university, and support SAS initiatives to promote on-campus work through events and sessions.
Goals:
- Develop resources and support for Student Employment centered on the modified NACE Core Competencies and emphasizing career readiness.
- Identify gaps and provide multiple perspectives on supporting student employment.
Membership:
- SASC Representative: Sari Byerly
- Chair: Jill Montgomery
- Sarah Rivkind
- Marci Chapman
- Matthew Barry
- Karly Higley
- Jessica Naranjo Larios
- Heather Cimino
- Teri Bladen
- Lauren Busby
- Makenzie Boatright
- Maria Chambers
- Gentry Reesor
- Sara Taylor
- Jenny Frame
- Lisa Jamison
- Faith Nowlin
- Jill Morales
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Division Staff Events & Engagement Committee
Purpose:
The purpose of the Division Events and Engagement Committee is to organize and coordinate large events and celebrations within the SAS Division. The committee is responsible for selecting themes, arranging logistics such as venue, food, and decorations, and ensuring that events are enjoyable for all attendees. The committee aims to foster a positive and engaging workplace culture by creating opportunities for social interaction and employee engagement through various celebrations and gatherings.
Goals:
To provide intentional opportunities for SAS employees to engage in social engagement within the division.
Membership
- SASC Representative: Tammy Olsen
- Chair: Hayden Lee
- Makena Page
- Monse Gutierrez
- Wendy Barker
- Kallie Bennett
- Alejandra Orozco
- Silvia Higueros
- Margaret Barrows
- Sheldon Cheshire
- Alicia Blackard
- Bridget Jensen
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Awards and Recognition Committee
Purpose:
The Awards and Recognitions committee encourages SAS division participation in the Builders of Excellence program and administers the annual awards program.
Goals:
- Ensure that awards guidance and criteria reflect current practices and procedures.
- Explore and implement new and different ways to recognize members of SAS.
Membership:
- SASC Representative: Dianna Abel
- Chair: Jenny Rodriguez
- Alex Ward
- Iridy Smith
- Philip Burnett
- McKayla Thomas
- Jacob Wilkey
- Kenidee Miller
- Alejandra Orozco
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Staff Professional Development Committee
Purpose:
The committee's purpose is multifaceted, aiming to improve professional development and foster a stronger divisional community. They design, execute, and evaluate staff training programs aligned with the division's mission, core competencies, and staff needs. Additionally, they research professional development models at other universities and create innovative delivery methods for the division. Finally, the committee will explore how to better align ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø-SAS core competencies with national standards, all to strengthen the sense of community and purpose within the division.
Goals:
- Develop and implement innovative and engaging professional development programs that align with the division's mission, core competencies, and staff needs.
- Explore ways to strengthen the sense of community and purpose within the division through professional development initiatives.
Membership
- SASC Representative: Leslie Park
- Chair: Molly Ward
- Michael Lambert
- Britnee Ramirez
- Tia Luther
- Paige Zarogoza-Davies
- Garin Savage
- Camille Gooch
- Lindsay Holland
- Richard Campos
- Tara Peris
- Lorena Thornburg