Committees
Staff Council Committees
There are various subcommittees to help achieve the goals of Staff Council. Each have various meeting schedules and initiatives. You do not have to be a voting member of Staff Council to participate.
Communications
The mission of the UMKC Staff Council Communications Committee is to develop, identify and enhance the means of communication for staff. The Communications Committee is available to provide assistance and support to all committees in efforts to achieve the goals of Staff Council.
Membership
- Vice Chair - Kim Kushner
- Members - Amanda Campbell, Lou Hartwig, Alia Krzyzanowski, Emily Strayhall, Marilyn Turbush, Hilary Yager
Engagement
The mission of the UMKC Staff Council Staff Engagement Committee is to recognize employees for their contributions to the university and show appreciation for dedicated service and foster a workplace of choice by developing, supporting and implementing events and programs. As well as to conceive and coordinate inclusive events that celebrate and recognize the employees of UMKC. Though they assist with all events that Staff Council has throughout the year, their signature event is the UMKC Staff Appreciation Picnic that occurs during Staff Appreciation Week.
Membership
- Chair - Dylan Green and Alisha Langham
- Members - Casey Davison, Rachel Forester, Andre Logan, Madeline Rislow, Marilyn Turbush
Membership
The mission of the Staff Council Membership Committee is to recruit, select, train, retain, and recognize Staff Council voting members. The Committee is responsible for supporting the Vice Chair of Membership in facilitating the voting membership elections process. The Committee is also responsible for organizing Staff Council representation at university-wide events, and educating UMKC staff about the purpose of Staff Council and its available resources.
Membership
- Vice Chair - Sarah Amos
- Members - Amanda Campbell, Jordan Davis, Lauren Nelson
Outreach
Our mission is to promote the university’s key mission areas and visibility by positive engagement between the university and the broader community through service and collaboration. We accomplish this by planning volunteer opportunities for our fellow staff on campus and in our community. We encourage members to come with new project ideas.
Membership
- Co-Chairs - Destiny Delgado Peterson and Laura Moore
- Members - Nate Addington, Harry Brewster, Cherie Burton, Jill Folsom, Tim Gormly, Kim Kushner, Andre Logan, Youssef Mekawy, Jye Shafer
Professional Development
The mission of the UMKC Staff Council Professional Development Committee is to respond to the needs of staff by providing opportunities that contribute to strengthening skills, expanding knowledge and developing both personal and professional excellence in advancement.
Membership
- Chair - Arin Morse
- Members - Abigail Birkett, Jennifer Burrus, Chelsie Duckworth, Rachel Forester, Helene Houston-Reed, Jessica Pearson, Ileana Simpson, Heidi Updike, Kaitlyn York, Anna Zimmerman
UMKC and UM System Representation
One of the key roles of all members of Staff Council is to represent staff and communicate the needs and concerns of UMKC staff to the rest of campus and within the larger University of Missouri System (UM System). If you have questions about any of the issues that are currently being covered in these committees, feel free to reach out to the Staff Council representative serving on that committee.
Administrative Council
Administrative Council is made up of extended campus leadership. It serves to discuss campus wide initiatives and receive input from leaders.
Representatives
Amanda Campbell
Chancellor's Diversity Council
The Chancellor's Diversity Council is dedicated to cultivating an environment of civility and respect; providing a diverse learning environment; recruiting and retaining a diverse campus community; and promoting collective ownership of diversity initiatives across the campus.
Representatives
Amanda Campbell
Kim Kushner
Faculty Senate
Faculty Senate represents the voice of the faculty and establishes an effective vehicle for the needs and concerns of the faculty to be presented for discussion and debate.
Representatives
Amanda Campbell
Jennifer Burrus
Intercampus Staff Advisory Council (ISAC)
The UM Intercampus Staff Advisory Council (UM-ISAC) was formed by the University of Missouri System President in January 2000 to advise the president on matters of mutual interest and to serve as an information and liaison medium for employees and administrative offices on such matters as may be referred to the Council, as the Council initiates, or as UM employees may request.
Representatives
Amanda Campbell
Jessica Pearson
Kim Kushner
Parking and Traffic Committee
The Parking and Traffic Committee consists of 3 faculty members nominated by the Faculty Senate, 3 staff members nominated by the Staff Council, and 3 students nominated by the Student Government Association or the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
Representatives
Jessica Pearson
Jordan Davis
Partners in Prevention (PIP) Coalition
The UMKC Partners in Prevention (PIP) coalition is a group that works to improve the health and wellness of UMKC students. The coalition focuses on preventing high-risk behaviors such as underage and high-risk drinking, sexual and relationship violence, and problem gambling. The coalition also aims to promote positive mental health and safe behaviors related to dating, driving, and other areas.
Representatives
Chelsie Duckworth
University Budget Committee
University Budget Committee advises university leadership on resource allocation to meet strategic goals and ensure fiduciary responsibility.
Representatives
Amanda Campbell
Staff Community Groups
Staff Council also hosts Staff Community Groups. These groups are a great way for you to connect with your peers on related interests. You can also create your own Staff Community Group to foster your own community among your colleagues!