UT Staff Council Officers and Committees

Elected Officers 2023-2024

Title2023-2024
ChairAnn Sellers
Vice-ChairMariaelena McCauley
SecretaryKatie Hartel
ParliamentarianJeffrey Kick


Officers-elect 2024-2025

Title2024-2025
Chair-electWeldon Phillips
Vice-Chair-electMariaelena McCauley
Secretary-electMelissa Huebsch
Parliamentarian-electChaz Nailor


Executive Committee

The membership of the Executive Committee consists of UTSC's elected officers and each committee's chair/co-chairs.

UT Staff Council Program Coordinator Elizabeth Schaub serves as an ex officio member on all UTSC committees and the Executive Committee.

Title2023-2024
ChairAnn Sellers
Vice-ChairMariaelena McCauley
SecretaryKatie Hartel
ParliamentarianJeffrey Kick
Chair of BenefitsBrian Winkelmann
Chair of CommunicationTaylor Grobelny
Chair of Engagement and BelongingMariaelena McCauley (interim)
Chair of Health and WellnessRobert Solis
Chair of Issues and ResearchMelissa Huebsch
Chair of Professional DevelopmentLisa Vera
Chair of SustainabilityMadison Gove Khamooshi
Chair of Ad Hoc Committee on Archives and Records ManagementElista Street
Chair of Ad Hoc Committee on Brand StrategyAndrew Mendoza
Chair of Ad Hoc Committee on Bylaws and Standard Operating ProceduresJeffrey Kick
Chair of Ad Hoc Committee on District ReviewJeffrey Kick
UT Austin's UT System Employee Advisory Council members (ex officio) Ariel Brown and Dory Thompson 

Standing Committees

UT Staff Council Bylaws mandate the following Standing Committees. The Annual Report to the President details committee work over the course of the term.

Benefits

Purpose: Support and advocate for initiatives and projects that result in a positive outcome for constituents related to the benefits afforded to them as university employees.

Communication

Purpose: Amplify Staff Council's work and opportunities for constituent engagement. Highlight messaging from campus partners via Staff Council's social media channels and its website.

Engagement and Belonging

Purpose: Connect employees from across the university to build relationships and to cultivate a strong sense of belonging.

Health and Wellness

Purpose: Support and advocate for initiatives and projects that increase staff access to, and awareness of, health and wellness programs and benefits.

Issues and Research

Purpose: Address issues submitted to Staff Council, researching and delegating issues as appropriate.

Professional Development

Purpose: Support and advocate for initiatives and projects related to professional development. The annual Professional Development Grant Program falls within the committee's purview.

Sustainability

Purpose: Support and advocate for initiatives and projects that support sustainability efforts benefiting the entire university community.

Ad Hoc Committees

Ad Hoc committees are appointed by the Executive Committee as the need arises.

Archives and Records Management

Purpose: Review and make recommendations about current archives and records management practices resulting in best practices for file management that serve the business needs of the organization and accurately documents the organization’s history and impact. 

Brand Strategy

Purpose: Formulate a values-based brand that communicates the organization’s spirit and aspirations.

Bylaws and Standard Operating Procedures

Purpose: Review and make recommendations for revisions to the Bylaws and Standard Operating Procedures.

District Review

Purpose: Review and make recommendations for revisions to the UTSC Districts’ constituent composition and associated District Seats.

Upcoming Events

Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday March 21, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Zoom webinar
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday April 3, 2024, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
William C Powers Student Activity Center Ballroom North (2.410)
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