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Staff Council

Mission Statement

Staff Council works to further Westminster’s mission by advocating for and fostering an environment that promotes an engaged and empowered staff community; diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout Westminster; and transparent communication among staff and leadership.

Vision Statement

Staff Council advocates on behalf of the staff community, supports the growth of emerging staff leaders, and creates a space for fellowship and connection with others. Staff Council aims to support personal and professional development of staff, engage staff members in the community at multiple levels, and cultivate an inclusive environment that aligns with Westminster’s diversity, equity, and inclusion standards.

Values

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Community and Fellowship
  • Transparency and Openness
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Support, Leadership, and Mentorship
  • Professional and Personal Growth


Meetings

Staff Council holds meetings once a month. Each meeting has two parts: The first hour is spent discussing council business and the second hour is an open forum style where guest speakers from across the university present on important topics. Westminster staff are invited to attend and to submit topics for discussion.

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Programming

Staff Council recognizes the hard work and dedication of staff members in several ways:

  • Staff of the Month: Each month, Staff Council recognizes a Staff of the Month, selecting a winner from staff who are nominated by members of the campus community.
  • Staff Emeritus: The Staff Emeritus Program recognizes long-time staff contributions to Westminster and strives to maintain a connection with staff who have retired.
  • Staff Community Awards: Awards are given out each year at the Staff Retreat to winners who were nominated by their peers. A variety of categories recognize work over the past year.
  • Virtual Applause Cards: Send a virtual applause card to give recognition for why another staff member is great.

Staff Council is dedicated to supporting the professional development of Westminster staff and hosts periodic professional development events on campus.

Each summer, the council hosts the Staff Retreat, which includes workshops, the announcement of new Staff Council members, staff recognition and awards, and more.

Get to know your peers—attend one of the council’s periodic social events, including tailgates, paint nights, and more, or bond with other staff members by joining or creating a staff group.

Staff Council Members

Yvonne Francis Headshot

Yvonne Francis

Staff Council Chair

Administrative Coordinator, Honors College

yfrancis@westminsteru.edu
801.832.2569

Binnie Green Morris

Binnie Green

  Staff Council Vice Chair

Prospect Development Researcher/Gift Processor

bgreen@westminsteru.edu
801.832.2751

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Maddie Hayes

Staff Council Treasurer

Enrollment Communications Coordinator

mhayes@westminsteru.edu
801.832.2229

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 Meghan Taylor

Staff Council Communications Coordinator

Administrative Assistant

mtaylor@westminsteru.edu
801.832.2550

 

Andrea Cornett

Andrea Cornett


Undergraduate Programs Coordinator

Jose Hernandez Zamudio

Jose Hernandez Zamudio


Assistant Dean, Honors College

Lizz Larson

Lizz Larson


Instructional Design Librarian

Kari Lindsey

Kari Lindsey


Director of Student Diversity & Inclusion

Anna Renzetti

Anna Renzetti


Director, Alumni Relations

Submit a Staff Council Nomination

Committees

The Recognition and Appreciation Committee aims to provide informal and formal recognition of staff and to encourage supervisors to implement department recognition. The committee manages the process and selection of Staff of the Month. The committee organizes and creates a selection process for the annual Community Staff Awards as part of the Staff Retreat. The committee supports the staff emeritus program at the university including reviewing nominations for staff emeriti, planning the annual staff emeritus reception and other social events for emeriti.

Committee Co-Chairs: Jose Hernandez Zamudio and Miguel Nieto-Palma

Jose Hernandez Zamudio

Jose Hernandez Zamudio


Assistant Dean, Honors College

 

The Community Engagement and Social Events Committee aims to improve morale by connecting staff to the entire university community. The committee organizes events for all staff that encourage staff to attend athletic events, theatre and music performances, and other opportunities for staff to socialize through campus events.

Committee Chair: Anna Renzetti

Anna Renzetti

Anna Renzetti


Director, Alumni Relations

The Professional Development and Training Committee aims to promote engaged learning opportunities for staff to improve work performance and personal development. The committee manages the process for selection and disbursement of professional development funds and plans and organizes the annual Staff Retreat. The committee will also propose and organize additional professional development opportunities for staff on-campus.

Committee Chair: Andrea Cornett 

Andrea Cornett

Andrea Cornett


Undergraduate Programs Coordinator

Contact

Did you know that Staff Council leadership meets with the president and HR director every month? Sharing your ideas, concerns, and accomplishments with Staff Council will be shared directly with institutional leadership to help influence positive staff experiences. Submit the form below to contact Staff Council with any questions, concerns, or ideas about staff support and involvement at Westminster. You can submit this form anonymously by leaving identifying fields blank.