Statement of Rationale:
The Division of Student Affairs is invested in the professional career development of its staff, including professional staff and professional administrative staff. To that end, myriad opportunities exist for staff to volunteer for divisional committees and workgroups. Staff are encouraged to discuss their interests in divisional service with their supervisor before requesting to serve on a divisional committee or workgroup.
Current Student Affairs Committees and Work Groups:
Listed below are current Student Affairs committees. To express interest in a specific committee, click on the chair's name to contact the chair by e-mail.
Assessment Committee
Responsible for communicating empirically-based findings to the vice chancellor in ways that empower informed decision making. Works through the process of transitioning from a summative, evaluative understanding of assessment (student satisfaction surveys, value of service delivery surveys, etc.) to one grounded in a richer understanding of student learning. Develops a common assessment lexicon reflecting an outcomes-based approach to assessment.
Chair: Nathan Lindsay
Members: Rebecca Caldwell, Donna Chapa Crowe, Carolyn Farley, Thom Rakes, Larry Wray, Jim Dolan, Aimee Helmus, Will Wilkinson
Awards and Recognition Committee
Responsible for organizing and disseminating welcome bags for new employees within the division. Coordinates the annual divisional awards process, including nomination and committee selection process. Creates the program and hosts the annual luncheon.
Chair: Sarah Clark
Vice Chair: Shane Fernando
Liaison: Ann Glossl
Members: Frances Carr, Abby Knight, Nic Troutman, Kristen Tucker, Trisha Schleicher, Zach Gilbert, Jocelyn Buhain
Diversity Committee
Responsible for identifying staff training and development initiatives, staff recruitment and retention activities and student education. The committee presents their recommendations for action on an ongoing basis.
Chair: Rebecca Caldwell
Vice Chair: Larissa LaCour
Members: Marquita Brown, Sarah Clark, Buffy Ruffin, Amy Hector, Aimee Hourigan, Greg Steele, Will Wilkinson, Clifton Williams, Josh Thompson
Parent’s Mini-Grant Committee
Responsible for awarding funding for programs for students within the Division of Student Affairs.
Chair: Bill DiNome
Vice Chair: Annahita Smedal
Members: Michael Ruwe, Aimee Helmus, Sandra Jackson, Tim McNeilly
Professional Administrative Staff Committee
Responsible for planning and coordinating the annual professional administrative staff retreat.
Chair: Abby Knight
Vice Chair: Sean Connolly
Liaison: Ann Glossl
Members: Peggy Hendrix, Kathy Eckles, Meghan Jelley, Carol Porter, Lisa VanKoughnet, Kim Reardon, Linda Miller
Professional Development Committee
Responsible for providing a range of opportunities for the intellectual, professional, social and cultural development of the Division of Student Affairs staff in order to increase knowledge of UNCW, enhance professional competencies and deliver exceptional service to students.
Chair: Katrin Wesner
Vice Chair: Jenn Smist
Members: Jocelyn Buhain, Jon Kapell, David Parker, Chris Stone, Karen Thompson, Victoria Weldon, Jeff Lesley, Ben Ojala, Mimi Pfeiffer, Bob Gough, Adam Scarbro, Mike Walker
Tech & Web Committee
Responsible for assisting the division with tech and web development.
Chair: Marquita Brown
Members: Sean Ahlum, Jocelyn Buhain, Gail Guthrie, Marvin Jones, Larissa LaCour, Linda Miller, Lee Pridgen, Thom Rakes, Diane Reed, Phillip Sharp, Chris Stone, Will Wilkinson, Bill DiNome, Tom Kunz
Campus Life Committee (Workgroup)
Chair: Carolyn Farley
Cornerstone Community Standards Committee (Workgroup)
Co-Chairs: Greg Steele and Amy Hector
