Staff Senate Committees
Staff Senate committees include membership from the Staff Senate Representatives as well as non-representatives. If you are interested in assisting any of the committees below, contact the Staff Senate President or the chairs below.
Staff Appreciation
Chair: Vacant
The Employee Recognition Committee is charged with the implementation of programs and/or procedures which will recognize the accomplishments of the staff community.
Staff Development
Co-Chairs: Michele Hancock & Addie Caudle
Staff Development Committee explores the opportunities the University and staff face in building a strong and productive relationship. Examine what works, what hinders, and what sustains this relationship and offer a set of practices and activities that can contribute to a positive working partnership between staff and the University, i.e. Staff Enrichment Day, Summer Development Luncheon, others as selected by the committee.
Hospitality
Co-Chairs: Romelia Gonzales
The Hospitality (special events) Committee serves the staff of Tarleton State University and the surrounding community in creating and communicating professional opportunities and to assist in developing leaders and better citizens who will challenge and enrich the future of the University and the community, i.e. Holiday Showcase, Festival of Trees, and others as selected by the committee.
Off Campus & Outreach
Chair: Alex Tan
Public Relations
Chair: Cory McCray
The Public Relations Committee is responsible for keeping the Staff Senate Web Page information current and accurate. The committee is also responsible for producing a Staff Senate brochure annually to be distributed at the beginning of each fiscal year. In addition the committee may be called on to assist other committees and officers with visibility and public relations publicity which could include flyers, announcements, newsletters, and other.
Scholarships & Travel Grants
Chair: Isaac Belcher
The Staff Senate Scholarship committee exists to follow all processes, requirements, and details associated with issuing scholarships to our Tarleton State University staff members who are also enrolled in Undergraduate or Graduate courses at the University. This allows the committee to vote and award scholarships to Tarleton staff who are continuing their education.
Tuition Remission
Chair: Wayne Davenport