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Staff Senate Membership

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Officers

PositionNameDepartmentEmail
ChairCrystal AryMarketing and Communicationscrystalary@ou.edu
Chair ElectKristi Wright
Communicationcosmo@ou.edu
Immediate Past ChairRhonda HillInstitute for Public Policy Research & Analysisrhonda@ou.edu
Recording SecretaryAnn SeelyFaculty Senateaseely@ou.edu
Communication OfficerRobert KellyInformation Technology
rkelly@ou.edu
Administrative
Coordinator
Melissa LaneStaff Senatemhosler@ou.edu

Senators

2023-2025 Term

NameDepartment
Kelsey Martyn-FarewellGaylord College of Journalism
Suzie BrewerDepartment of Sociology
Cynthia De La RosaCollege of Continuing Education/Outreach
Jessica RossmanHousing and Food Services
Jonathan StillDivision of Access and Opportunity
Ross MehlPACS
Meghan WarrenFacilities Management
Sage MauldinOU Online
Christa SeedorfSam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Sarah MoranSchool of Library and Information Studies
Amanda Warren MarshallDFCAS
Rachel Jones-SummanCollege of International Studies

2024-2026 Term

NameDepartment
Jenny LangCollege of Professional and Continuing Studies
Kyle BrunsmannFacilities Management
Sara Myers-ComptonInstitutional Research and Reporting
Keiana CrossK20 Center
Quinn FlochSam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Jennie ClaryInstitutional Research and Reporting
Tomika CoxInformation Technology
Stuart SimpsonFacilities Management
Twila WinklerNational Center for Disability Education and Training
Cathrine ChesbroSchool of Music
Allison RichardsonMewbourne College of Earth and Energy
Cody MooreAthletics
Elaine BradshawCollege of Law
April MeadowsHuman Resources

Special Committees

  • Committee on Committees
  • Merit Award Selection Committee
  • Policy Review Committee
  • Community Outreach Committee
  • Ad Hoc Committees

Standing Committees

  • Awards Committe
  • Communications Committee
  • Staff Initiatives Committee
  • Staff Week Committee

Staff Senate Representation within the University:

Athletics Council, Budget Council, Committee on Discrimination and Harassment, Employee Benefits Committee, Environmental Concerns Committee, Film Review Committee, Fitness and Recreation Advisory Board, Goddard Advisory Board, Information Technology Council, Patent Advisory Committee, Publications Board, Speaker's Bureau, Student Conduct Hearing Panel Pool, Tobacco and Parking Violation Appeals Committee, University Copyright Committee

PositionNameDepartment
ChairCrystal AryMarketing and Communications
Chair-ElectKristi WrightCommunication
Past ChairRhonda HillInstitute for Public Policy Research & Analysis
Recording SecretaryAnn SeelyFaculty Senate
Communication OfficerRobert KellyInformation Technology
Administrative CoordinatorMelissa LaneStaff Senate

2023-2024
Rhonda Hill
Institute for Public Policy Research & Analysis

2022-2023
Heather Todd
College of Arts and Sciences

2021-2022
Justin Daniels
Campus Safety

2020-2021
Crystal Ary
Marketing and Communications

2019-2020
Sarah Connelly
Library and Information Studies

2018-2019
Justin Daniels
Risk Management

2017-2018
John Bishop
OUPD

2016-2017
Matthew Rom
Facilities Management

2015-2016
Debbie Copp
Athletic Department

April 2014 - 2015
John Bishop
OUPD

2013 - April 2014
Amanda Pai
Office of Research Administration

2012-2013
Chris Cook
CAPS

2011-2012
Fran Stephens
Office of Research Administration

2010-2011
David Houck
Facilities Management

2009-2010
Diana Fitzpatrick
Office of the Sr Vice President and Provost

2008-2009
Linda McCarty
Information Technology

2007-2008
Beth Gatewood
Printing, Mailing and Document Production Services

2006-2007
Betty Love
Parking and Transportation Services

2005-2006
Joan Monroe-Koos
University Housing and Food Services

2004-2005
Debbie Copp
Athletic Department

2003-2004
Anthony Barrens
College of Arts and Sciences

2002-2003
Jackie Farley
Intramural-Recreational Sports

2001-2002
Dan Hough
Oklahoma Biological Survey

2000-2001
Grettie Bondy
Department of English

1999-2000
Tony Estes
Physical Plant Housing Maintenance

1998-1999
Deb Wollenberg
Contract Services

1997-1998
Debbie Copp
Athletic Department

1996-1997
Theta Dempsey
Parking and Transportation Services

1995-1996
Lisa Portwood
University College

1994-1995
Terri Moyer
Athletic Department

1993-1994
Neal Stone
Department of Public Safety

November 1991-1993
Mike Newkham
College of Architecture

1991-November 1991
Marilyn Gottshall
Continuing Education and Public Service

1990-1991
Jane Weber
Oklahoma Geological Survey

1989-1990
Barbara Wilson
College of Liberal Studies

1988-1989
Breck Turkington
Admissions and Records

1987-1988
Kathy Anderson
Personnel Services

1986-1987
Lisa Portwood
University College

1985-1986
Gwen Wilburn
Human Resources

1984-1985
Ed Vermillion
Physical Plant

1983-1984
Ruth McKinnis
Personnel Services

1982-1983
Aleta Barth
Career Services

1981-1982
Carol Polk
College of Liberal Studies

1980-1981
Bill Churchill
Auxiliary Services

1979-1980
Dorothy Foster
Counseling Center

1978-1979
Emogene Huslig
College of Arts and Sciences

1977-1978
Pat Corley
Procurement Services

1976-1977
Barbara Cousins
Admissions and Records

1974-1976
Kenny Anderson
Independent Study

1973-1974
Jacqueline Newton
University College

May 1973 - September 1973
Tom Pierson
Housing

October 1972 - April 1973
Gayle Grotts
Personnel Services

1971-1972
Dan Davis
College of Liberal Studies