October 2018
Please join us at the October Staff Council Meeting on October 17th in McGowan South Room #104 at 2pm.
The meeting will include:
• A Q&A session on Benefits and Compensation with:
◦ David Avdul, Director of Compensation
◦ Stephanie Smith, Vice President for Human Resources
◦ Johanna Zawada, Director of Benefits
• Information about changes to the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity followed by a Q&A with Elizabeth Ortiz, Vice President for Institutional Diversity and Equity
University Athletics Board
The University Athletics Board is seeking one staff members to serve as a member of the board for a 3-year term, beginning Autumn 2018. The Board meets on a monthly basis, with meeting times on Mondays from 4-5pm.
The specific charge of the board is to recommend guidelines pertaining to the operation of the Athletic Department, (2) to advise the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Athletic Director regarding the athletic programs of the University, (3) to review all athletic policies and programs in light of the philosophy of DePaul and the regulations of any intercollegiate body of which DePaul is a member, (4) to advise the President regarding the athletic programs of the University and (5) to recommend to the University general guidelines pertaining to the operation of the Athletic Department
If you are interested in applying for the opportunity, please email staffcouncil@depaul.edu by Tuesday, October 16 at 5pm with a statement of interest that addresses:
• Your name, title, and department
• Your length of service at DePaul
• Your interest in serving on the committee and any relevant experience
Staff Council October Meeting AgendaMeeting Date: Wednesday, October 17th, 2018
Meeting Location: McGowan South Room #104 - LPC
2:00 – 2:10 Call to Order
• Erin Berkowitz, President
◦ Approve Agenda
◦ Approve Previous Minutes
◦ Announcements
2:10 – 2:15 Vice President’s Report
• Nancy Hashimoto, Vice President
2:15 – 3:00 Benefits & Compensation 2019
• David Avdul, Director of Compensation
• Stephanie Smith, Vice President for Human Resources
• Johanna Zawada, Director of Benefits
3:00 – 3:30 Changes to Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity
• Elizabeth Ortiz, Vice President for Institutional Diversity and Equity
3:30 – 3:45 Staff Council Website
• Communications Committee
3:45 – 3:55 Health Fair Update
• Membership and Elections Committee
3:55 – 4:00 Committee Announcements
4:00 Adjourn
Staff Council meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of every month and are open to all members of the DePaul community. Any Council member who is unable to attend the monthly meeting is asked to contact the Staff Council Secretary, prior to the meeting.
New Officers & Committee Chairs for Staff Council 2018-2019
Erin Berkowitz, Staff Council President
Director of Academic Advising, College of Science & Health
Nancy Hashimoto, Staff Council Vice President
Director of Advising, College of Education
Mallory Warner, Staff Council Secretary
Academic Advisor, Department of International Studies
Committee Chairs:
Victoria Van Kirk Pride, Communications Committee Chair
Assistant Director of Housing Operations, Housing and Student Centers
Sandra Tanksley, Diversity, Mission, & Inclusion Committee Chair
Advising Assistant, College of Education
Stephanie Halaska, Effectiveness Committee Chair
Director, Office for Academic Advising Support
Shirin Ali, Fiscal Advising Committee Chair
Associate Director and Senior Programming Manager, School for New Learning
Jeanne Williams, Membership & Elections Committee Chair
Associate Director of Academic Services, The Theater School
Shajuan Young, Staff Resources Committee Chair
Assistant to the Associate Deans, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences