DSA Appreciation Committee
The DSA Appreciation Committee promotes the recognition of DSA staff and is charged
with planning and implementing the division's summer social event and Years of Service/Staff
Appreciation event. In addition, the committee explores additional ways to encourage
and recognize staff through other activities.
Committee Members:
Rowan Hines
LaShaundria Lawson
Shaun Holloway
Stevie Ealey
Aisa Terry
Jasmine Jones
Jazmyne Dixson
Evan Tom
Presley Aguirre
Chair: Wendy Denman
Advisor: Laura Smith
DSA Assessment Team
The DSA Assessment Team promotes the use of assessment to improve programs and performance
and enhance student learning and development. The team provides education, expertise,
and information to refine and improve assessment tools and to promote the use of assessment
in decision-making and resource allocation. Members share and disseminate departmental
assessment results and assist in planning and implementing Division-wide assessment
projects. The team coordinates the University's assessment planning process with the
Division.
Committee Members:
Laura Beck
Jessica Hogue
Harry Barham
Brittany Landau
Sarah Rodgers
Danielle Wong
Tristen Wheeler
Sam Dean
Chair: Sam Williamson
Advisor: Sheila Bustillos
DSA Awards Committee
The DSA Awards Committee coordinates the selection process for various Division awards
including the DSA Outstanding Student Employee Awards.
Committee Members:
Stephanie Brown
DrewAnn Reyes
Agnieszka Beavers
Detra Craig
Carmen Garza
Alexa Bilich
Amy Hicks
DSA Marketing & Communication Committee
The DSA Marketing & Communication Committee works to identify best practices in communications
(web and print), promote communications collaboration between departments, and offer
training and professional development opportunities designed to improve Division communications.
Committee Members:
Aundrea Caraway
Melanie Pounds
Jessica Matsumori
Samuel Dean
Mark McLeaod
Ben Hanisian
Chair: Sonia Redwine
Advisor: Christy Dastoor
DSA Professional Development Committee
The vision of the DSA Professional Development Committee is to work as a community
of competent professionals committed to lifelong learning and the shared ownership
of organizational excellence. The team's mission is to enhance the competencies of
professionals in Student Affairs by facilitating purposeful, innovative, and engaging
activities that educate, train, and develop. This committee also coordinates the New
Employee Orientation
Committee Members:
Tori Nelson
Steven Harris
Jessa McKinnis Gosdin
Marilyn Parrish
Mere Buie
Deidre Leslie
Sheila Bustillos
Chair: Gina Vanacore
Advisor: Danny Armitage
DSA Risk Management Coordination Committee
The DSA Risk Management Coordination Committee provides an opportunity for departments
to gain a broader perspective on risk management issues and to serve as a sounding
board for committee members regarding these issues. The committee serves as the primary
divisional resource to assess programmatic and workplace risk management needs. Provide
oversight on university, departmental and programmatic risk management plans; business
continuity plans; and provide education and training to divisional stakeholders.
Committee Members:
Mike Flores
Brittany Landau
Penny Gustafson
Derrick Cripps
Sonia Redwine
Chris Lawrence
Chair: Craig Zemin
Advisor: Danny Armitage
DSA Staff Wellbeing Committee
The DSA Staff Wellbeing Committee promotes and encourages staff to live healthier
lifestyles, support a healthy workplace, and create a culture of well-being. The committee
explores ways to encourage well-being through promoting existing university wellness
activities and developing division-specific programs/activities.
Committee Members:
Mike Flores
Brittany Landau
Penny Gustafson
Derrick Cripps
Sonia Redwine
Chris Lawrence
Taneeka Hurdle
Chair: Wendy Comfort
Advisor: Laurie Klein
DSA Careers in Student Affairs Committee
The DSA Careers in Student Affairs Committee plans opportunities to connect current
students to the field of Student Affairs by planning events during Careers in Student
Affairs month and by connecting students to DSA staff who serve as mentors.
Committee Members:
Ronald Atkinson
Richard Owens
Christa Coffey
Philip Aguinaga
Lauren Piepenburg
Sze Sze Tong
Sydney Pickett
Maddie Lindstrom
Chair: Sean McNamara
Advisor: Eileen Buecher
DSA Student Leadership Initiatives Committee
The DSA Committee on Student Leadership Initiatives enhances communication, coordination,
collaboration, and cooperation between and among departments in the Division of Student
Affairs pertaining to student leadership programs. The committee also identifies areas
where education and training about leadership are needed and explores new trends in
leadership education.
Committee Members:
Andrea Marquez
Desiree Padron
Halle Johnson
Shaun Holloway
Shelese Moaning
Brian Hirsch
Anthony Miller
Chair: Tricia Rodriquez
Advisor: Melissa McGuire
DSA Technology Team
The DSA Technology Team develops and implements information technology processes and
procedures to ensure equitable distribution of technological resources within Student
Affairs and provides for adequate staffing and resources to meet the needs of the
division and the students we serve.
Committee Members:
Keeley Glogau
Kara Ottinger
Will Branch
James "JC" Stoner
Corey Davidson
Josh Gosdin
Rachel Grimes
Shafayat Islam
Chair: Aundrea Caraway
Advisor: Christy Dastoor, Sheila Bustillos
DSA Administrative Support Committee
The DSA Administrative Support Committee plans to serve as a resource for all lead
departmental administrative support staff. This group will meet monthly to address
procedural inefficiencies, research process improvement options, and determine appropriate
training opportunities to promote growth in administrative skill sets.
Chair: Christi Hestand
Committee membership will be dictated by role within the division.