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
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: 

Jessica Hogue
Harry Barham
Brittany Landau
Sarah Rodgers
Danielle Wong
Tristen Wheeler

 

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 Mitchell
Jessica Matsumori
Mark McLeaod
Ben Hanisian

 

Chair: 
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
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
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
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:

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
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.