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 Diversity Council
The DSA Diversity Council is charged with promoting and enhancing the Division of Student Affairs' commitment to diversity & inclusion and the University's Diversity Plan. The committee reviews relevant data to inform the department and Division-level diversity policies, practices, and processes, as well as identifies and shares Division best practices. The committee works to ensure that evidence of the Division's diversity efforts are aligned with the University's Diversity plan and assessed and reported in a comprehensive manner.
Committee Members:
Eva Silvia Lozano
Taylor Mireles
Michael Council
Aqsa Cheema
Jacob Doering
Meredith Buie
Eric Green
Kayleigh Garcia
Chairs: Bethany Evans, Tomás Sanchez Ed.D. & Melissa McGuire
Advisor: Melissa McGuire
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:
Skylar Redlin
Febe Moss
Wiley Stem
Shaun Holloway
Stevie Ealey
Dylan Kimmery
Alexa Bilich
Carmen Trevizo
Chair: Wendy Denman
Advisor: Maureen McGuinness
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:
Martika Jacobs
Linda Wilson
Keisha Ware
Denisha Akpan Job
Stephanie Brown
Sarah Rogers
Stephanie Fields
Danielle Wong
Tristen Wheeler
Ashley Collins
Chair: Sam Williamson
Advisor: Sam Williamson
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
Katie Hermes
Marilyn Parrish
Ella Pipes
Brianna Rutledge
Deidre Leslie
Chair: Gina Vanacore
Advisor: Danny Armitage
DSA Heritage Month Programming Committee
The DSA Heritage Month Programming Committee creates support for and programming ideas that assist and encourage efforts to recognize heritage months including Black History Month, Women’s History Month among others.
Committee Members:
Victoria Schofield
Sergio Renovato
Aqsa Cheena
Jessa McKinnis
Kevin Huang
Bernice Del Rios
Matt Ward
Chair: Kevin Sanders
Advisor: Hope Garcia
DSA Committee on Student Leadership Initiatives
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 Padon
Lisa Paytonjian
Shaun Holloway
Briana Tyler
Melanie Mitchell
Anthony Miller
Oscar Celis
Chair: Tricia Rodriquez
Advisor: Melissa McGuire
DSA Awards Committee
The DSA Awards Committee coordinates the selection process for various Division awards including the DSA Outstanding Student Employee Awards.
Committee Members:
Mike Fleming
Agnieszka Beavers
Detra Craig
Carmen Garza
William McAfee
Renee McNamara
Liz Berry
Amy Hicks
Chair: Arigayle Skinner
Advisor: Arigayle Skinner
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:
Jessica Stone
Kara Ottinger
Will Branch
James Fairchild
Corey Davidson
Chair: Aundrea Caraway
Advisor: Amy Armstrong
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:
Lisa Gorietti
Anthony Vazquez
Melissa Manila
Marilyn Parish
Alyssa Torrance
Josh Gosdin
Sarah Sprabary
Pam Jackson
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:
Gino Simione
Ronald Atkinson
Richard Owens
Amanda Vaughn
Rodolfo Gomez
Christa Coffey
Brian Hirsch
Chair: Sean McNamara
Advisor: Eileen Buecher
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.
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.
Chair: Amy Armstrong
Committee membership will be dictated by role within the division.
DSA Student Service Advisory Fee Committee
The Student Services Fee Committee was established to advise the President on the budgeting of student services fees and to recommend the allocation of student services fees to best serve the needs of the largest number of students. Individuals wishing to address the committee must register at least 15 minutes prior to the convening of the meeting and must identify their name and the agenda item/subject to be addressed.
SSF Policy, Presentations & Deliberations