Call to Order – Chad Willis, Chair

The Staff Suggestions page has been removed by University Leadership.  Updates regarding submitted suggestions will be provided during the monthly meetings. 

Item 1: Treasurer’s Report – Abigail Miller, Treasurer and Sloane Thompson , Treasurer-Elect     

See attached report.

Item 2: Parking Permit Raffle

Congratulations to our winners!

David Cameron

Julie A. Burek

Lisa Flores

Amy Emshoff

Beverly Stoffel

Item 3: Staff Shout-Outs – Heather Kristoff, Secretary 

  • Vera Iodina, Professor of Instruction, Math Department
  • Rea Parris, Testing Coordinator, Testing, Evaluation, & Measurement Center
  • Tiffany Alexis, Payroll Services Assistant, Payroll

Item 4: Staff Suggestions – Leslie Burgess, Member-at-Large for Logistics

We have received concerns and are working on updates regarding food vendors closing early and research staff having budget permissions. 

Item 5: Committee Updates for AY 2025-2026

  • Marketing, Events, and Fundraising
    • Concluded Red Parking Permit raffle fundraiser. Planning Staff Council retreat for July. 
  • Council Effectiveness
    • Just wrapped up survey, meeting soon to discuss results.
  • UPPS
    • Completed 4 optional reviews; 3 staff-related pen-and-ink; 2 staff-related initial reviews
  • Elections, Scholarships, and Awards
    • Scholarship and award winners for 2026:
      • Dr. Lawrence Estaville Employee Excellent Award
        • Paivi Rentz
      • Deboray and James Matthews Excellence in Collaboration & Outreach Award
        • Kerstin Colón
      • Rodrigo Rodriguez – Outstanding Service/Skilled Worker Award
        • David Sambrano
      • Earl L. Moseley, Jr. Staff Community Service Award
        • Valerie Benson
      • Miguel Hernandez Staff Council Undergraduate Scholarship
        • Ashley Rich
      • Frances Padilla Estavillo and Theadocia Hodges Richey Staff Endowed Scholarship
        • Ashley Carrington
  • Academic Leadership Committee Review – Gray DI completed a two-day workshop to look at data regarding potential opportunities for additions, adjustments, and potential removals.  No final decisions were made at this point, but it was a crucial step in beginning to evaluate where we are and the changes to be considered.  

Item 10: Announcements – Chad Willis, Chair 

Tip of the Month: University Camp – available to staff, faculty, students, and alumni for hiking, swimming in the river, and campsites.   

Staff Awards and Carnival – May 18, 3 PM – 5 PM 

Round Rock make sure to RSVP for the transportation 

 

Melissa Herrera motioned to move to closed session. Abigail Miller second. Motion carried.  

Closed Session – Staff Council members only

Adjournment – Chad Willis, Chair

Motion: Abigail Miller, Second: Melissa Herrera. Motion carried.