November 11, 2025-University Staff Nominations Committee-Minutes

Time:  11:00 a.m.
Location:  Microsoft Teams 

Present:            J. Almquist, E. Cochrane, L. Eastman (ex-officio), G. Henion, K. Morgan,
M. Vallejo, S. Wirka

Absent:             T. Nation

1. Call to Order-The meeting was called to order at 11:02 a.m.
2. Approval of Minutes September 17, 2025-The minutes were approved as submitted via auto consent.
3. Replace G. Henion on committees-Chair Morgan thanked G. Henion for his years of service.  He will be missed.
   • US Senate-G. Henion spoke with his co-worker at Zilber and she would be interested in serving in his place on the US Senate.  The committee felt this would be an excellent choice.  L. Eastman will reach out to confirm with Maryam Muhammad.
   • University Staff Committee (USC)-L. Eastman will check the last election results and confirm next eligible candidate.
   • US Nominations Committee-L. Ross or S. Ruditys were nominated to serve on the committee.
   • SEM retention council-K. Valerius was put forward as candidates.  L. Eastman will reach out and see if available to serve.
4. Search and Screen Member for Vice Chancellor for Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications (Marcomm) (3-4 nominees)-The committee will forward four names for the search and screen.
   • K. Morgan
   • P. Geraci
   • C. Peterson
   • S. Ruditys
5. Replace S. Fuller-Muñiz
   • US Senate-More recruitment will take place to fill out the Senate.
   • US Grievance Committee-S. Wirka was nominated to take S. Fuller-Muñiz place on the committee.
6. Member updates-There were no member updates.
7. New/Other Business
   • Potential Other Replacements coming up for 25-26
     • G. Dukes announced she would be retiring in early 2026.  A. Dempsey-Fischer will replace her as chair.  L. Eastman will work on replacements for her on other committees.
     • If there are other updates to committees the committee will meet in February or later as necessary.
8. Adjournment -the meeting adjourned at 11:36 a.m.