Staff Council Meeting

This Staff Council Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to all University of Arizona staff. 

Zoom Registration: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FVeTIDetRhOFkDxZvJHvbA

Agenda:

1. Welcome
2. Announcements 
   1. Conflict Resolution and De-escalation Skills Symposium – Jessica Semmann
   2. Summer LinkedIn Explorers Events – Jessica Jones
   3. Emily Krauz Endowment Award Update – Melanie Madden
3. Guest Speaker
   1. Overview of 2026 Career Conversations Cycle – Chante Martin, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, and Ashley Kurtz, Director, Learning and Talent Development
4. New Business 
   1. Years of Service Update – Melanie Madden
5. Old Business – Committees Reports (as needed) 
   1. Professional Development – Sam Sowerby & Amanda Stevens 
   2. Representation – Kimberly Chapman 
   3. Communications – Danielle Oxnam 
   4. Policy – Angela Hackett 
   5. Recognition & Awards – Jennifer Lawrence 
   6. WE RISE (Workplace, Engagement, Respect, Inspire, Support, and Empower) – Dra. Itzel Íñiguez & Dr. Tara Burke 
   7. Events – Megan Noli & Shanda Romans 
   8. External Committees – Melanie Madden 

6. Next Meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026 – First meeting with the new Officers!

   -Thank you, Melanie, for three years of dedicated service and excellent leadership of the Staff Council. Your commitment to our community and thoughtful guidance have been invaluable! -

7. Adjourn 
8. Executive Session
   1. Discussion of Health Sciences Announcement
   2. Committee Commitment