Committees

Following is the list of standing committees of the Professional Staff Association of Western (PSAW). Use the contact links to connect with committees for more information. All committees are interested in growing with new members.

In addition to their specific purpose, these committees also perform other duties as assigned by the President or the Executive Board. 

Ad hoc committees are established by the President of the association with the approval of the Executive Board.

  • Awards and Recognition Committee

    The Awards and Recognition Committee administers the association's awards program and scholarship fund, including selecting recipients.

    Committee Members

    • Chair: Bonnie Pfingst, marketing specialist senior, Merze Tate College
    • William McQuitty, institutional research analyst, Office of Institutional Research

    Interested in joining the Awards and Recognition Committee? Contact Bonnie Pfingst.

  • Membership Committee

    The Membership Committee develops strategies to encourage active membership. This includes coordinating and facilitating social events like the annual PSAW Awards Luncheon. This committee is also responsible for maintaining lists of PSAW-eligible employees, active members and retiree members.

    Committee Members

    • Co-Chair: Karlee Pirrotta, budget analyst, WMUx
    • Co-Chair: William McQuitty, institutional research analyst, Office of Institutional Research
    • Sara Volmering, marketing manager, University Libraries
    • Eleonora Philopoulos, director, Architecture and Design
    • Beth Northuis, associate director of well-being, University Recreation
    • Janice Quakenbush, director of finance and infrastructure, Student Affairs
    • Jennifer Clements, business manager associate, Lee Honors College
    • Jayne Fraley-Burgett, director, Disability Services for Students
    • Malia Roberts, associate director graduate enrollment services, Graduate College
    • Elena Wood, business manager associate, Graduate College 
    • David Birkam, graphic designer, WMUx
    • Anthony Perez, assistant director multicultural recruitment and outreach, Admissions

    Interested in joining the Membership Committee? Contact Karlee Pirrotta.

  • Nominations and Elections Committee

    The Nominations and Elections Committee oversees the annual election of officers. This includes soliciting nominations, preparing slates of candidates, tallying results, and reporting results to the executive board.

    Committee Members

    • Chair: William McQuitty, institutional research analyst, Office of Institutional Research

    Interested in joining the Nominations and Elections Committee? Contact William McQuitty.

Become a member

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It's easy. All WMU exempt staff are eligible to join.

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