Professional Staff Association of Western

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.

Events Committee

The Events Committee coordinates and facilitates social and networking events for PSAW members. This includes general membership meetings, an annual Awards Luncheon, and summer and holiday gatherings.

Committee members

Chair: William McQuitty, institutional research analyst, Office of Institutional Research
Angela Brcka, web developer content strategist, University Libraries
Jennifer Clements, business manager associate, Lee Honors College
Faith Fetty, user services manager, University Libraries
Tracey Lawie, director, Miller Auditorium
Amanda Retherford, executive assistant, WMUx
Malia Roberts, interim senior director, Graduate College
Sara Volmering, marketing manager, University Libraries

Interested in joining the Events Committee? Contact William McQuitty.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee develops strategies to encourage active membership. This committee is also responsible for maintaining lists of PSAW-eligible employees, active members and retiree members.

Committee members

Chair: Sara Volmering, marketing manager, University Libraries
David Birkam, graphic designer, WMUx
Angela Brcka, web developer content strategist, University Libraries
Jennifer Clements, business manager associate, Lee Honors College
Beth Northuis, associate director of well-being, University Recreation
Anthony Perez, assistant director multicultural recruitment and outreach, Admissions
Janice Quakenbush, director of finance and infrastructure, Student Affairs

Interested in joining the Membership Committee? Contact Sara Volmering.

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.

Interested in becoming a member of PSAW?

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