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Welcome to the 2025-2026 Academic Year!
 
The office hours are held primarily back in person.  Please contact April Dutscheck via email (dutschecka@uwosh.edu). Senate meetings will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Meeting Dates

2025-2026

Wednesdays 1-2:30 pm (Virtual)

Sept. 17, 2025
Oct. 15, 2025
Nov. 12, 2025
Dec. 17, 2025
Jan. 21, 2026
Feb. 18, 2026
Mar. 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 17, 2026

Contact Info:

University Staff Senate President
Allison Kunde
kundeaj@uwosh.edu

University Staff Senate President-Elect
Polly Newhouse
newhousp@uwosh.edu

Senate Office Administrative Assistant
April Dutscheck
dutschecka@uwosh.edu

University Staff involvement on university committees has been increasing and we are grateful for your willingness to serve as you give your time and talents to campus life.

We would like to encourage you to join your coworkers in serving on a university committee.

Volunteering on a committee has its benefits!

  • Sharing your talents and expertise
  • Meeting, connecting with, and getting to know other staff
  • Getting to know our campus better
  • Making UW Oshkosh a better place to work

A USS member can help answer your questions

  • What will I be expected to do?
  • How much time will it take?
  • How often does the committee meet?
  • Must I have my supervisor’s approval to serve on the committee?

If you would like to learn more about the various committees that need volunteers or to learn more about volunteering, please contact us.

USS Committees

We have a small, yet mighty, group of people working together to make University Staff Professional Development Day (USPDD) happen. If you have any questions about the day, please don’t hesitate to contact one of the committee members. If you would like to volunteer on one of the committees, please fill out this form.

Our planning committee is listed below with the current chair of the committee bolded.

University Staff Senate Executive Committee

President | Allison Kunde
President-Elect | Polly Newhouse
Treasurer | Claire Armstrong
Member-At-Large/Past President | Lisa Goetsch
Member-At-Large | Kris Kissling
Member-At-Large | Samantha Goldben

University Staff Senate Committees

Awards & Recognition Committee

To review state or system compensation guidelines and other information, and develop policies and procedures to administer faculty and academic staff compensation. Serves as the salary review committee.


2025-2026

 

University Staff

Luker, Jane
College of PA & Ed
2023-2026

Bartelt, Mary
College of NHP & STEM
2024-2027

Highley, Michelle
Office of Finance & Administration
2023-2026

Mick, Lisa (Current Senator)
Grounds, Auto & Facilities Management
2025-2028

Munns, Michelle
Registrar’s Office
2025-2028

Schraufnagel, Melissa
SoB
2025-2028

VACANT
Dept.
2025-2028

Bylaws Committee

To provide guidance and support to the Director of Advising and to provide the university community information and support around issue of academic advising.


2025-2026

 

University Staff

Newhouse, Polly
Counseling Center
2025-2028

Kunde, Alison
Provost’s Office
2024-2026

Luker, Jane
College of PA & Ed
2024-2026

Armstrong, Claire
College of PA & Ed
2025-2028

Goetsch, Lisa
Event & Conference Services
2025-2028

 

Committee on Committee

To evaluate existing programs, investigate unmet needs, and make recommendations to the Coordinator of Services to Students with Disabilities and the administration of the University in accordance with Board of Regents’ policy 96-6 (non-discrimination on basis of disability). The committee will have specific responsibility for hearing disability related student grievances.


2025-2026

 

University Staff

Goldben, Samantha
Polk Library
2025-2028

White, Sarah
Head Start
2024-2027

Kunde, Alison
Provost’s Office
2024-2027

Armstrong, Claire (Alternate)
College of PA & Ed
2025-2026

Compensation Committee

To review state or system compensation guidelines and other information, and develop policies and procedures to administer faculty and academic staff compensation. Serves as the salary review committee.


2025-2026

 

University Staff

Kunde, Allison (President)
Provost’s Office
2025-2026

Newhouse, Polly (Vice – President)
Counseling Center
2025-2026

Goetsch, Lisa (Executive Committee Member)
Center for Student Success & Belonging
2025-2026

Armstrong, Claire (Senator)
College of PA & Ed
2025-2026

Elections Committee

To review state or system compensation guidelines and other information, and develop policies and procedures to administer faculty and academic staff compensation. Serves as the salary review committee.


2025-2026

 

University Staff

Kunde, Allison (Past President)
Provost Office
2025-2026

Goldben, Samantha (Current Senator
Polk Library
2025-2026

Claire Armstrong (Past Elections Committee Member)
College of PA & Ed
2025-2026

University Committees

Advisory Council for Academic Advising

To provide guidance and support to the Director of Advising and to provide the university community information and support around issue of academic advising.


2025-2026

Faculty

Looker-Koenigs, Sam
SoMAC (English)
2024-2027

Rivers, Kim
SoPAGE (History)
2024-2027

Lense, Sheri
SoSTEM (Chemistry)
2024-2027

Sandberg, Emmet
SoMAC (Art)
2017-2026

Rahmanpanah, Nahal
SoNHP (Nursing)
2025-2028

Lilly, Bryan
SoB (Marketing)
2023-2026

Fawnda, Norman
SoEHS (Teaching & Learning)
2025-2028


Academic Staff

PAS – Frey, Gena
Reading & Study Skills Center
2025-2028

Patton, Michael
SoB (IS)
2025-2028


University Staff

Benz, Micki
School of Business
2025-2028


Ex Officio

Whalley, Liz (Chair)
Director of Academic Advising

American Disabilities Act Advisory Committee

To evaluate existing programs, investigate unmet needs, and make recommendations to the Coordinator of Services to Students with Disabilities and the administration of the University in accordance with Board of Regents’ policy 96-6 (non-discrimination on basis of disability). The committee will have specific responsibility for hearing disability related student grievances.


2025-2026

Faculty

Rahmanpanah, Nahal
SoNHP (Nursing)
2024-2027

Gilreath, Rachel
SoEHS (Professional Counseling)
2025-2028

Diller, Adam
SoMAC (RTF)
2023-2026

Villanueva, Sarah
SoB (Management & HR)
2025-2028


Academic Staff

Adelson, Sarah
Cooperative Academic Partnership Program
2021-2027

Petr, Ashley
Career & Professional Development
2025-2028


University Staff

Uram, Sarah
Center for Academic Resources
2025-2028

Richter Smith, Nicole
Testing Services
2024-2027


Students

VACANT
OSA

VACANT
OSA


Administrator

Fay, Sean
Director of Equality Opportunity, Equity & Affirmative Action


Coordinator

Karlsen, Kiersten
Services for Students with Disabilities

Compensation Committee (University)

To review state or system compensation guidelines and other information, and develop policies and procedures to administer faculty and academic staff compensation. Serves as the salary review committee.


2025-2026

Faculty 

Beam, John
SoSTEM (Mathematics)
2022-2026

Tomasiewicz, Jessica
SoNHP (Nursing)
2024-2027

Leisen Pollack, Birgit
COB (Marketing)
2020-2026

Churchill, Morgan (Faculty Senate Rep)
SoSTEM (Biology)
2024-2027

Hersey, Anna
SoMAC (Music)
2018-2027

VACANT
College -Dpt
2025-2028

VACANT
College – Dpt
2025-2028

VACANT
College (Dpt)
2025-2028


Academic Staff 

Lambie, Chrissy (President)
Career and Prof Development
2025-26

Kopplin, Molly (President-Elect)
SoEHS
2025-26

Zemke, Angela (Past-President)
Fraternity & Sorority Life
2025-26

Protratz, Greg
Chemistry
2024-2027


University Staff

Kunde, Allison (President)
Provost’s Office
2025-2026

Newhouse, Polly (Vice – President)
Counseling Center
2025-2026

Goetsch, Lisa (Executive Committee Member)
Center for Student Success & Belonging
2025-2026

Armstrong, Claire (Senator)
College of PA & Ed
2025-2026

 


Administration 

Martini, Edwin (Co-Chair)
Provost and Vice Chancellor

Garrison, Joshua
Associate Vice Chancellor, Faculty and Academic Affairs


Ex-Officio 

Borgmann, Jenny
Budget Director

Fay, Sean
Affirmative Action Director

Kuether, Shawna
Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee advocates for climate neutrality, sustainability, and energy efficiency across all aspects of the University. In consultation with the Chancellor and in collaboration with other campus groups, the Committee will create and/or update a Climate Action Plan yearly. The group will research, recommend, facilitate, and implement actions to reduce the impact of the University on climate.


2025-2026

Faculty 

Diller, Adam
SoMAC (RTF)
2023-2026

Bohr, Jeremiah
SoB (IS)
2023-2026


Academic Staff 

Bauder, Courtney (IAS)
Social Justice
2024-2027

Hammer, Matt (PAS)
Chemistry
2023-2026


University Staff 

Juan, Danielle
Risk & Safety
2024-2027

Mick, Lisa
Grounds
2024-2027


Students 

VACANT
OSA Representative

VACANT STUDENT (Access Campus)
OSA Appointed

VACANT STUDENT 
OSA Appointed


 

Administration 

Spanbauer, Brad (Chair)
Campus Sustainability Director (or equivalent)

Shumann, Kevin (Dual Role)
Facilities Director (or designee)

Spehar, Stephanie
SIRT Director

Langolf, Brian
Biogas Program Director

TBD
Purchasing Directors (or designee from Finance & Admin Services)

Richardson, Ben
Parking Director (or designee)

Develice Collins, Lori
Residence Life Representative

TBD
CSSB Representative


 

Environmental Health and Safety Committee

To review health and safety concerns, work to resolve issues or problems informally where possible and provide recommendations to the administration. (Note: The Committee shall not address any issues which are or may be matters of negotiation with the Wisconsin State Employees Union.)


2025-2026

Faculty

Williams, Evan
SoPAGE (Philosophy)
2022-2027

Rivers, Kim
SoPAGE (History)
2024-2027

Dijkstra, Marcel
SoSTEM – Engineering Technology
2023-2026


Academic Staff

Stephani, Rebecca
SoNHP
2023-2026

Griffith, Jason
Information Technology
2024-2027


University Staff

Mosley, Kristina
Philosophy
2023-2028

Phillipson, Ryan
Dean of Students Office
2025-2028

Uram, Sarah
Center for Academic Resources
2025-2028


Students

VACANT
Oshkosh Student Association

VACANT
Oshkosh Student Association


Administration

Tarmann, Chris
University Police


EX-OFFICIO

Juan, Danielle
Risk Management – EHS Specialist

Vander Zanden, Patrick
Residence Life Representative

Potratz, Greg
Chemical Hygiene Officer

Gender Equity Council

To act in consultation with the Chancellor to; 1) oversee the development of programs that support goals, objectives and initiatives of the Ten-Year Plan addressing women’s issues; 2) identify persons responsible for implementing this plan; 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of programs designed to accomplish this plan.


2025-2026

Faculty

Peter, Greg
SoPAGE (Sociology)
2023-2026

Seimers, Sarinda
SoB (Economics)
2022-2028

Castaneda, Amney
SoEHS (Counseling & Human Services Leadership)
2025-2028

Graf, Maria
soNHP (Nursing)
2023-2026


Academic Staff

Smolinski, Laura
SoNHP
2022-2028

Kopplin, Molly
SoEHS
2025-2028


University Staff

Farrow, Eliza
Women’s Center
2023-2026

Mosley, Kristina
Music
2024-2027


Students

TBD
Oshkosh Student Association

TBD 
Oshkosh Student Association


Other Representatives

Administration – Permanent Role
Rusch, Bethany

Equity and Affirmative Action
TBD

Diversity Council
TBD

Women’s Studies
Farrow, Eliza

Employee Assistance Program
TBD

AAUW
Dirth, Meghan: SoMAC (Communication)

Title IX Representative
Stimac, Vicci: Athletics

LBGTQ Center
Cannon, Liz

Intercollegiate Athletic Committee

To establish policies and make policy recommendations to the administration and governance groups concerning intercollegiate athletics. The Intercollegiate Athletic Committee will also act as an advisor to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.


Faculty

Massey, Pam
SoEHS (Kinesiology) (2024-2027)

Brunsell, Eric
SoEHS (Teaching & Learning) (2023-2026)

Krohn, Erik
SoSTEM (Computer Science) (2020-2026)


Academic Staff

Brown, Paul
SoNHP (2025-2028)

Lambie, Chrissy
English  (2022-2028)


University Staff

Kunde, Alison
Provost’s Office (2025-2028)

Goetsch, Lisa
Center for Student Success & Belonging (2025-2028)


Students

VACANT
Oshkosh Student Association

VACANT
Oshkosh Student Association


Ex Officio

Jones, Chris
Faculty Athletic Representative

Hubbard, Beth
Faculty Athletic Representative

Sims, Darryl
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

LGBTQIA+ Education and Advocacy Council

To provide visionary leadership, education, and advocacy necessary to cultivate an equitable, inclusive, and supportive climate for the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh community members of all sexual identities and gender identities and expressions. More specifically, the Council will meet four community needs: 1. Educate the University community members about challenges and issues faced by LGBTQIA+ faculty, staff, and students; 2. Affirm the lives, experiences, and presence of LGBTQIA+ faculty, staff, and students at the University; 3. Advocate to ensure an environment of safety, equity, and respect for individuals of all sexual and gender identities; and 4. Evaluate the UW Oshkosh members’ efforts toward these ends including an assessment of the effectiveness, impact, and outcomes of the LGBTQIA+ Education and Advocacy Council.


Faculty

DeArmond, Sarah (co-chair)
SoB
2019-2028

Massey, Pam
SoEHS
2024-2027

Castaneda [Harper], Amney
SoEHS (Counseling & Human Resources Leadership)
2010-2026

Krueger, Nathan
SoMAC (Music)
2024-2027

Rahmanpanah, Nahal
SoNHP (Nursing)
2024-2027

Klein, Kathryn
SoMAC (English)
2025-2028


Academic Staff

Kopplin,  Molly
SoEHS
2024-2027

Koon, Alex
Trio Student Support Services
2023-2026

VACANT
Dpt
2025-20XX


University Staff

Mosely, Kristina
Theatre
2021-2027

Durbin, Becky
Student Affairs
2024-2027


Students

VACANT
Oshkosh Student Government

VACANT
Oshkosh Student Government


Rainbow Alliance for Hope

_______
Advisor, Rainbow Alliance for Hope


Administration

Cromheeke, Rachel
Human Resources Office Representative


Center for Student Success & Belonging

Farrow, Eliza  (co-chair)
Center for Student Success and Belonging Student Services Coordinator


 

Parking Appeals Committee

To assess and make decisions regarding the legitimacy and acceptability of all appeals presented in a timely manner by violators.


2025-2026

Faculty

Olszewska, Justyna
SoSTEM (Psychology)
2024-2027


Academic Staff

Petr, Ashley
SoB Undergrad Office
2023-2026

Smolinski, Laura
SoNHP
2023-2026


University Staff

Kunde, Alison
Provost Office
2024-2027

Martin Kriha, Sarah
Events & Conference Services
2023-2026


Students

Cummings, Luke
Oshkosh Student Association

TBD
Oshkosh Student Association


Administration

Stein, Lindy
Parking Director

Lilek, Carly
Parking Office

Parking Policy Advisory Committee

To review parking policies and make appropriate recommendations to the Director of Parking and / or the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.


Faculty

Summers, Scott
SoSTEM (Computer Science)
2019-2028

Wallace, Brian
SoEHS (Kinesiology)
2021-2027


Academic Staff

Iverson, Kim
SoB (IS)
2024-2027

Henry, Molly
Human Resources
2024-2027


University Staff

Goldben, Sam
Journalism
2024-2027

Bodette, Julia
Registrar’s Office
2024-2027


Students

TBD
Oshkosh Student Association

TBD
Oshkosh Student Association


Ex-Officio

Stein, Lindy
Parking Director

Lilek, Carly
Parking Office

Reeve Advisory Council

To seek to represent the interests of University students, faculty, staff, and alumni in advising the Director of Reeve Memorial Union on policy matters relating to the operation, use, and improvement of Reeve Memorial Union.


Faculty

Williams, Evan
SoPAGE (Philosophy)
2023-2026


Academic Staff

VACANT
Dpt
2025-2028


University Staff

Phillipson, Ryan
IT
2025-2028


Students

TBD
Oshkosh Student Association

TBD
Oshkosh Student Association


Alumni 

Slinde, Jeremiah
Oshkosh Alumni Association


Ex-Officio

Lundt, Nathan (Chair)
Director of Reeve Union

Segregated Fees

Committee Charge: To provide advice to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs on the disbursement of segregated fees.

______

Committee Composition:

Faculty 

Chmura-Moore, Dylan
SoMAC – Art
2022-2028

Stelzer, Robert
SoSTEM (Biology)
2023-2026

 


Academic Staff 

Janquart, Mallory 
Medical Laboratory Science and Medical Imaging
2024-2027

Zemke, Angela
Frat & Sor Life Life Program Advisor
2025-2028


University Staff 

White, Sarah
Finance and Administration
2024-2027

Newhouse, Polly
Counseling Center
2025-2028


OSA Member Representative

TBD
Executive Board Member
2024-2026


Administration 

VC for Student Affairs

 


 

Strategic Planning & Budget Committee

Committee Charge:

The UW Oshkosh Strategic Planning and Budget Committee (SPBC) is a joint university committee with responsibility for providing the Chancellor and Shared Governance bodies advice and recommendation regarding the university’s strategic planning process, including budget implications, monitoring of implementation progress against targets, and participating meaningfully in the development of the institution’s annual operating budget and facilities master plan/capital budget to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and budget allocation.

Please find here the: Committee Information Form – UWO Strategic Planning and Budgeting Committee

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Committee Composition:

Faculty  (2025-2026)

Lilly, Bryan
SoB – (Marketing & Sales)
2023-2031

Rutz, Michael
SoPAGE – (History)
2025-2028

Cole, Stewart
SoMAC – (English)
2024-2029

Thomas, George
SoSTEM – (Computer Science)
2025-2030

Tomasiewicz, Jessica
SoNHP – (Nursing)
2025-2027

Elannani, Hassan
SoEHS (Leadership, Literacy, and Social Foundations)
2025-2026

Beyer, Scott (FS Exec Rep)
SoB (Finance & Business Law)
2025-2026


Academic Staff 

Patton, Michael (IAS)
Information Systems
2025-2028

Mogi-Hein, Yoko (IAS)
Teaching & Learning
2025-2028

Boehler, Karl (IAS)
English
2025-2028

Zemke, Angela (PAS)
Reeve Memorial Union
2025-2028

Lambie, Chrissy (PAS)
Career & Professional Development
2025-2028

Skindzelewski, Sierra (PAS)
Event & Conference Services
2025-2028


University Staff 

Kunde, Alison
Office of the Provost and VC Academic Affairs
2023-2026

Newhouse, Polly
Counseling Center
2025-2028

Farrow, Eliza
Center for Student Success & Belonging
2025-2028


OSA Member Representative

Arndt, Madeline 
Executive Board Member
2025-2027


Administration 

Provost Martini


 

Student Conduct Panel

To serve on panel which provides members for various student disciplinary hearings. The work of the committee, including training and selection to serve on various panels, is coordinated by the Office of the Dean of Students.


Faculty

Kedrowski, Brant
SoSTEM (Chemistry)
2025-2028

Mouton, Michelle
SoPAGE (History)
2025-2028

Otto, Devin
SoMAC (Music)
2014-2027

Phillippi-Immel, Kathy
SoSTEM (Psychology)
2025-2028

Power, James
SoNHP (Social Work)
2025-2028

Lense, Sheri
SoSTEM (Chemistry)
2025-2028

Hones, Don
SoEHS (Teaching & Learning)
2025-2028

Siemers, David
SoPAGE (Political Science)
2025-2028

Smith, Trina
SoMAC (Art)
2025-2028

Animashaun, Abayomi
SoMAC (English)
2025-2028

Palmeri, Anthony
SoMAC (Communication Studies)
2025-2028

Ihde, Kirstin
SoMAC (Music)
2025-2028


Academic Staff

Koch, Tina
Admissions
2024-2027

Howard, Dan
Institutional Effectiveness
2024-2027

Christopher, Liz
IT
2024-2027

Bonack, Jenny
Registrar’s Office
2024-2027

Brown, Paul
Human Kinetics & Health Education
2025-2028

Koon, Alex
Center for Student Success & Belonging
2025-2028

Petr, Ashley
Career & Professional Development
2025-2028

Frey, Gena
Reading & Study Skills Center
2025-2028


University Staff

Goldben, Samantha
Polk Library
2024-2027

Uram, Sarah
Center for Academic Resources
2025-2028


Students

TBD
Oshkosh Student Association


Adviser

Bares, Buzz (Chair)
Dean of Students