Announcements
Meeting Dates
2025-2026
Wednesdays 1-2:30 pm (Virtual)
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
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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.
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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