STAFF ASSEMBLY GENERAL ELECTION NOMINATIONS – APRIL 2024
(Note: ONLY STAFF MAY VOTE)
Staff Assembly Nominations are now OPEN:
The Nominations and Elections Committee is starting the process to elect four (4) At-Large Staff Assembly Executive Committee members. The term of each position is three (3) years: June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2027. These “At-Large” committee members are involved in discussing and addressing staff issues and opportunities, coordinating staff development and relationship-building efforts, and providing input on essential University decisions. Bring your voice into this important group or nominate an individual that will best represent Butler University Staff.
Expectations:
Staff Assembly was created in February 2001 to enhance the work environment and represent the interests and concerns of staff. Staff Assembly is composed of a 12-member Executive Committee and six standing committees. Over 30 staff members are actively involved with Staff Assembly on either the Executive Committee or one of the six standing committees. Staff is the second largest constituent group on campus with over 700 people working in a staff position.
Nominees are voted on by their staff peers to serve a three-year term on the Executive Committee. Members are expected to attend one (1) Staff Assembly Executive Committee meeting once a month as well as the monthly General Meeting (for all staff). Members will also be expected to join a Staff Assembly sub-committee such as: Difference Makers, Socials and Activities, Professional Development/Networking, Nominations and Elections, Communications, or General Assembly. A person must be employed by Butler a minimum of one year before accepting a nomination to a position on the Executive Committee and be in good standing with the University.
Click below to submit your nomination(s).
https://butler.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AqJB1qjRUuXuOa
To learn more about how Staff Assembly works for you
visit the Staff Assembly blog.
2024 Nomination and Election Timeline:
April 4-15: Nominations and Elections (N&E) Committee will accept nominations.
April 15-16: N&E Committee verifies with the nominees their acceptance of nomination
Nominees may accept or decline their nomination.
April 17-30: Elections Open – election link will be sent out via Butler Today
May 15: Announcement of new Staff Assembly Executive Committee members will be posted on Butler Today, Staff Assembly website, and Staff Assembly Facebook page.
Current Executive Committee Members (as of April 2024):
Name (Location) – Term Ending
Nick Wilson (DPS) – Chair 2024
Beth Falkenbach (LSB) – Vice-Chair 2024
Maleigha Fuentes (DPS) – Secretary/Treasurer 2024
John Lacheta (Operations) – At-Large 2024
Bonnie Danison (Payroll) – At-Large 2025
Debbie Jones (Student Disability Services) – At-Large 2025
Katie Palmer (President’s Office) – At-Large 2025
Tina Vawter (COPHS) – At-Large 2025
Paige Carson (Building Services) – At-Large 2025
Carol Baker (Academic Affairs) – At-Large 2026
Marcia Ewbank (Business Office) – At-Large 2026
Britany Goodpaster (IT) – At-Large 2026
Questions – Contact Tina Vawter tvawter@butler.edu