Staff Assembly 2025 Elections

Staff Assembly Election now OPEN:

The Nominations and Elections Committee has started the process for staff to elect four (4) At-Large Staff Assembly Executive Committee members. The term of each position is three (3) years: June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2028. 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 who best represents Butler University Staff. The election is open to all Butler University staff from April 23, 2025 – May 5, 2025.

Expectations:

Staff Assembly was created in February 2001 to enhance the work environment and represent the interests and concerns of staff in the overall governance structure of the University. 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 staff positions.

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 for a minimum of nine months before accepting a nomination to a position on the Executive Committee, and be in good standing with the University.

Click below to submit your vote.

To learn more about how Staff Assembly works for you and to see who the current Staff Assembly Executive Committee members are please click on the link below.

visit the Staff Assembly blog.

Current Executive Committee Members (and ending term year)

• Britany Goodpaster (AvantBlue • IT) – Chair 2026
• Carol Baker (Academic Systems Administrator • Associate Provost Office) Vice-Chair 2026
• Justin Bauerle (Information Systems Analyst • IT) – Secretary/Treasurer 2026
• Bonnie Danison (Payroll Assistant • Business Office) – At-Large 2025
• Debbie Jones (Accommodations Specialist • Student Disability Services) – At-Large 2025
• Katie Palmer (Communications Manager • Strategic Communications) – At-Large 2025
• Tina Vawter (Administrative Specialist • COPHS) – At-Large 2025
• Marcia Ewbank (Administrative Assistant • Office of Student Activities) – At-Large 2026
• Kathy Hankins (Budget and Grant Administration • Finance) – At-Large 2027
• Shari Miller (Human Resources Business Partner • Human Resources) – At-Large 2027
• Randall Ojeda (Sr. Director • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) – At-Large 2027
• Tarence Williams (Sr Help Desk Analyst/Team Lead • IT) – At-Large 2027

Questions? Contact Marcia Ewbank (mewbank@butler.edu)