Staff Senate

The University of South Carolina Staff Senate serves as an open forum to facilitate communication and collaboration among university staff members. It also serves as an advisory committee to the university president, adding an essential voice to strategic conversations and decisions that support the goals of the institution.

Congratulations to our newly elected staff senators!

The results are in for this year’s Staff Senate elections. Congratulations to all the newly elected senators, who will begin their two-year terms in July.

Arnold School of Public Health

Anjell Session

Brittany Sutton

College of Education

Lawona Hill

College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

Kiara Hare

Darla Moore School of Business

Lauren Kozlik

Division of Academic Affairs and Provost Reporting Offices

Malia Kiehl

Division of Administration and Finance

Pamela Hayes

Kyana Jackson

McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Hazel Cooper

Lee Hallman

Office of the Vice President for Research

Vanessa Nelson-Reed

School of Medicine Columbia

Jon Crain

Stephany Smith

Paige Stiles

School of Medicine Greenville

Devika Werth

Student Affairs and Academic Support

Zo Sediqi

Join the next Staff Senate meeting

All staff members are invited to attend the monthly Staff Senate meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person.

Next meeting: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 3 p.m., Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium, 8th floor

Call to Order: Chris Burkett, Ed.D., President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report: Michaela Taylor, Secretary 

Establish Quorum: Jessica McCormick, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes: Jessica McCormick, Parliamentarian

President’s Update:

Chris Burkett, Ed.D., President

Guest Speakers:

Cole Rotondo, USC Student Body President

Senator Anthony Brown and Cole Rotondo, AED updates

Reports of Committees:

Membership: Katie Annan

Communications: Thom Harman/Emily Miles

Staff Policy and Well-Being: Kelsey Chambers/Caroline Hulett

Professional Development: Jalen Fuller/Brett Williams

Community Projects: Amanda Colie/Alexis Watts

Bylaws: Stephanie Richards

Staff Appreciation and Recognition: Brian Shelton/Adrienne White

Fundraising and Development: Savannah Britz/Terrence Gilmore

Order of Business: Jessica McCormick, Parliamentarian

Announcements/Good of order: Executive Committee or Senators

Adjourn

Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 3-4:30 p.m., Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

Representing Your Voice

Your elected staff senators have the opportunity to:

Provide input and help to shape USC programs and policies that have an impact and are of interest to staff members.
Collaborate with staff members from across campus and be a part of a community that cares deeply about the well-being of staff members at USC.
Connect with USC leadership. Staff Senate hosts senior leadership at monthly meetings and provides time for the staff to engage in a conversation with campus administrators.
Network and gain greater access to additional leadership opportunities.
Gain leadership experience by serving on the executive committee.

The Staff Senate executive committee leads Staff Senate and is made up of five officers: president, vice president, parliamentarian, treasurer and secretary.

Meet your staff senators

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