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Staff Senate

Meetings

Staff Senate holds general senate meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The agenda for each meeting will be posted to the website by noon on the Friday prior to each meeting. While only senators have active roles in the meeting, staff members are always encouraged to attend.

Next Meeting

Next meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 3 p.m., Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium, 8th floor

All staff are invited to attend virtually via Microsoft Teams.

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 Speaker: 

Dr. Michael Amiridis, University President    

 

Reports of Committees:  

Membership – Katie Annan 

Communications – Emily Miles/ Thom Harman 

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

Professional Development – Jalen Fuller/ Brett Williams 

Community Projects – Amanda Colie/ Alexis Watts 

By-Laws – Stephanie Richards 

Staff Awards & Recognition – Adrienne White/ Brian Shelton  

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, March 10, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium  

 

2025-26 meetings and minutes

  • July 8, 2025
  • Aug. 12, 2025
  • Sept. 9, 2025
  • Oct. 14, 2025
  • Nov. 11, 2025
  • Dec. 9, 2025

Spring 2026

  • Jan. 13, 2026
  • Feb. 10, 2026
  • March 10, 2026
  • April 14, 2026
  • May 12, 2026
  • June 9, 2026


Past Meeting Minutes 

Minutes from previous Staff Senate meetings can be found on the archive page. Official Staff Senate minutes are maintained by the senate secretary and approved by the full senate.  

View minutes archive»


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