In addition to the work conducted within departments, the division has several committees that include a cross-section of student affairs staff, and in some cases, staff outside the division and faculty. Below you will find a list of the committees and chair(s), a brief description of its purpose, and a link to the website, if applicable.
Argo Arrival
This committee coordinates welcome back events for new and returning students for the first 6 weeks of the Fall semester. Some of the events are planned by departments in which the committee members are housed. Other events are already part of the university's calendar within the first six weeks and are simply incorporated into the calendar as part of the events students can attend.
Chair: Ben Stubbs, Assistant Director of Student Involvement
Committee Members:
- Cheryl Ezell, Associate Director of University Commons and Student Activities
- Tiffany Jurey, Coorindator for Volunteer UWF!
- Matt Ruckman, Assistant Director of Intramural Sports
- Amy Little, Residence Life Coordinator
- Nathan Kercher, Student Representative
- Dr. Lusharon Wiley, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Inclusion Services
- Rachel Errington, Director of Diversity and International Education Programs
- Robin Zimmern, Assistant Dean of SGA
- Cora Merritt, SGA President and Student Representative
- Stephen Duckworth, Military Science and Army ROTC Representative
- Anna Shiplee, Associate Director of Advising
- Jackie Winkelman, Coordinator of University Commons and Student Activities
Assessment
Our assessment efforts are divided into five categories - metrics, program outcomes, learning outcomes, program review and research. The team provides leadership and direction for strategic assessment within the division.
Chair: Sarah Luczyk, Director of Planning and Assessment
Committee Members:
- Krista Boren, Housing Associate Director
- Shaun Boren, Recreation Associate Director
- Kate Hollimon, Coordinator for Career Planning
- Lauren Loeffler, Director of Career Services
- Cheryll Ezell, Associate Director of University Commons and Student Activities
- Mary Pittman, Recreation Facilities Coordinator
- Ben Stubbs, Assistant Director of Student Activities
- Robin Zimmern, Assistant Dean of SGA
Campus Care Team
A cross-functional group of experienced and knowledgeable professionals who review cases of student behavior, consult appropriate experts and provide recommendations and advice to the University administration.
Chair: Dr. Brandon Frye, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Committee Members:
- Dr. Lusharon Wiley, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Inclusion Services
- John Warren, Chief of Campus Police
- Dr. Rebecca Kennedy, Director of Health, Counseling and Wellness Center
- Dr. Gentry McCreary, Associate Dean of Students and Director for Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Dr. Ruth Davison, Director of Housing and Residence Life
- Anita Schonberger, Deputy General Counsel
Homecoming
A cross-functional group that plans the annual Homecoming celebration for alumni, students, faculty, staff and the Pensacola community.
Co-chairs:
- Ben Stubbs, Assistant Director of Student Involvement
- Melissa Grace, Director of Alumni Relations
Committee Members:
- Krista Boren, Housing Associate Director
- Tony Nguyen, Assistant Athletic Director
- Joy Ward, Project Director of Advertising
- Amy Little, Residence Life Coordinator
- Matt Ruckman, Assistant Director of Intramural Sports
- Eric Hanna, Student Homecoming Committee Member
- John Corwin, Athletics Marketing Coordinator
- Mary Pittman, Recreation Facilities Coordinator
- Christina Duncan, Graduate Assistant of UCSA
- Cora Merritt, SGA President
- Amy Bueno, Program Assistant
- Robin Zimmern, Assistant Dean of SGA
- Jerre Brisky, Assistant Director for the Center of Fine & Performing Arts
Leadership Task Force
A team of student affairs professionals who guide events and development opportunities in leadership.
Co-chairs:
- Robin Zimmern, Assistant Dean of Students
Committee Members:
- Jennifer Johnson, Recreation
- Rachel Blakesley, Residence Life Coordinator
- Leslie Donovan, Counseling and Wellness
- Meghan Barter, Athletics
- Roderick Wilson, UCSA
- Charlette Murphy, Career Services
Multicultural Competence
A team of student affairs professionals who guide our efforts in developing knowledge, awareness and skill around issues of inclusion.
Co-chairs:
- Dr. Rebecca Kennedy, Director of Health, Counseling and Wellness Center
- Dr. Lusharon Wiley, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Inclusion Services
Committee Members:
- Tony Nguyen, Assistant Athletic Director
- Brian Turner, Counseling Center Psychologist
- Rachel Blakesley, Residence Life Coordinator
Staff Development
A team of student affairs staff who provide social and educational opportuntities for division staff. The main team is divided into four subcommittees:
Chair: Dr. Ruth Davison, Director of Housing and Residence Life
Professional Development Sub-committee Co-Chairs: Lauren Loeffler and Robin Zimmern
Social Sub-committee Chair: Cheryl Ezell, Associate Director of University Common and Student Activities
Recognition Sub-committee Chair: Jessica Tweed
New Staff Orientation Sub-committee Chair: Kate Hollimon
Technology
The technology committee provides assistance to staff in the area of web development, training and consultation. The chair also serves as liaison between the division and Information Technology Services.
Chair: Greg Dziadon, Director of Testing and Technology
Committee Members:
- Amber Hoefer, Orientation Lead Coordinator
- Angela Schiller, Career Services Office Administrator
- Annina Dahlstrom, Recreation Services Marketing and Technology Coordinator
- Cynthia Watson, Director of ERCCD
- Francis Grasso, Housing and Residence Life Desktop Systems Administrator
- Martha Hancock, Dean of Students Office Administrator
- Michelle Batch, SDRC Program Specialist
- Rachel Blakesley, Housing and Residence Life Coordinator
- Vannee Cao-Nguyen, SDRC Assistant Director