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Staff Council

Staff Council

MISSION STATEMENT

We pledge to work in partnership with Doane faculty, students, Leadership Team, and the Board of Trustees to enrich the culture of Doane staff by supporting an inclusive, inviting, and equitable community. Staff Council will serve as a communication conduit between staff and administration. Staff Council commits to provide a voice for staff to formulate and endorse recommendations for action to improve the work environment, opportunities, policies, and procedures for the betterment of the Doane community.

What have we been up to?

Staff Council Agendas & Minutes

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Check out our Development & Recognition information!

  • Staff Assemblies
    • 9/10/24 - Updates regarding Shared Governance, IT projects & Enrollment
    • 4/8/24 - Updates regarding CARE team, Financial Wellness Group, Recruitment Scholarships & the FASFA issues.
    • 3/29/23 - Updates regarding One Day-One Doane, Enrollment, Remote work policy & HLC visit
    • 9/15/22 - Updates regarding Strategic Plan, Shared Governance & Enrollment
    • 3/28/22 - Updates regarding Shared Governance, Staff Council progress and by-laws, next steps for Staff Council
  • Staff Council By-Laws
    • 4/16/25 - Amended By-Laws
    • 9/4/24 - Version 5: Amended By-Laws
    • 1/6/22 - Drafted By-Laws

Chair of Staff Council

Stephanie Hemje, Experiential Learning Coordinator

Stephanie Hemje - Experiential Learning Coordinator

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Chair Elect of Staff Council

Sandy Koll, Senior Grants Accountant

Sandy Koll - Senior Grants Accountant

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Secretary/Treasurer

Andreea Baker, Director of Health and Wellness

Andreea Baker - Director of Health and Wellness

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Vice Chair of Communication

Melissa Wichman, Director of Learning Technology and Library Services

Melissa Wichman - Director of Learning Technology and Library Services

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Vice Chair of Technology

Ted Jedlicka, Systems Engineer II

Ted Jedlicka - Systems Engineer II

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New Members

Megan Forbes, Donor Relations and Stewardship Manager

Megan Forbes - Donor Relations and Stewardship Manager

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Suzanne Mealer, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer

Suzanne Mealer - Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer

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Devin Marvin, Senior Accountant

Devin Marvin - Senior Accountant

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Krew Tran, Associate Director-Service Center

Krew Tran - Associate Director-Service Center

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Aaron Blackman, Director of Esports and Head Coach

Aaron Blackman - Director of Esports and Head Coach

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Joshua Johnson, Executive Assistant for the Chief Financial Officer

Joshua Johnson - Executive Assistant for the Chief Financial Officer

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