Purpose:
The Staff Development Committee is charged by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services to create development opportunities and programs for the staff within the Division.

Committee Membership

  • The committee consists of one representative from each unit within the Division.
  • Representatives are appointed by each department Director.
  • Representatives serve two-year terms with half of the committee rotating off each year as follows:
YEAR "X" YEAR "Y"
Undergraduate Admissions Office of Disability Services
Career Services Financial Aid/Word Processing
Public Safety Student Union / Campus Rec
Student Life Athletics
Vice President's Office Student Health Services
Residence Services Psychological Services
  • Representatives can serve multiple terms as approved by their director.
Committee Leadership:
  • Committee leadership includes a chair, chair-elect, and advisor
  • The chair-elect will serve a one-year term and is recommended for appointment by the committee.
  • Final approval is granted by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. Upon satisfactory completion of chair-elect duties, the chair-elect will serve as the committee chair for the subsequent year.
  • The term of office for the chair position is one year.
  • The advisor is appointed by the Vice President from among departmental Directors and VPSA staff.
Leadership Duties:
Chair
  • Convenes general, quarterly meetings
  • Oversees the Recognition and Training/Orientation Committees
  • Produces Annual Report
  • Facilitates Annual Planning Retreat
  • Formulates and presents budgetary issues
Chair-Elect
  • Records minutes of general meetings
  • Maintains committee records
  • Maintains the Calendar of Events
  • Oversee Community Service and Esprit de Corps Committees
Advisor
  • Serves as liaison with directors and the Vice President
  • Facilitates annual review of committee purpose and structure
  • Advises committee leadership
Subcommittees:
  • Esprit de Corps Subcommittee - This subcommittee plans and coordinates social events for the staff within the division to foster team spirit and extend appreciation for hard work.
  • Community Service Subcommittee - This subcommittee plans and provides opportunities for staff to participate in community service projects both on and off campus.
  • Recognition Subcommittee - This subcommittee plans and manages recognition programs and initiatives for staff members within the division.
  • Training/Orientation Subcommittee - The training /orientation subcommittee provide opportunities for new staff members in the division to connect with other staff members, learn about the services offered by departments within the division, and help them understand the role of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services at WSU. The subcommittee also develops or identifies opportunities for staff to engage in professional and personal growth opportunities. Programs may include conferences, seminars, guest speakers, and cross-training.
Subcommittee Membership and Leadership:
  • Each subcommittee will consist of several members of the Staff Development Committee and other staff members from within the division as needed.
  • Subcommittee chairs will be selected from the membership of the Staff Development Committee.
  • Subcommittee chairs will serve a one-year term.
  • Subcommittee chairs are responsible for continuous written and verbal communication of events including evaluation of programs
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