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.

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, July 14, 2026, at 3 p.m., Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium, 8th floor

Call to Order: Katie Annan, M.Ed., Vice President

Roll Call/Attendance Report: Emily Miles, Secretary  

Establish Quorum: Stephanie Richards, Parliamentarian  

Approval of Minutes: Stephanie Richards, Parliamentarian  

Vice President’s Update:  

Katie Annan, M.Ed., Vice President

Reports of Committees:  

Bylaws — Caroline Hulett

Communications — Thom Harman/Brett Williams 

Community Projects — Amanda Minnet/Derenzo Thomas

Membership — Hazel Cooper/Kelsey Zarnick 

Professional Development — Jalen Fuller/Vanessa Nelson-Reed

Scholarship and Fundraising — Jenelle Peoples/Zo Sediqi

Staff Awards and Recognition — Syretta Cox/Adrienne White 

Staff Policy and Well-Being — Storm Blitz/Anthony Brown

Order of Business: Stephanie Richards, Parliamentarian  

Announcements/Good of Order: Executive Committee or Senators   

 Adjourn 

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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