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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: April 9, 2024, Close-Hipp Lumpkin Auditorium, 8th Floor
All staff are invited to attend virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Call to Order- Tyson Lusk – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

 

President’s Update:

Tyson Lusk, President

 

Guest Speaker:

Robynn Pease, PhD, USC Staff Ombuds

Anthony L. James, PhD, Director of Inclusive Excellence Education

 

Budget review:

Vanessa Brown, Treasurer

 

2024 -2025 Executive Committee:

President Elect – Megan Colascione

Vice President – Chris Burkett, Ed.D.

Treasurer – Rebecca Denisi

Secretary – Julia Hodge

Parliamentarian – Julia Bellon

 

Reports of Committees:

Membership – William Boland/ Julia Hodge

Communications – Thom Harman/ Michaela Taylor

Staff Policy and Well-Being – Beth Herron/ Jason Cone

Professional Development – Georgia Doran/ Rebecca Christopher

Community Projects – Toni Karl/ Amanda Minnet

By-Laws – Julia Bellon/ Marissa Buck

Staff Awards & Recognition – Bridget Leslie/ Julia Bellon

Fundraising and Development – Chelsey Malloy/ Wright Culpepper

 

Order of Business – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

  • By-Law change reading

 

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators) 

 

2023-24 Upcoming Meeting Dates and Past Agendas

Fall 2023

  • July 11, 2023
  • August 8, 2023
  • September 12, 2023
  • October 10, 2023
  • November 14, 2023
  • December 12, 2023

Spring 2024

  • January 9, 2024
  • February 13, 2024
  • March 12, 2024
  • April 9, 2024
  • May 14, 2024
  • June 11, 2024

Past Meeting Agendas and Recordings (FY 2023-24)

Call to Order- Tyson Lusk – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

President’s Update:

Tyson Lusk, President

2024 -2025 Executive Committee Nominee Speeches:

President Elect – Megan Colascione

Vice President – Chris Burkett, Ed.D.

Treasurer - Rebecca DeNisi

Secretary – Julia Hodge

Parliamentarian – Julia Bellon

 

Reports of Committees:

Membership – William Boland/ Julia Hodge

Communications – Thom Harman/ Michaela Taylor

Staff Policy and Well-Being – Beth Herron/ Jason Cone

Professional Development – Georgia Doran/ Rebecca Christopher

Community Projects – Toni Karl/ Amanda Minnet

By-Laws – Julia Bellon/ Marissa Buck

Staff Awards & Recognition – Bridget Leslie/ Julia Bellon

Fundraising and Development – Chelsey Malloy/ Wright Culpepper

 

Order of Business – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

  • Proposed Bylaw Change

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators) 

 Adjourn

 

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

 

Call to Order-Tyson Lusk President  

Roll Call/AttendanceReport-Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Chris Burkett, Ed.D., Parliamentarian  

Approval of Minutes – Chris Burkett, Ed.D., Parliamentarian  

 

Guest Speakers:  

Michael Amiridis, PhD, University of South Carolina President   

President’s Update 

Tyson Lusk, President  

Order of Business – Chris Burkett, Ed.D., Parliamentarian  

 Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators)  

 

Adjourn 

 Next Meeting:  Tuesday, March 12, 2024 – 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium  

 

Call to Order- Tyson Lusk – President   

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary  

Establish Quorum- Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian  

Approval of Minutes – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian  

Guest Speaker:  

Michael Amiridis, PhD, University of South Carolina President  

President’s Update 

Tyson Lusk, President    

Order of Business – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian  

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators)   

Adjourn 

 

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium  

 

Call to Order- Tyson Lusk – President   

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary  

Establish Quorum- Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian  

Approval of Minutes – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian  

 

President’s Update 

Tyson Lusk, President  

Order of Business – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian  

  • Voting on Bylaw amendment

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators)   

 

Adjourn 

Guest Speaker:  

Jeffrey Black, CEO of BlackSheep Global  

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, January 9, 2024 – 3:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

 

Call to Order- Tyson Lusk – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

President’s Update:

Tyson Lusk, President

Guest Speaker:

Ashley Kelly-Quirk, LMSW, Associate Director, Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention

Reports of Committees:

Membership – William Boland/ Julia Hodge

Communications – Thom Harman/ Michaela Taylor

Staff Policy and Well-Being – Beth Herron/ Cassandra Pope

Professional Development – Georgia Doran/ Rebecca Christopher

Community Projects – Toni Karl/ Amanda Minnet

By-Laws – Julia Bellon/ Marissa Buck

Staff Awards & Recognition – Bridget Leslie/ Julia Bellon

Fundraising and Development – Chelsey Malloy/ Wright Culpepper

 

Order of Business – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian 

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators)  

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

Call to Order- Tyson Lusk – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

 

Guest Speaker:

Caroline Agardy, Vice President of Human Resources

President’s Update:

Tyson Lusk, President

Reports of Committees:

Membership – William Boland/ Julia Hodge

Communications – Thom Harman/ Michaela Taylor

Staff Policy and Well-Being – Beth Herron/ Cassandra Pope

Professional Development – Georgia Doran/ Rebecca Christopher

Community Projects – Toni Karl/ Amanda Minnet

By-Laws – Julia Bellon/ Marissa Buck

Staff Awards & Recognition - Bridget Leslie/ Julia Bellon

Fundraising & Development - Chelsey Malloy 

Order of Business – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators) 

Adjourn 

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – 3:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

 

Call to Order- Tyson Lusk – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

 

Guest Speaker:

Stacey Bradley, CPA, MBA, University Organizational Excellence Officer

President’s Update:

Tyson Lusk, President

Reports of Committees:

Membership – William Boland/ Julia Hodge

Communications – Thom Harman/ Michaela Taylor

Staff Policy and Well-Being – Beth Herron/ Cassandra Pope

Professional Development – Georgia Doran/ Rebecca Christopher

Community Projects – Toni Karl/ Amanda Minnet

By-Laws – Julia Bellon/ Marissa Buck

Ad Hoc Committees

  • Staff Awards – Bridget Leslie/ Julia Bellon
  • Scholarship/ Fundraiser – Chelsey Malloy

Order of Business – Chris Burkett, Ed.D, Parliamentarian

  • Voting on Ad Hoc committees becoming standing committees

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators) 

  • GIUFU Collection

Adjourn 

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – 3:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

 

Call to Order- Megan Colascione – Vice President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Chris Burkett, E.d.D, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Chris Burkerr, E.d.D., Parliamentarian

Reports of Committees:
Membership – William Boland/ Julia Hodge
Communications – Thom Harman/ Michaela Taylor 
Staff Policy and Well-Being – Beth Herron/ Cassandra Pope
Professional Development – Georgia Doran/ Rebecca Chrstopher
Community Projects – Toni Karl/ Amanda Minnet
By-Laws – Julia Bellon/ Marissa Buck 

Ad Hoc Committees 

  • Staff Awards – Bridget Leslie
  • Scholarship/ Fundraiser – Chelsey Malloy 

EPMS Update - Rushondra James, PhD./ Megan Colascione

Guest Speaker:

Professional Development - Scott Ellis, University Police Department 

Order of Business – Chris Burkett, E.d.D., Parliamentarian

Announcements / Good of Order– Executive Committee or Senators

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, September 12, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

 

Call to Order- Tyson Lusk – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Chris Burkett, E.d., Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Chris Burkerr, E.d., Parliamentarian

Guest Speaker:

Helen Mack, MPPA, CPM, SHRM-CP, Benefits Manager - USC Division of Human Resources 

President’s Update:

Tyson Lusk -  President

Reports of Committees:
Membership – William Boland/ Julia Hodge
Communications – Thom Harman/ Michaela Taylor 
Staff Policy and Well-Being – Beth Herron/ Cassandra Pope
Professional Development – Georgia Doran/ Rebecca Chrstopher
Community Projects – Toni Karl/ Amanda Minnet
By-Laws – Julia Bellon/ Marissa Buck 

Ad Hoc Committees 

  • Staff Awards – Bridget Leslie
  • Scholarship/ Fundraiser – Chelsey Malloy 

Order of Business – Chris Burkett, E.d., Parliamentarian

Announcements / Good of Order– Executive Committee or Senators

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

 

Past Meeting Agendas and Recordings (FY 2022-23)

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Close-Hipp Building, UAC Training Room 302 
August 9, 2022, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

  • Call to Order – Rushondra James, Ph.D., President
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report – Katherine Hilson, Secretary
  • Establish Quorum – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian
  • Approval of Minutes – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Guest Speaker:
Carlton Washington, President, SC State Employees Association       

Remarks/Announcements:
Doug Foster, Vice President for Information Technology and CIO
Courtney Buzan, CMP, Associate Director for Campus Programs

President’s Update:
Rushondra James, President

Reports of Committees:
Membership – Mike Dial/ Kelley Fink
Communications – Craig Brandhorst/ Dwaun Sellers
Staff Policy and Well-Being – Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
Professional Development – Georgia Doran
Community Projects – Joe Fortune/ Christine Shelek
By-Laws – Kim Rose

Ad Hoc Committees: Tyson Lusk, Vice-President

  • Staff Awards
  • Scholarship/ Fundraiser

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators)

Adjourn

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 13 , 2022 – Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium, 8th Floor

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Close-Hipp Building, Lumpkin Auditorium
September 13, 2022, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

  • Call to Order – Rushondra James, Ph.D., President
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report – Katherine Hilson, Secretary
  • Establish Quorum – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian
  • Approval of Minutes – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Guest Speaker:
Molly Peirano, Assistant Vice President for Civil Rights and Title IX 

President’s Update:
Rushondra James, President

Reports of Committees:
Membership – Mike Dial/ Kelley Fink
Communications – Craig Brandhorst/ Dwaun Sellers
Staff Policy and Well-Being – Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
Professional Development – Georgia Doran
Community Projects – Joe Fortune/ Christine Shelek
By-Laws – Kim Rose

Ad Hoc Committees: Tyson Lusk, Vice-President

  • Staff Awards – Chris Burkett
  • Scholarship/ Fundraiser –  Loren Murphy

Order of BusinessBo Hart, Parliamentarian  

What’s Your Story Update: 

Georgia Doran, Senator, Professional Development Committee 

  • Final Story – Leroy Sims, Senator  

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators)

Adjourn

Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 11 , 2022 – Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium, 8th Floor

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Close-Hipp Building, Lumpkin Auditorium
October 11, 2022, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Call to Order –  Tyson Lusk, Vice President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report – Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Guest Speaker:

Caroline Agardy, Vice President for Human Resources

Vice President’s Update:

Tyson Lusk, Vice President

Order of Business – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

 Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators) 

  • Community Projects – Benefits Fair

 Adjourn

 Guest Speaker:

Jeffrey Black, CEO of BlackSheep Global

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Close-Hipp Building, Lumpkin Auditorium
November 8, 2022, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Call to Order- Rushondra James, PhD – President   

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary  

Establish Quorum- Bo Hart, Parliamentarian  

Approval of Minutes – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian  

President’s Update 

Rushondra James PhD, President  

Reports of Committees:  

Membership – Kelley Fink 

Communications – Craig Brandhorst/ Dwaun Sellers 

Staff Policy and Well-Being – Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps 

Professional Development – Georgia Doran 

Community Projects – Joe Fortune/ Christine Shelek 

By-Laws – Kim Rose  

Ad Hoc Committees – Tyson Lusk, Vice-President  

  • Staff Awards – Chris Burkett 
  • Scholarship/ Fundraiser – Loren Murphy

Order of Business – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian  

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators)   

  • Senator Anthony Morgan 
  • Senator Beverly Johnson

Adjourn  

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium  

Call to Order- Rushondra James, PhD – President   

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary  

Establish Quorum- Bo Hart, Parliamentarian  

Approval of Minutes – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian  

President’s Update 

Rushondra James PhD, President  

Reports of Committees:  

Membership – Kelley Fink 

Communications – Craig Brandhorst/ Dwaun Sellers 

Staff Policy and Well-Being – Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps 

Professional Development – Georgia Doran 

Community Projects – Joe Fortune/ Christine Shelek 

By-Laws – Kim Rose  

Ad Hoc Committees – Tyson Lusk, Vice-President  

  • Staff Awards – Chris Burkett 
  • Scholarship/ Fundraiser – Loren Murphy

Order of Business – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian  

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators)   

  • Senator Craig Brandhorst, Dwaun Sellers, and Kelley Fink

Adjourn

Reception to follow

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, January 10, 2023 – Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium  

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Close-Hipp Building, Lumpkin Auditorium
January 10, 2023, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Call to Order- Rushondra James, PhD – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

President’s Update:

Rushondra James, President

Reports of Committees:

Membership – Kelley Fink

Communications – Craig Brandhorst/ Dwaun Sellers

Staff Policy and Well-Being – Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps

Professional Development – Georgia Doran

Community Projects – Joe Fortune/ Christine Shelek

By-Laws – Kim Rose

Ad Hoc Committees – Tyson Lusk, Vice-President

  • Staff Awards – Chris Burkett
  • Scholarship/ Fundraiser – Loren Murphy

Order of Business – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators) 

Adjourn

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Close-Hipp Building, Lumpkin Auditorium
February 14, 2023, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Call to Order- Rushondra James, PhD – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Guest Speaker:

Donna Arnett, PhD, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost 

President’s Update:

Rushondra James, President

Ad Hoc Committees:

Staff Awards – Chris Burkett

Scholarship/ Fundraiser – Loren Murphy 

Reports of Committees:

Membership – Kelley Fink

Communications – Craig Brandhorst/ Dwaun Sellers

Staff Policy and Well-Being – Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps

Professional Development – Georgia Doran

Community Projects – Joe Fortune

By-Laws – Kim Rose

Order of Business – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators) 

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, March 14, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

 

Call to Order- Rushondra James, PhD – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

President’s Update:

Rushondra James, PhD - President

Guest Speaker:

Julian R. Williams, JD, Vice President, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

2023 -2024 Executive Committee Nominee Speeches:

President Elect – Tyson Lusk

Vice President – Megan Colascione

Treasurer - Vanessa Berry

Secretary – Katherine Hilson

Parliamentarian – Chris Burkett

Reports of Committees:

Membership – Kelley Fink

Communications – Craig Brandhorst/ Dwaun Sellers

Staff Policy and Well-Being – Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps

Professional Development – Georgia Doran

Community Projects – Joe Fortune

By-Laws – Kim Rose 

Ad Hoc Committees:

Staff Awards – Chris Burkett

Scholarship/ Fundraiser – Loren Murphy

Order of Business – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Announcements / Good of order (Executive Committee or Senators) 

  • A Huge Thank You to Founders Credit Union!!!!

Adjourn

 Next Meeting:  Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

Call to Order- Rushondra James, PhD – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Guest Speaker:

Michael Amiridis, University of South Carolina President

President’s Update:

Rushondra James,PhD -  President

2023 -2024 Executive Officers:

Rushondra James,PhD -  President

Announcements / Order of Business – Executive Committee or Senators

2023-2024 Budget Proposal – Bridget Leslie - Treasurer

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

 

Call to Order- Rushondra James, PhD – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

President’s Update:

Rushondra James,PhD -  President

Reports of Committees:
Membership – Kelley Fink
Communications – Craig Brandhorst/ Dwaun Sellers
Staff Policy and Well-Being – Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
Professional Development – Georgia Doran
Community Projects – Brian Hull
By-Laws – Kim Rose

Announcements / Order of Business – Executive Committee or Senators

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, June 13, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

 

Call to Order- Rushondra James, PhD – President 

Roll Call/Attendance Report- Katherine Hilson, Secretary 

Establish Quorum- Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Approval of Minutes – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

Guest Speaker:

J. Rex Tolliver, J.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Academic Support 

2023 -2024 Presentation

President’s Update:

Rushondra James,PhD -  President

Reports of Committees:
Membership – Kelley Fink
Communications – Craig Brandhorst/ Dwaun Sellers
Staff Policy and Well-Being – Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
Professional Development – Georgia Doran
Community Projects – Brian Hull
By-Laws – Kim Rose

Ad Hoc Committees – Tyson Lusk, Vice-President  

  • Staff Awards – Chris Burkett 
  • Scholarship/ Fundraiser – Loren Murphy

Order of Business – Bo Hart, Parliamentarian

  • Voting for 2023-2024 Budget  

Announcements / Good of Order– Executive Committee or Senators

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, July 11, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Close-Hipp, Lumpkin Auditorium

 

 

Past Meeting Agendas and Recordings (FY 2021-22)

View the recording from the July 13 meeting.

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Lumpkin Auditorium, Close-Hipp
July 13, 2021, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Call to Order: Dr. Shelley Dempsey, President
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report: Andrenette Hudley, Secretary
  • Establish Quorum: Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Guest Speaker: Caroline Agardy, Vice President, Human Resources
  • Budget Report: Bridget Leslie, Treasurer
  • Reports of Committees: Charters and Key Initiatives
    • Membership: Vanessa Berry and Carolina Maulana
    • Communications: Lauren Angelo-Duck and Bailey Watts
    • Staff Policy and Welfare: Megan Colascione and Ja-Nae Epps
    • Professional Development: Melissa Kupfer and Leroy Sims
    • Community Project: Joe Fortune and Katherine Hilson
    • Bylaws: Bo Hart and Kim Rose
  • Order of Business
    • Adoption of Bylaws: Tyson Lusk
    • Title IX Committee Update: Rushondra James, Vice President
  • Announcements (Executive Committee or Senators)
  • Adjourn

Recording will be added once available.

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Lumpkin Auditorium, Close-Hipp
August 10, 2021, 3 - 4 p.m.

  • Call to Order: Dr. Shelley Dempsey, President
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report: Andrenette Hudley, Secretary
  • Establish Quorum: Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Guest Speaker: Dr. Harris Pastides, Interim President
  • MLK Social Justice Awards 2022: Julian Williams, Vice President Diversity Equity and Inclusion
  • Presidential Search Committee: Lauren Smith
  • Budget Report: Bridget Leslie, Treasurer
  • Reports of Committees (as needed):
    • Membership: Vanessa Berry/ Carolina Maulana
    • Communications: Dwaun Sellers, Staff Senate Website
    • Staff Policy and Well-being: Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
    • Professional Development: Melissa Kupfer/ Leroy Sims
    • Community Project: Joe Fortune/ Katherine Hilson
    • Bylaws: Bo Hart/ Kim Rose
  • Order of Business
    • Resolution: Mask Ordinance, Mike Dial
    • Presidential Commission on University History: Prischilla Ramsey
    • Title IX Committee Update: Rushondra James, Vice President
  • Announcements (Executive Committee or Senators)
  • Adjourn

View the recording from the September 14 meeting.

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Lumpkin Auditorium, Close-Hipp
September 14, 2021, 3 - 4 p.m.

  • Call to Order: Shelley Dempsey, Ph.D., President 
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report: Andrenette Hudley, Secretary
  • Establish Quorum: Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Guest Speakers:
    • Julian Williams, Esq., Vice President Diversity Equity and Inclusion
    • Caroline Agardy, MPA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Vice President, Human Resources
    • Jason Stacy, M.D., Interim Vice President of Health and Well-Being, Chief Health Officer
  • Reports of Committees (as needed):
    • Membership: Vanessa Berry/ Carolina Maulana
    • Communications: Dwaun Sellers, Staff Senate Website
    • Staff Policy and Well-being: Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
    • Professional Development: Melissa Kupfer/ Leroy Sims
    • Community Project: Joe Fortune/ Katherine Hilson
    • By-Laws: Bo Hart/ Kim Rose
  • Order of Business   
  • New Business
    • Proposed bylaw change (Article III (Membership) Section 4, A, #5) - Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Announcements (Executive Committee or Senators) 
  • Adjourn 

View the recording from the October 12 meeting.

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Lumpkin Auditorium, Close-Hipp
October 12, 2021, 3 - 4 p.m.

  • Call to Order: Shelley Dempsey, Ph.D., President 
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report: Andrenette Hudley, Secretary
  • Establish Quorum: Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Guest Speakers:
    • Larry Thomas, Vice President for Communications, Communications and Public Affairs 
  • Reports of Committees (as needed):
    • Membership: Vanessa Berry/ Carolina Maulana
    • Communications: Dwaun Sellers, Staff Senate Website
    • Staff Policy and Well-being: Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
    • Professional Development: Melissa Kupfer/ Leroy Sims
    • Community Project: Joe Fortune/ Katherine Hilson
    • By-Laws: Bo Hart/ Kim Rose
    • Ad-Hoc Committee: Staff Breakfast - Angela Wright/Faye Hall/Leroy Sims
  • Order of Business   
    • By-law Change- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
    • Virtual emergency meeting 
  • New Business
    • History Commission Implementation Committee, Prischilla Ramsey
    • President’s Search Committee, Lauren Smith
  • Announcements (Executive Committee or Senators) 
  • Adjourn 

View the recording from the November 9 meeting.

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Russell House Theater
November 9, 2021, 3 - 4 p.m.

  • Call to Order: Shelley Dempsey, Ph.D., President 
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report: Andrenette Hudley, Secretary
  • Establish Quorum: Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Approval of Minutes: Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Guest Speakers:
    • Mr. Derek S. Gruner- University Architect, Associate Vice-President of Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction
  • Budget Report: Bridget Leslie, Treasurer
  • Reports of Committees (as needed):
    • Membership: Vanessa Berry/Carolina Maulana
    • Communications: Dwaun Sellers, Staff Senate Website
    • Staff Policy and Well-being: Megan Colascione/Ja-Nae Epps
    • Professional Development: Melissa Kupfer/Leroy Sims
    • Community Project: Joe Fortune/Katherine Hilson
    • By-Laws: Bo Hart/Kim Rose
    • Ad-Hoc Committee
    • Staff Breakfast: Angela Wright/Faye Hall/Leroy Sims
  • Order of Business
  • New Business
    • History Commission Implementation Committee, Prischilla Ramsey
  • Announcements (Executive Committee or Senators) 
  • Adjourn 

View the recording from the December 14 meeting.

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Close-Hipp Lumpkin Auditorium
December 14, 2021, 3 - 4 p.m.

  • Call to Order- Shelley Dempsey, PhD- President 
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report- Andrenette Hudley, Secretary  
  • Establish Quorum- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian  
  • Approval of Minutes- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Guest Speaker(s): Audrey Korsgaard, PhD, Chair, Faculty Senate & Thad H. Westbrook, Vice Chairman, UofSC Board of Trustees, Chair, Presidential Search Committee
  • Reports of Officers
    • By-laws Amendments- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Reports of Committees (as needed): If no report/ please state
    •  Membership – Vanessa Berry/ Carolina Maulana
    • Communications – Craig Brandhorst on behalf of Bailey Watts/Lauren Angelo Duck
    • Staff Policy and Well-being - Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
    • Professional Development – Melissa Kupfer/ Leroy Sims
    • Community Project – Joe Fortune/ Katherine Hilson 
    • By-Laws- Bo Hart/ Kim Rose
  • Order of Business
  • New Business
    • Proposed Resolution – Staff involvement on Presidential search
  • Announcements (Executive Committee or Senators) 
  •  Adjourn / Refreshments

On behalf of the Staff Senate Executive Committee, have a safe and happy holiday season! Thank you for all that you do. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2022!

 Happy Holidays!

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Close-Hipp Lumpkin Auditorium
January 11, 2022, 3 - 4 p.m.

  • Call to Order- Shelley Dempsey, PhD- President 
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report- Andrenette Hudley, Secretary  
  • Establish Quorum- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian  
  • Approval of Minutes- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Guest Speaker(s): Audrey Korsgaard, PhD, Chair, Faculty Senate 
  • Reports of Officers
    • By-laws Amendments- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Reports of Committees (as needed): If no report/ please state
    •  Membership – Vanessa Berry/ Carolina Maulana
    • Communications – Bailey Watts/Lauren Angelo Duck
    • Staff Policy and Well-being - Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
    • Professional Development – Melissa Kupfer/ Leroy Sims
    • Community Project – Joe Fortune/ Katherine Hilson 
    • By-Laws- Bo Hart/ Kim Rose
    • Ad Hoc Committee (Staff Representation)- Wright Culpepper
  • Order of Business
  • New Business
    • Bylaw Amendment Voting– Tyson Lusk, Parlimentarian
    • Officer Candidate Timeline- Leena Holt and Angela Wright
  • Announcements  (Executive Committee or Senators) 
  •  Adjourn

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Close-Hipp Lumpkin Auditorium
February 8, 2022, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

  • Call to Order- Shelley Dempsey, PhD- President 
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report- Andrenette Hudley, Secretary  
  • Establish Quorum- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian  
  • Approval of Minutes- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian 
  • Reports of Officers
    • By-laws Amendments- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Reports of Committees (as needed): If no report/ please state
    •  Membership – Vanessa Berry/ Carolina Maulana
    • Communications – Bailey Watts/Lauren Angelo Duck
    • Staff Policy and Well-being - Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
    • Professional Development – Melissa Kupfer/ Leroy Sims
    • Community Project – Joe Fortune/ Katherine Hilson 
    • By-Laws- Bo Hart/ Kim Rose
    • Ad Hoc Committee (Staff Representation)- Wright Culpepper
  • Order of Business
    • Web and Technology Appointment – Tyson Lusk

    • Officer Candidate Update- Leena Holt and Angela Wright

  • Guest Speaker(s):

    Jason Stacy, MD, Interim Vice President of Health and Well-Being, Chief Health Officer

  • Announcements  (Executive Committee or Senators) 
  •  Adjourn

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Close-Hipp Lumpkin Auditorium
March 8, 2022, 3 - 4 p.m.

  • Call to Order- Shelley Dempsey, PhD- President 
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report- Andrenette Hudley, Secretary  
  • Establish Quorum- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian  
  • Approval of Minutes- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian 
  • Reports of Officers
    • By-laws Amendments- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Reports of Committees (as needed): If no report/ please state
    •  Membership – Vanessa Berry/ Carolina Maulana
    • Communications – Bailey Watts/Lauren Angelo Duck
    • Staff Policy and Well-being - Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
    • Professional Development – Melissa Kupfer/ Leroy Sims
    • Community Project – Joe Fortune/ Katherine Hilson 
    • By-Laws- Bo Hart/ Kim Rose
    • Ad Hoc Committee (Staff Representation)- Wright Culpepper
  • Order of Business
    • Officer Candidates and Elections- Leena Holt and Angela Wright

Meet the Candidates

    • Bo Hart- Parliamentarian 
    • Katherine Hilson- Secretary
    • Bridget Leslie- Treasurer
    • Vice President- Megan Colascione, Mike Dial, Tyson Lusk
  • Announcements  (Executive Committee or Senators) 
  •  Adjourn 

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Lumpkin Auditorium, Close-Hipp Building
April 12, 2022, 3 - 4 p.m.

  • Call to Order- Rushondra James, Ph.D.- Vice-President 
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report- Andrenette Hudley, Secretary  
  • Establish Quorum- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian  
  • Approval of Minutes- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian 
  • Reports of Officers
    • By-laws Amendments- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian
  • Reports of Committees (as needed): If no report/ please state
    •  Membership – Vanessa Berry/ Carolina Maulana
    • Communications – Bailey Peterson/Lauren Angelo Duck
    • Staff Policy and Well-being - Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps
    • Professional Development – Melissa Kupfer/ Leroy Sims
    • Community Project – Joe Fortune/ Katherine Hilson 
    • By-Laws- Bo Hart/ Kim Rose
    • Ad Hoc Committee (Staff Representation)- Wright Culpepper
  • Order of Business
    • Budget Update - Bridget Leslie, Treasurer
    • Resolutions - Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian

2022-2023 Executive Officers

    • Rushondra J. James, Ph.D., President
    • Tyson Lusk, Vice-President
    • Bridget Leslie, Treasurer
    • Katherine Hilson, Secretary
    • Bo Hart, Parliamentarian
    • Shelly Dempsey, Ph.D. - Immediate Past - President
  • Announcements  (Executive Committee or Senators) 
  •  Adjourn

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Lumpkin Auditorium, Close-Hipp Building
May 10, 2022, 3 - 4 p.m.

  • Call to Order- Shelley Dempsey, Ph.D., President  
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report- Andrenette Hudley, Secretary   
  • Establish Quorum- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian   
  • Approval of Minutes- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian

Reports of Officers

  • By-laws Amendments- Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian 

Reports of Committees (As needed): If no report / please state 

  •  Membership – Vanessa Berry/ Carolina Maulana 
  • Communications – Bailey Watts/Lauren Angelo Duck
  • Staff Policy and Well-being - Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps 
  • Professional Development – Melissa Kupfer/ Leroy Sims 
  • Community Project – Joe Fortune/ Katherine Hilson  
  • By-Laws- Bo Hart/ Kim Rose
  • Ad Hoc Committee (Staff Representation)- Wright Culpepper 

Order of Business

  • Resolution- (Backbone) Bridget Leslie

Announcements (Executive Committee or Senators)  

Adjourn 

Next meeting LOCATION CHANGE: Tuesday, June 14, 2022- 3:00p.m.- UAC Training Room 3rd Floor- Close/ Hipp

Staff Senate General Body Meeting Agenda
Close-Hipp Building, UAC Training Room #302
June 14, 2022, 3 - 4 p.m.

  • Call to Order – Shelley Dempsey, Ph.D., President  
  • Roll Call/Attendance Report – Katherine Hilson, Secretary-Elect   
  • Establish Quorum – Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian   
  • Approval of Minutes – Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian

Reports of Officers

  • By-laws Amendments – Tyson Lusk, Parliamentarian 

Reports of Committees (As needed): If no report / please state 

  •  Membership – Vanessa Berry/ Carolina Maulana 
  • Communications – Bailey Watts/Lauren Angelo Duck
  • Staff Policy and Well-being – Megan Colascione/ Ja-Nae Epps 
  • Professional Development – Melissa Kupfer/ Leroy Sims 
  • Community Project – Joe Fortune/ Katherine Hilson 
  • By-Laws – Bo Hart/ Kim Rose
  • Ad Hoc Committee (Staff Representation) – Wright Culpepper 

2021-2022 Wrap-Up

  • Shelley Dempsey, Ph.D., President  

Order of Business

  • Retreat/Orientation 2022
    Thursday, June 24, 2022, Frank McGuire Room, Colonial Life Arena, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Announcements (Executive Committee or Senators)  

Adjourn 

 


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