DIVISION COMMITTEES

DSA ACCOUNTING COORDINATION

Chairs: Mr. Tom Reber and Ms. Cari Tawney

DSA Accounting Coordination ensures that Accounting, Payroll and Personnel functions are applied consistently across all Division departments. DSA Accounting Coordination serves as a resource for all departmental accounting staff.

 

DSA ASSESSMENT TEAM

Chair: Dr. Darby Roberts

In collaboration with Student Life Studies, the Assessment Team promotes the use of assessment to improve programs and performance and enhance student learning and development. The team provides education, expertise and information to refine and improve assessment tools and to promote the use of assessment in decision-making and resource allocation. Members share and disseminate departmental assessment results and assist in planning and implementing Division-wide assessment projects. The team coordinates the University's assessment planning process with the Division.

 

DSA AWARDS COMMITTEE

Chair: Ms. Cindy Smith

The DSA Awards Committee coordinates the selection process for various Division awards including the Randy Matson Association of Former Students' Awards, the John J. Koldus Award and the DSA Awards of Distinction. Committee members plan and implement the Annual DSA Awards Presentation Program.

 

DSA COMMITTEE ON LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES

Chairs: Dr. Melissa Shehane and Ms. Katy King

The DSA Committee on Leadership Initiatives enhances communication, coordination, collaboration and cooperation between and among departments in the Division of Student Affairs pertaining to leadership programs. The committee also serves as the steering committee for the "Maroon & White Leadership Society" initiatives, identifies areas where education and training about leadership is needed and explores new trends in leadership education.

 

DSA COMMITTEE ON STUDENT LEARNING IN THE CO-CURRICULAR

Chairs: Mr. Eric Webb and Dr. Sarah Edwards

DSA Committee on Student Learning in the Co-Curricular promotes the understanding, implementation, assessment and improvement of student learning in the Division of Student Affairs to prepare student leaders to become integrative and life-long learners. The committee is charged with enhancing communication, coordination, collaboration and cooperation between and among departments in the Division of Student Affairs pertaining to student learning. The committee also serves as the overarching advisory group for the Division's contributions to the Quality Enhancement Plan, Aggies Commit to Learning for a Lifetime, and monitors progress towards student learning objectives outlined in the DSA Strategic Plan.

 

DSA MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Chair: Ms. Sondra White

The DSA Communications Team work to identify best practices in communications (web and print), promote communications collaboration between departments, and offer training and professional development opportunities designed to improve Division communications.

 

DSA DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Chairs: Dr. Tonya Driver & Dr. Vicki Dobiyanski

The DSA Diversity Committee is charged with promoting and enhancing the Division of Student Affairs' commitment to diversity & inclusion and the University's Diversity Plan. The committee reviews relevant data to inform department and Division-level diversity policies, practices, and processes, as well as identifies and shares Division best practices. The committee works to ensure that evidence of Division's diversity efforts are aligned with the University's Diversity plan and assessed and reported in a comprehensive manner.

DSA RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATION COMMITTEE

Chairs: Ms. Maria Ortega & Mr. Richard Darnell

DSA Risk Management Coordination Committee provides an opportunity for department Risk Management Coordinators to gain a broader perspective about risk management issues and to serve as a sounding board for committee members regarding these issues. The committee provides an opportunity for department safety committee representatives to gain a broader perspective about departmental safety and safety training.

 

DSA STAFF DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Chairs: Ms. Lanice Bennett & Ms. Mary Kalafatis

The vision of the DSA Staff Development team is of the Division of Student Affairs working as a community of competent professionals committed to a lifelong learning and the shared ownership of organizational excellence. The team's mission is to enhance the competencies of professionals in Student Affairs by facilitating purposeful, innovative, and engaging activities that educate, train, and develop.

 

DSA STAFF WELLBEING AND APPRECIATION COMMITTEE

Chairs: Mr. Brandon Carlson and Ms. Lauren Dorsett

DSA Staff Wellbeing and Appreciation Committee promotes the recognition of DSA staff and encourages staff to live healthier lifestyles, support an healthy workplace, and create a culture of wellbeing. The committee is charged with planning and implementing the division's summer social event and Years of Service/Staff Appreciation event. In addition, the committee explores ways to encourage wellbeing through promoting existing university wellness activities and develop division specific programs/activities.