Administrative Staff Council Committees

The members of Administrative Staff Council (ASC) standing committees include ASC members and administrative staff members-at-large as appointed by the Chair.

ASC representatives and administrative staff members-at-large are nominated or may self-nominate to serve on ASC standing committees. The Chair of ASC shall appoint a chair for each standing committee from the ASC membership. Duties and responsibilities of each ASC standing committee are listed as follows:


Executive Committee

The ASC Executive Committee acts for the Administrative Staff Council between meetings and serves as or designates a liaison between the ASC and other governance groups, individuals, and agencies. Nominations are handled annually by the Election and Orientation Committee who prepares a list by functional area of those ASC members eligible for election to the Executive Committee.

2026-27 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Kori Koschalk-NewmisterChair
Bryan Bove-WimberelyChair-elect
Jennifer SayreSecretary
Nicole PedrazaTreasurer
Liz LauckCommunications
Zachary SchmidtPast Chair
VacantHistorian
Jessica TurosAmendments & Policies Chair
Caitlin ShortridgeAwards & Recognition Chair
Deborah NovakOutreach & Activities Chair
Zachary SchmidtPersonnel, Welfare & Compensation Chair
Victoria KontosProfessional Development Chair
Cara HenryStudent Scholarship Chair
Maite HallVolunteer Engagement Chairr

Amendments & Policies Committee

The responsibility of this committee is to initiate and receive proposed amendments to the Charter or Bylaws and to report to ASC on all proposed amendments. This committee will annually review the ASC Charter, Bylaws, and Handbook for accuracy of content and will propose revisions as necessary. This committee will be responsible for understanding the Charter and Bylaws to serve as a policy resource to the Chair, Chair-elect and officers as well as ASC representatives. The Amendments Committee is responsible for recording and maintaining a history of ASC Charter, Bylaws and Handbook amendments as well as BGSU policy changes affecting administrative staff. Each May the complete history of record will be submitted to the ASC Secretary or Co-Secretaries for archiving.

2026-27 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

  • Reviewed several policy revisions:
    • BGSU Information Technology WIFI Addition
    • ITS Computer Lab Utilization
    • Anti Hazing Policy
    • Grad Appeals
  • Passed amendments to the ASC Bylaws and Charter.
Jessica Turos: Chair
Adam Arthur
Allie Dane
Carly Snyder

Awards & Recognition Committee

This committee is to develop and recommend to ASC ways to recognize administrative staff for their outstanding achievements. The committee also will handle all responsibilities associated with the planning, advertisement, selection and presentation of all ASC-sponsored awards and recognition including the annual awards reception and monthly award presentations. Committee members will have been employed by the University for at least three years.

2026-27 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

  • Successfully executed the 40th Annual ASC Awards event in May 2023 and are planning for an outstanding 41st Annual ASC Award event for May 2024.
  • Strengthened communications and communication plan to increase awareness of the monthly Spirit of BG award and the annual awards leading to an increase in award nominations and event attendance.
    • $763.64 one day
    • Silent Auction 5/9/23 $1,456.75
    • Brewing Green Fundraiser 10/28/23 $215.00
    • Juniper Give Back Mondays Fundraiser 02/26/24 $320.39 
    • BG One Day $ I am waiting for the final amount earned. I know of 225.00 but not sure if there was more because not sure if anyone else on the committee received monies.
    • Awarded seven $1,000 scholarships
Caitlin Shortridge: Chair
Donnie Glover
Kaylani Othman
Emma Pennington 

Outreach & Activities Committee

This committee is responsible for planning and implementing social activities to engage administrative staff and planning and implementing charitable and other external events to promote administrative staff engagement with the community external to BGSU. This committee does not participate in planning the ASC annual awards reception.

2026-27 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

  • Implemented virtual new hire welcome events. 
    • Distributed welcome gifts to all new administrative staff.
    • Successfully executed Wellness Week, connecting staff to campus and community resources.
Deborah Novak:  Chair
Ashley Hartman
Cordula Mora
Kamryn Ruetz

Personnel, Welfare & Compensation Committee

This committee is to review, study, and recommend Council action on matters involving general salary policies, benefits, performance, evaluation, and policies and procedures that affect the functioning of administrative staff in their positions. The committee will conduct an annual salary market comparison, work with Human Resources on wage and compensation-related issues, proactively review current compensation policies, and yearly review the Administrative Staff Handbook for possible required revisions of outdated policies and procedures relative to current university practices.

2026-27 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

  • Completing the Annual ASC Survey
  • Completing the 2024 Annual Compensation and Benefits Request
Zachary Schmidt:  Chair
Claire Hoover
Pamela Keppler
Brad Kimbrough
Katelynn Ross (general member)
Danielle Sidebottom

Professional Development Committee

This committee is charged with aiding and encouraging the professional growth and development of administrative staff. It will study and recommend action with regard to professional leaves, continuing education and recognition of professional achievement.

2026-27 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

  • Updated the web presence for the professional development committee.
  • Implemented updated guidelines and forms for submitting professional development grants
  • Implemented an updated rubric for determining how professional development awards are issued.
  • Successfully awarded 2 professional development Grants for fall 2023
Victoria Kontos:  Chair
Ann Arbaugh
Melissa Cardenas (general member)
Lisa Lawson
Kari Wilson
A.J. Wright 

Student Scholarship Committee

The responsibility of this committee is to administer all aspects of the administrative staff student scholarship program. This committee conducts fund-raising activities and implements and awards scholarships for the student scholarship program.

2026-27 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

  • $763.64 one day
  • Silent Auction 5/9/23 $1,456.75
  • Brewing Green Fundraiser 10/28/23 $215.00
  • Juniper Give Back Mondays Fundraiser 02/26/24 $320.39 
  • BG One Day $ I am waiting for the final amount earned. I know of 225.00 but not sure if there was more because not sure if anyone else on the committee received monies.
  • Awarded seven $1,000 scholarships
Cara Henry:  Chair
Lindsay Czech (general member)
Eliza Dickey
Oghenetegiri Doro (general member)
Emily Hildebrand
Jarod Mariani
Mariah Simcox (general member) 

Volunteer Engagement Committee

This committee shall be responsible for coordinating, promoting, and supporting volunteerism and civic engagement opportunities for administrative staff, both internal and external to Bowling Green State University. The Committee shall serve as ASC’s primary liaison to the Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and the BGSU Serves platform. The Committee shall promote participation in university-wide days of service, support recognition of administrative staff volunteer contributions, and increase awareness of community engagement opportunities. 

2026-27 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Maite Hall:  Chair
Lisa Bowen
Danielle Burkin (general member)
Rachel Froman 
Monica Jatho (general member)
Jennifer Lewis (general member)
Beth Miller
Jennifer Morehart (general member)

University Standing Committees

Administrative staff elected to University standing committees need not be ASC representatives and are elected by the entire administrative staff. Committees include Equal Opportunity Compliance, Health, Wellness and Insurance and Information Technology.

STANDING COMMITTEEREPRESENTATIVE(S)TERM ENDS

Equal Opportunity Compliance

Cara HenryJune 30, 2028
Equal Opportunity ComplianceKim FleshmanJune 30, 2026
President's Advisory Council on Health, Wellness, and Insurance (PACHWI) Jan. 1, 2028
President's Advisory Council on Health, Wellness, and Insurance (PACHWI)Zachary SchmidtJan. 1, 2027
President's Advisory Council on Health, Wellness, and Insurance (PACHWI)Eliza DickeyJan. 1, 2030
CIO AdvisoryAaron (AJ) WrightNo Term Limit
CIO AdvisoryJulie HamannNo Term Limit
Information Technology CommitteeMitch MillerJune 30, 2028
Leave Bank Committee (Section D.2)Cordula MoraDec. 31, 2027
Leave Bank Committee (Section D.2)Donnie GloverDec. 31, 2029
Library AdvisoryAdam ArthurJune 30, 2028
Public SafetyCurrent ASC ChairJune 30 of Term
University Council  Current ASC ChairJune 30 of Term
Senate Committee on Professional AffairsAllie DaneTBD

Ad Hoc Committees

ASC ad hoc committees are created by the Executive Committee, which appoints members. These members need not be ASC representatives. After two years, an ASC ad hoc committee either ceases to function or becomes a standing committee, through action of the Amendments Committee. 

There are no Ad Hoc Committees at this time.


Admnistrative Staff Ombuds
First NameLast NameEmailTerm Ends
BrigitteGreen-Churchwellblgreen@bgsu.edu2027
KariJohnsonkarij@bgsu.edu2026
MargoKammeyermargok@bgsu.edu2026

Liasons
First NameLast NameEmailRepresenting
ValerieNorellvnorell@bgsu.eduClassified Staff Council
EnriqueGomezdelcampoegomezd@bgsu.eduFaculty Senate
GarySwegangswegan@bgsu.eduUniversity Retirees Association

Updated: 09/22/2026 09:28PM