Committee Members
- Danielle K. Slota, Administrator (co-chair)
- Marc Lentini, EdTech Representative (co-chair)
- Carrie Davidson, Academic Affairs (2025-2027)
- Jennifer Johnston, Office of the President (2026-2028)
- Laura Soracco, Faculty, TIDL (Teaching, Innovation, Development Lab) (2026)
- Melanie Lawson, Human Resources (2025-2027)
- Michael Hanscom, Accessibility Resources (2024-2026)
- Rickitia Reid, EDT (2025-2027)
- Risha Sharma, Student Services (2025-2027)
- Theresa Duhart, ITS (2024-2026)
- Administrative Support provided by the Office of the President
Committee Selection & Compostion
Scope
Opening Week: Coordinate faculty/staff-focused events such as welcome sessions, departmental meetings, and community-building activities. The primary focus of the week is community, strategic planning, and faculty preparation for the new academic year.
Professional Development Day: Design and organize workshops, training sessions, and keynote presentations for faculty and staff professional development in alignment with the college’s strategic goals: ACCESS, LEARNING, COMMUNITY, and CULTURE & CAPACITY.
Committee Composition
The committee should include a diverse mix of faculty and staff to ensure broad representation and expertise.
- Administrator, co-chair
- TIDL Representative, co-chair
- Academic Affairs
- Human Resources
- Equity, Diversity, and Transformation (EDT)
- Accessibility Resources
- ITS
- Administrative Support
- Student Services
Committee Selection
Executive Cabinet will recommend individuals on an annual basis to serve a three year term (with option to renew) on the committee. Recommendations will consider:
- Departmental and role diversity
- Experience with event planning or professional development
- Demonstrated collaboration and leadership skills
- Availability during the planning period
Eligibility Requirement: To be considered for selection to serve on the committee, employees must be in good performance standing and demonstrate the capacity to take on additional responsibilities without impacting their current productivity or job performance.