ALVSCE Staff Council

Awards

Staff represent three-quarters of the employees in ALVSCE and are significant contributors to the overall mission delivery and success of the division. We celebrate their exemplary accomplishments through our annual awards celebration.

Give Back Week

In partnership with UA Cares, ALVSCE Staff Council will host the inaugural ALVSCE Gives Back Week October 27 through November 2nd. This week is an opportunity to embody the ALVSCE divisional value of compassion and give back to our communities beyond what we do every day. 

Wellness and Resources

The University of Arizona has many resources that staff can access.

ALVSCE Staff Council FY24 Members

• Kristen Vann, Southern Arizona Experiment Station - Chair

• Taylor Grogg, ALVSCE Division Services - Co-Chair

• Connie Callahan, Cooperative Extension Administration - Secretary

• Debbie Cross, School of Natural Resources & the Environment

• Reed Battles, Career & Academic Services

• Bianca Levario, Frances McClelland Institute

• Jennie Treadway, Cooperative Extension Pinal County

• Daniel Jimenez-Flores, Career & Academic Services

• Sarah Montano, Yuma Ag Center

• Lauren Mosley, Career & Academic Services

• Estefania Villaseñor, ALVSCE Marketing and Communications

• Vanessa Gonzalez, Maricopa County Extension

• Eunice Gonzalez, Cooperative Extension Maricopa County

• Jessica Montgomery, Cooperative Extension Administration

• Nathaniel Ponvert, Plant Sciences- Post Doc

Why Join the ALVSCE Staff Council?

What would you do as part of the Council? 

Representation – Be a part of Division Shared Governance by representing staff on pertinent issues, such as participating in Division budget meetings and College Committees that need the staff voice to be heard

Awards – Be part of the governing body for awarding (formerly) Outstanding Staff and Appointed Professionals awards.  Participate in selection process, as requested, for Administrator of the Year, and Research Staff Award (for example)

Policy Review and Participation – Participate and provide feedback on policies and procedures that impact University staff as requested by Division Leadership and/or initiated by the Council

Communications – Be a channel of communications for distribution of information for staff

Networking – Provide networking and professional development experiences for staff

Fun/Culture Activities – Host and organize fun, culture building events, such as the Halloween Potluck and Spring Ice Cream Social, for employee in the Division to connect with each other

Any non-faculty, those previously categorized as Appointed Professional, Classified Staff, or current University Staff, are eligible to join!*

* within Council guidelines