CALES Staff Council
As members of the CALES Staff Council, we aim to represent the interests of all staff within the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences by advocating with executive leaders, promoting greater awareness of initiatives throughout the college, and creating engaging and professional development events for staff to elevate their expertise and connect with others across the college.
Upcoming CALES Staff Council Events
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Awards
Staff represent three-quarters of the employees in CALES and are significant contributors to the overall mission delivery and success of the college. We celebrate their exemplary accomplishments through our annual awards celebration.
Want to Contact the CALES Staff Council?
Email alvsce-staff-council@teams.arizona.edu to connect with our members.
Why join the CALES Staff Council?
Representation – Be a part of College Shared Governance by representing staff on pertinent issues, such as participating in College budget meetings and 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 College 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 employees in the College 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
CALES Staff Council FY26 Members
- Nic Propp, College Business Services - Chair
- Aaron Tevik, Biosystems Engineering - Co-Chair
- Rosie Mankel-Stofelano, College Business Services - Secretary
- Alan Cervantes Perez, School of Plant Sciences
- Leah Chavez, School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences
- Tamara Floyd, Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
- Muhammad Javed Iqbal, School of Plant Sciences
- Ali Kellerman, College Business Services
- Andrea Lemas, Gila County Cooperative Extension
- Julian Mirano, School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness
- Alexis Nasser, College Business Services
- Tanya Nemec, College Business Services
- Amanda O'Reilly, Biosystems Engineering - Controlled Environment Agriculture Center
- Jennifer Paine, College Business Services
- Julie Perez, Southern Arizona Experiment Station
- Tammy Strom, College Business Services
- Gabrielle Sykes-Casavant, CALES Career Center
- Kristen Vann, Southern Arizona Experiment Station
- Jennifer Vasko, CALES Communications & Marketing