April Meeting Updates

April Staff Senate Meeting Updates

SEANC

Janice Smith and Adam Winebarger from SEANC talked about how SEANC can support staff and the upcoming lobby day in May. They are seeking input on the biggest concerns for state employees.

Exam Schedules

Clark Maddux with the University Registration and Calendar Committee presented the new potential exam schedules, which may include exams on weekends, and asked for feedback. The Staff Senate is collecting questions and recommendations through a Google Form that will be shared with Clark.

App Builds a Home

App Builds a Home talked about their Blitz Build event this fall, which will be taking place right next to campus to allow for easier participation.

Human Resources

Marshall Parks, Interim Chief of Human Resources, shared some draft documentation for flexible work arrangements and temporary salary increases.

Maria Kowalsky with Human Resources talked about the menu for this year's Staff Appreciation events and their upcoming professional development opportunity for employees, BASE Training.

Meeting MinutesStaff Senate April 2026 Meeting Minutes
Zoom RecordingStaff Senate April 2026 Meeting Recording (scroll to 11:15)
Presentations/DocumentationApp Builds a Home Presentation, App Builds a Home Blitz Build Sponsorship Packet, Possible Exam Schedule Changes, BASE Training Presentation, SEANC Information

Join Us

Staff Senate meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in 421 Belk Library and Information Commons and are open to all university staff.

The next Staff Senate meeting will be held on May 12, 2026 1:30-3:00 PM or via Zoom.

Please feel free to email staffsenate@appstate.edu with any questions, comments, or concerns, or contact a senator in your division.

Published: Apr 15, 2026 1:38pm

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