APAC consists of five (5) committees dedicated to carrying out the work and mission of the APAC Council for the academic year. Committee Assignments are listed below:
Ad Hoc Tuition Waiver Committee
The Ad Hoc Tuition Waiver Committee: was established in October of 2023 based on the proposal submitted (PDF) and approved by the council. The Ad Hoc Tuition Waiver Committee has terminated on May 15, 2024. Current Co-Chairs: Dan McCarty and Jana Kay Lunstad
Committee Member Name Committee Role Department Location APAC Term
Jana Kay Lunstad Co-Chair Office of the Registrar Tri-Cities 2023 - 2024
Deb Bartlett Voting Member Compliance & Risk Management - Policies, Records, and Forms Pullman 2023 - 2024
Chris Jones Voting Member WSU Budget Office Pullman 2023 - 2024
Cathy Lentz Voting Member Office of the Registrar Global 2023 - 2024
Tania Swanger Voting Member Office of the Registrar Pullman 2023 - 2024
Jenny Kincaid Voting Member Office of the Registrar Vancouver 2023 - 2024
Karla Ealy-Marroquin Voting Member Office of the Registrar Spokane 2023 - 2024
Eric Shelden Voting Member Faculty Senate Pullman 2023 - 2024
Jennifer Miller Voting Member Faculty Senate Spokane 2023 -2024
Vicki McCracken Voting Member WSU Extension Pullman 2023 -2024
Jeremy Griffin Voting Member Facilities Services, Operations Pullman 2023 - 2024
Melissa Carolus Voting Member Student Financial Aid Spokane 2023 -2024
Christie Kittle Voting Member APAC Pullman 2023 - 2024
Lisa Hunter Voting Member APAC Everett / Pullman 2023 - 2024
Sharon Games Voting Member HRS Pullman 2023 - 2024
Greg Crouch Voting Member Graduate School Pullman 2023 - 2024
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee: Manages the APAC budget and expense funding requests. Treasurer Danielle Desormier
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Desormier | Chair | College of Nursing | Spokane | 2023 - 2026 |
| Kasi Balmforth | Voting Member | Information Technology | Pullman | 2025 - 2028 |
| Liz Becker | Voting Member | University Advancement | Pullman | 2025 - 2028 |
| Daniel Schenk | Voting Member | Resident Life | Pullman | 2025 - 2026 |
| Zachary Rost | Voting Member | School of Economic Sciences | Pullman | 2024 - 2027 |
Access and Opportunity Committee
Identifies available opportunities and new resources for employees across the WSU system. The APAC Access and Opportunity Committee advises other APAC committees on policies and procedures and provides guidance on the strategic plan to ensure Access and Opportunity goals are met. Current Chair: Christina Mancebo
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Welch | Chair | DAESA | Pullman | 2024 - 2027 |
| Jenny Glass | Voting Member | Extension Coordinator | Extension | 2025 - 2028 |
| Mike Gotch | Voting Member | Development, CCB | Pullman | 2022 - 2025 |
| Lisa Hunter | Voting Member | Enrollment, CCB | Pullman | 2022 - 2026 |
| Hannah Carlan | Voting Member | Pre-Clerk Assessment Operations Lead | Spokane | 2025 - 2026 |
Elections & Bylaw Committee
Updates and reviews bylaws guiding the APAC members, advises on policy, and manages the election process. Current Chair: Sheryl McGrath
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shery McGrath | Chair | Director, Washington Small Business Development Center | Extension | 2025 - 2028 |
| Megan Connolly | Voting Member | Instructional Design Consultant, College of Nursing | Spokane | 2025 - 2026 |
| Kayly Lembke | Voting Member | Research and Grant Education | Vancouver | 2024 - 2027 |
| Tony Niccoli | Voting Member | Office of the Provost | Pullman | 2025 - 2028 |
| Claire Potter | Voting Member | Academic Coordinator, VCEA | Vancouver | 2024 - 2027 |
| Lynne Szymanski | Voting Member | Academic Coordinator, VCEA | Everett | 2023 - 2026 |
| Scott Tomren | Voting Member | Campus Safety & Security | Tri-Cities | 2025 - 2028 |
Events & Professional Development Committee
The Events Committee is responsible for organizing events for APs throughout the year including, but not limited to, Staff Appreciation Week, and the AP Contribution Award. Current Chair: Sue Gilchrist
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Chair | -- | -- | -- |
| Brieanne Andrisen | Voting Member | Paul G. Allen School for Global Health | Pullman | 2025 - 2028 |
| Morgan Harp | Voting Member | Program Specialist, CAS | Pullman | 2025 - 2026 |
| Cindy Johnson | Voting Member | Administrative and Strategic Initiatives | Pullman | 2025 - 2028 |
| Alicia Ramberg | Voting Member | Global Campus - Learning Design | Global | 2025 - 2028 |
| Allison Rockwell | Voting Member | CCE Service-Learning Coordinator | Pullman | 2025 - 2027 |
| Desiree Urban | Voting Member | Purchasing Services Coordinator | Tri-Cities | 2025 - 2026 |
Marketing & Communications Committee
The Marketing Committee is responsible for putting together the APAC newsletter (AP Connections), updating the website, sending out surveys, and communicating upcoming events with APs. Current Chair: Andrea Dedman
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Dedman | Chair | Information Technology Services | Pullman | 2025 - 2028 |
| Francisco Aguilar-Contrer | Voting Member | Foundation | Pullman | 2025 - 2026 |
| Emma Pesis | Voting Member | Academic Coordinator | Everett | 2024 - 2027 |
| Alicia Ramberg | Voting Member | Global Camps - Learning Design | Global | 2025 - 2028 |