APAC consists of six (6) 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 is scheduled to terminate on May 15, 2024 unless APAC acts to extend it’s charge. 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 |
| Brady Aldrich | Voting Member | NWPB, MCC | Wenatchee Extension | 2019 - 2025 |
| Melissa Carolus | Voting Member | Student Affairs | Spokane | 2024 - 2027 |
| Andrea Dodge | Voting Member | CAS | Pullman | 2023 - 2026 |
| Meg Pannkuk | Voting Member | Student Affairs | Pullman | 2024 - 2027 |
| Gabriel Iacoboni | Member | CAHNRS | Pullman | 2024 - 2025 |
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Identifies available opportunities and new resources for employees across the WSU system. The APAC DEI Committee advises other APAC committees on policies and procedures and provides guidance on the strategic plan to ensure DEI goals are met. Current Co-Chairs: Christina Mancebo and Lisa Hunter
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Hunter | Co-Chair | Enrollment, CCB | Pullman | 2022 - 2026 |
| Christina Mancebo | Co-Chair | Public Relations | Pullman | 2024 - 2027 |
| Danielle Desormier | Voting Member | College of Nursing | Spokane | 2023 - 2026 |
| Mike Gotch | Voting Member | Development, CCB | Pullman | 2022 - 2025 |
| Meg Pannkuk | Voting Member | Student Affairs | Pullman | 2024 - 2027 |
| Allison Sellers | Voting Member | WSU Foundation | Pullman | 2024 - 2027 |
| Laura Welch | Voting Member | DAESA | Pullman | 2024 - 2027 |
Elections & Bylaw Committee
Updates and reviews bylaws guiding the APAC members, advises on policy, and manages the election process. Current Chair: Amy Robbins
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Robbins | Chair | Community Programs Coordinator | Pullman | 2024 - 2027 |
| Melissa Carolus | Voting Member | Student Affairs | Spokane | 2024 -2027 |
| Claire Potter | Voting Member | Engineering and Computer Sciences | Vancouver | 2024 - 2027 |
| Kayly Lembke | Voting Member | Research and Grant Education | Vancouver | 2024 - 2027 |
| Lynne Szymanski | Voting Member | Academic Coordinator, VCEA | Everett | 2023 - 2026 |
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: Alena Hume
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alena Hume | Chair | Academic Coordinator, VCEA | Pullman | 2023 - 2024 |
| Liz Becker-Fray | Voting Member | University Advancement | Pullman | 2021 - 2027 |
| Danielle Desormier | Voting Member | Administrative Services College of Nursing | Spokane | 2023 - 2026 |
| Sue Gilchrist | Alternate Member | IT | Pullman | 2024 - 2025 |
| Mary Ohemus | Alternate Member | Student Financial Services | Pullman | 2024 - 2025 |
| Kayly Lembke | Voting Member | Research and Graduate Education | Vancouver | 2024 - 2027 |
| Angie Senter | Voting Member | Event Manager | Pullman | 2020 - 2026 |
| Holli Uhlorn | Voting Member | Alternate Member | Pullman | 2024 - 2025 |
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: Gretchen Hormel
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Hormel | Chair | Student Support Services | Tri-Cities | 2022 - 2025 |
| Brady Aldrich | Voting Member | NWPB, MCC | Wenatchee Extension | 2019 - 2025 |
| Sarah English | Voting Member | NWPB, MCC | Pullman | 2022 - 2025 |
| Emma Pesis | Voting Member | Academic Coordinator | Everett | 2024 - 2027 |
| Erin Zarafshan | Alternate Member | Administration | Vancouver | 2024 - 2025 |
| Theresa Knott | Alternate Member | Administration | Vancouver | 2024 - 2027 |