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
Dan McCarty Co-Chair WSU Extension Clallam County 2023 - 2024
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 Karla Ealy-Marroquin
| Committee Member Name | APAC Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karla Ealy Marroquin | Chair | Student Affairs | Spokane | 2018 - 2024 |
| Kasi Balmforth | Voting Member | WSU Foundation | Pullman | 2021 - 2024 |
| Daniel Saud | Voting Member | International Programs | Pullman | 2022 - 2025 |
| Lisa Hunter | Voting Member | Carson College of Business | Pullman | 2023 - 2026 |
| Sue Gilchrist | Alternate Member | ITS | Pullman | 2018 - 2024 |
| Tyler McPherson | Voting Member | International Programs | Pullman | 2023 - 2024 |
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 Chair: Daniel Saud
| Committee Member Name | APAC Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Hunter | Voting Member | Enrollment, CCB | Pullman | 2022 - 2023 |
| Sue Gilchrist | Voting Member | ITS | Pullman | 2018 - 2024 |
| Jenny Glass | Voting Member | Extension | Puyallup Extension | 2018 - 2024 |
| Daniel Saud | Voting Member | International Programs | Pullman | 2021 - 2025 |
| Mark Gonzales | Voting Member | CAHNRS | Pullman | 2023 - 2026 |
| Mike Gotch | Voting Member | Development, CCB | Pullman | 2022 - 2026 |
| Christie Kittle | Voting Member | AOI | Global | 2023-2026 |
| Danielle Desormier | Voting Member | College of Nursing | Spokane | 2023-2026 |
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 | APAC Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Robbins | Chair | Community Programs Coordinator | Pullman | 2024 - 2027 |
| Kasi Balmforth | Voting Member | WSU Foundation | Pullman | 2021 -2024 |
| Gretchen Hormel | Voting Member | Academic & Student Affairs | Tri-Cities | 2022 - 2025 |
| Tom Sanford | Voting Member | Athletics | Pullman | 2018 - 2024 |
| 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 Co-Chairs: Spencer Desmarais & Stephanie Leeper
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alena Hume | Chair | Academic Coordinator, VCEA | Pullman | 2023 - 2024 |
| Andrea Dodge | Voting Member | ITS | Pullman | 2023 - 2026 |
| Deena Richter | Alternate | Enrollment Management | Tri-Cities | 2023 - 2024 |
| Jenny Glass | Voting Member | Extension Coordinator | Puyallup | 2018 - 2024 |
| Mike Gotch | Voting Member | Development, CCB | Pullman | 2022 - 2025 |
| Tom Sanford | Voting Member | Academic Coordinator, Athletics | Pullman | 2019 - 2025 |
| Lynne Szymanski | Voting Member | Academic Coordinator, VCEA | Everett | 2023 - 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: Karla Ealy-Marroquin
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Aldrich | Voting Member | NWPB, MCC | Wenatchee Extension | 2019 - 2025 |
| Alena Hume | Alternate | Academic Affairs | Pullman | 2023 - 2024 |
| Karla Ealy Marroquin | Voting Member | Academic & Student Affairs | Spokane | 2018 - 2024 |
| Tyler McPherson | Voting Member | International Programs Admissions | Pullman | 2023 - 2024 |
| Sarah English | Voting Member | NWPB, MCC | Pullman | 2022 - 2025 |
| Spencer Desmarais | Voting Member | Student Affairs | Pullman | 2021 - 2024 |
| Danielle Desormier | Voting Member | College of Nursing | Spokane | 2023-2026 |
| Christie Kittle | Voting Member | AOI | Global | 2023 - 2026 |