APAC consists of seven (7) committees dedicated to carrying out the work and mission of the APAC Council for the 2021- 2022 year. Committee Assignments are listed below:
Budget Committee Roster
The Budget Committee: Manages the APAC budget and expense funding requests. Treasurer Kasi Balmforth
Committee Member Name | APAC Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
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Kasi Balmforth | Chair | WSU Foundation | Pullman | 2021 - 2024 |
Karen Fischer | Alternate Member | Office of the Dean of Students | Pullman | 2021 - 2022 |
Brady Aldrich | Voting Member | Murrow College of Communication | Wenatchee Extension | 2019 - 2022 |
Tony Burt | Voting Member | VCEA Graduate Programs | Pullman | 2021 - 2024 |
Jacqueline Southwick | Voting Member | Information Technology Services | Pullman | 2018 - 2024 |
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Identifies available and 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 |
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Daniel Saud | Chair | International Programs | System-wide | 2021 - 2022 |
Robert Dudley | Voting Member | Facilities | Pullman | 2021 - 2024 |
Jenny Glass | Voting Member | Plant Diagnostics | Puyallup Extension | 2018 - 2024 |
Elections & Bylaw Committee
Updates and reviews bylaws guiding the APAC members, advises on policy, and manages the election process. Current Chair: Vacant
Committee Member Name | APAC Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
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Vacant | Chair | -- | -- | -- |
Tom Sanford | Voting Member | Athletics | Pullman | 2019 - 2022 |
Paul Wilmoth | Voting Member | VCEA | Pullman | 2020 - 2023 |
Kasi Balmforth | Voting Member | Foundation | Pullman | 2021 -2024 |
Karla Ealy-Marroquin | Voting Member | Health Sciences | Spokane | 2018 - 2024 |
Stephanie Rink | Voting Member | CCB | Pullman | 2018 - 2024 |
Events 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: Angie Senter
Committee Member Name | APAC Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
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Angela Senter | Chair | CCB | Pullman | 2020 - 2023 |
Kathryn Jackson | Alternate Member | VCEA | Pullman | 2021 - 2022 |
Brandon Fris | Voting Member | CAS | Pullman | 2019 - 2022 |
Spencer Desmarais | Voting Member | Student Affairs | Pullman | 2021 - 2024 |
Tony Burt | Voting Member | VCEA Graduate Programs | Pullman | 2021 - 2024 |
Robert Dudley | Voting Member | Facilities | Pullman | 2021 - 2024 |
Sue Gilchrist | Voting Member | Information Technology Services | Pullman | 2021 - 2024 |
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 Interim Chair: Anna McLeod
Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
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Anna McLeod | Interim Chair | Student Affairs | Everett | 2019 - 2022 |
Brady Aldrich | Voting Member | Murrow College of Communication | Wenatchee Extension | 2019 - 2022 |
Margaret Singbeil | Voting Member | Real Estate & Business Operations | Seattle | 2019 - 2022 |
Professional Development Committee
Plans speakers for the monthly APAC meetings, overseeing APAC’s Professional Mini-Grant Program, and identifying continuing education activities for APs. Current Chair: Joanne Greene
Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
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Joanne Greene | Chair | University Recreation | Pullman | 2019 - 2022 |
Kathryn Jackson | Alternate Member | VCEA | Pullman | 2021 - 2022 |
Brandon Fris | Voting Member | CAS | Pullman | 2019 - 2022 |
Karla Ealy-Marroquin | Voting Member | Health Sciences | Spokane | 2018 - 2024 |
Sue Gilchrist | Voting Member | Information Technology Services | Pullman | 2018 - 2024 |
Jenny Glass | Voting Member | CAHNRS | Puyallup Extension | 2018 - 2024 |
Strategic Planning Committee
Coordinates with all committees and the leadership to author the APAC strategic plan. Current Chair: Heather Cova
Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
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Heather Cova | Chair | Office of the Chancellor | Tri-Cities | 2021 - 2024 |
Anna McLeod | Voting Member | Student Affairs | Everett | 2019 - 2022 |
Margaret Singbeil | Voting Member | Real Estate and Business Operations | Seattle | 2019 - 2022 |
Kasi Balmforth | Voting Member | Foundation | Pullman | 2021 - 2024 |