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:
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee: Manages the APAC budget and expense funding requests. Treasurer Tony Niccoli
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Niccoli | Chair | Provost Office | Pullman | 2025 - 2028 |
| Liz Becker | Voting Member | University Advancement | Pullman | 2025 - 2028 |
| Danielle Desormier | Voting Member | College of Nursing | Spokane | 2023 - 2029 |
| Emily Green | Voting Member | University Budget Office | Pullman | 2026 - 2029 |
| 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: Laura Welch
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Welch | Chair | DAESA | Pullman | 2024 - 2027 |
| Hannah Carlan | Voting Member | Pre-Clerk Assessment Operations Lead | Spokane | 2025 - 2026 |
| Jenny Glass | Voting Member | Extension Coordinator | Extension | 2025 - 2028 |
| Lisa Hunter | Voting Member | Enrollment, CCB | Pullman | 2022 - 2026 |
| Erin Rice | Voting Member | International Programs | Pullman | 2026 - 2028 |
Elections & Bylaw Committee
Updates and reviews bylaws guiding the APAC members, advises on policy, and manages the election process. Current Chair: Scott Tomren
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Tomren | Chair | Campus Safety & Security | Tri-Cities | 2025 - 2028 |
| Aaron Brumbaugh | Voting Member | Information Technology | Tri-Cities | 2026 - 2029 |
| Kayly Lembke-Rajic | Voting Member | Research and Grant Education | Vancouver | 2024 - 2027 |
| McKenzie Pavish | Voting Member | University Advancement | Pullman | 2026 - 2027 |
| Claire Potter | Voting Member | Academic Coordinator, VCEA | Vancouver | 2024 - 2027 |
| Lynne Szymanski | Voting Member | Academic Coordinator, VCEA | Everett | 2023 - 2026 |
Professional Development & Events Committee
The Events Committee is responsible for organizing events for APs throughout the year including, but not limited to, Staff Appreciation Week. Current Chair: Allison Rockwell
| Committee Member Name | Committee Role | Department | Location | APAC Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Rockwell | Chair | CCE Service-Learning Coordinator | Pullman | 2025 - 2027 |
| Brieanne Andrisen | Voting Member | Paul G. Allen School for Global Health | Pullman | 2025 - 2028 |
| Cindy Johnson | Voting Member | Administrative and Strategic Initiatives | Pullman | 2025 - 2028 |
| Alicia Ramberg | Voting Member | Global Campus - Learning Design | Global | 2025 - 2028 |
| Katie Robinson-Tay | Voting Member | UREC Coordinator | Pullman | 2026 - 2027 |
| Nitivia Jones | Voting Member | Academic Advisor | Pullman | 2026 - 2027 |
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: Francisco Aguilar-Contrer
| 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 |
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
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