Committees

Refer to the Committee Handbook

LC Cares is a committee made up of students, staff, and faculty. They can be seen on campus collecting gifts and provisions for families in need during the holiday season, as well as needs drives during natural disasters.

Members:

  • Alaina Porquis
  • Tiffany Pilon
  • Mackenzie Hollingsworth
  • Michelle McClure

This committee consists of PSO, CSO, and Faculty Senate representatives, along with other members of LC State Administrative Services. CRC provides analyses and recommendations regarding employee compensation. 

CRC Website

Members:

  • Vikki Swift-Raymond; PSO Chair
  • Doug Cruthirds; PSO Vice Chair

This committee serves to represent PSO in the strategic planning process. Members attend an assigned campus unit FAC meeting and observe as Unit Action Plans (UAP) are presented. The committee reconvenes as a whole after all UAP presentations are complete.

Chaired by either the PSO Vice Chair (or PSO Chair if needed)

Members:

  1. Vikki Swift-Raymond
  2. Kim Wolf
  3. Redgy Erb
  4. Mickey Kelton
  5. Daphne Buckland

PSO mentors work with the Mentor Program by providing an opportunity for seasoned staff to share their knowledge and experience with new staff.

Currently seeking volunteers.  Please email Vikki if interested.

Members:

  • Vikki Swift-Raymond, Chair
  • Cindy Patterson
  • Debra Lybyer
  • Kim Tuschhoff
  • Tiffany Pilon

The previous year's award winner works with the PSO to obtain nominations for the current year's awardee, assists with the voting process, and presents the award packet to the Provost’s office.

Past Winners

  • Debra Lybyer; 2024 Winner

This committee works together to brainstorm ideas for new professional development offerings on campus.

Members:

  • Doug Cruthirds
  • Angela Wilson
  • Jack DeWenter
  • Rob McDonald

This committee meets as the need arises to formally address employee grievances following the provisions set forth in the LC State grievance procedures. 

Comprised of 7 PSO members serving a two-year term; the purpose and policy for the Board is outlined in LC State's Policy & Procedures manual.

Members:

  • Angela Wilson
  • Brooke Hallman
  • Liz Weldy
  • Alaina Porquis
  • Doug Cruthirds
  • Dawn Lesperance
  • Jennifer Hankins

PSO members volunteer to assist with the planning and setup of the annual employee holiday party.

Members:  (Inactive for 2023, planned by the President's Office.)

  • Open
  • Open
  • Open
  • Open

PSO members volunteer to evaluate donation requests for PSO funds.

Members:

  • Dawn Lesperance
  • Sara Patterson; PSO Treasurer
  • Michelle McClure

PSO members volunteer to review, and update, bylaws as needed.

Members:

  • Angela Wilson
  • Dawn Lesperance