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Staff Senate & Staff Association

What we do

Staff Senate is a dedicated community committed to making the staff experience at SMCM engaging, fun and meaningful. We plan community gatherings including Fall Fest, advocate for staff development and leadership, and act as a conduit for the staff voice on campus. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, send an email to ecstaffsenate@smcm.edu or come to a Staff Senate meeting - we meet every first Wednesday of the month in the Glendening Annex!

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Events

Join us throughout each semester for scheduled programming aimed at social, professional development and networking opportunities.

Mission

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is committed to developing and recognizing the contributions of the full range of its professionals as they work toward achieving the college’s mission. The St. Mary’s College of Maryland staff senate shall be the official representative body of the college staff. The senate offers a voice for all staff, endeavors to enhance the day-to-day work environment, and promotes a sense of community and respect across campus by fostering open communication with the college president, senior administration, faculty, students and the board of trustees.

Definitions

Staff Senate: The representative governing body of the staff association composed of officers who represent and are elected from among the members of the staff association.
Staff Association: The organization that includes all members of the full-time staff (exempt, non-exempt, and contingent) other than faculty, administrators with faculty voting status, deans, vice presidents, and assistant and associate vice presidents.

Meetings

1st Wednesday of each month
10:30am-12:00pm
Glendening Annex

Meetings are open to all SMCM community members, including but not limited to - students, staff, and faculty.

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Meet your Senators

Name Role Title
Melissa Golowski President Assistant Director of Residence Life
Gretchen Phillips Vice President Communications Specialist
Dan Pindell Treasurer Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
Connie-Marie Crane Secretary Assistant Manager - Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Art Center
Jamie Athey Representative for the Business Office Disbursement Accounting Supervisor
Mary Johnston Representative for Physical Plant Operations Customer Service Coordinator
Ashley Hardy Representative for Advancement Marketing & Publicity Manager
Barbara Scanlon Representative for Physical Plant Groundskeeper I
Beverly Fenwick Representative for Academic Affairs Office Associate at Anne Arundel Hall
Keisha Rolle Representative for Enrollment Management Assistant Director of Transfer Evaluation Services
Glen Knott Representative for Physical Plant General Trades Mechanic
Lisa Smith Representative for Office of Information Technology Administrative Assistant
David Smith Representative for Auxiliary Services Technical Director - Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Art Center
Kelly O'Grady Representative for Student Affairs Director of Accessibility Services/ADA Coordinator

Contact

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions:

Melissa Golowski
ecstaffsenate@smcm.edu

Gretchen Phillips
ecstaffsenate@smcm.edu

Resources

Quick links to common staff resources. If you can't find what you're looking for, get in touch using the contact info below.