Staff Senate

Members

President: Savannah Pierce
President Elect: Dr. Jerri Arnold-Cook
Secretary: Jessica Grandy
Treasure: Dr. Laura Riddle
President Emeritus: Christopher Gardner-Murry

Academic Affairs

  • Gunner Hopman (2026), Director, Advising
  • Yvette Bragg (2026), Graduate Admission & Student Services Coordinator, Graduate Studies
  • George Brooks (2026), Athletic Academic Success Advisor
  • Jessica Grandy (2027), Administrative Support Specialist
  • Savannah Pierce (2027), Campus Visit Coordinator
    • Charlies Still (Alternate: 2027) Administrative Analyst, Teachers College
    • Chris Murry (Alternate:2027) Administrative Analyst, Aviation

Finance and Administration

  • Dr. Laura Riddle (2026), Director of Instructional Technology, Information Technology
  • Rustin Byrd (2026), Student Accounts Analyst, Business Office
  • Brandon Marroquin (2026), Computer Lab Technician, Information Technology
    • Jewelie Mills (Alternate: 2027), Financial Aid Analyst

Chancellor’s Area

  • Blake Smith (2027), Director of Athletic Communications
  • Danni Ryan (2027), Assistant Softball Coach
  • Sydney Vance (2027), Assistant Volleyball Coach
  • Christina Harvey (2027), Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

University Advancement

  • Sydney Bowman (2026), Marketing and Communications Manager, Advancement
    • Audrey Nowlin (Alternate:2027) Administrative Analyst, Advancement

Student and External Affairs

  • Sarah Worthington (2026), Recruiter, Graduate Studies
  • Aaron Wright (2026), Education Specialist, Student Support Services
  • Brittani Curtis (2026), Program Specialist, Veterans Upward Bound
  • Tonya McBay (2026), Administrative Analyst, University Police
  • Jerri Arnold Cook (2027), Program Director, McNair Scholars
    • Shalisa Dixon (Alternate: 2027) Garrison Center Supervisor
    • Leanna Payton (Alternate: 2027) Director, Housing and Community Standards