Staff Council

The purpose of the Champlain College Staff Council is to advocate for the best interests of staff members; foster an environment of respect and fairness; and help build a sense of community by facilitating effective communication among staff, administration, faculty and students. This organization will provide representation in the larger College community, organize networking among staff members, and provide input to the process of planning professional development opportunities.

Power of E Peer To Peer Recognition Program: This program was established in 2010 as a way for staff to recognize other staff for the great work they do. Nominations can be submitted anytime by emailing e3@champlain.edu. Nominations are read at the monthly staff council meetings.

2011-2012 Staff Council Officers and Executive Board Members

Congratulations to our newly elected Staff Council members. Elections were held at our May 2011 Annual Meeting.

• President (1 year term): Roland F. Palmer

• Vice President (2 year term): Brian Holmes

• Treasurer (1 year term): Crystal Winn

• Secretary (2 year term): Bridget Calacci

• Board Member (2 year term): Kenzie Bruso

• Board Member (2 year term): Sue Powers

• Board Member (2 year term): Eric Petersen

Staff Council Officers and Committee Members (Incoming & Outgoing)

photo taken at the Staff Council Retreat - June 2011 - Champlain College Campus

2011-2012 Standing Committees and Chairs

Staff Welfare:
Christina Erickson (co-chair), Kim Prokosch (co-chair), Eric Petersen (Staff Council Liaison), Jo Corrow, Elaine Strunk, Rich Long, Abigail Mendenhall, Jessica Clarke

Networking & Recreation:
Jason Borges (chair), Kenzi Bruso (Staff Council Liaison), Jen Perlee, Tee Mulhall, Bret Dewhurst, Rich Long, Kim Haller, Deanna Higgs

Professional Development:
Ellen Zeman (chair), Sue Powers (Staff Council Liaison), Christine Hutchins, Sarah Potter, Mark Zammuto, Michael Zemeny, Melissa Hersh, Meghan Hurley, Briana Bird, Mary Sanborn

Staff Council Representatives for College Council (appointed annually by the Staff Council Executive Committee):
Jon Walsh, Becky Peterson, Ted Winokur, Brian Andrews, Bridget Baldwin, Julie Eldred, Christina Erickson, Diana Agusta (ex-officio)

Interested in joining one of the Staff Council Committee? Feel free to contact the chairs of the committees or one of your Staff Council Officers.

Staff Council Awards

Each year Staff Council solicits nominations for our two annual Staff Council Awards through a sub-committee of the Staff Welfare Committee.

Staff Council Service Award 

Take this opportunity to nominate a member of the Staff Council that you feel helps to make the organization stronger/better.  Your nominee should be someone you think embodies the type of member we aspire to be.   Perhaps they are a regular participant that supports the Council's initiatives/events or someone that consistently brings issues forward, to name a few.   Submit the nominee's name and a description detailing why you think they should receive this award.  

2011       Mary Sanborn consistently stepping up and helping whenever and wherever needed

2010      Jen Perlee for her exemplary service and dedication

2009      Erin Meenan for her work on the Executive Committee where she had the gift of listening and offering solutions.

2008      Roland Palmer for implementation of the staff Mentoring Program

Staff Council Innovation Award 

Be part of the solution.  If you know someone that had a great new idea and it was implemented during the past year, summarize what, why and how they did it.  Or, if you have a great idea you'd like to get off the ground to be implemented, write it up and send it our way.  Let's think outside the box!

2011       Claire Williams Giroux's idea of the Power of E Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program

2010      Ellen Zeman for her work on creating dynamic and engaging Professional Development workshops

2009     Darlene McGrath for her work with the Networking Committee combining exciting social events with fundraising benefiting a local group

2008     Bob Bolin for his Environmental Friendly Initiatives