The Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) represents all USG staff to create a more unified, solutions-based line of communication from staff to administrative leadership. The SAC informs, advocates for, and influences change to USG policy and procedures to address areas in need of improvement as identified by staff. Topics may include, but are not limited to employee recognition, policy and legislation, outreach, engagement and communication, campus climate, and state budget updates and impacts.
The SAC consists of 10 council members representing divisions across USG.
2024-2025 SAC Officers
 ChairShelby Speer Manager of Teamwork, Leadership and Collaboration Macklin Center for Leadership & Communication |
Communications OfficerJeff Kenton Video and Digital Media Creative Coordinator |
 Logistics OfficerAlysha Simmons Administrative Specialist - Scheduling Facilities Management |
Recording OfficerSalomon Zelaya Coordinator Center for Scholarships |
2024-2025 SAC Members
Naz Beyranvand Assistant Director Macklin Center for Leadership & Communication |
Cheryl Green Data Analyst |
Jeni O'Connor Library Services Specialist |
Greta Ober-Beauchesne Entrepreneurship and Business Librarian Priddy Library |
Joel Landy IT Support Specialist Office of Information Technology |
 Chhaya Lagowala Administrative Assistant II Center of Counseling and Well-being |
Upcoming Events
Listening Sessions:
Monday, Feb. 3rd, 2025 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- SAC Hosts: Jeff Kenton, Alysha Simmons, Naz Beyranvand, Joel Landy, and Jeni O'Connor
- Zoom Link
Wednesday, Feb. 5th, 2025 from 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- SAC Hosts: Shelby Speer, Salomon Zelaya, Cheryl Green, Chhaya Lagowala, and Greta Ober-Beauchesne
- Zoom Link
Staff Engagement and Comradery Events:
Sing Your Heart Out Karaoke
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12th, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Location: Building IV, Room 4308
Sip and Paint
- Date: Tuesday, Apr. 8th, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Location: To be determined