Staff Council

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Staff Council is a peer-elected committee tasked with addressing staff policies and benefits, the provision of formal communication for all Pitzer staff members, voting on behalf of staff at College Council, serving as representatives on College Governance Committees, and providing certain resources and benefits for staff. Our collective voice helps to ensure that Pitzer staff are an active part of our community.

Staff Training and Professional Development Funding

The Staff Training and Professional Development (STPD) fund provides the opportunity for staff to attain new skills or knowledge in a manner that will enhance a staff member’s performance and be of specific benefit to the department and College. Click here for more information and to apply!

Staff Kudos Program

Have you seen a Pitzer staff member going above and beyond to support our students or colleagues?

Recognize them through the Pitzer College Staff Kudos Program!

Staff Social Committee developed a program for the community to express their appreciation for Pitzer College staff whose hard work and dedication often goes unnoticed. Staff Council has taken on the program and encourages all community members (Faculty, Staff, and Students) to recognize our Pitzer Staff from our office staff, our facilities team, dining services, and more for their work and contributions to the Pitzer College community.

You can submit a kudos message of appreciation for any Pitzer staff member using the form below:
Kudos Program Submission Form

Contact Us

Do you have suggestions for staff employee benefits or concerns? Anything else you would like  You can share your thoughts with Staff Council anonymously through the electronic suggestion box, or by email to StaffCouncil@achador.net.

 

 

 

 

Staff Resource Folder

Check out the Staff Resource Folder for Staff Council minutes, resolutions, bylaws, and more resources for Pitzer staff! 

 

 

Staff Resource Folder

Executive Board

Carlos Alvarez

Carlos Alvarez, Chair

Term: 2023-2025

College Council Planning Committee

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Tasmia Moosani, Vice-Chair

Term: 2024-2026

Constructive Dialogue Organizing Committee (CDOC)

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Melissa M. Burrows, Communications Chair

Term: 2023-2025

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Cortlyn Raymond, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Staff Advocacy Representative

Term: 2023-2025

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Madeline Akin, Treasurer

Term: 2023-2025

Staff Council Members

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Melissa Akin

Term: 2024-2026

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Desiree Avila

Term: 2024-2026

Elisa Alban-Ashley

Term: 2024-2026

Academic Planning Committee (APC)

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Kevin Bishop

Term: 2024-2026

Shane Callahan

Term: 2024-2026

Sustainability Committee

Eddy Carillo

Term: 2024-2026

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Karina Ruiz

Term: 2023-2025

Todd Sasaki

Term: 2023-2025

Michael Tocydlowski

Term: 2024-2026

Budgetary Implementation Committee

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Sayjal Waddy

Term: 2024-2026