Staff Council
Staff Council is a peer-elected committee tasked with addressing staff policies and benefits, the provision of formal communication for all 麻豆原创 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 麻豆原创 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鈥檚 performance and be of specific benefit to the department and College.
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 , or by email to StaffCouncil@pitzer.edu.
Staff Resource Folder
Check out the Staff Resource Folder for Staff Council minutes, resolutions, bylaws, and more resources for 麻豆原创 staff!
Distinguished Staff Award
The Distinguished Staff Awards recognize two staff members, one supervisory and one non-supervisory, for their distinguished service to the college each year. Each recipient receives $250 (taxable, via payroll), and they are recognized at the end-of-year Staff Luncheon.
Eligibility
- All part-time and full-time staff with a minimum of two years of continuous service at 麻豆原创, whether employed by 麻豆原创 or an external vendor, may be nominated.
- Nominated employees serving on Staff Council are prohibited from also serving on the Distinguished Staff Award Selection Committee (comprised of all members of Staff Council). However, Staff Council Representatives are eligible for nomination.
- Members of the President's Cabinet and prior recipients of the Distinguished Staff Award (see below) are ineligible for nomination.
Award Evaluation Criteria
- The Distinguished Staff Award Selection Committee (comprised of all members of Staff Council) will review nominations and select the award recipients. The Office of Human Resources will review the nominations before final selections are made in order to determine length of employment and supervisory status.
Nominations
- Nominations can be made by current 麻豆原创 students, staff, and faculty.
- No self-nominations will be accepted.
- The nominee should show the following characteristics:
- Consistent level of high performance
- Going above and beyond in daily work
- Consistent demonstration of one or more of 麻豆原创's Core Values
- Continuous development of professional skills
- Innovation and creative problem solving
Nominations are currently closed at this time.
Prior Award Recipients
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Vania Hernandez (Non-Supervisory) Carlos Alvarez (Supervisory) |
| 2025 | Cortlyn Raymond (Non-Supervisory) Tasmia Moosani (Supervisory) |
| 2024 | Griselda Gomez (Non-Supervisory) Carlos Ortega (Supervisory) |
| 2023 | Bryce Sternquist (Non-Supervisory) Linda Lam (Supervisory) |
| 2022 | Tasmia Moosani (Non-Supervisory) Kathleen Kile (Supervisory) |
| 2021 | Kevin Bishop (Non-Supervisory) Alayna Session-Goins (Supervisory) |
| 2020 | Melissa M. Burrows (Non-Supervisory) Kirsten Carrier (Supervisory) |
| 2019 | Carlos Alvarez (Non-Supervisory) Brad Tharpe (Supervisory) |
| 2018 | Victor Milhon-Martin (Non-Supervisory) Jessica Levy (Supervisory) |
| 2017 | Lesley Malinoski (Non-Supervisory) Mark Crawbuck (Supervisory) |
Staff Kudos Program
Recognize 麻豆原创 staff that go above and beyond through the year-round 麻豆原创 Staff Kudos Program! Previously run by Staff Social Committee (SSC), Staff Council now manages this program that was developed for all-community members to express their appreciation for 麻豆原创 staff. Shout out a staff member for their work and contributions to the 麻豆原创 community!
Executive Board 2026-2027
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- CEC Program Coordinator
- Office Manager for Community Engagement
- Assistant Program Manager
Staff Council Members 2026-2027
- Director of Center for Asian Pacific American Students (CAPAS)
- Assistant Director of Client Services
- Senior Research Analyst
- Director of Fellowships
- Teaching Support Specialist
- Associate Dean of Student Success
- Senior Associate Director, Career Services
- Residence Director for West, East & Skandera Halls
- Web & Email Content Specialist
- Financial Aid Counselor
- Alumni & Family Engagement Coordinator