Do you wish learn more about or join the Workforce Action Committee for Spartan Staff? You can find the information and complete the application HERE!
Members are eligible to serve for two, two-year terms. If you have any questions please contact wacss@msu.edu.
Current Members | Representing | Term | Date of Terms |
Sarah Carroll | APSA | 1st Term | 11/01/22-6/30/24 |
Heather Dover | APA | 1st Term | 11/1/21 - 6/30/23 |
Rachel Duncan | APSA | 1st Term | 7/1/22 - 6/30/24 |
Mary Keyes | CTU | 1st Term | 7/1/21 - 6/30/23 |
Kareen Lubas | APA | 1st Term | 7/1/22 - 6/30/24 |
Arianna Perrien | APA | 2nd Term | 7/1/22 - 6/30/24 |
Lindsey Rose | APA | 2nd Term | 7/1/22 - 6/30/24 |
Taren Storrs | APA | 1st Term | 7/1/21 - 6/30/23 |
Taylor Unrath | CTU | 1st Term | 7/1/22 - 6/30/24 |
Harmony Van Valkenberg | APSA | 1st Term | 7/1/21 - 6/30/23 |
Alison Virag-McCann | APSA | 2nd Term | 7/1/22 - 6/30/24 |
Rati Walther | APA | 1st Term | 11/1/22 - 6/30/24 |
Ashley Wilson | CTU | 1st Term | 7/1/22 - 6/30/24 |
Meghan Loughlin-Krusky | APA | 1st Term | 7/1/23 - 6/30/25 |
Amber Wise | CTU | 1st Term | 7/1/23 - 6/30/25 |
Lindsay Lake-Hefner | Labor (sub) | 1st Term | 7/1/23 - 6/30/25 |
EX-OFFICIO | Department |
Jabbar R. Bennett | Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion |
Christina K. Brogdon | Human Resources |
Jaimie Hutchison | WorkLife Office |
I've enjoyed attending a number of WACSS events in the past. I wanted to give back and help support WACSS.
I am President of the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Although I don't actively practice as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I enjoy staying engaged with the profession. I also serve on the Ingham County Board of Health as a way to support my local community.
The WACSS Insight Series highlights issues relevant to support staff, as well as opportunities to be in community with others who identify as women
Lewis Landscape Arboretum
Call Me by Blondie
Wonder Woman, because she's awesome and would totally beat Superman!
Shania Twain - Man I Feel Like A Woman
Friends or Outlander
I have two cats, a black tabby named Salem and an orange tabby named Socks.
Starbucks - brown sugar shaken espresso w/oatmilk or a dirty chai latte
I joined WACSS to help ensure that the support staff of the university are advocated for and have their voices heard.
The Horticulture Demonstration Gardens
I joined WACSS to be a voice for CT Support Staff across campus and make a difference on their behalf.
I don't know about the "next" place, but my #1Bucket List vacation is to travel to Egypt
I volunteer with the Michigan Odyssey of the MindProgram. Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem solving program for students inK-College. I have supported the program for 29 yearsas of AY 2022-2023 and love seeing the change instudents from year to year.
We have 2 dogs, Tobie (4 months old) and Bear-Bear (4 years old). Tobie is a Bernadoodle and Bear-Bear is a Daschund mix. Both are happy and silly little guys and we love them very much. We also keep Chickens as we live in the original homestead of my family's farm.
Supernatural: it may be 15 seasons long, but the seasons go by quickly—and I keep going back to watch again!
My go-to is a vanilla latte, but I vary on where I go. Foster Coffee, Blue Owl, and Strange Matter are great local places that I frequent.
Japan—I actually have a trip planned there for this April with my husband! I haven't travelled outside of the U.S./Canada, and figured I should "go big" for my first international trip. I've actually been studying Japanese for nearly two years now in preparation and am so excited to put it to use. Japan looks beautiful and has such vibrant history and culture, so I'm really excited to go!
I initially joined WACSS as a way to get involved as part of the support staff community and support my fellow Spartan support staff members and their work across the university.
There are too many to choose from but a few "hidden gems" I used as a student are the Pillar Room in Snyder-Phillips and upper floor seating areas in the B-wing of Wells Hall.
My two primary reasons for joining WACSS were to invoke positive change for support staff through advocacy and networking/gaining friendships and professional partnerships.
I am extremely excited about the launch of our Beyond the Book, book club.
The food court of course! Anywhere I can get a good bite to eat is a place of pure happiness in my book!
Ain't No Rest For The Wicked - Cage The Elephant
Colorado or Montana - I would love to see ranches and scenery there, it looks absolutely breathtaking - and QUIET!
Steak! We raise our own beef and there is nothing better than a delicious ribeye!
I joined WACSS to make connections outside of my department circle and help make an impact on campus. Since starting a new role, I'm happy to have the opportunity to help bring voice to other areas of MSU outside of the main campus.
I work in Flint - the Flint Farmer's Market is adjacent to our office and always has new and exciting things to try!
Instagram, Baby Tracker, Starbucks
Starbucks: Matcha Latte with Soy
I am taking my daughter to the most magical place on earth for her first trip!
We have 2 spoiled boxers that are never far from my side
Professional development opportunity, a chance to expand my network, and pursue passion for advocacy for those whose voice isn't always represented
The effort to the president for getting additional paid time off over the 2021 holiday season, more lactation rooms across campus for pumping/nursing moms, and the WACSS Annual Report.
I love walking from the Union, past Beaumont Tower, over the bridge behind the library to Wells Hall.
Norway and Finland
IG, FB, MSUFCU
I hope to make a positive impact on women support staff at MSU.
The Spring Forum and the summer get together are a great way to connect across campus.
The MSU Gardens
I Love The Bachelor and The Bachelorette
Europe
Tacos
My mom is my hero. We lost her in 2012 to breast cancer but she fought for 20+ years. She was kind, strong and most of all loved us all so deeply.
To make an impact, improve the work environment, and meet new people.
The Spartner Mentorship program and encouraging university leadership to reward the hard work of support staff with 3 days off over the holidays.
Walking the Red Cedar. I love being able to walk down the sidewalk with Spartan Stadium standing over me.
I Hope You Dance by Leann Womack
Seesaw, Okta, and Netflix
In the spring of 2022 I completed serving five years on the CANR Staff Advisory Committee, most recently as the chair, and this opportunity with WACSS is a logical next level to continue providing a voice for support staff across the university.
Being new I'm most excited to see the work that has been done to promote collaborations and exploring the opportunities to expand representation of the committee.
I work off-campus at MSU's Kellogg Biological Station on beautiful Gull Lake. The views along the lake are beautiful and the hiking trails at MSU's Kellogg Bird Sanctuary are perfect for an afternoon break.
Salad! I know, odd choice, but you can do so much with a salad.
Iceland for the Northern Lights
Spotify, YNAB (You Need A Budget), Apple Maps
Both are rescues; Domer is a 10-year-old mutt who sleeps 22 hours a day but is like velcro. Prim, our lab/cattle dog mix, is a 3-year-old spazz who has an unhealthy obsession with tennis balls.
I am greatly influenced by the committee's values of advocacy, engagement, empowerment and development of women support staff across the campus through effective partnership with the senior leadership and management at the University. I wish to contribute to and enhance the impactful change and outcomes of the committee.
I enjoy taking walks by the Beaumont Memorial Tower.
I have volunteered at my children's schools through various school and school related extra curricular activities. Teachers leave an indelible mark on the learning and development of the children, and I find assisting them in their commitments very fulfilling.
Starbucks or Biggby - Soy Latte
Banana
I would love to visit Greece, for the love of food, history, nature and people.