WAEOPP 2006-07 Committee Membership

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Standing Committees

Membership and Credentials
 
Chair:  
Nichlos Ewoldt, Beloit College  
Members:  
Kathleen Hirsch, UW-Stout
Nikotris Perkins, Marquette University
Henry Wojnicki, UW-Steven Point
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. See WAEOPP Constitution - 9.3.1.
  2. Increase membership by 10% as of November 2007.
  3. Meet Fair Share goal of 105% by February 2007.
  4. Implement campaign via e-mail and telephone.
  5. Double the number of individual contributions.
 

 
Legislation and Education(Legal Concerns & Constitutional Issues)
 
Chair:  
Tammie Blaney, DPI
 
Members:  
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. See WAEOPP Constitution - 9.3.2.
  2. Coordinate and assist Chairs of TRiO Day and Policy Seminars.
 

 
Public Relations and Communications (Editorials and Publications)
 
Chair:  
Tori Nelson, UW-Green Bay
 
Members:  
April Bisik
Michael Casbourne, UW-Green Bay
Bobbi Jo Johnson, UW-Colleges
Jessica Spanbauer, Ripon College
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. See WAEOPP Constitution - 9.3.3.
  2. Publish the association newsletter in 2007.
  3. Update Wisconsin TRiO Yearbook for use at Policy Seminar by soliciting information from program directors.
 

 
Nominations and Election
 
Chair:  
Reilly O’Halloran, UW-Superior
 
Members:  
Amy Castelic, UW-Colleges
John Paul Gray, Beloit College
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. See WAEOPP Constitution - 9.3.4.
  2. Seek nominations for the WAEOPP Executive Board.
  3. Conduct the election process prior to the end of the spring semester.
  4. Conduct election via www.EVoteOnline.com.
 

 
Professional Development (ELI Selection)
 
Chair:  
David Leazer, Marquette University
 
Members:  
Amy Castelic, UW-Colleges
Lynn Riptoe, UW-Green Bay
Michael Williams-Scurlock, UW-Manitowoc
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. See WAEOPP Constitution - 9.3.5.
  2. Publicize Emerging Leaders Institute options & the application procedures.
  3. Select Wisconsin ELI Candidates for President's Approval in a timely manner.
 

 
Scholarship
 
Chair:  
Bobbi Jo Johnson, UW-Colleges
 
Members:  
Jennica Fulwilder, UW-Green Bay
Natalia Ornelas, UW-Milwaukee
Michael Williams-Scurlock, UW-Manitowoc
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. See WAEOPP Constitution - 9.3.6.
  2. To publicize scholarship options and application procedures.
  3. Disseminate MAEOPP/WAEOPP scholarship information and application materials.
  4. Review, evaluate, and prioritize participant applications.
  5. Award WAEOPP scholarship/fellowship and communicate results to the Chapter Board and to MEF for payment.
 

 
Finance
 
Chair:  
Nancy Harrison, UW-Oshkosh
 
Members:  
Don Campbell, WAEOPP President
Michael Casbourne, WAEOPP Treasurer
Andrew Cseter, UW-Stout
Nichlos Ewoldt, WAEOPP President-Elect
Tori Nelson, UW-Green Bay
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. See WAEOPP Constitution - 9.3.7.
  2. Finalize a fiscal policy and procedure guide for WAEOPP.
  3. Develop a long range budget plan for WAEOPP to insure
    MEF pledges are kept current and TRIO
    Desk monies are available for fall 2007.
  4. Develop long range plan to create new income streams for the association.
 

 
TRiO ALUMNI (TRIO Achiever Selection)
 
Chair:  
Amy Castelic, UW-Colleges
 
Members:  
April Bisik
Jennica Fulwilder, UW-Green Bay
Amy Riddle-Swanson, UW-Stout
Lynn Riptoe, UW-Green Bay
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. See WAEOPP Constitution - 9.3.8.
  2. Communicate with publication committee to announce competition.
  3. Select 2007 WAEOPP TRIO Achiever(s).
  4. Communicate results to WAEOPP Board and Membership.
 

 


Special Committees

Study Abroad Programming
 
Co-Chairs:  
Phyllis Hill, Beloit College
Stephanie King-Norton, Beloit College
 
Members:  
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. Promote study aboard initiatives through Wisconsin and COE.
  2. Explore study abroad opportunities for WAEOPP Students.
  3. Support study abroad opportunities through campus programs.
  4. Work with the scholarship committee on the selection for possible Study Abroad Scholarship participants.
 

 
Policy Seminar
 
Chair:  
Doug Harder, UW-Milwaukee
 
Members:  
Don Campbell, UW-Milwaukee
Michael Casbourne, UW-Green Bay
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. Coordinate with Publications and Technology Committees for Updated information and TRiO Yearbook for use at Policy Seminar.
  2. Schedule appointments and organize visits to the "hill".
  3. Coordinate with WI TRiO Day committee in organizing WI Policy Seminar.
 

 
TRiO Day and State Policy Seminar
 
Chair:  
Donald Singleton, UW-Milwaukee
 
Members:  
LaTasha Bell, Beloit College
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. Organize a Wisconsin Policy Seminar in conjunction with State TRiO Day activities in Madison.
  2. Coordinate with program directors across the state to bring TRiO students, Staff, and Alumni to the State Capital in Madison for Office Visits.
  3. Encourage each campus to invite state officials to campus
    to celebrate TRIO Day.
  4. Coordinate with last years committee members for assistance and to minimize problems.
 

 
Technology
 
Chair:  
Michael Casbourne, UW-Green Bay  
Members:  
Tori Nelson, UW-Green Bay
Pakayphet Phakeovilay (PK), UW-Milwaukee
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. Update and maintain WAEOPP Website.
  2. Work with Nominations and Elections to coordinate the E-Vote process.
  3. Update Contact information and group mail server on WAEOPP Website.
  4. Continue to assist the Scholarship Committee with online submission of applications and review of candidates.
 

 
Tri State Spring Conference
 
Co-Chairs:  
Nancy Harrison, UW-Oshkosh
Bruce Ouderkirk, UW-Eau Claire
 
Members:  
Amy Castelic, UW-Colleges
Kathleen Hirsch, UW-Stout
Bobbi Jo Johnson, UW-Colleges
David Leazer, Marquette University
Tori Nelson, UW-Green Bay
Michael Williams-Scurlock, UW-Manitowoc
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. Manage, coordinate,plan and implement all aspects associated with the 2007 Tri State
    Conference in Rochester, Minnesota April 25-27, 2007.
  2. Ensure that the Board is updated on any and all changes.
  3. Forward all pertinent Conference information to Publications and Technology committees
    for immediate distribution to all Chapter members.
 

 
McNair/SSS Senior Retreat
 
Chair:  
Richard McGregory, UW-Whitewater
 
Members:  
Nichlos Ewoldt, Beolit College
Phyllis Hill, Beloit College
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. Manage all aspects of planning and implementation of the 2007
    McNair/SSS Senior's Retreat.
  2. Continue to review all aspects of the conference: ie: evaluation
    "best fit" hotel, faculty involvement, social/networking
    opportunities for students.
  3. Organize a director/coordinator meeting to communicate
    retreat goals.
 

 


Ad Hoc Committees

TRiO Desk
 
Chair:  
Bobbi Jo Johnson, UW-Colleges
 
Members:  
Jennica Fulwilder, UW-Green Bay
Natalia Ornelas, UW-Milwaukee
Michael Williams-Scurlock, UW-Manitowoc
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. Seek applications.
  2. Review, evaluate, and select finalists.
  3. Manage Logistics of the Experience.
  4. Supervise TRiO Desk Student.
 

 
Planning and Development
 
Chair:  
Don Campbell, UW-Milwaukee
 
Members:  
Stephanie King-Norton, Beloit College
 
Charge of the Committee:
 
  1. Contact like associations for affiliation and communication.
  2. Form partnerships and seek support from local, state,
    and national associations, businesses, and corporate sponsors.
 

 
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