A&S Staff Association (ULASSA)

The College of Arts & Sciences

A&S Staff Association (ULASSA)

Guided by the Cardinal Principles, A&S staff provide top-notch support and service to the College of Arts & Sciences’ students and faculty, with the aim of continued impactful engagement in the University, local, state and global communities through the creation and dissemination of knowledge.

As the corresponding staff body to the A&S Faculty Assembly and the A&S Student Council, the A&S Staff Association (ULASSA) is dedicated to improving and maintaining a diverse and inclusive climate of care, where staff are valued for their varied contributions to the University community. ULASSA’s advocacy role is to ensure that staff:

  • are treated with courtesy, compassion, respect, and dignity, regardless of their position;
  • have open and transparent lines of communication between faculty and administration;
  • have opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and mentoring;
  • have a safe, supportive, and healthy professional environment, free of hostility or bullying;
  • are recognized as an integral partner in our University’s vision to be a great place to work because we celebrate diversity, foster equity, and strive for inclusion; and
  • are a key element in our College mission to improve life in the Commonwealth.

President

Rebecca Ledford
Academic Advising Coordinator, A&S Advising

Vice President

Mary Stump
Supervisor, UBMI-HR

Secretary

Sammie Holmes
Senior Program Coordinator, Classical & Modern Languages

Parliamentarian

Yolanda Demaree
Manager, Faculty Affairs

Activities Committee (Standing)

Provides A&S staff with opportunities to socialize, build relationships, and improve morale (e.g., monthly birthday celebrations, weekly walks around campus, holiday events)

MEMBERS: Cynthia Houchens (chair), Mary Stump, Sierra Kronka, Sydney Miller, Nuriya Raimberdieva, Janna Tajibaeva

Professional Development Committee (Standing)

Supports the professional advancement of A&S staff through networking, résumé building, and other workshops and trainings

MEMBERS: Vacant (chair), Amanda Borden, Rebecca Ledford, Sara Noori, Carla Parris

Staff Grievance Committee (Standing)

Offer A&S staff a way to voice concerns through ULASSA, as an alternative/supplement to A&S’s current feedback mechanisms. The committee can be emailed at asgrievance@louisville.edu.

MEMBERS: Camille Woods (chair), MaryPat Chiavaroli, Yolanda Demaree, Melissa Shepherd, Taleia Willis

Nomination Committee (Ad Hoc)

Established during the election process to compile a list of ULASSA members who agree to run for office.

MEMBERS: Melissa Benningfield, Yolanda Demaree, and Nuriya Raimberdieva

Election Committee (Ad Hoc)

Established during the election cycle to oversee the election process and to certify the results and verify the integrity of the election

MEMBERS: Sierra Kronka (Humanities), Adam Browning. (Natural Sciences), Chad White (Social Sciences), Camille Woods (Interdisciplinary Programs)

Meeting Schedule

Fall 2024 Dates:

  • September 17, 2024
  • October 15, 2024
  • November 14, 2024
  • December 11, 2024

Spring 2025 Dates:

  • February 11, 2025
  • March 18, 2025
  • April 15, 2025
  • May 13, 2025

Always in BAB 218 from 2pm-3pm, unless otherwise specified via the ULASSA Listserv Email.

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