Congratulations to the 2025-2028 Staff Senators

April 11, 2025

Congratulations to the 14 newly elected and re-elected staff senators, who will begin their three-year terms of service to the U of A staff community on July 1. The Staff Senate extends sincere gratitude to the many nominators who participated, everyone who voted and all candidates who ran, each enhancing our community's engagement and representation.

Academic Affairs
  • Ashley Reeves
  • Cindy Folsom
  • Danielle Dunn
  • Donna Jones
  • Hasnaini Wood
  • Katie Winkler
  • Kim Gillow
At Large
  • Myrlinda Soedjede
  • Vince Capps
Chancellor's Office / Athletics / Governmental Relations
  • Krista Hoover
Economic Development / Research and Innovation
  • Kristen Armstrong
Finance & Administration
  • Karmen Boddie
Student Affairs
  • Chelsea Hoffman
  • Kaitlyn Riggin

About Staff Senate:  Created in 1976 by Board of Trustees Policy 810.1, Staff Senate and its elected senators have the responsibility of making recommendations to university leadership on any matter of staff concern, including quality of work life, the efficiency of operations, and staff service to the campus community. Staff Senate advocates in the areas of compensation, working conditions, health and wellness, fringe benefits, safety, parking, and other workplace issues. In addition, Senate works to celebrate, recognize, and give back to staff through programs such as Employees of the Quarter & Year, awards for Staff Team and Part-Time Employee of the Year, Staff Appreciation Week, the annual Staff Appreciation Picnic, Staff Senate Scholarships, and RazorGifts. Additional information can be found at the Staff Senate website. 

Contacts

Ruth Parcells, chair
Elections Committee
479-575-6994, ruthp@uark.edu

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