All staff in the college are appointed, faculty representative appointed. Meetings once per month (more if working on major initiatives, etc.), guests invited as needed. Chaired by business and operations director. Meeting notes distributed to the college.

Mission of the Staff Council

The mission of the staff council is to positively impact the college, enhance the work environment for current and future staff members and provide opportunities for greater access and inclusion for staff by:   

  • Giving a voice to staff issues and facilitating communication of these issues to college administration   
  • Promoting and creating opportunities for professional development, networking and recognition   
  • Providing feedback on policies, procedures, events and other issues impacting staff  
  • Sharing common needs and programs across the staff so that we can creatively resolve concerns together   
  • Creating community within the college   
Members
Meetings

April-May 2026

  • Natalie Becerra, chair
  • Nicole Blackstock
  • Steve Blum
  • Alex Fernando
  • Tiffany Groteluschen
  • Karez Hassan
  • Vannessa Killen
  • Rachel Nozicka
  • Susan Oestmann
  • Kait Van Loon
  • Jamie Wenz
  • Rick Alloway
  • April 13, 2026

September 2025-March 2026

  • Natalie Becerra
  • Nicole Blackstock
  • Steve Blum
  • Alex Fernando
  • Zac Franzen
  • Tiffany Groteluschen
  • Haley Hamel, chair
  • Karez Hassan
  • Vannessa Killen
  • Rachel Nozicka
  • Susan Oestmann
  • Alisa Smith
  • Kait Van Loon
  • Jamie Wenz
  • Rick Alloway
  • September 9, 2025
  • October 21, 2025
  • November 21, 2025
  • December 9, 2025
  • January 12, 2026
  • February 9, 2026
  • March 9, 2026

2024-2025

  • Natalie Becerra
  • Nicole Blackstock
  • Steve Blum
  • Alex Fernando
  • Zac Franzen
  • Tiffany Groteluschen
  • Haley Hamel, chair
  • Karez Hassan
  • Vannessa Killen
  • Rachel Nozicka
  • Susan Oestmann
  • Alisa Smith
  • Kaitlin Van Loon
  • Jamie Wenz
  • Rick Alloway

2023-2024

  • Natalie Becerra
  • Nicole Blackstock 
  • Steve Blum
  • Zac Franzen
  • Bridget Grant
  • Tiffany Groteluschen
  • Haley Hamel, chair
  • Karez Hassan
  • Anne McConkey
  • Susan Oestmann
  • Alisa Smith
  • Kaitlin Van Loon
  • Jamie Wenz
  • Rick Alloway

2022-2023

  • Nicole Blackstock
  • Andrea Gaghagen 
  • Bridgett Grant
  • Tiffany Groteluschen
  • Haley Hamel, chair
  • Karen Hassan
  • Anne McConkey
  • Natalie Roetman
  • Kaitlin Van Loon
  • Jamie Wenz
  • Rick Alloway