Staff Association

The Staff Association Executive Committee identifies and appoints Staff Association members to serve as staff representatives on standing and ad hoc College committees, including the Board of Managers, the Administrative Advisory Committee (the "budget" committee), search committees, and other advisory bodies and working groups.

During their appointments, staff representatives serve as liaisons to the SAEC, attending SAEC meetings, sharing information and ideas, and providing regular updates on the progress of the business of the committee on which they serve. Serving as a staff representative on a College committee, working group, or task force is an opportunity open to any Staff Association member in any division and in any job category, although some roles do have specific requirements. If you have any questions about staff representation or your eligibility to serve as a staff representative, please contact the Vice Chair of the Staff Association.

Standing Committees

Administrative Advisory Committee

Staff Representatives: Anthony Machamer (2025); Kelly Willcox (2026)

Two members of the Staff Association Executive Committee are appointed to serve three-year terms as staff representatives to the Administrative Advisory Committee (known as the "budget committee"). AAC is a faculty chaired committee that offers advice to the President and other senior administrators on all matters relating to the financial health and operation of the College. This responsibility includes participation in the preparation of the annual budget for the coming fiscal year and a review of the previous year's performance. AAC reviews data pertaining to all of the major areas of revenue and expenditure and gives its advice as to the proper balance between competing needs. AAC meets on Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. from September to May.

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Board of Managers / Working Group on Benefits

Staff Representatives: Nicole Cunningham (2025); Georgia Davidis (2027)

Two members of the Staff Association Executive Committee are appointed to serve three-year terms as staff representatives to the Board of Managers and to the Working Group on Benefits. These staff reps attend regular Board meetings and activities, and hold staff rep positions on two Board committees. The Working Group on Benefits, convened by the Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration and reporting to the President of the College, is a forum for the review and discussion of College benefit plans, policies, and programs, including the financial dimensions of such programs. The recommendations of the WGB are shared with and informed by the Administrative Advisory Committee (AAC) and the Finance Committee of the Board of Managers.

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Corporation Standing Nomination Committee

Staff Representative: TBD

The Corporation Standing Nomination Committee (CSNC) is responsible for nominating candidates for membership in the Corporation, Corporation members on the Board of Managers, the Corporation Associates Program, Officers of the Corporation, and members of the Corporation Standing Committees.

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Council on Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Staff Representative: Julie Miller (2025)

Two members of the Staff Association are appointed to serve three-year terms as staff representatives to the Council on Sustainability and Social Responsibility. Reporting to the President of the College, the Council is charged with advancing the study and practice of sustainability at Haverford, marked by commitments to environmental stewardship and social responsibility within the context of the College’s Quaker values and educational mission. The Council is led by an Executive Committee that is responsible for agenda setting, convening working groups to address specific issues, and reaching final decisions. The Council meets 1-3 times per year; the Executive Committee may convene more frequently.

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Implementation Committee

Staff Representatives: Bruce Bumbarger and Kim Graham (2024/2025)

Two members of the Staff Association are appointed to serve a two-year term as the staff representatives to the Implementation Committee, which is convened by the Senior Staff of Haverford College. Led by Implementation Committee 2030 (IC2030), teams made up of faculty, students and staff are working on design, scope, and realization across 14 crucial areas. This is a collaboration with faculty, staff, students, alums, and friends. The committee will convene monthly or less for 1 – 2 hours, starting January 2024.

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Labor and Industry Safety Committee

Staff Representatives: Brian Bell (continuing); Charles Young (2025)

Two members of the Staff Association (one exempt and one non-exempt) are appointed for two-year terms as staff representatives to the Safety Committee, which is chaired by the Associate Director of Campus Safety and Safety Coordinator and meets monthly.

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Retirement Plan and Investment Committee

Staff Representatives: Karen Ward (2025)

The purpose of the Retirement Committee is to oversee the assets of the College’s employee retirement plan. One member of the Staff Association Executive Committee is appointed (for a three-year renewable term) to serve as the staff representative to the Retirement Plan and Investment Committee, which meets at least quarterly.

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Wellness Task Force

Staff Representative:Marissa Avanzato (2024/2025)

One member of the Staff Association is appointed to serve a two-year term as the staff representative to the Wellness Task Force, which is convened by the Director of Benefits Administration. The Task Force is charged with oversight of wellness and wellbeing related planning, goals, initiatives, and campaigns at Haverford College.

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Ad Hoc Staff Representative Assignments

Parking Committee

Staff Representative: TBD

The Parking Committee is periodically reconvened-typically when there are (or needs to be) substantive modifications to the parking policy.