The Budget and Planning Committee is chaired by the Vice President for Financial Affairs. Members are appointed by the President with consultation of the Faculty Executive Committee. The membership is to be representative of the university community with members who have a balance of knowledge and information on the planning and budgeting process. Faculty members will have a two year appointment and may be reappointed.
Duties:
- Oversee the planning and budgeting for the university.
- Prepare and communicate the annual planning and budget calendar.
- Have an understanding of the strategic plan and tactical initiatives set by the President and approved by the Board of Trustees
- Set priorities for the budget aligning the strategic plan of the university.
- Determine decision criteria for budget allocations.
- Review financial and statistical data to determine inputs for budget development.
- Recommend special initiative allocations after review from Deans and/or Vice Presidents focusing on strategic plan priorities.
- Communicate financial information to the university.
- Evaluate financial health, resource allocation, efficiencies, and effectiveness of outcomes.
Committee members:
- Cynthia Marek, Chair, Vice President for Financial Affairs
- Chris Kendall, Vice President for Student Development
- David Ansell, Financial Analyst
- Jeffrey Highland, Provost
- James Bedtke, Associate Provost, Vice President for Winona Campus Graduate and Professional Programs
- Jim Rodgers, Social Sciences - Professor
- Anthony Piscitiello, Vice President for Admission/Executive Vice President
- Jayne Wobig, Financial Aid Director
- Rebecca Yerhot, Student Representative
- Brother Louis DeThomasis, President
- Barb Croucher, Director of Administration
- Teresa Speck, Business - Professor
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The Facility Committee is responsible for providing appropriate facilities on the Winona campus, to support an effective learning environment, as well as a pleasant, safe and accessible living and working environment for the Saint Mary’s community.
Duties:
- Develop a new plan for overall improvements to campus space
- Review proposals for campus improvements and make recommendations for priorities and timetables for implementations.
- Form ad-hoc committee for special projects as required.
Committee members:
- Cynthia Marek, Chair, Vice President for Financial Affairs
- Chris Kendall, Vice President for Student Development
- David Ansell, Financial Analyst
- Jeffrey Highland, Provost
- John Schollmeier, Director of Building and Grounds
- James Vogel, Chemistry - Professor
- Michael Charron, Dean of Performing Arts
- Sandy Beth, Interim Head Librarian
- Martin Stensing, Mathematics and Statistics - Instructor
- Nicole Fennern, Athletic Director
- Timothy Gossen, Assistant Dean of Students Residence Life
- Tracy Lehnertz, Associate Dean for Off Campus Programs/Assistant to the Provost
- Brett Bodsgard, Chemistry - Ass't Professor
- Steven Bouler, Theatre Arts - Ass't Professor
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Technology Planning Committee – The Technology Planning Committee was established in the fall of 2000 on recommendation of the President’s Cabinet to address university-wide issues that relate to technology. This committee is made up of academic and administrative representatives interested in creating and implementing technologies for Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Committee members:
- Nicole Fennern, Athletic Director
- Laurie Hale Erdmann, Student Service Coordinator
- Monta May, M.F.A., Associate Web Site Manager
- James Bedtke, Associate Provost, Vice President for Winona Campus Graduate and Professional Programs
- Chad Kjorlein, Instructional Technology - Director
- Cynthia Marek, Vice President for Financial Affairs
- Robert Anderson, Telecommunications - Adjunct School Instructor
- Linka Holey, Twin Cities Associate Vice President/Academic Dean
- Francis Speck, Director of Information Technology
- Eric Heukeshoven, Web Site Manager
- Jeffrey Highland, Provost
- Jason Spartz, Multimedia and Information Technology Support Manager
- Ruth Ann Schwartz, Reference Librarian
- Joe Dulak, Academic Skills Center - Department Chair
- Sarah Bearbower, Information Technology Manager - Academic Systems
- Anthony Piscitiello, Vice President for Admission/Executive Vice President
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Volunteer Committee – Members for the Volunteer Committee volunteer for an indefinite period. The membership is to be representative of the university community with members who have a balance of knowledge and information about the university and the community at large. Members plan, organize and participate in the various community service projects the committee adopts.
Committee members:
- Ann Merchlewitz, Vice President and General Counsel/Affirmative Action Officer
- Angel Weisbrod, Director of Health Services
- Cynthia Marek, Vice President for Financial Affairs
- Deb Nahrgang, Director of Communication/Winona, Editor of Saint Mary's Magazine
- Jason Richter, Assistant Dean of Students for Leadership, Service, and Activities
- Katie LaPlant, Director of Student Activities and Volunteer Services
- Peggy Walters, Administrative Assistant
- Meg Richtman, Director of Alumni Relations
- Laurie Hale Erdmann, Student Service Coordinator
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