Committees
Staff Advisory Committee:
The Staff Advisory Committee is comprised of college staff volunteers who meet monthly to discuss topics of interest to the group, to provide feedback to the dean on college issues involving the staff, to administer the Staff Recognition Award and to plan the end of the year workshop. All staff members are eligible and are encouraged to serve.
Co-chairs: Michelle Krone, Sandra Purington
Academic Affairs Administrative Staff Advisory Council:
AAASAC is charged with providing administrative employees, both full and part-time, with the opportunity to share knowledge, collaborate to develop effective strategies for unit-assigned activities, gain experience in committee service, and to provide feedback to the Provost Office on problems and emerging issues.
CAL Representatives: Dianne Fulk (Outreach & Engagement), Sandra Purington (Outreach & Engagement), Rebecca White (Mentorship)
CAL Excellence in Service Award
This award recognizes exemplary service to the university by a staff member of the college.
2025-2026: Dianne Fulk
Resources
Peggy Smith Professional Development Fund
This fund supports professional development opportunities for CAL staff by providing financial assistance for continuing education and training as well as for professional conferences and travel. Established in memory of Peggy Smith, beloved former Program Administrator in the Department of History. Invest here
Administrative Assistant Certificate Program (AACP), JMU Talent Development
Advanced Administrative Assistant Certificate Program (Advanced AACP), JMU Talent Development
