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SAC Committees

We have a number of committees open to all NAU staff. If you are interested in joining one of these committees, please email SAC@nau.edu or the respective committee chairperson.

  • Advocacy
    • Collects staff feedback, identifies cross-departmental concerns, manages pulse surveys and other feedback tools, and works with leadership to recommend improvements.
    • Meets 3rd Friday of the month; 10-11am
    • Chair: Colin Stark, SAC Vice President 2026-2027
    • Co-Chair: Vacant
  • Service and Volunteer Engagement
    • Coordinates SAC-sponsored volunteer events, promotes service opportunities, and strengthens relationships between all NAU campuses and surrounding communities. Activities may include Adopt-A-Family, clothing and food drives, and other community service initiatives.
    • Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month; 1-2pm
    • Chair: Mariah Castillo, Committee Chairperson 2025-2027
    • Co-Chair: Tiffany Smith, Committee Co-Chair 2025-2027
  • Events and Community
    • Organizes staff recognition activities, coordinates SAC events such as the Annual Mixer, and promotes engagement with all campuses and community initiatives. Activities may include staff recognition, tabling at events, partnerships with community groups, and the SAC Showcase.
    • Meets 1st Monday of the month; 9-10am
    • Chair: Sun Ohumukini, Committee Chairperson 2026-2027
    • Co-Chair: Vacant
  • Ways and Means
    • Oversees the Council’s budget and financial initiatives including fundraising and soliciting donations for staff giveaways, administering the Employee Lumberjack Fund (ELF), and coordinating employee scholarships.
    • Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month; 3pm-4pm
    • Chair: Jeff McGarry, SAC Treasurer 2026-2027
    • Co-Chair: River Olsen-Davis, Past President
  • Communications
    • Manages SAC’s communication channels including the website, social media, newsletter, and other outreach efforts. Collaborates with all campuses’ communications partners when appropriate, including coordinating photography at events.
    • Meets 3rd Monday of the month; 9-10am
    • Chair: Brian Dales, SAC Secretary 2026-2027
    • Co-Chair: Vacant
  • Executive
    • Closed Committee. Membership consists of committee chairs and invited guests.
    • Meets 2nd Thursday of the month; 3-4pm
    • Chair: Stephanne LHommedieu, SAC President 2026-2027