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Employee groups APA and PSSO elect officers

June 18, 2007

KALAMAZOO--The Administrative Professional Association and Professional Support Staff Organization at Western Michigan University have elected new leaders for 2007-08.

Both the APA and PSSO are nonbargaining employee groups at WMU. They provide a collective voice for addressing and communicating employee concerns, plus offer programs and events that promote professional development, recognize outstanding staff members, and enhance workplace camaraderie as well as networking.

APA Officers for 2007-08
President, Michele McLaughlin, Registrar's Office
Vice president, Sue Oole, Lee Honors College
Treasurer, Joe Odehnal, physical plant-utilities
Corresponding secretary, Wil Emmert, Research and Sponsored Programs
Recording secretary, Faith Wicklund, Miller Auditorium

PSSO Officers for 2007-08
President, Carrie Soule, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Vice president, Kandeiss-Toi Ross, human resources
Secretary, Celeste Glascock, human resources
Treasurer, Nancy Johnson, investment and endowment management

In addition, both organizations filled vacancies on their respective executive boards.

Those elected to serve on the APA board are: Sharon VanDyken, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Bryon Glock, Academic Technology and Instructional Services; Lynda Hunt, Development Office; George Broomell, Office of Information Technology; and Jacqueline Angel, Sindecuse Health Center.

Those elected to serve on the PSSO board are: Jennifer Clements, Department of Social Work; Terri Culver, Accounting Services; Pearl DeVries, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Carol Morris-Mier, College of Education; and Arthur Smith, Office of Information Technology.

For more information, visit www.wmich.edu/apa and www.wmich.edu/psso.

Media contact: Jeanne Baron, (269) 387-8400, jeanne.baron@wmich.edu

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