The academic staff committee is made up of nine elected members who serve two-year terms. The committee typically consists of seven permanent members and two alternate members.
Updated February 18, 2025
Officers
Cayla Leikin, Interim Chair
2025-26 term
UW System Administration, Office of Business and Entrepreneurship
cayla.leikin@business.wisconsin.edu
Secretary
2026-27 term
Cayla Leikin, Interim Systemwide Academic Staff Representative
2025-26 term
UW System Administration, Office of Business and Entrepreneurship
cayla.leikin@business.wisconsin.edu
Committee Members
Holly Cho
2026-27 term
Office of Enrollment & Student Success, Project Manager for Strategic Enrollment Initiatives
holly.cho@wisconsin.edu
Sarah Ebben
2025-26 term
UW System Administration, Business Systems Administrator
sarah.ebben@wisconsin.edu
Jack Moldenhauer
2026-27 term
UW Shared Services, Business Process Specialist
jack.moldenhauer@uwss.wisconsin.edu
Shanna Nifoussi
2025-26 term
UW System Administration, Director of Academic Student Success Initiatives
shanna.nifoussi@wisconsin.edu
Ka Lia Smith
2025-26 term
UW Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources, Scholarship Manager
kalia.smith@uwex.wisconsin.edu
Lindsey Smeaton
2025-26 term
UW Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources, Associate Instructional Designer
lindsey.smeaton@uwex.wisconsin.edu
Jenna Swartz
2026-27 term
UW Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources, Success Coach
jenna.swartz@wisconsin.edu
Subcommittees
- Policy Review & HR Liaison
Sarah Ebben, Cayla Leikin, Shanna Nifoussi - Communications
Ka Lia Smith - Bylaws and Divisional Representation (Including Grievances)
Cayla Leikin, Shanna Nifoussi - Regents Awards & Eugene Craven Memorial Award
Sarah Ebben, Lindsey Smeaton - Elections
Ka Lia Smith, Lindsey Smeaton - Resolution Drafting
Cayla Leikin, Sarah Ebben