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 17, 2026
Officers
Cayla Leikin, Chair
2025-26 term
UW System Administration, Office of Business and Entrepreneurship
cayla.leikin@business.wisconsin.edu
Sarah Ebben, Secretary
2025-26 term
UW System Administration, Office of Strategic Initatives
sarah.ebben@wisconsin.edu
Cayla Leikin, 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
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, Jack Moldenhauer, Holly Cho - Communications
Sarah Ebben, Holly Cho, Jenna Swartz - Bylaws and Divisional Representation (Including Grievances)
Cayla Leikin, Sarah Ebben, Lindsey Smeaton - Regents Awards & Eugene Craven Memorial Award
Ka Lia Smith, Jenna Swartz, Jack Moldenhauer - Elections
Ka Lia Smith, Lindsey Smeaton, Jenna Swartz - Resolution Drafting
Cayla Leikin, Ka Lia Smith, Jack Moldenhauer