Welcome Back to a New Academic Year!
We hope you had the opportunity to rest, relax, and recharge over the summer. As we are in the full swing of A-Term, we’re excited to share some updates from the Staff Council.
Reflecting on Our Journey So Far
Last year was a big year for Staff Council, we feel like we really found our groove. After spending time getting established, we focused on making sure staff voices are heard and pushing for changes that matter to staff.
We're excited to share some highlights from our year-end report, like the wins from our PTO Task Force, getting more staff involved in campus-wide decisions, and hosting events that brought people together, from all-staff meetings to listening sessions where we could hear what's really on everyone's mind. Check out our full end of year report to see what we accomplished together.
Thank You to Our Departing Members
As we move into our fourth year, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the five dedicated members whose two-year terms have come to an end. Thank you for your invaluable contributions:
- Lusine Baghsarian, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Nicole Caligiuri, Research
- Pat Howe, School of Engineering
- Alesia Lesane, Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education
- Nicole Luiz, Campus Planning & Facilities
- Elena Morganelli, Undergrad Enrollment
Looking Ahead
We’re excited for what lies ahead, guided by 
our strategic plan, we remain committed to ensuring that staff voices are heard. Your feedback over the past 18 months has been instrumental in shaping our direction—please continue to share your thoughts!
Save the Dates
All-Staff Meetings: If you have ideas for topics you would like to hear about at our all-staff meetings, please reach out to let us know.
- October 14th 9:00–10:30 AM | Olin 107
- December 16th 9:00–10:30 AM | Olin 107
- March 10th, 2026, 9:00–10:30 AM | Olin 107
- May 19th, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM | Odeum
Special Events:
- November 24th, 2025, 2:00–4:00 PM | Harvest of Thanks | Odeum
- April TBD Staff Award Ceremony | Odeum
- May 19th, 2026, 3:00–4:00 PM | End of Year Social | Odeum
Meet Our New Members
We’re pleased to introduce seven new members to the Staff Council:
Elizabeth Chirico, Advancement, Jaime Dillon, Student Affairs, Matt Foster, Student Affairs, Stanley Horton, Talent & Inclusion, Shawn Needham, Marketing & Communications, Jessica Sabourin, Undergraduate Enrollment, Carrie West, School of Arts & Sciences
Meet Our Executive Committee
Mike Hamilton, Chair; Sarah Miles, Vice-Chair; Caitlin Neer, Secretary; Lauren Martunas, Treasurer; and Stacey Happy, Public Relations
Meet Our Committee Leadership
Amy Curran, Feedback; Matt Foster, Engagement; Elizabeth Jacoby, Recognition; and Jaime Dillon, FBC Vice-Chair
Your input is crucial—feel free to reach out to any Staff Council member, fill out our feedback form, recognize a fellow staff member with a Goat Note, or email us at staffcouncil@wpi.edu.
Have a great rest of your week!
Mike Hamilton, Staff Council Chair, on behalf of Staff Council