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
Jesse Czech, Chair
2025-26 term
UW-Shared Services
jesse.czech@uwss.wisconsin.edu
Katie Ptaszek, Secretary
2024-25 term
UW System Administration, Office of Trust Funds
katherine.ptaszek@wisconsin.edu
Jesse Czech, Systemwide Academic Staff Representative
2025-26 term
UW-Shared Services
jesse.czech@uwss.wisconsin.edu
Committee Members
Ryan Anderson
2024-25 term
UW Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources, Senior Director of Instructional Design
ryan.anderson@uwex.wisconsin.edu
Sarah Ebben
2025-26 term
UW System Administration, Business Systems Administrator
sarah.ebben@wisconsin.edu
Cayla Leikin
2025-26 term
UW System Administration, Office of Business and Entrepreneurship
cayla.leikin@business.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 (Alternate)
2025-26 term
UW Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources, Associate Instructional Designer
lindsey.smeaton@uwex.wisconsin.edu
Subcommittees
- Policy Review & HR Liaison
Sarah Ebben, Cayla Leikin, Shanna Nifoussi - Communications
Jesse Czech, Ryan Anderson, Ka Lia Smith - Bylaws and Divisional Representation (Including Grievances)
Cayla Leikin, Katie Ptaszek, Shanna Nifoussi - Regents Awards & Eugene Craven Memorial Award
Sarah Ebben, Lindsey Smeaton, Ryan Anderson - Elections
Katie Ptaszek, Ka Lia Smith, Lindsey Smeaton - Resolution Drafting
Jesse Czech, Cayla Leikin, Sarah Ebben