The Human Resources Committee serves as a liaison between Staff Council and University Human Resources, helping to identify, discuss, and advocate for issues that impact staff across the university. Through collaboration with HR leadership, the committee works to improve communication, increase transparency, and support initiatives related to career development, performance management, compensation, and employee resources.
Meet the Committee Members
Laura Croteau-Lopez
Human Resources Committee | 2025-26 Impact
During the 2025–26 council year, the Human Resources Committee partnered with University Human Resources to improve communication and transparency around career advancement, performance reviews, compensation, and employee development opportunities. Through participation in advisory groups, collaboration with HR leadership, and feedback on key employee resources, the committee helped advance initiatives that support staff growth, retention, and career success.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW ENHANCEMENTS
COMPENSATION & CAREER ADVANCEMENT
CAREER PATHWAYS IMPROVEMENTS
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE AWARENESS
Contact Information:
For questions, please contact
laura-croteau-lopez@uiowa.edu
lisa-o-smith@uiowa.edu
Chair:
Laura Croteau-Lopez
Lisa Smith
Membership:
Committee membership is a two-year assignment with a maximum of three back-to-back terms.
Purpose:
To review University of Iowa policies and procedures central to human resource needs and concerns of Professional and Scientific and Merit Supervisory Exempt/Confidential staff in order that it may advise Central Administration in these matters.
Scope of Concern:
The Committee will be responsible for annually reviewing, maintaining and updating the Workplace Support Matrix for presentation to the Council at or before the March meeting and inclusion in the orientation binder for new councilors. The Committee may consider and make recommendations to any human resource policy or practice.
Get Involved or Share Feedback:
Have thoughts, ideas, or concerns related to HR policies or the staff experience? The HR Committee welcomes feedback and suggestions from fellow staff members.
Contact Laura Croteau-Lopez and/or Lisa Smith at:
laura-croteau-lopez@uiowa.edu
lisa-o-smith@uiowa.edu