Meet the Committee Members
Hilary Jensen, Staff Council Secretary
Sam Mitchell, Vice President/President Elect
Ashley Glassberg-Nazette
Adam Walsh
Contact Information:
For questions, please contact
hunter-floyd@uiowa.edu
lindsy-lansberry@uiowa.edu
Chairs:
Hunter Floyd
Lindsy Lansberry
Purpose:
To facilitate the communication of up-to-date information relevant to councilors, represented staff, and others interested in the activities of the Staff Council.
Scope of Concern:
- Work closely with the Executive Committee and other council committees to communicate with all council audiences.
- Maintain a digital presence for Staff Council.
- Maintain resources related to councilor communications.
- Explore and support communication tools.
Advocacy In Action Newsletter:
The Advocacy in Action newsletter is Staff Council’s official monthly communication, curated and distributed by the Communications Committee. It is emailed to over 9,300 professional and scientific staff members across campus on the first Wednesday of each month.
The newsletter highlights key initiatives, campus events, volunteer opportunities, council updates, and resources relevant to UI staff. It serves as a direct channel to keep constituents informed, engaged, and connected with Staff Council’s work and broader university efforts.
Advocacy In Action Newsletter:
Each issue often includes:
- Council and committee updates
- Calls for nominations or volunteers
- Spotlights on staff accomplishments and events
- Information on university-wide initiatives
- Links to resources and professional development opportunities
Staff are encouraged to read and share the newsletter to stay up to date on matters impacting staff life at the University of Iowa.
Shared 54 Articles
and resources with constituents throughout the year, including 5 staff spotlights and 7 featured Staff Councilors
website traffic jumped 32.1%
From June 2023 to May 2025, UI Staff Council website engagement increased significantly, with website traffic jumping 32.1% compared to 2023–24.
40.4% open rate
on our monthly newsletter, reaching 9,300+ staff — a +3.9% increase from the previous year