Any idea who represents you on Staff Council? The feedback we’ve received suggests for many staff members the answer is “no.” In response, we are launching a new Councilor Spotlight series in the monthly newsletter. The Spotlight series is intended to introduce Council members as well as provide a glimpse of the work that occurs on Staff Council. Why would you want to contact your representative? They can elevate your concerns or ideas, help you find information, and connect you with resources across campus. Use this link to find your representative: https://staff-council.uiowa.edu/about-staff-council/councilor-directory.
Molly Rechkemmer, Associate Director, Student Services, CLASUP, and Staff Council Function representative for Academic Support Services and Libraries. Rechkemmer joined the University of Iowa in 2002 and has been in her current position since December 1st. This year she is participating on the Awards committee. When asked what staff council project she is most proud of, Rechkemmer shared “I love being a part of the committee that has the honor of recognizing deserving UI staff members for great work and outstanding accomplishments. I have most enjoyed the moments where I participated in the hand-delivering of an award to recognize staff members in person, on behalf of the Awards committee and UI Staff council.”
Some additional Q&A with Molly: Q: What inspires you? A: Faith, Hope, Love, Joy/Laughter/Fun, My family and friends, Generosity, Perseverance, Connections with people, Music, Gratitude, Nature, When people use their gifts to make the world a better place, and many other qualities in the lovely humans and things that make the world beautiful.
Q: What is something you do outside of work for fun? A: I love to sing, and you can even find me rocking the karaoke from time to time 😊. I also enjoy playing piano and occasionally writing my own music when I am inspired. A fun fact about me is that I moved to Nashville after graduating from college and spent a brief stint as an intern at EMI Music Publishing. I love spending time with my family, doing anything from hiking, to going to the movies, to playing board games and card games around the kitchen table. As a mom of 5, one of my favorite roles is life is getting to be my kids’ biggest fan as I attend their many school and extra-curricular activities. With my youngest now in high school, we are experience many “lasts” and I am treasuring every moment!
