Friday, March 27, 2026
Wednesday, April 8 • 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Location: 2520-D UCC (University Capitol Centre) and via Zoom

Our April Staff Council meeting will feature presentations focused on strategic planning initiatives and employee support resources. Below is a preview of the campus partners who will be joining us.

HR Strategic Plan: Year 4 Tactics & Programs 

Presenter: Cheryl Reardon, Chief Human Resources Officer & Associate Vice President • University Human Resources

Cheryl Reardon will provide an update on Year 4 of the University Human Resources strategic plan. This presentation will highlight key tactics and programs designed to support the university workforce, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and advance HR priorities across campus.


Well-Being Strategic Plan: Year 4 Tactics & Programs

Presenter: Joni Troester, Senior Assistant Vice President & Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer • University Human Resources

Joni Troester will share updates on Year 4 well-being initiatives aligned with the HR strategic plan. This session will highlight programs and strategies that support employee well-being, engagement, and a healthy workplace culture.


Annual Report from the Office of the Ombudsperson

Presenter: Chanelle Reese, University Ombudsperson • Office of the President

Chanelle Reese will present the annual report from the Office of the Ombudsperson, providing an overview of services, trends, and key insights from the past year. This presentation will highlight how the Ombuds Office supports faculty, staff, and students by offering confidential, impartial, and informal conflict resolution resources.


We look forward to hearing from these campus partners and hope you will join us for the April Staff Council meeting.

Staff Council meetings are open to the public and are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 2:30–4:30 p.m. An email with the meeting agenda and Zoom link will be sent to your inbox on the Monday prior to the meeting.

If you have questions, please contact Staff Council at staff-council@uiowa.edu.