Fiscal Year 2021
Point of Contact: Joseph Almaguer jalma5@nmsu.edu
Chair: Joseph Almaguer jalma5@nmsu.edu
Authorizing Body or Offical: BOR Policy
Type of Board: Standing
Scope of Impact: System
Purpose:
The Employee Council is an advisory body to the president for all matters affecting NMSU
employees and works closely with the university administration to promote and support the mission and
vision of NMSU. Members participate in more than 18 standing committees focused on the
administration of university policies, initiatives and incentives. Serving on the Employee Council is an
excellent way to learn more about NMSU and how it operates, and become more involved in initiatives
that benefit employees at NMSU. The Council is led by a Chair and Chair Elect who also serve on
university executive-level administrative and policy making councils and boards.
The Employee Council exercises the following functions:
1. Investigate matters involving the policies and procedures of the administration of the university.
2. Make recommendations based on such investigations to the president of the university.
3. Establish and maintain an organization of the university staff
3 a. To provide communication between the staff and the administration of the university.
3 b. To provide communication among the several parts of the university staff.
Authority:
The Employee Council is an advisory body to the president for all matters affecting NMSU employees and works closely with the university administration
to promote and support the mission and vision of NMSU.
Members:
Joseph Almaguer, Athletics
Ryan Armendariz, DACC Facilities Support
Lucinda Banegas-Carreon, ACES Extension
Susanne Berger, Facilities and Services
Jamie Bronstein, College of Arts and Sciences
Sarah Daughtery, College of Arts and Sciences
Rosa De La Torre-Burmeister, VPSS Student Success Center
Dennis Dominguez, Grants Maintainence and Custodial
Krystal Espinoza, VPSS University Student Records
Gaylene Fasenko, ACES Animal and Range Sciences
Inigo Garcia Bryce, College of Arts and Sciences
Robbie Grant, VP DLI / Academic Technology
Cecilia Hernandez, College of HEST, Teacher Prep, Administration and Leadership
Donna Johnson, Facilities and Services / HR Dept
Jagdish Khubchandani, HSS Public Health
Kathy LandersAlternate, ACES, McKinley Cooperative Extension Services
Sandra Lujan, VPAF / Aggie Service Center
Marisela Marquez, VPSS, Undergrad Admissions Orientation
Sandra McKay, University Student Records
Vandeen McKenzie, VPSS, Univ Financial Aid and Scholarship Services
Seth Miner, VPSS, Undergrad Admissions Orientation
Humberto Morales, Carlsbad, Title V Programs
Karena Pirtle, President's Ofc / University Police Dept
HiranyaRoychowdhury, DACC / Science Dept
Nicole Sack, Athletics / Marketing
Leslie Sanchez, Chancellor's Office / Marketing and Communications
Rebecca Smith, College of Arts and Sciences
Jason Turner, ACES / Ext Animal Sciences and Natural Resources
Mindy Turner, ACES / Clovis Cooperative Extension Services
Luis Velasco, VPAF / Facilities and Services
Karla Volpi, Carlsbad Business Office
Polly Wagner, Chancellor's Office Risk Management
Erin Wahl, Library and Reference Research Services
Sonia White, VP DLI / Academic Technology
Kimberly York, VP EID / Black Programs
In the past fiscal year, what accomplishments have been made (if applicable)?
Employee Council planned and supported the Employee Appreciation Picnic
in October and the Founders Day celebration in April. For each of the events, over 2000 employees
attended. During this period of time, transitions in leadership lead to much activity on the counsel to
support the points of view expressed by membership and employees that voiced their opinions to
Employee Council. The council supported several proposals that were forwarded to the Board of
Regents. We held open forums for the new NMSU leadership.