The Selections Committee facilitates the selection process and awarding of professional development awards and new council members, as well as internal council elections.
What We Do
The Selections Committee plays a vital role in shaping the University of Utah’s Staff Council by reviewing applications and selecting new members each spring for terms beginning July 1.
Additionally, we are responsible for awarding $8,500 in annual scholarships to support staff members in their professional development and service to the university.
- Professional Development Awards (PDA): Each year, we grant 12 awards of $500 to help staff enhance their skills and advance their careers.
- Tom Loveridge Memorial Scholarship: We proudly award two $1,250 scholarships to qualified full-time staff pursuing academic growth at the University of Utah.
- Faculty Club Scholarship: A new $1,250 scholarship is now available thanks to a partnership with the Faculty Club.
Our awards are open to staff across Main Campus, Health Academics, and Health Sciences. For application deadlines and eligibility details, visit the Staff Council website and stay informed through our monthly newsletter.
Meet the Committee
Shantel de Arraiz
Member
Department: Linguistics
District: Academic & Student Affairs
Committee: Legislative, Selections
Sarah Dickey
Executive Board, Treasurer
Department: Eccles Health Science Library
District: Health Academics
Committee: Executive, Selections
Sam Eubanks
Member
Department: Office of the Registrar
District: Academic & Student Affairs
Committee: Selections
Jessica Hurtado
Selections Chair
Department: SOM Admissions
District: Health Academics
Committee: Executive, Selections
Marci Hutchinson
Member
Department: University Connected Learning
District: Academic & Student Affairs
Committee: Selections
Arthur Miyazaki
Member
Department: Pharmacy
District: Hospitals & Clinics
Committee: Selections
Melanie Wolcott
Selections Chair-Elect
Department: CoN Clinical Affairs & Faculty Prac
District: Health Academics
Committee: Selections