The NDSU Staff Senate greeted new president Laura Dallmann during its May 4 meeting. Dallmann, administrative secretary for the Department of Electrical Engineering, will lead the organization for the coming academic year.

LaDonna DeGeldere, administrative secretary for Enrollment Management, was elected president-elect. Jodi Pierce, Registration and Records, was elected membership officer and Elizabeth Thompson, Human Resources/Payroll, was re-elected secretary.

Dallmann thanked outgoing president Kris Mickelson, assistant director for TRIO programs, for her outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to NDSU staff.

“Last year, we looked forward to a new university president. This year, we look forward to the opportunity to work with a new provost,” Dallmann said. “I’m excited to work with the senators and move the needs of staff forward, especially implementing the suggestions for change from our SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis.”

Established in 1990, Staff Senate’s mission is to address the needs and aspirations of university staff by promoting a progressive campus environment. Its membership consists of approximately 5 percent of the members of the broadbanded staff. Among Staff Senate sponsored activities are Employee Recognition Week, the scholarship fund for classified staff members and their families, staff development programs, Campus Kudos awards and an annual Holiday Blood Drive.