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PMA Committees
A great way to get involved with the PMA is to join one of our committees. With a number to choose from, your skills and expertise will be a welcome addition to our already strong teams. To learn more about each of our PMA committees, please click below.
Executive | Communications | Negotiating | Equity & Outreach | Pension & Benefits | Personnel Policies | Support Group
Executive
The PMA Executive is comprised of the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and the Chairs of various committees.
| Leslie Gloor Duncan |
President, |
Teaching & Learning Services |
| Chris Thompson |
First Vice President, |
Continuing Studies |
| Melanie Molnar |
Second Vice President |
Office of the Registrar |
| Sean Wheatley |
Secretary/Treasurer |
Sports & Recreation Services |
| Jacqueline Hassall |
Past-President |
Hospitality Services |
| Deanne Babcock |
PPC Chair |
Financial Services |
| Chris Thompson |
Communications Co-Chair |
Continuing Studies |
| Glenn Silver |
Negotiations Co-Chair |
Facilities Management |
| Debbie Acton |
Negotiations Co-Chair |
Western Libraries |
| Melanie Molnar |
Equity Co-Chair |
Student Information Services |
| Deborah Coward |
Equity Co-Chair |
Student Information Services |
| Sonya Rizzo |
Communications Co-Chair |
Office of the Registrar |
| Janis Wallace |
Communications Co-Chair |
Music |
Marketing & Communications
The Marketing & Communications Committee supports the PMA by coordinating the association's internal and external communications. For example, this committee produces the PMA's newsletter, CONNECT, and organizes various association events each year.
| Janis Wallace (Co-Chair) |
Music |
| Sonya Rizzo (Co-Chair) |
Office of the Registrar |
| Dinah Frank |
Surgery |
| Karmen Dowling |
Alumni Relations & Development |
| Elan Paulson |
Faculty of Education |
Negotiating
This committee negotiates with the University on salary, benefits, and conditions of work as they are related to remuneration for all PMA eligible personnel.
| Debbie Acton (Co-Chair) |
Western Libraries |
| Glenn Silver (Co-Chair) |
Physical Plant |
| Kim Holland |
Teaching Support Centre |
| Roseanne Green |
Information & Media Studies |
| Nancy Patrick |
Nursing |
| Chris Thompson |
Continuing Studies |
Equity and Outreach Committee
| Melanie Molnar (Co-Chair) |
Student Information Services |
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| Deborah Coward (Co-Chair) |
Student Information Services |
Bob Gough |
Housing |
| Peggy Wakabayashi |
Housing |
| Kim Miller |
Teaching and Learning Services |
| Claire Organ |
Faculty of Education |
| Theresa Serwatuk |
Western International |
| Catherine Dorais-Plesko |
Health Sciences |
Personnel Policies
The Personnel Policies Committee (PPC) is a standing committee that works with the PMA Executive to develop and negotiate new personnel policies and changes to existing policies. Committee members will work with the co-chairs of PPC and members of Western's Human Resources team to establish these policies.
| Deanne Babcock (Chair) |
Financial Services |
| Catherine Elliot Shaw |
McIntosh Gallery |
| Jacqueline Hassall |
Hospitality Services |
| Leslie Gloor Duncan |
Teaching & Learning Services |
Ashley Irvine |
Advancement Services |
| Joanna Asuncion |
FIMS |
| Kelly Seguin |
Financial Services |
| Chris Thompson |
Continuing Studies |
Support Group
The PMA Support Group provides a confidential system of peer assistance for PMA members who need advice, information and support to resolve work related issues.
| Catherine Elliot Shaw |
McIntosh Gallery |
celliots@uwo.ca |
| Nancy Patrick |
Nursing |
npatrick@uwo.ca |
PMA Representatives on Western Task Groups and Committees
| Job Evaluation |
Diane McCormack |
Psychology |
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Carol Down |
Faculty of Music |
| Advisory Committee on Parking & Traffic |
Chris Alleyne |
Housing |
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Kathy Tang |
Geography |
| Employee Assistance Plan |
Snjezana Linkes |
The Student Success Centre |
| Environment and Laboratory Safety |
Ron Maslen |
Chemistry |
| Occupational Health and Safety Committee |
Glenn Silver
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Physical Plant |
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Vicky Lightfoot |
Biology |
| Parking Appeals |
Craig Fellner |
Facilities Management |
| President's Committee on the Safety of Women on Campus |
Debbie Acton |
Western Libraries |
| President's Standing Committee on Employment Equity |
Bob Gough |
Housing |
| Western Staff Award of Excellence Committee |
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| Staff Conference Steering Committee |
Rebecca Smith |
Student Success Centre |
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