Misty Dotson Wright, CPC, OCSA

Shared Governance Collaboration

Current Senate Term: July 2026 - June 2029

I have had the honor of serving with the Staff Senate in a wide variety of committees, commissions, and roles that benefit the staff within my sector and across the entire enterprise since 2010.
EVPHA Sector - 2010 to 2022
Provost's Sector - 2022 to Current

My current Standing Senate Committee is the Shared Governance for the 2026-2027 year.
I also serve as the Staff Senate Representative on the University IT Advisory Council.
 

The following is a list of positions in which I have served in previous years.

Senate Officer Positions

• Staff Senate Treasurer (2016-17)
• Staff Senate Vice Chair (2015-16)
• Staff Senate Secretary (2011-12)
• Staff Senate Executive Committee (2011-18)

Senate Standing Committee Positions

• Shared Governance (2024-Current)
• Special Events Committee (2022-23)
• Healthcare Administration Advisory Committee (2013-15, 2019-2022), Committee Creator and Chair (2013-15)
• Staff Senate Elections Committee (2018-19)
• Presidential Advisory Committee (2013-14), Chair (2017-18)
• Technology Committee (2012-15, 2023-24), Chair (2012-13)
• By-Laws Committee Member (2010-11)

Cross Divisional, University, and Enterprise Positions

• 25 Commission, Staff Senate 25^th Celebration (2026-Current)
• IT Advisory Council (2023-Current)
• Work & Family Month Planning Committee (2013-14)
• Work Life Child & Dependent Care Committee (2012-14)
• Staff Senate Metrics Adhoc Committee (2014-16)
• CRISIS (2012-13)
• Staff Senate Decennial Celebration Committee (2012-14)
• UK Appreciation Day Commission (2011-Present), UKAD Shirt Chair (2012-15), UKAD Co-Chair (2015-16)
• Outstanding Staff Awards Planning Committee (2011-17) 
• Make the Difference Committee (2011-13)