Our Mission
To provide comprehensive human resource management programs in support of the mission of excellence in teaching and scholarly work of Washburn University.
Human Resources staff members are strongly committed to facilitating the employment and development of University employees through recruitment, orientation, salary administration, and training. We are also strongly dedicated to the attraction and retention of all employees through the administration and enhancement of the University’s exceptional benefit programs.
Human Resources staff members strive to interact positively with all University's constituents, regardless of their affiliation with Washburn. The University community should feel appropriately informed and have a better understanding of the human resource programs of the University in any interaction.
Human Resources Staff
Cherisa Jones
- Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition
Cherisa manages effective recruitment efforts, position description maintenance and compensation reviews for the university.
Debi Meier
- HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Debi coordinates the recruitment and employment efforts with Academic Affairs including on/offboarding, contracts/appointment letters, data management and personnel files.
Donna Cuevas
- ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-HUMAN RESOURCES, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Donna manages the insurance and investment plans for the university, also administers workers’ compensation and FMLA (A-M).
Lacey Roberts
- ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - HUMAN RESOURCES, TALENT ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
Lacey is responsible for the support, coordination and/or oversight of the talent engagement lifecycle which includes acquisition/onboarding, development and retention.
Lindsay Monroe
- STUDENT EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR
Lindsay partners with university departments to coordinate and facilitate successful student employment experiences.
Lou Olsen
- BENEFITS SPECIALIST
Lou coordinates the insurance and investment plan enrollment. Handles FMLA for employees (M-Z). Maintains records related to employment, compensation and web time entry.
POLLY PHINNEY
- HR COORDINATOR
Polly is responsible for providing support and coordination of human resource activities and functions at the Washburn Tech campuses.
TERESA LEE
- Assistant Vice President, Human Resources
Teresa's responsibilities include planning, administering and directing the Washburn University Human Resources programs.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Human Resources
Human Resources
Morgan Hall, Room 118
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
785-670-1538
hr@washburn.edu
