The Office of Human Resources advances a transparent and accessible campus where people can do their best work and students can flourish. We deliver on this through focusing resources on three functional pillars: 

  • Employee Relations (fair, compliant policies and restorative resolution),
  • Employee Engagement (talent acquisition, development, and recognition), and
  • HR Operations (efficient, data-driven HR services)

Relations

Brian Evans

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES (Chief Human Resources Officer)

Supports a dedicated team of HR professionals; counsel and guidance on matters relevant to human resources strategy, policy development and application, governance and oversight. Influences the University’s compensation philosophy and structure, and administers ADA accommodation processes for employees.

Brian's favorite Sewanee activity is climbing the mountain each day with the expectancy of great things to come.

Matt Brown

DIRECTOR, ADA

Promotes accessibility across the University by collaborating with campus partners to further disability inclusivity while advocating individuals impacted by disabilities; provides education to the campus community and works with leadership to ensure accessibility is a consideration across the organization.

Kaylei Goodine

DEPUTY COORDINATOR, EEOT

Serves as EEOT Deputy Coordinator for students. Conducts trauma-informed investigations into alleged discrimination and sexual misconduct; administers student-facing Title IX programming and prevention; supports day-to-day compliance operations and case management; collaborates with campus partners to promote equitable, inclusive practices and timely, fair grievance processes.

Dr. Sylvia Gray

SENIOR DIRECTOR, EEOT

Leads University-wide equity and equal opportunity compliance; serves as Title IX Coordinator. Oversees policy development and application; coordinates response and resolution processes for discrimination/harassment and sexual misconduct; advises executive and academic leaders; directs education and prevention; ensures compliance with applicable laws (e.g., Title II, VI, VII, IX/VAWA/Clery, ADA, ADEA, EEO, FERPA) and NCAA guidelines.

Engagement

Jessica Welch, SHRM-CP

DIRECTOR, PEOPLE & CULTURE

Drives the people aspects of HR including talent acquisition, development, and management; compensation and classification plan administration; supervisor training; employee relations; and collaborative reviews.

Jessica’s favorite Sewanee activity is enjoying conversations with others in various capacities around campus, the elementary school and soccer field.

Sarah Sells

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Supports the people-focused initiatives of HR including talent acquisition; coordination of  hiring process including pre-screenings, on-boarding and off-boarding; Applicant Tracking System (NEOED) administration.

Sarah's favorite Sewanee activity is to hike through Shakerag Hollow when the wildflowers are in bloom. 

Operations

Maris Owens

BENEFITS & LEAVE SPECIALIST

Administers leave administration (including Family & Medical Leave); employee benefit and wellness engagement, Nonresident Alien Taxation administration, HRIS data management, and benefit enrollment support

Maris’ favorite Sewanee activity is enjoying the view while sitting on the back patio of the Sewanee Inn.